New French PM gives up on cutting two public holidays
New French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu is dropping his predecessor’s proposal to cut back two public holidays as part of budget measures aimed at reducing the deficit. Reacting to news…
Government sinks defence billions into ships and subs
Australia’s naval shipbuilding and submarine capabilities are to receive a $12 billion boost. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is set to confirm the mammoth investment along with his deputy Richard Marles,…
Trump pushes NATO nations to stop Russian oil purchases
US President Donald Trump has issued a letter to NATO nations, urging them to stop buying Russian oil and impose major sanctions on Russia to end its war in Ukraine.…
Competing rallies cripple capitals as crowds pour in
Protesters from different ends of the political spectrum have shut down major city centres as police remain on guard to fend off potential clashes. Thousands took to the streets in…
Fraud claims countered against US Fed governor
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook referred to a condominium she purchased in June 2021 as a “vacation home” in a loan estimate, in contradiction to claims by the Trump administration…
‘Fearful’ Muslim Australians demand action, not words
Weary of bomb threats to mosques and schools and mounting levels of persecution, Muslims in Australia are calling on the government to take Islamophobia seriously. More than 50 recommendations to…
Used laptops help kids ‘locked out of opportunity’
For year 10 high school student Skye, Thursday nights used to mean a difficult choice: scouts or homework. After class homework clinics with access to computers were only held once…
Custodian mulls legal action after gas project approval
The federal government’s final tick of approval for Australia’s biggest gas project to continue operating until 2070 may have breached the environment minister’s international legal obligations, a traditional owner says.…
Clashes on cards as counter rallies flood city streets
Cities risk being flung into chaos as rival groups plan to shut down streets in counter-protests, with police anticipating clashes between troublemakers. National rallies will be staged under the Australia…
‘Not just lip service’: Muslim community wants action
Weary of bomb threats to mosques and schools and mounting levels of persecution, Muslims in Australia are calling on the government to take Islamophobia seriously. More than 50 recommendations to…