Australia, New Zealand Imposes New Sanctions Over Israeli Settler Violence
Travel bans and financial restrictions have been imposed on three individuals and four entities linked to settler violence in the West Bank.
Australia Raises Minimum Wage to Over $1,000 Per Week
The lowest wage rate in the modern award system will be $1,004.90 per week or $26.44 per hour.
Trump Reportedly Mulling Retreat from $1.8bn ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund
Democrats Decry President’s ‘Most Brazen Act of Self-Dealing Yet’ and Vow to Challenge Fund in Congress
Victoria to Expand Anti-Corruption Watchdog’s Powers to Investigate Public Spending
The proposed changes would enable the IBAC to investigate how public funds move through subcontracting networks and labour-hire firms.
Philippines, Vietnam Upgrade to Enhanced Strategic Partnership
The two countries reaffirmed that peace and stability in the South China Sea are non-negotiable as they deepen defense and economic cooperation.
Ukraine war briefing: Ending war before winter ‘correct and realistic’, says senior Kyiv aide
Budanov backs Zelenskyy call to capitalise on Kyiv’s strong position on battlefield; Kyiv under heavy attack into Tuesday morning. What we know on day 1,560
LeBlanc Headed to Washington to Meet Trump’s Trade Official Ahead of Looming CUSMA Review
Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc is scheduled to meet with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in Washington on June 2 amid continuing trade tensions ahead of the upcoming review of the Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). LeBlanc’s spokesperson said he will be accompanied by Canada’s Chief Trade Negotiator Janice Charette. The trip stateside comes following a May 26 meeting between LeBlanc and provincial and territorial trade ministers where the future of North American trade and preparation for the CUSMA review took place. Ottawa’s stated desire to negotiate with Washington ahead of the review has not occurred, although Mexico has already begun trade talks with the Trump administration ahead of the July 1 CUSMA review....
Saskatchewan Law Allows Victims of Drug Trafficking to Sue Traffickers
A new Saskatchewan law allows people harmed by illegal drug trafficking, including those affected by addiction, to sue drug traffickers for damages in civil court. Under the Response to Illicit Drugs Act, which came into effect on June 1, individuals harmed by illicit drug activity can bring civil actions to recover damages from people who produce, traffic, import, or export highly addictive drugs, the province said in a June 1 news release.
Dog rescued from island off Australia's coast after being swept off rocks into ocean
Marine Rescue NSW volunteer coaxes distressed dog on to jetski after it paddled to Snapper Island in Batemans Bay
Trump news at a glance: Trump mediates between Israel and Hezbollah in effort to salvage Iran peace talks
Tehran says Israel’s operation in Lebanon is violation of existing ceasefire with US, throwing wrench in planned peace talks – key US politics stories from Monday 1 June
Playground no more: Thais sick of badly behaved tourists hail stricter visas
Government cites crime and drunken antics of foreigners as it shortens their stays – with ordinary Thais welcoming the crackdown
Japan Launches Anti-Dumping Probes Into Steel Imports From China, South Korea, and Taiwan
Authorities reviewed the probe requests under WTO rules and Japanese law and found enough evidence to launch formal investigations.
Day in Photos: Fighter Lion Tanks, Factory Explosion in Malta, and Children’s Safety Debate
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
Pentagon bars journalists from entering its press office citing re-designation
Revocation of access newest attempt by Trump’s defense department to restrict reporting on military affairs
Labor, Liberal Call for Calm After Poll Puts One Nation Ahead of Major Parties
'There’ll be a million polls between now and election day,' said Minister Mark Butler.
Middle East crisis live: Kuwait reports missile and drone attack; US says it struck Iran radar sites over weekend
US central command (Centcom) has said that it struck targets in Iran over the weekend, in a statement that came just minutes after Kuwait announced it was under attack.
Is there a pianist in the house? Audience member steps up to perform in La La Land in Sydney
Sterling Nasa had tickets to see Justin Hurwitz’s La La Land in Concert. When the keyboardist suddenly fell ill, he found himself on stage performing
'I felt I could smash my past up through sex': the ruthlessness and redemption of Rupert Everett
‘Brash, disingenuous, lethal’: that’s how the 67-year-old actor describes his younger self. He lied to his partners, disrespected his audiences, betrayed his friends. Has this indiscreet, unreliable heartbreaker finally grown up and settled down?
Masturbation among birds is ‘natural’ and should not be punished, say experts
Study finds activity is not harmful or caused by stress of captivity – and is in fact more common in wild birds
Colombia Election Heads to Runoff: Right-Leaning Outsider Versus Leftist Ally of President
Lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella, who was trailing in the polls, came out ahead but failed to secure a 50 percent majority.
