The Prime Minister has refused to rule out his government backing a possible second attempt by Kevin Rudd to become United Nations secretary general, after his term as Australia’s ambassador to Washington. 

Sussan Ley’s allies are dismissing any looming opposition leadership challenge, publicly claiming no one is canvassing support even while conservatives insists those conversations are gathering momentum.

After the Bondi Beach massacre, NSW Premier Chris Minns promised to ban anti-Israel protesters from uttering the phrase ‘globalise the intifada’ — but he faces one big problem.

THE NEW YORK TIMES: For experts in police training and use of force, the trouble began well before the first shot was fired.

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney has played down Donald Trump's threat to impose a 100 per cent tariff on goods imported to the US from Canada.

US President Donald Trump says he is ‘on a similar wavelength’ with Minnesota's Democratic Governor amid a possible de-escalation of tensions in the state.

Multiple bushfires have sparked evacuate immediately orders for several towns as temperatures soar to almost 50C in some areas.

Westpac is expecting inflation to worsen as electricity rebates are phased out. Chief economist Luci Ellis has revealed what it would take to see the Reserve Bank of Australia raise interest rates again.

ABC News’ Facebook page appears to have been hijacked, with someone posting explicit images and a photo of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

Top economist Shane Oliver has warned populist politics is likely to backfire through higher inflation and worsening inequality as governments across the developed world become increasingly interventionist.

Westpac is expecting inflation to worsen as electricity rebates are phased out. Chief economist Luci Ellis has revealed what it would take to see the Reserve Bank of Australia raise interest rates again.

THE WASHINGTON POST: The knee-jerk reaction to DeepSeek is a stark reminder that innovation is ever-present and can quickly change the course of the market, especially when it comes to nascent tech.

Travelling solo used to be niche, but now it’s the tourism industry’s driving force and Australians are shaping the changing market.

A trip to Claude Monet’s House and Garden in Giverny had a profound impact on one of Australia’s most recognisable artists.

There was a time when the travel souvenir was a talisman, a ceramic boast you’d been somewhere and survived. But maybe it’s time we ditch the tacky souvenirs and opt for the duty free booze instead.

EDITORIAL: The nation needs a strong Opposition with a clear plan to hold Mr Albanese and his Government to account.

EDITORIAL: We needed the spirit of Australia Day to kick-start a sense of unity in the wake of the terrible Bondi massacre.

AARON PATRICK: About 30 per cent of Australia’s population was born overseas. So why is the national day so popular with immigrants?

THE NEW YORK TIMES: For experts in police training and use of force, the trouble began well before the first shot was fired.

THE NEW YORK TIMES: If you’re resolving to make 2026 the year you finally get fit, aiming for the bare minimum is a simple way to ensure you meet your goal.

THE NEW YORK TIMES: There’s no doubt that the carefully crafted defence of Denmark’s Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, helped block the US President from getting something he really wanted.

Holly Valance might have a No.1 hit thanks to her collaboration with Pauline Hanson but the jury’s out on what it all really means.

The Housemaid star is copping fresh criticism after video footage captured her and a team of people climbing the Hollywood sign and throwing chains of bras across it.

Nicola Peltz has shared a (potentially pointed) romantic video with Brooklyn, just hours after his famous family reunited in Paris without him, amid ongoing family tensions.

THE WASHINGTON POST: The knee-jerk reaction to DeepSeek is a stark reminder that innovation is ever-present and can quickly change the course of the market, especially when it comes to nascent tech.

Australians are turning to artificial intelligence tools in the kitchen as well as the office, as use of the technology weighs in on more activities.

THE ECONOMIST: The Apple-Android duopoly is under attack from OpenAI, Meta and Amazon.

THE NEW YORK TIMES: If you’re resolving to make 2026 the year you finally get fit, aiming for the bare minimum is a simple way to ensure you meet your goal.

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Sales of mocktails, seltzers and teas containing tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, have surged since their introduction a few years ago. Here’s why.

Fees are rising well beyond inflation and a big price tag doesn’t necessarily equal superior academic results but parents are still willing to pay up. Here’s why private schools are popular.

Home hope Alex de Minaur has suffered a straight-sets Australian Open quarter-final defeat to career grand slam-hunting world No.1 Carlos Alcaraz.

The 28-year-old rolled his eyes and laughed as he rued ‘every single on-court interview’ question about his brother.

LISA STHALEKAR: They are the most successful Big Bash team in the country but moves are afoot that could put that in jeopardy.

North Korea fired at least two missiles towards the Sea of Japan, Japan and South Korea say.

Autopsy filings have revealed the extent of violence in the University of Idaho murders, with prosecutors saying Bryan Kohberger stabbed his four victims more than 150 times. WARNING: Graphic details.

Landslides in Indonesia's West Java have killed 23 members of Indonesia’s marine force, with scores more still missing.