Man shot by federal officer in Minneapolis as tensions flare over crackdown
A federal officer shot a man in the leg on Wednesday night in Minneapolis, a week after the fatal shooting of a local woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent touched off angry protests and an intensifying clash between state leaders and the Trump administration. The shooting followed a targeted traffic stop shortly before 7pm Central Time, when the man fled in his vehicle and crashed into a parked car, according to Tricia McLaughlin, a spokeswoman for the Department of Homeland... [Continue Reading]
SA announces first female Chief Justice Laura Stein
Supreme Court Justice Laura Stein has been announced as South Australia's new Chief Justice — the first woman to be appointed to the role. [Continue Reading]
NSW town to ask for 'unfathomable' 40 pc rate hike
Residents and small business owners in the Hunter Valley town of Cessnock say they fear the rate increase, if approved, could price people out of the area. [Continue Reading]
Flash flooding hits Victoria’s Great Ocean Road as cars washed out to sea
Woman camping at flooded Wye River with her daughters says ‘it’s just heartbreaking, strangers are hugging strangers’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastHundreds of people have evacuated a major camping ground after a severe thunderstorm caused flash flooding at Wye River, closed a major scenic tourism road and washed cars out to sea.An emergency warning was in place for the Wye, Kennett and Cumberland rivers in the Lorne area in Victoria’s south-west coast after thunderstorms dumped more than 170mm of rain on the area on Thursday afternoon. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
2 killed in Thai crane collapse just a day after another kills 32 train passengers
A crane collapsed over a Thai highway outside Bangkok, crushing cars and killing two people on Thursday, just a day after another construction crane plunged onto a rail track in the country’s northeast, killing 32 passengers. Thursday’s incident occurred just outside Bangkok in Samut Sakhon province, where a crane installed on an under-construction elevated highway toppled onto the busy road below. Dashcam footage shared on social media shows the crane collapse onto unsuspecting drivers in a... [Continue Reading]
Zone RV in liquidation as police confirm fraud investigation
The luxury caravan manufacturer will be wound up, with liquidators promising to step up their investigation into allegations against Zone RV director David Biggar. [Continue Reading]
Are You Dead app rebrands after viral success
A viral Chinese app named Are You Dead aimed at people living alone has been rebranded to avoid controversy. [Continue Reading]
Brisbane rental prices growing faster than any other capital city, new data shows
The median asking price for a rental house in Brisbane rose by more than 3 per cent last quarter — faster than all other capitals. [Continue Reading]
US federal agent shoots Venezuelan man in Minneapolis
A US federal immigration agent shot a man in Minneapolis, city officials said, urging the public to "remain calm" a week after agents shot and killed an American woman in the same city. [Continue Reading]
Kokkinakis injury setback rules him out of Australian Open
Thanasi Kokkinakis has pulled out of the Australian Open singles before the draw could be announced after suffering a shoulder injury playing in Adelaide. [Continue Reading]
Ugandans to vote in election expected to extend Museveni’s four-decade rule
Wine calls for voters to ‘reject the criminal regime’ on tense day of voting as some poll stations remain closed for hoursUganda’s most prominent opposition presidential candidate has accused the government of ballot stuffing and arresting and abducting his party’s officials during Thursday’s general election, which took place against against the backdrop of an internet shutdown.The pop star turned politician Bobi Wine wrote on X: “Internet switched off. Massive ballot stuffing reported everywhere. Our leaders … arrested. Many of our polling agents and supervisors abducted, and others chased off polling stations. RISE TO THE OCCASION AND REJECT THE CRIMINAL REGIME.”... [Continue Reading]
'Men eager to violate women' behind Grok's mass digital undressing
The X AI is not creating sexually explicit images of women on its own, but the software "facilitates their abuse" acting on the requests of men "eager to violate women". [Continue Reading]
Iran protest killings have halted, Trump claims, as Tehran says executions are ‘out of the question’
US president says he has been assured by Tehran ‘there’s no plan for executions’ of protesters Iran protests – live updatesIran crisis explained: what we know so farAnalysis: why western diplomats are wary of predicting regime’s end daysDonald Trump has at least temporarily pulled back from threats to strike Iran, saying he has been assured the killing of protesters has been halted and no executions are being planned.Speaking to reporters in the White House on Wednesday night, the US president said: “We’ve been told that the killing in Iran is stopping – it’s stopped – it’s stopping. And there’s no... [Continue Reading]
Trump says Iran has 'no plan' to execute protesters
The US president does not rule out military action in Iran, as Tehran temporarily shuts its airspace to nearly all flights. [Continue Reading]
Pakistan’s arms deals cleared for take-off as JF-17 orders soar from Muslim countries
Pakistan is increasingly confident of making billion-dollar arms sales, headlined by JF-17 fighters co-produced with China, as up to six Muslim-majority countries look to upgrade their air forces amid growing geopolitical turbulence and civil wars. A preliminary deal worth US$4 billion for an unspecified number of JF-17s and other training aircraft manufactured by Pakistan Aeronautical Complex was struck last month with the Libyan National Army, according to Reuters reports citing Aamir Masood,... [Continue Reading]
61 million passenger trips at Hong Kong airport in 2025, up 15% year on year
Passenger trips at the Hong Kong International Airport reached 61 million in 2025, marking a 15 per cent year-on-year increase, after a full year of operation with the facility’s third runway. The Airport Authority said on Thursday that the strong figures came on the back of a busy Christmas season, which saw over 200,000 daily passenger trips over eight days in December. Cargo throughput for the year also rose by 2.7 per cent to 5.07 million tonnes. “The strong traffic performance in 2025 marks... [Continue Reading]
Japan, Philippines tighten ties with new defence pact amid China tensions
Japan and the Philippines signed a defence pact on Thursday that would allow the tax-free provision of ammunition, fuel, food and other necessities when their forces stage joint training to boost deterrence against China’s growing aggression in the region and to bolster their preparation for natural disasters. Japan has faced increasing political, trade and security tensions with Beijing, which was angered by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remark that potential mainland Chinese action against... [Continue Reading]
UN Security Council to meet on Iran - presidency
The UN Security Council is slated to meet for "a briefing on the situation in Iran," according to a spokesperson for the Somali presidency. [Continue Reading]
Concern for couple jailed in Tehran as British embassy closes
Joe Bennett says his parents are in a "dangerous position" amid Iran's deadly crackdown on anti-regime protests. [Continue Reading]
Businesses and locals fear for safety amid escalating tobacco-related violence
Business owners neighbouring suspected illegal tobacco stores are calling for a crackdown amid a spate of violent incidents alleged to be targeting the illicit tobacco trade. [Continue Reading]
Sweeny battles into Australian Open main draw
A delighted Dane Sweeny will play in the Australian Open main draw for the second time after winning his third and final qualifying match. [Continue Reading]
Federal officer shoots person in leg during Minneapolis arrest
A federal law enforcement officer has shot a man in the leg in Minneapolis after being attacked with a shovel and broom handle during an arrest, US officials say. [Continue Reading]
Three men accused of Queensland hospitals fraud appear in court
Three men accused of fraud face Brisbane Magistrates court over their alleged involvement in public hospital fraud, allegedly involving secret payments to surgeons. [Continue Reading]
Hundreds mourn loss of Chris Perry at Alice Springs funeral
Well-known and loved Centralian Chris "CP" Perry has been farewelled by hundreds of mourners at his funeral service in Alice Springs. [Continue Reading]
Hong Kong consumer watchdog urges better elderly services after 9,206 complaints
Hong Kong’s consumer watchdog has called on businesses to improve services for elderly customers after receiving more than 9,200 complaints in the past three years, including a woman who spent HK$400,000 (US$51,294) on beauty treatments. The Consumer Council said on Thursday that improving services for seniors would help boost the spending potential of the “silver economy”, a priority for the city’s government amid a rapidly ageing population. “The council urges traders to review their sales... [Continue Reading]
Greens won't support Labor's sweeping hate law reform in current form
The Greens will not support Labor's new hate laws without changes to ensure all minorities are protected and a slew of amendments to the government's sweeping legislative response to the Bondi terror attack. [Continue Reading]
Russian attacks cause energy emergency in freezing Ukraine, says Zelenskyy
Ukraine struggles to restore heat, electricity as temperatures plummet to -19 degrees Celsius. [Continue Reading]
Trump says Iran has 'stopped' killing protesters. Is he right?
Washington could intervene militarily in Iran, the Trump administration has suggested, but it remains unclear whether that will happen. [Continue Reading]
Recent Shootings Highlight Ongoing Immigration Tensions in Minneapolis
Recent events in Minneapolis have sparked renewed debates over immigration enforcement and the use of excessive force by federal agents. On Wednesday evening, a shooting involving federal law enforcement officers occurred during an operation aimed at apprehending a Venezuelan national, just one week after a woman, Renee Nicole Good, was fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent. The Minneapolis city officials confirmed that a man was shot in the leg during a confrontation with federal immigration agents, although the specifics of what led to the shooting are still unclear. Eyewitnesses reported that federal agents deployed smoke and... [Continue Reading]
Live: UN Security Council to meet for 'a briefing on the situation in Iran'
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he was told “on good authority” that the killing of Iranian protesters has “stopped”, and Tehran indicated that there was "no plan for hanging" protestors. The UN Security Council will meet Thursday afternoon to discuss the situation in Iran. Follow our liveblog for all the latest developments. [Continue Reading]
Major Legal and Security Developments in Australia Spark Public Concern
Two significant cases have recently emerged in Australia, drawing public attention and concern. One case involves the conviction of Tom Silvagni, the son of a renowned AFL player, while the other concerns a series of explosive devices found in Canberra. Tom Silvagni was convicted last year of two counts of rape, receiving a sentence of six years and two months. The County Court determined that Silvagni had assaulted a woman twice in January 2024, having gained access to her bed by impersonating another man. Furthermore, Silvagni attempted to conceal his actions by manipulating an Uber receipt. He has since filed... [Continue Reading]
Teenager charged over alleged online threats to kill PM, NSW premier
WA Police charge a 19-year-old man after he allegedly uses social media to send messages, threatening to kill Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and NSW Premier Chris Minns. [Continue Reading]
Trump says he’s been assured Tehran has stopped killing protesters as Iran closes its airspace – live
G7 members ‘remain prepared to impose additional restrictive measures if Iran continues to crack down on protests and dissent’Trump says Iran has told him ‘killing has stopped’ as he pulls back from strike threatsFamilies of protesters killed in Iran tell of heartbreakTrump has told Reuters in that Iranian opposition figure Reza Pahlavi “seems very nice” but expressed uncertainty over whether Pahlavi would be able to muster support within Iran to eventually take over.Trump said it is possible the government in Tehran could fall due to the protests, but that in truth “any regime can fail”. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Emergency warning for Great Ocean Road as storm sweeps cars to sea
Cars have been swept to sea and residents isolated by floodwaters after more than 100 millimetres of rain was dumped in some parts of the popular holiday region. [Continue Reading]
Federal Agents in Minneapolis Involved in Shooting Amid Controversy
In a tumultuous week for Minneapolis, reports have emerged of a shooting involving federal agents during an enforcement action aimed at an undocumented immigrant. The incident occurred on Wednesday evening, just days after the shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent, leaving the community in shock and anger. Local officials confirmed they were aware of the shooting but have yet to provide detailed information regarding the circumstances and identities of those involved. Witnesses reported that the shooting took place at approximately 7 PM local time, as federal agents approached a Venezuelan immigrant who was in the country illegally.... [Continue Reading]
Why Australia is investing in military bases in the Philippines
Experts say these agreements are clear signs of how important an ally the Philippines is becoming in the Indo-Pacific region amid jitters of US security guarantees. [Continue Reading]
Chinese military says it is developing over 10 quantum warfare weapons
China’s military says it is using quantum technology to gather high-value military intelligence from public cyberspace. The People’s Liberation Army said more than 10 experimental quantum cyber warfare tools were “under development”, many of which were being “tested in front-line missions”, according to the official newspaper Science and Technology Daily. The project is being led by a supercomputing laboratory at the National University of Defence Technology, according to the report, with a... [Continue Reading]
Scathing review finds aging WA hospitals reliant on 'reactive maintenance'
An audit of WA's health infrastructure finds the state's aging public hospitals are too reliant on reactive maintenance, with no dedicated funding to keep them up to scratch and little data to inform future decisions. [Continue Reading]
'It was terrifying': Residents describe carnage after Thai train crash
The BBC arrived at a grim scene in the evening, with rescuers still pulling bodies out of the mangled train. [Continue Reading]
Au Pair Testifies of Lurid Plot in Virginia Double-Murder Trial
Juliana Peres Magalhães wrapped up testimony on Wednesday in the case against Brendan Banfield, her former lover, who is accused of killing his wife and another man. [Continue Reading]
Immigration agents shoot man in Minneapolis as tensions in city run high
Mayor urged calm as protesters gathered on the scene, as city continues to reel in aftermath of Renee Nicole Good’s killingA federal officer has shot a man in the leg during an enforcement operation in north Minneapolis, sparking protests in a city still on edge after the killing of Renee Nicole Good by a federal agent last week.The shooting occurred about 7pm local time, according to witnesses. Several hundred protesters gathered at the scene on Wednesday night facing off with agents who blocked off the area and used smoke and other crowd control weapons. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
'Smellanie' the corpse flower set to attract thousands to Adelaide Botanic Garden
A corpse flower at the Adelaide Botanic Garden is generating excitement but it is actually among five of the rare plant to bloom in the city this summer. [Continue Reading]
James Luckey-Lange Among Americans Freed in Venezuela
James Luckey-Lange, 28, was released this week with several other U.S. citizens from the country’s notorious prison system after going missing in December, his family said. [Continue Reading]
Tom Silvagni's rape conviction appeal grounds revealed
Details of the 23-year-old's appeal bid have been released, with Silvagni arguing a judge erred in describing certain evidence as "incriminating conduct" during his rape trial late last year. [Continue Reading]
xAI restricts Grok chatbot after sexualised AI images spark global concern
Elon Musk’s AI company xAI has imposed limits on its Grok chatbot’s image editing capabilities after hyper-realistic sexualised images — including depictions of minors — circulated online. The restrictions apply to all users, including paid subscribers, and block image generation in jurisdictions where such content is illegal. [Continue Reading]
Federal Agent Shoots Immigrant in Minneapolis, Homeland Security Says
The agent shot a Venezuelan man who was resisting arrest, an official said. Protesters and law enforcement officers clashed for hours, as city officials urged people to go home. [Continue Reading]
New Agreement Lowers Tariffs for Chinese Electric Vehicles in Europe
Recent developments have unveiled a significant agreement between European authorities and Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers, potentially reshaping the automotive landscape in Europe. This new understanding marks a departure from punitive anti-subsidy tariffs that previously could reach as high as 35.3 percent. Analysts suggest that this agreement will avert a price war among mainland carmakers, allowing them to foster their brand reputation more effectively. Key players in the Chinese electric vehicle market, including BYD and Leapmotor, are expected to benefit from the European Commission's acceptance of their price commitments. Instead of facing steep tariffs, these manufacturers can sell their vehicles... [Continue Reading]
China’s C919 airliner put through paces by test pilots from European aviation regulator
European aviation evaluators have begun test flights of China’s home-grown C919 airliner in Shanghai, the Post has learned, as the manufacturer of the narrowbody jet presses ahead with its bid to secure Western safety certification – a crucial step in the journey to global adoption and being able to compete with industry leaders Boeing and Airbus. Two test pilots from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) have conducted verification flights, according to a source with knowledge of the... [Continue Reading]
Prominent neo-Nazi figure denied bail again over alleged threat to MP
High-ranking neo-Nazi Joel Davis has told a Sydney court the Nationalist Socialist Network "no longer exists" as he was again denied bail for allegedly threatening a federal MP. [Continue Reading]
‘Dangerous’ pipe bombs found detonated on Canberra footpaths, police say
Police believe no one hurt but urge public not to pick up explosive devices and say more may be foundFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNearly a dozen pipe bombs, some of them already detonated, have been found on footpaths and in parks in the nation’s capital, sparking a major police investigation and warnings not to touch the potentially explosive items.ACT police Det Acting Insp Anna Wronski could not say where the pipe bombs came from or who was behind them, but said the matter was being taken... [Continue Reading]