The son of a leading Iranian politician was able to secure Australian residency, raising questions about visa and sanctions rules. Eshagh Ghalibaf, son of Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the Iranian parliamentary speaker leading peace negotiations with the US, lived and worked in Melbourne.
One Nation's Victory in Farrer
The rightwing party won a lower-house seat for the first time as voters registered their fury in the New South Wales Farrer byelection. Newly elected MP David Farley led the ticket, but many attribute the win to Pauline Hanson. The voter swing towards One Nation played out across Farrer in every polling booth, even in regional centres such as Albury.
Visa and Sanctions Concerns
The revelation about Eshagh Ghalibaf's Australian residency has sparked debate about national security and sanctions. The Iranian politician's son was able to live and work in Melbourne, prompting questions about how he bypassed restrictions.
Whale Gaping Mystery
Off the coast of Australia, a humpback whale appears to be pirouetting, its massive jaw hanging wide open. This rarely documented phenomenon, known as "gaping," may be a social display, according to researchers studying humpbacks with the help of citizen scientists.
Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship
Dozens of passengers and crew have been evacuated in Tenerife from a cruise ship at the centre of a deadly hantavirus outbreak. British paratroopers also landed on the remote South Atlantic island of Tristan da Cunha for a suspected hantavirus case.
Other News
- The family of a homeless First Nations woman with septicemia fear she will die without a safe home, but it could be years before she reaches the top of the public housing waiting list.
- A woman has been charged with using offensive language after alleged antisemitic comments at an under-12s netball match in Sydney.
- Learn-to-cycle courses are booming across Australia as adults seek cheaper and more eco-friendly transport.
- Iran has replied to a US peace proposal as the month-old ceasefire showed signs of fraying, with drones hitting Gulf nations.
- Keir Starmer's chances of staying on as UK PM appear to be diminishing after disastrous local election results.
- Russia has been conducting assault operations on the Ukrainian frontline, breaching a three-day ceasefire announced by Donald Trump.
- Hungary's new PM, Péter Magyar, apologized to those maligned during Viktor Orbán's time in power.
