Geopolitics

Nuclear weapons spending surges to record high of $119bn, report says

International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons says states spent an extra $16.8bn on their nuclear arsenals in 2025.

9 Jun 2026

EU quota system ‘could kill Ukrainian steel industry’, boss says

Protectionist measures will deal blow to country’s budget as it defends itself against Russia, says Metinvest chief New EU limits on steel...

9 Jun 2026

Is Keir Starmer trying to build a legacy or just getting on with the job?

As the Makerfield byelection and a potential leadership challenge loom, there is a sense the PM is looking to create impacts that...

9 Jun 2026

Tuesday briefing: Is a social media ban in the UK enough to help protect young people?

In today’s newsletter: With Keir Starmer expected to announce Australia-style restrictions, further problems – including AI chatbots – are on the horizon...

9 Jun 2026

Tony Abbott backs One Nation preference deal and says Liberals can’t just be a ‘little less woke than Labor’

Liberals and Nationals grappling with surging support for Pauline Hanson’s party, which threatens to replace them as Australia’s main conservative party Follow...

9 Jun 2026

‘They are isolated … they are alone’: Zelenskyy on Russia, Putin’s lies – and fighting back

In a wide-ranging interview, an upbeat Ukrainian president also discusses Donald Trump, King Charles, and how Kyiv is prepared to share its...

9 Jun 2026

Parents caring for seriously ill children in UK could get financial support under ‘Hugh’s law’

Proposals considered by government would strengthen protections for parents forced to become full-time carers Thousands of parents who are forced to become...

9 Jun 2026

‘We want to see him in Ukraine’: Zelenskyy hopes to invite King Charles on state visit

Exclusive: Ukrainian leader says he has ‘a very good relationship’ with British monarch, who has supported his country Zelenskyy hopes Reform UK...

9 Jun 2026

Ministers could ban London councils ‘dumping’ homeless families miles away

Measures being considered to crack down on practice that has grown as a result of Britain’s housing crisis London councils could be...

9 Jun 2026

Ebola death toll in DR Congo climbs to 101

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is grappling with its 17th Ebola outbreak since virus was first identified in 1976.

9 Jun 2026

FIFA drops Somali World Cup referee after US denies him entry

Award-winning Somali referee, Omar Artan, has been removed from the World Cup roster after being denied entry into US

9 Jun 2026

Israel kills 14 in southern Lebanon after trading fire with Iran

Killings come as Iran warned of ‘crushing blows’ if Israeli attacks continued in Lebanon, including in the south.

9 Jun 2026

Marwan Barghouti’s son calls for his release on stage at Berlin concert

At Berlin’s Citadel Music Festival, activist Arab Barghouti called for the release of his father.

9 Jun 2026

Brisbane woman who gave lethal medication to terminally ill husband released on bail after murder charge

David Ronald Mobbs, who had motor neurone disease, had said he didn’t want to live if his illness became intolerable, court hears...

9 Jun 2026

Trump booed in New York as he becomes first US president to attend NBA Finals

The catcalls came after ticketholders faced airport-style security to enter the venue at Madison Square Garden.

9 Jun 2026

ABC began international search to replace Justin Stevens as news director without his knowledge

Hugh Marks confirms ABC secretly engaged recruitment firm and signals sweeping changes at national broadcaster Follow our Australia news live blog for...

9 Jun 2026

Trump warns Netanyahu: ‘You’ll be on your own’ if attacks on Iran continue

Trump’s warning comes as Israel and Iran pause attacks and indirect talks to reach a peace deal continue.

9 Jun 2026

Jacinta Allan says Pauline Hanson ‘chooses to barrack for bullies’ over ‘ditch the witch’ billboard

Victorian premier says she will always call out ‘misogynist’ views after One Nation leader says ‘if the shoe fits’ Follow our Australia...

9 Jun 2026

US lists China’s BYD, Alibaba, Baidu as ‘Chinese military companies’

Chinese embassy in Washington, DC, condemns designation, calling it ‘discriminatory’.

9 Jun 2026

Botswana diamond slump hits miners living on the edge of survival

Botswana’s diamond-driven economy is under mounting strain as global demand weakens and production falls.

9 Jun 2026

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Nuclear weapons spending surges to record high of $119bn, report says

EU quota system ‘could kill Ukrainian steel industry’, boss says

Is Keir Starmer trying to build a legacy or just getting on with the job?

Tuesday briefing: Is a social media ban in the UK enough to help protect young people?

Tony Abbott backs One Nation preference deal and says Liberals can’t just be a ‘little less woke than Labor’

‘They are isolated … they are alone’: Zelenskyy on Russia, Putin’s lies – and fighting back

Parents caring for seriously ill children in UK could get financial support under ‘Hugh’s law’

‘We want to see him in Ukraine’: Zelenskyy hopes to invite King Charles on state visit

Ministers could ban London councils ‘dumping’ homeless families miles away

Ebola death toll in DR Congo climbs to 101

FIFA drops Somali World Cup referee after US denies him entry

Israel kills 14 in southern Lebanon after trading fire with Iran

Marwan Barghouti’s son calls for his release on stage at Berlin concert

Brisbane woman who gave lethal medication to terminally ill husband released on bail after murder charge

Trump booed in New York as he becomes first US president to attend NBA Finals

ABC began international search to replace Justin Stevens as news director without his knowledge

Trump warns Netanyahu: ‘You’ll be on your own’ if attacks on Iran continue

Jacinta Allan says Pauline Hanson ‘chooses to barrack for bullies’ over ‘ditch the witch’ billboard

US lists China’s BYD, Alibaba, Baidu as ‘Chinese military companies’

Botswana diamond slump hits miners living on the edge of survival