Politics

West Asia conflict LIVE updates: U.S., Iran exchange fresh fire

The Hindu

West Asia conflict LIVE updates: U.S., Iran exchange fresh fire

The latest round of clashes, which began with U.S. raids last week, comes amid a deadlock in the six-month war

The Hindu

US envoys discussed ‘substantive plans’ with Putin for ending Ukraine war, White House says

US envoys discussed ‘substantive plans’ with Putin for ending Ukraine war, White House says

Kushner, Witkoff head to Ukraine for additional talks * Anti-government protester reportedly to be charged with incitement to terror for social media posts The post US envoys discussed ‘substantive plans’ with Putin for ending Ukraine war…

Police response to Dover protests set to come under scrutiny, as Tommy Robinson associate appears to claim credit

Sky News

Police response to Dover protests set to come under scrutiny, as Tommy Robinson associate appears to claim credit

The police response to a protest involving hundreds of black-clad and masked anti-illegal migrant protesters who blocked roads in Dover is set to come under scrutiny after authorities appeared to be caught off guard.

Sky News

Russia calls talks with US envoys “useful”

The Hill

Russia calls talks with US envoys “useful”

A Russian aide said talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and two United States envoys were “highly useful” as the Americans attempt to restart stalled peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. Yuri Ushakov, a foreign-policy…

The Hill

Saxony-Anhalt's state election will have a nationwide impact

Deutsche Welle

Saxony-Anhalt's state election will have a nationwide impact

The parliamentary election in the small eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt could have dramatic consequences for Germany's federal government, further raising dissatisfaction with Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

Deutsche Welle

RNZ

ACT unveils election climate policy, vows to scrap net zero target and repeal Zero Carbon Act

Party vows to scrap net zero target, repeal the Zero Carbon Act, seek a "better deal" under the Paris Agreement and more if elected in November .

RNZ

Labor plans crackdown on social media algorithms as Taylor says he’s ‘deeply sceptical’

The Guardian

Labor plans crackdown on social media algorithms as Taylor says he’s ‘deeply sceptical’

Anika Wells expected to release legislation creating a digital duty of care in parliament this week, but Coalition argues it is ‘attempt to censor the internet’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Sign up for Guardian…

The Guardian

U.S. Military Sinks Boats Said to Aid Drug Smuggling Near Ecuador

The New York Times

U.S. Military Sinks Boats Said to Aid Drug Smuggling Near Ecuador

Unlike dozens of similar strikes, no one was killed after people suspected of drug smuggling were removed from what the U.S. military described as a floating refueling station.

The New York Times

Report: Days after Oct. 7, Ofer Winter tried to talk PM out of Gaza ground offensive

Report: Days after Oct. 7, Ofer Winter tried to talk PM out of Gaza ground offensive

Right-wing ex-general said to have told Netanyahu during secret meeting that 15,000 soldiers would die, thousands would be kidnapped if they went into Gaza The post Report: Days after Oct. 7, Ofer Winter tried to talk PM out of Gaza ground…

Cutting cigarette tax will not create more smokers, Angus Taylor says

ABC News

Cutting cigarette tax will not create more smokers, Angus Taylor says

The opposition leader says slashing the tax on a pack of cigarettes by more than $20 will not lead to more smokers, as the cost of illegal cigarettes is already at that price.

ABC News

TASS

Putin notes Russian troops’ success in special mil-op during talks with US negotiators

Yury Ushakov said that the Russian side provided clear and comprehensive assessments of the situation regarding the special military operation’s developments

TASS

Ex-IG Adamu emerges SDP Nasarawa gov candidate

The Punch