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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has firmly ruled out any changes to Australia's Goods and Services Tax distribution system, rebuffing mounting pressure from state and territory premiers who argue the current funding model is inequitable and leaves some states underfunded for essential services.
Pauline Hanson's One Nation party has been unable to deliver a united front on its migration policy after conflicting messages from the party leader and Queensland MP David Farley, highlighting internal divisions just months before the next federal election.
Leah Stewart, the Sydney mother who survived a shark attack at Coogee Beach in June, has spoken publicly for the first time, describing the animal as ‘a monster’ and revealing the emotional and physical toll of an ordeal that kept her in hospital for weeks.
The number of Australian data centres in development has doubled since 2025, just as the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) assesses whether the grid can handle a projected 40% surge in national electricity consumption over the next decade. The rapid expansion, driven by cloud computing and artificial intelligence, is raising urgent questions about energy supply, infrastructure investment, and emissions targets.
President Donald Trump on Tuesday denied that Canada's French language requirements played any role in the escalating trade dispute between the two nations, directly contradicting Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, as new analysis reveals the tariffs rest on a legally untested section of U.S. law that has troubled courts in the past.
Iran’s newly appointed national security adviser, Mohsen Rezaei, has warned neighboring Gulf states against cooperating with what he called President Donald Trump’s “economic war” on Tehran, vowing to prevent “a single drop of oil” from leaving the region if they do. The tough rhetoric, reported by Erika Solomon of The New York Times, signals a sharp escalation in Iran’s posture as it braces for renewed US sanctions and diplomatic isolation.
The United States announced a major new sanctions campaign against Iran on Monday, aiming to inflict what officials described as 'economic asphyxiation' on the Islamic Republic. The move comes six months into a war that has blocked the Strait of Hormuz, disrupted global oil markets, and left peace negotiations at an impasse.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has strongly rejected a proposal by senior official Mykhailo Fedorov to hold national elections while the country remains under martial law, warning that such a vote would create a ‘tsunami’ of division and could ‘destroy’ Ukraine from within. The remarks, reported on Saturday, intensify a growing debate over whether democratic processes can be sustained during an active war with Russia.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham arrived in Ukraine today on his first foreign trip since taking office, reaffirming Britain’s support for Kyiv despite a fresh warning from Moscow that such backing would carry consequences.
China has threatened retaliatory action against the United States after the Trump administration launched a fresh economic campaign to strangle Iran, vowing not to cut ties with its major trading partner and escalating a geopolitical standoff that has already halted meaningful talks to end a six-month-old conflict.
Iranian officials have pledged to resist renewed U.S. economic sanctions, with a senior figure vowing that “not a single drop of oil” would leave the Persian Gulf, according to a report from The New York Times. Analysts warn that the standoff could escalate militarily as the Trump administration intensifies its campaign to squeeze Iran’s economy and curb its regional influence.
President Trump on Monday threatened to impose 50% tariffs on imports of Canadian cars, trucks, auto parts, and steel, effective Jan. 1, 2027, escalating trade tensions with the northern neighbor. In a post on Truth Social, Trump accused Canada of 'ripping off the United States for years' and cited Canada's 'ridiculously high tariffs' as justification for the new measures.
The man suspected of killing five people in a rural community near Forest Grove, Oregon, was found dead in an apparent suicide on Sunday, ending a day-long manhunt that stretched into neighboring Washington state.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed concern that Russia could mobilise an additional 300,000 troops later this year, according to reports published on August 23, 2026. The warning signals a possible major escalation as the war enters its fifth year, with both sides bracing for a prolonged winter campaign.
AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon has been publicly questioned over the Sydney Swans scandal, declaring that respect for women is 'not negotiable' as the league confronts fresh allegations of inappropriate behaviour at one of its flagship clubs.
AFL CEO Andrew Dillon has broken the league's silence on the sexual assault investigation involving five Sydney Swans players, declaring that 'respect for women is not negotiable' as police continue their inquiries.
The United States Marine Corps has canceled a major joint military exercise with South Korea, with Seoul officials confirming the decision was communicated in June, attributed to the demands of ongoing military operations related to Iran, according to a report from the New York Times. The move marks a significant shift in the U.S.-South Korea defense posture and follows President Trump's earlier decision to truncate another joint exercise this month.
A video posted on social media appears to show hundreds of women, children, and older people kidnapped during an attack on a mosque in Dekara village, Niger State, Nigeria, last week. Residents and local officials estimate that about 600 people were taken by armed gunmen, marking one of the largest mass abductions in the region in recent years.
Police have arrested 12 people on suspicion of organised crime offences in connection with a devastating crash on the A66 in North Yorkshire that left seven dead, including two police officers, after a Volkswagen Passat travelling the wrong way collided head-on with an armed response vehicle.
An Israeli strike hit a makeshift tent sheltering displaced Palestinians in Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip, killing one man, according to Al Jazeera. The reported attack underscores the intensifying Israeli bombardment of areas where civilians have sought refuge from the wider war.
The Trump administration announced on Monday a new effort to isolate Iran economically by targeting its trading partners, a dramatic escalation of its ‘maximum pressure’ policy that could reshape global energy markets and test alliances with key importers of Iranian oil.
The United States and Canada are locked in an escalating trade conflict after Washington imposed new tariffs on Canadian exports and Ottawa promised immediate retaliatory measures, according to reports. The widening rift threatens to disrupt billions of dollars in bilateral trade and rekindle tensions that have flared repeatedly in recent years.
Trump administration officials have proposed charging more than $100,000 for skilled worker visas, reviving a contentious plan that faced legal obstacles last year when officials attempted to attach a similar fee to the H-1B visa program.
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday voted 6-3 along ideological lines to lift a Massachusetts judge's injunction on President Donald Trump's executive order restricting mail-in voting, but a separate injunction remains in place, leaving the fate of the restrictions uncertain ahead of November's midterm elections.
The Trump administration is doubling down on economic pressure against Iran, aiming to impose what officials describe as ‘crippling sanctions’ — but the success of this strategy now hinges on unprecedented cooperation from China, the Islamic Republic’s largest oil customer and trading partner. The shift comes after U.S. military action failed to achieve President Trump’s stated objectives.
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to block preparations for new restrictions on mail voting, allowing the measures to move forward while noting it had not issued a final determination on their legality. The decision comes amid reports that former President Trump has quietly sought greater control over the U.S. Postal Service, raising alarms among voting rights advocates about potential impacts on ballot access.
New 50 percent tariffs imposed by President Trump on Canadian exports could price Canadian companies out of the U.S. market and threaten thousands of jobs, economists say, raising fears of a severe economic downturn north of the border.
The UK has struck a deal with Ukraine to use battlefield data from Kyiv's Avengers AI lab to train artificial intelligence systems aimed at protecting defence sites, railways, and energy infrastructure from protesters and foreign state actors, in what officials describe as the first agreement of its kind.
President Donald Trump purchased shares in SpaceX two weeks after its blockbuster initial public offering, according to reports, with the stock now trading back at its IPO price of $135 per share amid a broader market pullback. The transaction, which occurred when shares were in the mid-$150 range, has intensified scrutiny over potential conflicts of interest and insider trading rules, though the president's office has not commented on the timing or nature of the purchase.
The Trump administration announced Monday it plans to revoke the business and tourism visas of up to 200,000 foreigners who have applied for or are currently seeking asylum in the United States, in what officials say would be the largest single mass visa revocation in American history.
A bus driver has been seriously injured after the vehicle he was driving slammed into a bridge pylon in Port Adelaide during heavy rain on Tuesday morning. Emergency services responded to the crash, which occurred in severe weather conditions, and the driver was transported to hospital with serious injuries.
The United States has announced ‘Operation Economic Outcast,’ a sweeping new initiative to isolate Iran from the global financial system, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warning that countries will be given deadlines to cease all financial interactions with the Iranian regime or face secondary sanctions.
The Trump administration on Monday formally removed Syria from the U.S. State Sponsor of Terrorism (SST) list and simultaneously rescinded the terrorist designation of Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the group formerly led by Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, opening the door to broad sanctions relief and closer ties with the post-Assad government.
With the United States and Canada locked in an intensifying trade dispute, Canada is assessing its economic leverage to retaliate against U.S. tariffs. Ottawa has signaled that it is prepared to impose countermeasures on American goods, potentially including products from politically sensitive sectors such as agriculture, steel, and aluminum.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has alleged that Iran attempted to assassinate one of his sons, a claim that comes just days after a joint U.S.-Israeli operation in Tehran killed Iran's supreme leader and four members of his family, according to Al Jazeera. The accusation marks a dramatic escalation in the already volatile confrontation between the two nations.
At least 30 people were killed in a brutal gang attack on a hillside community overlooking key routes into Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince, according to authorities, marking the latest escalation in a wave of violence that has gripped the country.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday that Russian President Vladimir Putin plans to mobilize at least 300,000 additional troops to fuel his ongoing war in Ukraine, warning that total Russian drafts could reach 500,000 next year. Zelensky's warning comes as Russian forces have escalated ballistic missile strikes against Ukrainian targets.
The United States has announced a fresh round of sanctions against Iran and issued a stark warning to its trading partners, effectively telling countries they must choose between doing business with Washington or Tehran. The move, reported on August 25, 2026, represents a significant escalation in the long-running US campaign to isolate Iran economically, and risks further straining diplomatic relationships with allies and rivals alike.
Winger Will Jordan scored two tries to help the All Blacks secure a famous victory over the Springboks at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on Saturday, keeping New Zealand's Rugby Championship hopes alive and extending their recent dominance over their arch-rivals.
Cassandra Thorburn, the journalist and former wife of Karl Stefanovic, has shared an emotional update on her cancer journey, marking a significant milestone after seven months of treatment for a rare form of breast cancer. Earlier this year, Thorburn revealed she had been diagnosed with occult breast cancer, a condition where cancer is found in the lymph nodes but not in the breast tissue itself.
A contentious push by Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi to reform the country's constitution is fueling a bitter political battle over the 2028 succession, raising fears of instability in the mineral-rich but fragile nation just two years before the scheduled vote.
The Western Australian government has announced it will abolish the practice of using good character references during court sentencings, in a move designed to create a fairer and more consistent judicial process. The reform, reported on August 24, 2026, removes a long-standing tradition that critics argued favoured wealthy and well-connected defendants.
A government-commissioned review into the early deaths of young people who have left care in England has found that profound isolation and a dramatic withdrawal of social services support at age 18 contributed to the deaths of more than 100 care leavers in a single year, describing the situation as a 'national tragedy'.
China’s newly arrived ambassador to Australia has issued a pointed warning to Canberra, urging respect for Beijing’s ‘core interests’ amid deepening strategic frictions that risk further complicating the bilateral relationship.
Activists in India's Bundelkhand region warn that rising heat and worsening water scarcity are entrenching centuries-old caste inequalities, with lower-caste Dalit and tribal families bearing the heaviest burden. The region, already one of India's most drought-prone, is experiencing record temperatures, making access to water – long mediated by social hierarchy – increasingly a matter of survival.
Bathla Group, one of western Sydney's largest property developers, has collapsed into voluntary administration, throwing the fate of hundreds of off-the-plan homes into uncertainty. The company and its vast network of entities had been teetering on the edge of financial ruin for more than 12 months, with multiple sources confirming the administration filing on August 25, 2026.
The New South Wales government has announced mandatory facial recognition technology for all gaming rooms and a statewide exclusion register as part of its latest poker machine reforms, while dropping plans for a super profits tax on venues.
Michael McConnaughty, the 30-year-old Perth man labelled the ‘Tinder rapist’ by local media, has told a court he believed the two women he is accused of sexually assaulting were consenting. The alleged attacks occurred in 2019 and 2023 after he met the women through dating apps. McConnaughty is facing multiple charges of sexual assault.