Expulsions, allegations and ‘poison pills’: behind the drama holding up NSW parliament
Labor’s leader in the upper house, Penny Sharpe, and deputy leader, John Graham, have been suspended after the government’s refusal to release documents Get our breaking news email, free app…
From 5,000 followers to over a million: New Zealand World Cup player Tim Payne finds social media fame
Tim Payne identified as least-known player by Argentinian influencer Campaign launched to make defender a ‘hero’ before tournament New Zealand defender Tim Payne has become an unlikely star after an…
One bucket, two sticks and a million followers: how five NZ teens hit drumming fame
Slick and energetic videos of plastic bucket percussion have notched up more than 100m views and a huge online following Five teenagers sit shoulder to shoulder dressed in hoodies, T-shirts…
Olivia Rodrigo responds to babydoll dress criticism: ‘It shows how we normalize pedophilia in our culture’
The pop singer said that suggestions that a recent outfit was ‘childlike’ were rooted in sexist attitudes toward women Olivia Rodrigo has responded to controversy over a recent babydoll dress…
White House pushes Congress to approve $250 bill with Trump’s image
Treasury secretary says banknote would celebrate US’s 250th anniversary but Democrats vow to block move The White House is pushing Congress to approve a $250 bill bearing Donald Trump’s portrait,…
JD Vance says US ‘not there yet’ on an Iran deal – as it happened
This live blog is now closed, you can read our latest report from the Middle East here Donald Trump shares draft Iran peace agreement with Israel and other allies Hezbollah…
Clashes between armed groups in Colombia kill at least 52
Rival groups are vying for territorial control of strategic cocaine production and trafficking region At least 52 guerrilla fighters have been killed in clashes between two rival armed groups vying…
Modelling shows 90% of young Australians will be better off under Labor’s tax reforms
The $1,000 tax deduction, $250 ‘working Australians tax offset’, and CGT and negative gearing changes will benefit most young people, Treasury secretary says Get our breaking news email, free app…
High stakes: who’s leading the fight against Labor’s CGT reform – and what’s in it for them?
Tax critics turn to AI memes and airport billboards in addition to traditional lobbying tactics. Here’s what you need to know about them Follow our Australia news live blog for…
Netanyahu orders Israeli army to seize ‘70% of Gaza Strip’, violating ceasefire deal
Speaking in West Bank settlement, Israeli PM, who is fighting for political survival before elections, says ‘we are squeezing Hamas’ Middle East crisis – live updates Benjamin Netanyahu has said…