'Nasty political games': Greens senator says allegations weaponised by party faction

In a lengthy statement, Jordon Steele-John rejected misconduct claims and said he had not taken leave. [...]

'It's like we had a war': Almost 2,400 arrested as Macron vows response to France unrest

Cost-of-living protests have spiralled into some of France's worst unrest in years. [...]

Netanyahu leans on Trump endorsement as Israel's election campaign tightens

Israel's upcoming election is increasingly seen as a referendum on Netanyahu's leadership. [...]

The unexpected crisis facing our expanding cities

As urban cemeteries run out of space, Australians are being forced to rethink how and where we bury the dead. [...]

The higher-tax proposal experts say could 'secure' Australia’s future

Calls for changes to the GST have resurfaced, with the Grattan Institute proposing an increase while cutting income tax. [...]

"A level of violence that we have never seen": 1,800 arrested in French protests

Protests in France were triggered by cost-of-living pressures with 1,800 people arrested and 500 still in custody on Sunday. [...]

Toxic haze in Southeast Asia worsens amid race to rescue orangutans

The fires have caused months of pollution and respiratory problems while threatening to wipe out orangutans in Borneo. [...]

Why is the haze so bad in Southeast Asia this year?

Fumes from forest and peatland fires in Indonesia have created the most severe haze across Southeast Asia in more than a decade. [...]

Major Woodside gas project paused after Greenpeace protest off Western Australia

Environmental organisations are worried that Woodside's Browse project will fuel climate change and inflict reef damage. [...]

The Greens are facing a run of tests in Shoebridge’s first weeks as leader

An expert says the new Greens leader is facing "a real test" after a chain of events has threatened his position. [...]

Trump could lift more Russia sanctions, Zelenskyy says, as outrage over waiver grows

Donald Trump's abrupt decision to waive sanctions on Russia days before they were to take effect drew outrage from US politicians. [...]

Israeli settlers attack European diplomats, beat French mayor in the occupied West Bank

Masked settlers have attacked a group of European diplomats during a visit to the occupied West Bank, on a second straight day of high-profile assaults. [...]