Politics

WA Liberal senator Michaelia Cash has declared leader Sussan Ley has her ‘full support’ despite publicly calling for Welcome to Country ceremonies and Aboriginal flags to be ditched from official ceremonies.

THE NEW YORK TIMES: US President Donald Trump has arrived in Scotland, but his trip is being overshadowed by major controversy, including renewed claims about the Jeffrey Epstein files.

Convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell has spent two days meeting with Justice Department officials answering questions about nearly 100 people linked to the late Jeffrey Epstein.

US President Donald Trump has touched down in Scotland, ahead of four days of golf and diplomacy. But the trip won't be all play and no work.

Attempts to reform an insurance scheme protecting more than 3.5 million workers has faced delays and warnings alternative proposals will be even worse.

Clashes that have already claimed 16 lives are continuing on the Thai-Cambodia border, as a regional leader urges a peaceful resolution.

AARON PATRICK: West Australian senator Michaelia Cash delivered a blistering attack on Foreign Minister Penny Wong in defence of colleague Jacinta Price, now, people want her to lead.

THE WASHINGTON POST: After nearly four months of an Israeli siege, Gaza’s hospitals are flooded with severely malnourished children, many the size of their bones, as medical staff collapse from exhaustion.

LATIKA M BOURKE: The Ukraine anti-corruption crisis has thrown Zelensky’s political judgement into question.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has released a strongly-worded statement on the ‘humanitarian catastrophe’ in the Gaza conflict.

Gaza’s hospitals and aid workers are warning of a deadly surge in child malnutrition and starvation, with dozens of children dying in July alone as basic treatments run out under Israel’s ongoing blockade.

Australian and UK officials have downplayed concerns over US commitment to the AUKUS pact ahead of signing a 50-year agreement to cement the deal.

Donald Trump has confronted Jerome Powell in a tense exchange in front of the media, further fuelling his ongoing dispute with the Federal Reserve chairman.

US President Donald Trump has declared a beef victory and a new ‘golden age of America’ after Australia formally opened its market to a wider range of US imports.

A meeting between former Jeffrey Epstein associate, Ghislaine Maxwell and the US Deputy Attorney-General has been described as very productive.