Jim Chalmers rules out fuel excise extension and downplays hopes for tax relief in ‘most responsible’ budget yet
The treasurer also says May federal budget will play ‘helpful not harmful role in fight against inflation’Jim Chalmers has warned there will be little...
Security or justice? Syria faces post-Assad reckoning after string of arrests
New government accused of ‘performative justice’ and making deals with suspects in 2013 Tadamon massacresAhmad al-Homsi is a deep sleeper, but when he...
EU forging closer ties with Armenia as it sends experts to help counter Russian interference
Bloc’s leaders to hold first summit with Armenia on Tuesday at it ramps up efforts to combat Kremlin’s influenceThe EU is sending a team of experts sp...
Thousands of cancer patients in England to benefit from new immunotherapy jab
Injectable pembrolizumab can treat several types of cancer and can be administered in under two minutesThousands of patients across England each year ...
Labour MPs say ‘endless drama’ of leadership speculation must stop
Downing Street begins fightback against predictions of imminent challenge to Keir StarmerLabour MPs are calling for a close to the “endless drama” of ...
‘It’s a world heritage site, but it’s my home’: the last resident of Casa Milà on life in Gaudí’s masterwork
Ana Viladomiu has been a ‘privileged’ resident of the once derided, now revered Barcelona apartment building for almost 40 yearsImagine that you live ...
Bondi beach was where her parents met – and where her father died defending his people
Sheina Gutnick, daughter of Reuven Morrison who was killed fighting alleged Bondi beach terrorists, is first witness at royal commission on antisemiti...
Rare comet to flash through New Zealand skies – before it disappears for 170,000 years
Over the next two weeks stargazers have a chance to spot the blue-green orb and smudgy tail of comet known as C/2025 R3 PanSTARRS A comet formed on th...
The Devil Wears Prada 2 struts to stunning $233m opening weekend at box office
Sequel a rare example of female-skewing movie leading the North American summer offerings – and highest opening weekend yet for a Meryl Streep filmGir...
‘Increasingly unsafe’: Australia’s in-home childcare program under threat from rising costs, advocate warns
The little-known publicly funded scheme is used by about 800 families with children who cannot access mainstream careGet our breaking news email, free...
Spirit Airlines says it has nearly finished refunding customers after shuttering
Budget airline left thousands stranded on Saturday after ceasing operations amid financial troublesSpirit Airlines shutdown: how to get home and get r...
Rudy Giuliani is in ‘critical but stable’ condition at hospital
Spokesperson calls former New York City mayor ‘a fighter’ but does not say cause of his hospitalizationRudy Giuliani, former mayor of New York City, i...
‘They know they’re safe’: beagles saved from US research facility after protests
Big Dog Ranch Rescue made deal to buy 1,500 dogs from Ridglan Farms, a Wisconsin breeding and research facilityThe first beagles removed from a Wiscon...
Australia news live: Chalmers says budget will pay down more debt; families of Bondi shooting victims to take stand at royal commission
Treasurer says next week’s budget will save more than it spends. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTh...
Merz ‘not giving up on working with Trump’ despite Iran war spat
German chancellor downplays US military drawbacks and president’s barbs in TV interviewThe German chancellor, Friedrich Merz, has said he will not giv...
Three passengers dead after suspected hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship
Further three people taken ill, including 69-year-old Briton reported to be in intensive care in South AfricaThree people have died after a suspected ...
California, Arizona and Nevada propose water-saving plan for Colorado River
Proposal includes cutbacks for three years as negotiations over future of shrinking reservoirs have been unsuccessfulThe states of California, Arizona...
Teens storm Scientology church in New York in latest ‘speed running’ incident
Group broke through locked door in Manhattan, damaging property and injuring a staff member, church saysA group of youths forced their way into a Scie...
Green candidate seen canvassing in London after arrest over alleged antisemitism
Sabine Mairey, who was arrested on Thursday over social media posts, pictured with party activists in ClaphamA Green council candidate arrested this w...
Trump’s disapproval rating hits record high, new poll shows
Disapproval rose to 62%, the worst of his two terms in office, amid economic issues since launching his war against IranSix months out from November’s...
Lightning may have sparked fire destroying top US marine science lab, officials say
About 200 firefighters responded to devastating blaze at University of South Florida’s lab on SaturdayOfficials are investigating whether a huge fire ...
Todd Blanche says case against Comey based on more than just Instagram post
Former FBI director indicted in connection with seashell photo as some Trump allies skeptical of news chargesThe acting US attorney general, Todd Blan...
Spirit pilot gets ‘overwhelming’ send-off from Southwest after his final flight is cancelled
Jon Jackson was scheduled to fly his last flight on Saturday when Spirit ceased operations – Southwest staff stepped inA Spirit Airlines pilot was giv...
‘No one better to fight for us than one of us’: Minnesota flight attendant runs for Congress
Kaela Berg is running in a crowded field with a pro-union message and a vow to protect the state’s immigrantsWhen the Minnesota state legislature is n...
The ‘Oscars for political nerds’ or a threat to democracy? Grab a ticket, it’s Canberra’s budget fundraiser season
As major parties once again spruik budget night events at thousands of dollars a ticket, some MPs say they resent the ritzy social galasGet our breaki...
Why the RBA is predicted to deliver a third straight interest rate hike this week
While interest rate rises can’t affect the surging price of oil caused by Middle East turmoil, they are still the Reserve Bank’s best – and only – too...
Canada to be first non-European nation at EPC summit as Carney seeks allies
PM’s attendance at European Political Community meeting in Yerevan signals effort to build new ties after US ruptureCanada is to become the first non-...
Fashion’s Faustian pact: the high cost of Jeff Bezos’s Met Gala patronage
Billionaire’s role as honorary chair and main source of funding has led to boycotts and criticism event has lost its cachetThe Met Gala in New York is...
Jeanine Pirro says she has evidence officer was shot at White House press dinner
US attorney says ‘we can establish’ pellet from defendant’s gunshot was ‘intertwined with fiber of vest’ of federal agentThe US government has evidenc...
Heathrow in talks with airlines to end row that could delay third runway
Airport seeks deal with BA owner, Virgin and billionaire local landowner, who has own expansion plan, over cost and service issuesHeathrow’s new chair...
