Christian Brothers can't pay abuse claims; taxpayers may cover $65m
Australian taxpayers may pay up to $65m for abuse survivors as Christian Brothers, a Catholic order, declares bankruptcy, court documents show.
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Israel criticises Labor's draft Palestine policy
Israel's embassy in Canberra issued a four-page statement criticising Labor's draft platform on Palestine, claiming it blames Israel and ignores Hamas's role. The rare intervention comes ahead of the party's national conference.
Trump admin kills PFAS sludge fertilizer rules
The Trump administration killed proposed regulations for PFAS-contaminated sewage sludge used as fertilizer, citing limited threat, despite health risks to farmers and public.
Cockroach protesters defy police in largest Delhi march in years
Tens of thousands of Cockroach Janta party protesters marched on Delhi demanding the education minister's resignation over exam leaks, in one of India's largest anti-government rallies in years.
Cockroach Janta Party protests shake Modi government
Tens of thousands of Cockroach Janta party supporters marched in Delhi on Monday, demanding the education minister's resignation over exam leaks and youth unemployment.
Pauline Hanson shares Seven pitch for Spotlight immigration special
Pauline Hanson posted a Seven producer's pitch for a Spotlight special on 'uncontrolled immigration', proposing a trip to the UK to meet Nigel Farage.
AMWU blueprint: wealth tax, free education, gas revenue reform
The AMWU releases a 32-page manifesto calling for wealth and inheritance taxes, free education, and gas tax reform ahead of Labor's national conference in Adelaide.
Civil rights groups sue HHS over childcare funding restrictions
Civil rights groups sue HHS after failing to respond to a Foia request over Trump administration's childcare funding restrictions based on unsubstantiated fraud claims.
Trump threatens tariffs on Canada over wildfire smoke
Donald Trump threatened to impose tariffs on Canada after wildfire smoke from Ontario blanketed the US Northeast, calling the air 'poisoned.' He urged Canadian PM Mark Carney to stop the fires.
Two killed by ICE in a week: Trump's immigration crackdown turns deadly
ICE agents fatally shot two men in separate incidents within a week, sparking outrage and protests over the militarized deportation push under Trump.
Houston Latino neighborhood rallies after ICE shooting
The murder of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by ICE in Houston's Magnolia Park has galvanized a community grappling with gentrification and a history of police violence, strengthening bonds and sparking demands for justice.
When MAGA's power fades, we cannot abandon those ICE killed
When this is all over, people will tell us to move on. But those who perpetrated this reign of terror must be held accountable.
Overseas surrogates risk stateless babies, experts warn
Rising use of surrogates abroad leaves more babies at risk of statelessness, as global regulation efforts stall amid ethical divisions.
WA police facial recognition trial sparks privacy backlash
WA police launch real-time facial recognition trial, scanning 130,000 faces in a week and making 19 arrests, but privacy experts warn of bias, function creep, and lack of regulation.
Diverting children from crime: a successful model
In the 1980s, the Northampton juvenile liaison bureau diverted over 80% of young offenders from the criminal justice system, saving nearly £2m annually and avoiding criminal records.
Dormant alien terrorist court activated by Trump DOJ
The US Justice Department filed its first-ever petition to the Alien Terrorist Removal Court, created in 1996, seeking to deport an alleged 'alien terrorist'.
Cuban dissident artist Otero cleared to travel to US
Cuban dissident artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara, designated a prisoner of conscience by Amnesty International, has been approved for parole to enter and temporarily reside in the United States.
GOP threatens Canada sanctions over wildfire smoke
US Republicans threaten Canada with sanctions over drifting wildfire smoke as Trump blames Canada for air pollution, while fires also burn across the US and climate protections are repealed.
Hanson denies rift with Joyce over Robinson podcast
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has denied rumours of a rift with Barnaby Joyce over her podcast with far-right activist Tommy Robinson and her European tour with Gina Rinehart.
DNA test reveals two men switched as newborns in North Dakota
Kyle Bylin and Jeremy Morrison discovered they were switched at birth in 1988 after a DNA test. They are suing Unity Medical Center, alleging negligence.
Six arrested in immigration raid on Evri in Croydon
Six people were arrested in an immigration raid at Evri in Croydon. The Home Office warns Evri could face fines of up to £60,000 per illegal worker.
Fetterman would leave Democrats if they become anti-Israel
Senator John Fetterman warns he would leave the Democratic Party if it becomes anti-Israel, as 103 House Democrats vote to halt military aid to Israel.
Hanson laments end of White Australia policy in Robinson podcast
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson blamed the end of the White Australia policy for migration issues and praised her daughter's leadership potential in an interview with far-right activist Tommy Robinson.
$30k server update could have prevented Telstra outage
Telstra's Gerard Tracey told a senate inquiry that a $30,000 server replacement could have prevented last week's national outage affecting triple zero calls and services.
Philippines slams 'racist' Chinese video, demands takedown
The Philippines condemned a Chinese state media AI-generated video depicting Filipinos as monkeys, calling it 'racist' and demanding its removal amid strained South China Sea relations.
Hanson laments end of White Australia policy in Tommy Robinson interview
Pauline Hanson told far-right activist Tommy Robinson that ending the White Australia policy created migration problems, and named her daughter as One Nation's future.
Trump claims China meddled in 2020 election, critics warn of ploy
Trump accused China of interfering in the 2020 election in a speech opponents call a smokescreen to challenge midterm results. He declassified intelligence but provided no evidence of vote flipping.
ICE arrests Chinese human rights lawyer Wu Shaoping
Chinese human rights lawyer Wu Shaoping, awaiting US asylum, was arrested by ICE in Pennsylvania, risking deportation to China where he faces persecution.
England players threaten walk-off over racist abuse in Argentina
England captain Jamie George says the team may walk off the pitch if racist abuse recurs in Saturday's Test against Argentina, following last year's incidents targeting black players.
Trump slashes foreign journalist visas to 240 days
The Trump administration announced drastic cuts to foreign journalist visas, reducing stays from five years to 240 days, with Chinese journalists limited to 90 days.
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