‘Stop sucking up to America’: Japan’s youth rises up to protect pacifist constitution
Protests are growing against moves to change Japan’s ‘supreme law’, a document written by the US that is now being challenged by Iran war It may be a toy, but…
Queensland is debating new ‘adult crime, adult time’ laws. How will they work – and who do they disadvantage?
Under the proposed legislation, police powers are expanded while children convicted of some offences are subject to the same sentences as adults Follow our Australia news live blog for latest…
Uber driver Michael was assaulted by passengers. He says the platform’s response added insult to injury
Drivers booted off the platform say they have little recourse to appeal as rideshare giant increasingly relies on automated systems Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get…
Rabbi who boasts of bulldozing Palestinian homes will light torch for Israel’s national day
Human rights campaigners say honour for Avraham Zarbiv endorses ethnic cleansing and war crimes Middle East crisis – live updates An extremist rabbi known for razing civilian homes in Gaza…
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…