New Zealand mosque shooter loses bid to overturn convictions

A New Zealand court said the proposed appeal was "utterly devoid of merit". [...]

Costs of US-Iran war revealed as President Trump prepares to expand naval blockade

The United States is preparing to expand a naval blockade of Iran’s ports, as it ramps up economic pressure to force Tehran back to nuclear negotiations. US President Donald Trump… [...]

Antisemitism interim report calls for tighter security, gun laws | Midday News Bulletin 30 April 2026

Antisemitism interim report calls for tighter security, gun laws; Trump administration under fire for rising costs due to war with Iran; and in football, Arsenal and Atletico Madrid draw 1-1… [...]

Trump's stoush with Germany escalates further as he suggests reducing troops

The US president's Truth Social post came hours after Germany's top general met with US defence officials. [...]

Sections redacted as Albanese adopts all 14 recommendations from Bondi report

The government will enact all 14 recommendations made by the interim report into antisemitism, following the Bondi terror attack. [...]

Angus Taylor attempts to clarify 'bad country' remark as Iranian Australians respond

The Opposition leader has told SBS News that under the Iranian regime, the country "is not a safe, fair or free country". [...]

UK police investigating London stabbing of two Jewish men as 'terrorist incident'

A 45-year-old man was arrested at the scene, with UK Prime Minister calling the incident "deeply concerning". [...]

New report calls for a nationwide strategy on AI in the workplace

A new report argues that Australia lacks a national strategy to regulate the spread of artificial intelligence in the workplace. It has been published as an A-I forum is held… [...]

How much has the Iran war cost the US? Pentagon releases first official estimate

The figure provided is equal to the entire budget of NASA for this year. [...]

Cost of the US-Iran war revealed | Morning News Bulletin 30 April 2026

The cost of the US-Iran war revealed; Australia and China agree to cooperate on jet fuel shipments; and in sport, Afghan women footballers cleared to return to international competition. [...]

Norway has tried it, and now potentially Canada. Could a public fund be a gas tax solve?

The gas export tax debate has reached a fever pitch — forcing the prime minister to weigh in on its prospects. [...]

This city has become a new investment hotspot, but the picture's not all positive

Investors' dream or renters' nightmare? The capital city seeing decade-high house prices, as buyers become more cautious. [...]