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According to Fox News, the White House is weighing a plan to seize enriched uranium from Iran's nuclear sites, with reporting focused on a facility referred to as Pickaxe Mountain.

Yemen's Houthi rebels, backed by Iran, conducted missile strikes against targets in Saudi Arabia along the Red Sea on July 25, 2026, according to ABC News Australia. The attacks raise immediate concerns about escalation in the regional conflict and potential disruption to one of the...

President Trump delivered his first speech at the White House Correspondent's Dinner, receiving subdued reactions from the audience. CNN correspondent Julia Benbrook reported on the mixed reception to the remarks.

Political satire and comedy are playing an increasingly significant role in shaping elections and public opinion in democracies worldwide, including India's "Cockroach Janta Party" parody, Britain's Count Binface satirical candidate, and online cartoons targeting Australian politician Pauline Hanson. According to comedian and writer Dan Ilic,...

Australian Labor Party delegates endorsed the party's platform on Israel and Palestine without floor debate after MP Ed Husic failed to secure sufficient support for his proposed amendment on July 25, 2026. According to ABC News Australia, Husic criticized Labor's internal culture, arguing the party...

A team of divers in South Australia's south-east is using photogrammetry—action cameras and computer modeling—to create detailed 3D maps of underwater cave networks running beneath the region's city streets, according to ABC News Australia. Per ABC News Australia, the project aims to improve safety for...

The Catholic Salesians organization is selling Don Bosco, an inner-Melbourne youth centre on Sydney Road in Brunswick that has provided accommodation and free entertainment for nearly 90 years, according to ABC News Australia. Parents and community members are organizing to find an alternative solution to...

The White House Correspondents' Association held a rescheduled dinner on Friday, three months after a shooting attack forced cancellation of the original April event. Outgoing WHCA president Weijia Jiang spoke at the event, which was attended by journalists, politicians, and President Trump.

South Korea's Foreign Ministry submitted a written response to the U.S. House Judiciary Committee on Friday, rebutting allegations in a House report that Seoul discriminates against American-owned businesses, particularly e-commerce giant Coupang. According to the Korean Embassy's statement, the country's digital regulations are applied fairly...

Global oil prices have surged nearly 40% since late February 2026 when the Iran conflict began, with Brent crude jumping 7.0% to settle at $US100.69 per barrel, according to ABC News Australia. ABC News Australia reports the spike is pressuring Australia's Reserve Bank to consider...

The United States announced new tariffs affecting all major trading partners on July 24, 2026, with Australia facing a 12.5% tariff and other countries subject to 10% rates. According to ABC News Australia, this action comes five months after a court struck down many of...

The Trump administration imposed a 12.5% tariff on Australian goods, with wine exports facing immediate competitive pressure in US markets. According to ABC News Australia, John Geber, owner of Chateau Tanunda Winery, characterized the levy as arriving during 'rough and rowdy' conditions for an industry...

The US has increased tariffs on Australian exports to 12.5 percent, replacing a previously imposed 10 percent levy, according to ABC News Australia. Economists warn the higher tax will reduce Australian businesses' competitiveness in the US market and harm the domestic economy. Australian exporters now...

A deceased petrel found washed up on Moreton Island, Queensland, has tested positive for bird flu in preliminary samples sent to Australia's CSIRO lab for confirmation. The discovery marks the first suspected case of avian influenza detected in Queensland state. Officials are awaiting final CSIRO...

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun visited the White House this week to meet with US President Donald Trump, with discussions focused on Hezbollah and regional security concerns, according to Al Jazeera English's Beirut correspondent Zeina Khodr. The US designates Hezbollah as a terrorist organization. Al Jazeera's...

Paul Wade, 64, former captain of Australia's national soccer team (the Socceroos), has publicly disclosed a diagnosis of suspected chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a neurodegenerative brain disease linked to repeated head trauma, first suspected in 2024. CTE can only be definitively confirmed after death through...

Andy Burnham, newly installed as UK Prime Minister, declared his administration a "cost of living government" during his first cabinet meeting at 10 Downing Street, prioritizing household budget relief as his government's central focus. The policy package promises to reduce power and transport bills without...

Australian house and unit prices have declined from their 2024 peak as the market cools, but growth remains significantly ahead of wage increases and inflation, according to ABC News Australia's finance report on July 22, 2026. The persistent gap between housing cost growth and income...

Australia conducted a nationwide test of AusAlert, a new emergency alert system designed to send targeted warnings to compatible mobile phones, tablets, and smartwatches during crises. The system triggered a loud siren alarm across the country on July 22, 2026. According to ABC News Australia,...

Australia will conduct the first nationwide test of AusAlert, a new mobile emergency warning system, on July 27, 2026, at 2 PM AEST, sending messages to all devices with SIM cards. The CEO of Wesnet, the peak body for specialist women's domestic and family violence...