The Guardian view on the true cost of the Iran war: bombs kill – but so does the economic fallout | Editorial
There is growing international concern as the fragile two-week ceasefire reaches its Wednesday deadline. Whatever happens next, the poor will pay More than 3,300 Iranians, including 383 children, have been…
Two Israeli soldiers jailed over smashing of Jesus statue in Lebanon village
Israel Defense Forces say the ‘soldiers’ conduct completely deviated from IDF orders and value’ Two Israeli soldiers have been removed from combat duty and sentenced to 30 days in jail…
Fourth man charged over alleged kidnapping murder of Sydney man Chris Baghsarian
Three other men already charged over February abduction and death remain before the courts Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app…
Student allegedly jailed in China for six years after taking part in pro-democracy protests in Australia
Exclusive: The Australian government has been urged to take stronger action to protect overseas students from political repression The Australian government has been urged to take stronger action to protect…
Takeaway coffee sales plunge as fuel and living costs dent Australian spending. Is the economy next?
The trend has been accelerated by the US-Israel war on Iran, leaving households – and cafe owners – glum, surveys suggest Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates…
Coalition launches One Nation attack ads via obscure Facebook accounts ahead of Farrer byelection
Liberals create negative ad campaign ahead of 9 May poll that includes a page called ‘One Nation. No Solutions’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our…
Death of Sydney’s ‘birdman’ described as ‘beyond tragic’ by Albanese government
NSW housing and homelessness minister says Bikram Lama’s death shows the ‘gaps’ that people without residency can fall through Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our…
Labor to tighten child NDIS eligibility to curb spending as Queensland MP warns change is ‘failing kids’
Health minister faces backlash from states as he announces major changes to scheme ahead of May budget Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast National disability…
‘Not a personal attack’: gun lobby targets marginal Labor seats at NSW election over post-Bondi reforms
Exclusive: Australian Recreation Union says it plans to support candidates and parties that oppose gun control laws brought in after terror attack Follow our Australia news live blog for latest…
News live: PM says extra 200m litres of diesel secured; eSafety writes to Roblox and Minecraft about grooming concerns
Chris Bowen says diesel shipments secured from Asia will ‘give us an extra buffer’ against fuel shortages. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily…