Rightwing populists often fail to deliver on grand promises, yet face little accountability. Opponents must highlight these failures to break the cycle of impunity and restore effective governance.
Catch up on today's top Australian news stories including political developments, economic updates, and more in this afternoon roundup.
Ben Roberts-Smith, facing war crime charges, will attend Anzac Day in Queensland, calling it 'sacred'. RSL welcomes him, while a white nationalist rally planned in support is disavowed by him.
Donald Trump responded to Prince Harry's Ukraine speech, saying he represents the UK better than the duke, who urged the US to uphold its commitments in the conflict.
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DRC's Fecofa amended eligibility rules for presidential elections, enabling Véron Mosengo-Omba, a Swiss citizen with a diplomatic passport, to stand. Critics question the change.
Iranian diplomats troll Trump with Jane Austen quotes and satire. Plus: iced coffee debate, Nike's walker controversy, and Madonna's lost corset.
Donald Trump's conflict with Pope Leo XIV exposes widening rifts between US evangelicals and Catholics, as the pope condemns Trump's policies on war and immigration.
After Italy's far-right government restricted citizenship to only direct parent or grandparent, Americans like Sabrina Crawford await a supreme court decision that could reopen the door.
Three devastating floods in Brazil reveal how climate displacement disproportionately affects women, who often prioritize saving others over themselves, facing layered vulnerabilities.
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Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein share their stories, highlighting ongoing challenges and the evolution of the #MeToo movement in seeking justice.
An analysis of Israel's military strategy from the 2006 Lebanon war to Gaza and the 2026 Lebanon attacks, highlighting the Dahiyeh doctrine and its global implications.
Pope Leo strongly condemned the killing of a protester in Iran, calling for justice and an end to violence against peaceful demonstrators.
Morgan McSweeney denies claims he bullied civil servants into appointing Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador to the US, ahead of evidence hearing with MPs.
Ukraine's defence ministry fired a top commander after photos of malnourished soldiers on the frontline sparked outrage, with some going 17 days without food.
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Simon Jenkins argues that removing Keir Starmer as PM over the Mandelson affair is disproportionate, highlighting Westminster's dysfunctional culture of defenestration.
Philip Rycroft, who led the Brexit department, argues for rejoining the EU, citing economic damage and unfulfilled promises. He calls for a clear-headed appraisal of national interests.
Sally Rooney, Greta Thunberg, and Brian Eno lead over 130 signatories in a letter supporting Palestine Action, risking arrest before the appeal hearing on the ban's lawfulness.
California lawmakers introduce AB 1946 to hold tech companies liable for failing to detect or remove child sexual abuse material, requiring audits and human moderation.
The Crown Prosecution Service launches a stalking action plan as offences hit record highs, warning young victims and perpetrators often fail to recognise stalking behaviours.
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US universities are establishing numerous antisemitism centers, raising concerns among Jewish scholars that political pressures are substituting expertise with ideology.
EU leaders agree to prepare a blueprint for activating the mutual assistance clause amid Donald Trump's criticism of NATO and potential US withdrawal.
Downing Street insists UK position on Falklands is unchanged after leaked Pentagon email suggests US reassess support due to lack of backing for Iran war.
Keir Starmer encountered a classic civil service clash as a minister refused to follow orders, echoing Yes Minister's Sir Humphrey.
Syrian authorities arrested Amjad Youssef, a former regime official suspected of leading the 2013 Tadamon massacre that killed 288 civilians, including 12 children.
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Berlin's culture minister Sarah Wedl-Wilson resigns amid allegations of irregular distribution of funds meant to fight antisemitism, sparking political controversy.
John Ashby, 32, received a life sentence for raping a Sikh woman while racially abusing her, wrongly believing she was Muslim. The judge called him a 'deeply unpleasant racist'.
Keir Starmer promises legislation to proscribe Iran's Revolutionary Guards in July, following an arson attack on a London synagogue. He aims to ensure Jewish community safety amid rising antisemitism.
The Justice Department closes its criminal investigation into Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell over building renovations, citing an inspector general review.
Journalist Lisa Wilkinson discusses her defamation case and the story of Evelyn, a Titanic survivor, in a candid interview.
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A supersonic strike navigator with Indigenous ancestry has been recognized for his service, highlighting contributions of Aboriginal people in the Australian military.
