Category: Politics

Chris Wilson was in a sling under the helicopter on a crocodile-egg collecting mission when it plunged to the ground, killing him Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A seasoned crocodile egg collector has been brought to tears in court after…

Jailed MP seeks court order restraining NSW parliament from expelling him. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Some electric cars fall short of claimed range by up to 23% A government-funded program to test the true performance of vehicles has found the driving range of five…

Texas Tribune reports that the former Texas congressman has been a top funder covering the costs of Texas lawmakers’ exodus as they face a $500-a-day fine In a post on his Truth Social platform, the president said he would “federalize” the city if local authorities failed to address crime, specifically calling for minors as young…

Prime minister defends government’s handling of economy but will not give assurances over not raising income tax, employee NI or VAT Ed Davey, the Liberal Democrat leader, has urged Keir Starmer to call Donald Trump to encourage him to use his influence to block Israel’s plans for a “full occupation” of Gaza. In a statement,…

Passengers flying with Qantas from Auckland or Queenstown in New Zealand are eligible and must complete declaration digitally before they fly Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A cornerstone of Australian travel bureaucracy – the mandatory incoming passenger card filled out…

Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Most Australians support ratifying treaty banning nuclear weapons, poll finds Two-thirds of Australians support ratifying the global treaty banning nuclear weapons, a new national poll, released on the anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, shows. Continue reading… Source: World…

Texas House falls short of a quorum by six members as state lawmakers battle over Republican-drawn congressional maps Trump says GOP ‘entitled’ to five more congressional seats in Texas It’s a quiet August Tuesday on the president’s schedule today. The only listed item on his agenda is an executive order signing at 4pm EDT. We…

Package will include support for Ukraine’s ‘air defence, ammunition and other essential equipment’, says Norwegian government On Ukraine, the EU spokespeople were asked about the bloc’s expectations as to Donald Trump’s deadline for Russia to end its invasion on Ukraine by Friday. The commission’s foreign policy spokesperson, Anitta Hipper, said: “Russia is not interested in…

In today’s newsletter: Inside a critical summit of 179 countries at the UN in Geneva to secure a treaty that will combat plastic pollution Good morning. Not only does plastic waste clog up waterways, beaches and strangle sea life, it also causes havoc inside the human body. Tiny fragments – invisible to the human eye…

Defence minister to announce Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to build Royal Australian Navy’s new frigate fleet. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Anthony Albanese spoke to Mahmoud Abbas, president of the Palestinian Authority, in a phone call overnight. The prime minister reiterated Australia’s call for the immediate…