US vice-president JD Vance was scheduled to fly to Switzerland for talks with Iran, but the meeting has been cancelled. The talks, set for Friday in the Swiss village of Obbürgen, were meant to implement a peace deal following a memorandum of understanding that opened a 60-day window for negotiating Iran's nuclear program and restoring oil traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
Escalating Violence
The cancellation came as Hezbollah targeted Israeli forces and Israel conducted airstrikes in southern Lebanon, killing several people. These were the most violent strikes since the ceasefire was established.
Top News
- Mainland Australia's first suspected H5N1 bird flu case investigated after a sick bird was found in Western Australia.
- Nearly 160 people sick with flu at a US air force base after Pete Hegseth ended mandatory vaccines.
- AFL great Tony Modra in critical condition after a truck crash near Adelaide.
- Iranian star Parastoo Ahmadi reportedly sentenced to 74 lashes for singing without a hijab.
- Conflation of Jewish identity with Israel driving antisemitism, Jewish Council says in submission to royal commission.
- Grammy-nominated music producer Tay Keith, who worked with Drake and Travis Scott, dies aged 29.
World Cup 2026
Australia and the USA face off at the World Cup after a heated friendly last year. Co-hosts Mexico beat South Korea 1-0, Canada routed Qatar 6-0. Iran plans to complain to Fifa about restrictions limiting their arrival in Los Angeles to 24 hours before their game against Belgium.
UK Labour Byelection Win
Labour's Andy Burnham won a huge majority in the Makerfield byelection, paving the way to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer for party leadership.
KPMG Whistleblower
KPMG admitted staff leaked Optus's confidential information and surveilled a whistleblower's laptop. A parliamentary inquiry heard evidence of concerns raised.
Pauline Hanson's Press Attack
Pauline Hanson addressed the National Press Club, railing against multiculturalism, Islam, and public broadcasting, and asserting global heating is a hoax driving poverty.
Before Bed Read
A resident describes Tassie devils stealing shoes and laundry but adores them despite their non-compliance and bloodcurdling screams.
Daily Word Game
Today's starter word is DUST. Play Wordiply.
