Forget the confected World Cup hostility, the US and Australia mirror each other
The Group D clash between the United States and Socceroos has been hyped as next step in a heated rivalry but the nations are on similar football journeys Listen to…
Australian net overseas migration falls to lowest level since 2022 – but the Coalition says that’s still too high
Australian Bureau of Statistics figures show migration growth is above pre-pandemic levels but tracking steadily down Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email,…
Iran announces plans to bring in maritime fees for strait of Hormuz
As US lifts its blockade, Tehran says fees to cover cost of managing waterway will come into effect at end of 60-day negotiation period Iran has announced plans to introduce…
Iranian star Parastoo Ahmadi reportedly sentenced to 74 lashes for singing without hijab
Musicians and production team understood to be facing same punishment after livestream of patriotic song The Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi and eight members of a production team, including musicians, have…
JD Vance tells Iran deal critics in Israel: Trump is your only ally left in the world
In a sharp rebuke to critics of Trump’s deal with Iran, the vice-president referenced the billions in defence aid Israel recieves from the US News: Iran announces plans to bring…
Pauline Hanson says she ‘had to have a conversation’ about immigration and the Aboriginal flag with new Farrer MP
David Farley was told One Nation’s policy was to fly only the Australian flag, party leader tells conference Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking…
The CGT ‘backflip’ is more tweak than transformation. Labor hasn’t changed its mind on housing
Do the concessions undermine the original objective of helping young Australians buy their own home? No Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email,…
Mexico v South Korea: World Cup 2026 – live
⚽️ Kick-off time: 7pm local/9pm EDT/2am BST/11am AEST⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail Jonathan⚽️ Jonathan Wilson: From frustration to party time: Mexico ready for lift-off Javier…
A joy to watch? Pauline Hanson gets a warm welcome in some parts of the media | Weekly Beast
As One Nation leader is hailed as ‘a politician ready to rule’, Greg Jericho is booted from the press gallery. Plus: a ‘WTF moment’ across the Tasman Want to get…
US military kills three people in boat strike in Pacific Ocean
Attack brings to at least 211 number of people killed as Trump administration targets alleged ‘narcoterrorists’ The US military attacked a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific…