Politics

Emergency services are battling a large-scale blaze that has spread across heathland and pine forests, leading to property evacuations and warnings for local residents.

The United States is implementing new tariffs on Brazil following a Section 301 investigation into discriminatory trade practices and digital restrictions.

President Trump announced the release of U.S. citizen Dena Karari as acting Attorney General Todd Blanche faced a Senate confirmation hearing.

Roger Rogoff was dismissed via email shortly after being appointed by federal judges to the Western District of Washington. Rogoff now plans to challenge the legality of the firing.

United States forces have intensified aerial campaigns and reimposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports following attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.

Nominee Jay Clayton faces Senate questioning over 2020 election integrity and press subpoenas during his bid to lead the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.

The Department of Homeland Security now requires at least one officer per ICE arrest team to wear a body camera after fatal shootings in Texas and Maine.

Cairns Mayor Amy Eden has made a second admission of wrongdoing in three weeks, leading to a vote for her to repay a $15,000 insurance excess fee.

A man has been shot dead in a targeted attack on a suburban Sydney street. Police are appealing for dashcam footage to assist with the investigation.

Authorities have issued urgent warnings across Scotland as prolonged dry weather and an expected heatwave create a severe risk of uncontrolled wildfires.

The US has abandoned proposed cargo tolls in the Strait of Hormuz while resuming a naval blockade of Iranian ports following the collapse of a ceasefire.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has paused most vehicle stops for its ERO division following two recent fatal shootings in Maine and Texas.

An inquest has heard that driver Shaun Burton died from traumatic injuries to the brainstem and chest following a rail collision near Bedford.

President Trump has drastically reduced the size of two Utah national monuments, stripping protections from more than 90% of the combined land.

The Minns Labor Government is launching a $16 million plan to provide free household asbestos disposal, but industry leaders warn it may inadvertently promote dangerous self-removal.

A federal judge sanctioned attorneys and DOJ leaders for using a lawsuit against the IRS to secure a settlement providing tax immunity for the Trump family.

The U.S. military has launched a third consecutive night of strikes against Iranian forces following cruise missile attacks on commercial tankers. President Trump has also announced a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will outline a policy framework for AI and datacentres, focusing on safety, compliance, and the protection of intellectual property.

Twelve individuals have been detained across the UK after a credible right-wing terror threat forced the early conclusion of the UK Ijtima gathering in Suffolk.

The UK government is moving to proscribe the IRGC and two other groups to tackle Iranian-backed recruitment of criminals and attacks targeting the Jewish community.