Politics

Anthony Albanese will visit one of Australia's closest neighbours, but progress on a ‘thorn in the side’ of the diplomatic relationship is unlikely.

Parliament returns next week, but neither the Liberals nor the Nationals have named a new shadow ministry after their ugly political divorce.

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

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.

California Governor Gavin Newsom ‍says TikTok ​is suppressing content critical ⁠of Donald Trump and he's launching a review of the ‌social ​media platform.

Jay Weatherill brought the party back to London in his role as the new UK High Commissioner. But it was a Labour minister’s anecdote about getting drunk with his predecessor that stole the show.

Outgoing ASIC chairman Joe Longo says Australians must be taught to understand investment risk better, rather than rely on the regulator to control the democratisation of the investment landscape.

Sammy Yahood, a Jewish social media influencer who campaigns against Islam, has been denied entry into Australia. He has accused Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke of ‘tyranny, censorship and control’.

THE ECONOMIST: The militia is still a force in Lebanese politics, but its ability to menace abroad has been severely weakened

Pauline Hanson and former Neighbours stat Holly Valance have a No. 1 song on their hands, with the now far-right personality speaking out about her latest chart topper.

President Emmanuel Macron is urging France to follow Australia's world-first ban on young teenagers and children being on social media platforms.

A senior Labor MP has refused to clarify the Government’s stance after Australia Day was marred with intense scenes of flag burnings and bomb threat evacuations.

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.