2 Senior Police Officers Urge UK Government to Restrict Under-16 Access to Social Media
In January, Australia enacted a ban on under-16s using social media, and five million social media accounts linked to children had been removed.
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Ukraine ‘Regaining Tactical Initiative’ in War Against Russia, ISW Analysis Finds
The analysis states Ukraine's ongoing strikes are also constraining Russia's oil refining and energy revenues, a key source of income for Moscow's military.
Australian Mexican Fast Food Chain Guzman Y Gomez Exits US Market
The U.S. exit is expected to result in a one-off non-cash and cash expense of between US$30 million and US$40 million in the 2026 financial year.
Northern Territory Rare Earth Project Set to Deliver 1,000 Jobs
The Nolans Rare Earths Project is expected to generate around 600 jobs during the construction phase and 350 ongoing, permanent jobs once operations commence.
US Blacklists 9 Hezbollah-Linked Lebanese Officials
The sanctions mark the first time Washington has sanctioned sitting Lebanese government security officials.
The Solomon Islands Has a New Leader—What Does It Mean for China and Australia?
Matthew Wale has been critical of Beijing in the past, but will this stance continue?
House Republicans Pull Scheduled Vote on Iran War Powers Resolution
The bill was withdrawn after a previous vote had been open for nearly an hour.
Day in Photos: Memorial Day Preparations, Starship V3 Launch, and Allied Forces Exercise
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
Majority Prefer Cash as Wedding Gift for Home Purchase Down Payment, Poll Shows
Most Canadians would prefer cash as a wedding gift to use toward a down payment on a home purchase, with those in British Columbia the most likely to make such a request, a poll finds. A total of 79 percent of respondents who are planning a wedding said they would consider asking for money instead of traditional wedding gifts, including 37 percent who said they definitely would do so, and 42 percent who said they might, a Burson survey commissioned by Royal LePage Real Estate Services shows. Among respondents who are already married, 57 percent said they would have preferred asking for money toward a home down payment instead of traditional wedding gifts, while 10 percent said they did request cash gifts for their wedding.
Russian Jets Repeatedly Intercepted British Surveillance Aircraft: UK Officials
British minister John Healey said the incidents 'will not deter the UK’s commitment to defend NATO, our allies and our interests from Russian aggression.'
US Deploys Aircraft Carrier to Caribbean as Trump Admin Pressures Cuba
The move was confirmed by the U.S. Southern Command on Wednesday, the same day ex-Cuban leader Raúl Castro was indicted in the United States.
‘Structurally Sound’: Keating Backs Budget
Keating said the tax reforms were necessary to make housing more affordable, dismissing concerns it would hamper businesses in the process.
More Than 40 Young Tech Leaders Push Back on Labor’s Capital Gains Tax Overhaul
'We work the hours, we carry the risk,' the tech start-up founders said in the letter.
Germany Arrests Munich Couple Suspected of Spying for China
German investigators allege the couple targeted sensitive university research on behalf of Chinese intelligence.
Australian Miner Advances Plans for Domestic Cobalt Supply Chain Outside of Africa and China
'The global cobalt supply is heavily concentrated, with China controlling around 85 percent of refined capacity,' said Heath Porteous of Cobalt Blue.
Hanson Eyes Off National’s Territory Amid Lower House Speculation
Senator Hanson has previously expressed interest in moving to the lower house—by convention previous Australian prime ministers have come from there.
US Doctor With Ebola Arrives in Germany for Treatment
Dr. Peter Stafford was flown with family members to a hospital in Berlin.
UN Warns Strait of Hormuz Disruption Could Lead to Global Food Price Crisis
The U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization urged governments and international organizations to take action before conditions worsen.
Pentagon's Defense Pause Is Also a Trade Warning for Ottawa
Washington's move comes amid the linked pressures of continental defence, CUSMA leverage, and a U.S. strategy focused on securing the Western Hemisphere.
CBC Pauses Controversial Prank Program That Targeted RCMP Veterans, Opposition Lawmakers
CBC says it is has decided to pause production of a show with the working title “Northland Tales,” following controversy over the tactics used by the people behind the production, such as producers reportedly inviting a number of retired RCMP officers to an interview under false pretenses in order to criticize them. The show is an indigenous-led production funded by CBC Entertainment and the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN), with the CBC saying it’s meant to “increase better understanding of historical injustices against Indigenous peoples and support truth and reconciliation in Canada.” CBC Head of Public Affairs Chuck Thompson said that the pause in production comes as footage is evaluated to ensure there isn’t a negative impact on CBC’s brand....
