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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday unveiled a sweeping new package of sanctions against Iran, escalating the Trump administration's pressure campaign with what it terms an 'economic D-Day.' The move drew an immediate threat from Tehran to retaliate in a 'seismic manner,' raising the stakes in a confrontation that has already disrupted global shipping lanes.
Coco Gauff and Arthur Fils won the men's and women's singles titles at the Cincinnati Open on Sunday, with Gauff defeating Jessica Pegula for her second trophy at the tournament and Fils overcoming Frances Tiafoe to claim his first Masters 1000 title. The victories come just a week before the US Open, the final Grand Slam of the year.
Singapore has unveiled a sweeping new incentive package offering parents up to S$100,000 (US$78,000) per child in cash and benefits, as the city-state battles a falling birth rate that threatens to make it one of the world's fastest-aging societies.
Beetaloo Energy Australia has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with Australian Gas Infrastructure Group (AGIG) to plan a 750-kilometre gas pipeline connecting its Northern Territory gas fields to its proposed Beetaloo Digital hub near Darwin, a move that could underpin a major expansion of digital infrastructure in the region.
A pair of wild beaver kits have been born in Norfolk for the first time in more than 500 years, marking a historic milestone for the region's rewilding efforts. The newborns are the offspring of two free-living beavers that mysteriously arrived at the Pensthorpe nature reserve near Fakenham in December 2025.
Aleksander Ceferin, the president of European football’s governing body UEFA, has announced he will not challenge Gianni Infantino for the FIFA presidency, but called on Infantino to resign, arguing that staying in office undermines the credibility of world football’s governing body. Ceferin also predicted that another candidate would step forward to contest the role.
Jarome Luai has hit back at claims he is the most overpaid player in NRL history, urging critics to 'walk a day in my shoes' after a rival player added his voice to the debate over the Wests Tigers’ marquee signing. The cashed-up Tiger responded on Sunday night, addressing the growing chorus of doubt about his worth on and off the field.
US President Donald Trump’s weight has been trending upward, prompting concern from some physicians who say he needs to focus on reducing his waistline, according to reports from multiple Australian outlets.
The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) is preparing to spend heavily to support Mike Rogers, the Republican nominee for Senate in Michigan, according to a report from The New York Times. However, Rogers has expressed reservations about accepting the group’s backing, highlighting the complex dynamics of campaign finance and candidate autonomy in a closely watched race.
Chinese authorities have launched an investigation into allegations that formaldehyde, a known carcinogen, is being used to preserve cabbages—a practice explicitly banned under national food safety laws. The probe, reported by state media, targets producers and distributors suspected of dipping cabbages in formaldehyde solutions to extend shelf life, reigniting public concern over food safety in China, the world's largest cabbage grower.
Former acting inspector-general of aged care Ian Yates has condemned the Albanese government's aged care reforms as a failure, accusing officials of downplaying wait lists that he says have blown out to 'unprecedented' levels. Yates is the second former insider to publicly criticise the overhaul, raising questions about the effectiveness of the government's signature policy.
A new report reveals that earning $130,000 a year is no longer sufficient to avoid housing stress in Western Australia, as the benchmark for affordable rent—defined as no more than 30 per cent of household income—becomes increasingly out of reach for even higher-income earners. The findings underscore a deepening affordability crisis in a state where rental prices have surged over the past two years.
A sharp increase in mortgage applications containing AI-generated fake payslips and tax returns has prompted Australian banks to renew their push to replace traditional paper-based income verification with more secure digital alternatives, according to reports from The Age, Sydney Morning Herald and Brisbane Times. The trend, described by analysts as 'frighteningly easy' to execute, is laying bare the vulnerabilities of a lending system still reliant on easily forged documents.
The Trump administration on Monday unveiled a sweeping new round of sanctions targeting 60 entities linked to Iran’s oil exports, weapons programs and cyber operations, escalating economic pressure on Tehran despite earlier Iranian dismissals of the move as predictable and ineffective.
A climber has filmed a dramatic rockfall on the Goûter Couloir, the perilous section of Mont Blanc known as the 'Death Pass', highlighting the growing dangers faced by mountaineers on the alpine peak as rising temperatures destabilise the mountain's permafrost.
The football used by Diego Maradona to score his infamous 'Hand of God' goal in the 1986 World Cup quarterfinal against England has been sold at auction for $3.35 million, highlighting the enduring allure and controversy of one of sports' most talked-about moments.
Forrestania Resources has announced a significant upgrade to the gold resource at its British Hill project in Western Australia, revealing a deep 29-metre interval grading 3.91 grams per tonne of gold that extends the known mineralisation and lifts the total resource by 175,000 ounces.
A Stradbroke Island resident has been praised after an impromptu wildlife rescue was captured on video, showing the local lifting a stranded koala out of harm's way on the Queensland island. The incident, recorded by a bystander, highlights the ongoing challenges faced by native wildlife in urban and semi-urban areas.
Nikita Tszyu delivered a series of sarcastic answers during a tense press conference on Monday ahead of his world title eliminator against fellow Australian Ben Mahoney, fueling speculation about the pressure both fighters are under ahead of the pivotal super-welterweight bout.
National Australia Bank has warned that house prices will continue to fall for months as the property market adjusts to newly implemented tax changes, with the bank's chief economist stating the correction is roughly one-third complete and will likely take most of a year to fully play out.
Port Adelaide star Zak Butters has officially informed the club he will depart via free agency, ending months of speculation and confirming his desire to return to Victoria. The 25-year-old midfielder’s decision, announced on Monday, has placed Geelong and the Western Bulldogs as the leading contenders for his signature, though competing AFL rules around free agency compensation and a looming wildcard controversy involving Bulldogs player Ed Richards add layers of complexity to the off-season market.
As El Niño exacerbates drought conditions across Indonesia, dried-out peatlands are fueling intense wildfires that threaten ecosystems and public health, with experts warning this year could rank among the worst fire seasons on record.
Wallabies enforcer Lukhan Salakaia-Loto has welcomed the prospect of playing in one of rugby's most hostile environments, saying the team must 'beat fire with fire' as they prepare for their upcoming Test against Argentina in the high-altitude 'mountain cauldron' of Mendoza.
Australia's telecommunications companies have issued new advice on how to contact Triple Zero (000) emergency services, with updated guidance covering text-based options for people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired, along with reminders that some older phones may lose connectivity as the 3G network is progressively switched off. Nine's technology expert Trevor Long explained the changes, which aim to improve access and reliability during emergencies.
More than a quarter of Canterbury's NRL squad were kept away from training on Monday after being ruled out with COVID-19, casting uncertainty over Friday's must-win clash against competition leaders Penrith. The Bulldogs, fighting to keep their season alive, now face the prospect of reshuffling a depleted side for one of the most critical matches of the year.
President Donald Trump has nominated Cameron Hamilton to lead the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for a second time, raising questions about whether the administration is reconsidering its earlier calls to downsize or dismantle the agency. The announcement, reported by NPR, revives a nomination that stalled in 2025 and places Hamilton at the center of a heated policy debate over disaster relief.
The Trump administration has unveiled a plan to lease out 28 million hectares of seabed off the coasts of Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands for deep sea mining, a move that has drawn sharp opposition from local leaders who say they were not properly consulted and fear irreversible damage to pristine marine ecosystems. The Marine Mineral Administration (MMA) released the proposal on Tuesday, framing it as a strategic necessity to secure critical minerals needed for batteries, electronics, and defense technologies, and to counter China’s growing dominance over global supply chains. Critics argue the rush to mine the Pacific floor overlooks environmental safeguards and the rights of island communities.
A grassroots campaign demanding public school reforms, led by India's Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), has drawn the ire of ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) supporters and leaders amid accusations of political dissent and attempts to silence the movement. The party, known for its anti-establishment stance and symbol of a cockroach representing bureaucratic inefficiency, has gained traction in several states with its 'Fix the Schools' initiative, which calls for increased funding, teacher accountability, and better infrastructure in government schools.
Women working in Australia's Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme are experiencing domestic violence, sexual exploitation, and severe financial hardship due to a visa system that ties their legal right to stay to their employer's approval, according to new research from the University of Melbourne.
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has reached 5,515 confirmed cases, with a case fatality rate of nearly 48 percent, according to reports from Al Jazeera. Pope Leo has issued an urgent call for international action to prevent further loss of life as the crisis deepens amid ongoing challenges of conflict and limited healthcare access.
New South Wales Education Minister Prue Car has called a roundtable to discuss the alleged sexual assault of teenagers and the proliferation of horrific and hateful online content, signaling a renewed push to tackle the intersection of school safety and digital harms.
Australia has recorded its first case of bird flu in a mammal after a fur seal tested positive for the virus in South Australia, marking a significant development in the country's monitoring of the pathogen's spread beyond avian populations.
A bipartisan push to expand the surveillance and detention powers of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) has been blocked by an unlikely coalition of opponents, including two Liberal Party senators who crossed the floor. One of the senators described the proposed legislation as 'oppressive' and vowed to continue opposing similar measures.
For the first time in history, nine athletes in a single wind-legal 100-metre race all broke the 10-second barrier, a feat that underscores the extraordinary depth of sprinting talent in the modern era and sets a new benchmark for the event.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham landed in Kyiv on Monday for Ukraine's Independence Day, announcing a groundbreaking deal to share classified Storm Shadow missile technology to help Kyiv produce its own long-range strike weapons. However, the prime minister's first foreign visit was overshadowed by a political storm at home after his government backtracked on a flagship housing pledge to spend the entire Affordable Homes Programme budget on social housing.
The Pentagon has fired the editor, publisher, and a Middle East correspondent of Stars and Stripes, the independent military publication, in a significant escalation of its campaign to curb the newspaper's editorial freedom, according to a report by the New York Times.
Alaska’s U.S. Senate race has taken an unusual turn as three candidates named Dan Sullivan compete for the seat, with incumbent Sen. Dan S. Sullivan (R) receiving an endorsement from another Dan Sullivan — former Anchorage Mayor Dan A. Sullivan (R) — ahead of a November general election that also includes a third candidate, Dan J. Sullivan.
Joey Manu, the former Kiwi international and star NRL centre, will return to the NRL with the new Papua New Guinea expansion team, but rival clubs are already on notice that he could be available for a short-term deal before linking up with the PNG franchise. The development marks a major coup for the NRL’s push into PNG, while opening the door for other clubs to secure his services on a temporary basis.
A column published across multiple Australian mastheads warns that government inaction, however well-intentioned, can cause permanent harm to individuals whose lives are disrupted while officials deliberate. Author Sean Kelly argues that the gap between policymakers' extended planning horizons and the immediate crises faced by ordinary people is a systemic failure with real human consequences.
Serbia has formally requested international assistance from both the European Union and Russia to help control intense wildfires that are threatening lives, property, and natural habitats across the country, according to Serbian officials and reports from Al Jazeera.
The Bajool explosives reserve, a secretive government-run facility in Queensland that has operated since 1913, has been approved for expansion to meet surging demand from the mining industry. The facility is one of four such reserves in the state, and the expansion signals a renewed reliance on domestically produced explosives as mining operations accelerate across Australia.
Former Sydney Roosters star Joseph Manu has signed with the PNG Chiefs, becoming the seventh player to join the expansion club as it prepares for its debut NRL season. The signing was confirmed on Saturday, marking a significant coup for the franchise as it builds its inaugural roster.
England have dropped fast bowler Brydon Carse from the squad for the second Test against Pakistan after an internal investigation into his arrest outside a Derby nightclub earlier this week. The decision comes less than 24 hours after footage emerged showing Carse in handcuffs, surrounded by police officers, with teammates Matthew Potts and former captain Ben Stokes present.
An eight-year-old girl from Ruston, Louisiana, has died after contracting a rare brain-eating amoeba, likely following a swim in Lake Claiborne, her family announced on Saturday. Lillian Smart passed away just one day after her eighth birthday, according to a public Facebook post on a page dedicated to her fight against the infection, which health officials say is typically caused by the Naegleria fowleri organism.
Luigi Mangione's surprise federal guilty plea to killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has cast serious doubt on the viability of his pending New York state murder case, as legal experts point to the state's double jeopardy protections that may bar a second prosecution for the same underlying conduct.
The community of Wildwood, Victoria, has rallied to support the family of Khaled Malas, a man who has been missing since he was allegedly shot in the area. Police are investigating the circumstances of his disappearance, with no confirmed sightings since the incident.
Anthony Albanese is facing renewed pressure from Labor and Liberal state leaders over the GST carve-up after declaring he would stick by Western Australia’s lucrative funding deal, even as Adelaide prepares for its wettest winter in more than 20 years.
Riverina Water has begun diluting water from two bores in Wagga Wagga after detecting elevated levels of PFAS – per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances – but the source of the contamination remains a mystery, the utility confirmed on Sunday.