Iran strikes military sites in Gulf states after top negotiator's warning against US 'bullying'

The attacks on Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain followed recent US strikes on Iran's southern coastal and eastern provinces. [...]

Uranium, universities, and 'top-tier' security: Inside the new Albanese-Modi agreements

Rivals in cricket, but allies in defence. Here's what the two nations have committed to. [...]

Final eight: Every team playing in the World Cup quarter-finals

From 48 teams down to just eight, here's your guide to who's playing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals. [...]

Trump may have offered Ukraine exactly what it wants. But there's a major catch

Donald Trump has offered to let Ukraine produce high-powered missiles — but what is the US president trying to achieve from the deal? [...]

Angus Taylor defends Liberal senator's triple zero test calls during Telstra outage

Sarah Henderson's emergency service test is under scrutiny as Telstra says customers can now "feel confident" calling triple zero. [...]

Australian milk, Indian tea: Narendra Modi talks up Australian relationship in stadium address

There were more empty seats than at Modi's last stadium address in 2023, but there was no less enthusiasm among the crowd of Indian Australians. [...]

ABC, SBS questioned on Gaza coverage by Royal Commission on Antisemitism

The public broadcasters answered questions about their coverage of the Middle East, antisemitism and social cohesion. [...]

This hard-right politician quit parliament for a fight. His only rival dresses as a bin

A man wearing a bin on his head could be the sole challenger for an infamous far-right British politician in a snap by-election. [...]

Trump trashes NATO at latest gathering before a message of 'love'

The US president swung from "I'm very upset" to "a tremendous success" in a matter of hours as Europe ups defence spend. [...]

How Norway's seemingly low-drama royals became engulfed in turmoil

A criminal trial, royal controversies and a changing public mood has put Norway’s monarchy in the spotlight. [...]

'Can't treat our way out': Why Australia's $271 billion health spend could miss the mark

A major new report reveals we now live longer, but rising out-of-pocket costs and chronic disease are straining the system. [...]

Ceasefire agreement is 'over' as US launches renewed strikes on Iran

The United States has initiated a new wave of attacks in the Middle East for the second consecutive day. [...]