PM urges Australians to leave Lebanon due to ‘real risk of escalation’
After the deaths of senior Hamas and Hezbollah leaders, it’s thought conflict in the region could heighten amid retaliatory strikes.
- by Olivia Ireland and Josefine Ganko
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Federal government puts recommendation for disability rights act on hold
Of the 222 recommendations made by a royal commission, the government accepted just 13.
- by Olivia Ireland
Joe Biden speech LIVE updates: US president says ‘soul of America at stake’ in address to nation after stepping down as presidential nominee
US President Joe Biden is set to speak from the Oval Office, the first formal speech since he announced he was no longer running for president.
- by Olivia Ireland
Labor ‘breaks taboo’ to sanction Israelis after months of pressure
Joining the US and UK in targeting Israeli settlers, Penny Wong said the individuals had been involved in violent attacks on Palestinians, including beatings, sexual assault and torture.
- by Paul Sakkal and Olivia Ireland
US election 2024 LIVE updates: Kamala Harris endorsed by Nancy Pelosi after Joe Biden withdraws from presidential race
The Harris campaign said it had raised $US81 million in donations in the first 24 hours since President Joe Biden dropped out of race.
- by Olivia Ireland
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Australian woman’s fury at DFAT over husband’s 1000 days in Iraqi jail
Desree Pether says “the living hell” of the three years since her husband was arrested is made worse by DFAT’s “quiet diplomacy” policies.
- by Olivia Ireland
Parliament House security under review after twin protests
Four protesters unfurled pro-Palestine banners from the roof as a group of climate activists glued themselves to the floor in the building’s Marble Foyer.
- by Olivia Ireland, Angus Thompson and Jessica McSweeney
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Don’t shut down families of Aussies in trouble overseas, high-profile former prisoners warn
Kylie Moore-Gilbert, Cheng Lei and Sean Turnell have successfully lobbied for a Senate inquiry into how the government manages cases of citizens wrongfully held in government prisons or as hostages.
- by Olivia Ireland
How four Australians are going to spend their tax cuts
People on different tax brackets tell us how they will spend their stage 3 cuts.
- by Olivia Ireland, Lachlan Abbott and Jessica McSweeney
Albanese tears up over alleged threats to family
An alleged teenaged terrorist is said to have vowed to behead a Labor politician and professed admiration for the Christchurch mass killer.
- by Olivia Ireland and Perry Duffin
Julian Assange freed as it happened: WikiLeaks founder returns to Australia for first time in 14 years
Follow today’s coverage on WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange with our live blog.
- by Olivia Ireland