Politics

Anthony Albanese has urged all countries involved in the Middle East ceasefire deal to use the chance now to ensure there’s a lasting peace in the region.

The UK is poised to announce restrictions on social media for children after considering evidence from Australia’s under-16 ban.

A protest in Geneva ‌over the G7 has turned ugly, with police using teargas and protesters smashing a United Nations agency's windows and torching a Tesla car.

Donald Trump has declared a US-Iran peace deal complete, announcing the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz just days before an official signing ceremony in Switzerland.

Pauline Hanson has overtaken Anthony Albanese in a major new poll, prompting fresh scrutiny of Labor as voters continue to voice frustration over the cost of living.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Russian leader Vladimir Putin have each spoken by phone with Donald Trump, marking his 80th birthday.

Contentious tax measures will be put in the spotlight at a Senate inquiry as business groups argue the federal government is rushing them in.

US President Donald Trump has urged restraint after fresh Israeli strikes on Beirut threatened to derail a long-awaited peace deal with Iran.

The centrepiece of the Federal Government’s $47 billion housing plan has led to the construction of 1432 homes in almost two years, prompting criticism that it’s doing too little, too slowly.

Pauline Hanson will crack open her $3m war chest to target Anthony Albanese during the State of Origin and with “giant banners” hung from helicopters.

Migration levels need to be tailored for housing levels, but dramatic decreases will make the situation worse, the federal government says.

The Reserve Bank is widely tipped to leave interest rates on hold for the first time this year despite inflation still being above target levels.

State and territory ministers have hit out at looming reforms to the National Disability Insurance Scheme, but the minister in charge says they're posturing.

As the Ukraine conflict supercharges drone warfare, there are calls for Australia to overhaul its sluggish and risk-averse defence procurement process.