The Federal Court has reaffirmed the binding nature of the 2018 Indira Gandhi case, signaling that appeals against unilateral religious conversions are unlikely to succeed. Separately, Australia admits to wrongly detaining more Indonesian children. Read more...

Australia's domestic spy chief has criticized News Corp for an alleged attempt to provoke staff at a Middle Eastern restaurant. Letters also question if "Blue Labour" can solve Keir Starmer's woes. Read more...

Recent political events include attempted murder by fire in Australia, parliamentary chaos in Serbia, social media clashes, and an Australian politician's colorful insult aimed at JD Vance. Read more...

NATO allies are increasing defense spending and conducting joint exercises as Trump questions the US commitment to defending nations that don't adequately invest in their own security. Read more...

Australia faces a mixed bag of challenges: a tropical cyclone batters the coast, a new report on sexual violence sparks debate, and a funding deal for schools raises questions. Read more...

Trump proposes a "gold card" visa, while global shifts see Starmer increasing defense spending and Australia facing wrongful detention claims. Musk's cost-cutting faces backlash. Read more...

Australia is grappling with several challenges, including threats against Israeli patients, media provocation incidents, and the expansion of Brazilian drug cartels. Read more...