The US-Saudi nuclear deal faces Israeli concerns and calls for congressional hearings as US-Iran tensions escalate with Houthi attacks on Red Sea tankers and US military strikes in the region.
Origin Energy faced a significant data breach, while domestic violence trends and Pauline Hanson's controversial comments sparked debate, alongside a criticized politician's groundwater claim and an upcoming national emergency alert test.
Business rates are set to be cut for pubs, clubs, and music venues, while **carmakers lobbied against the 2035 petrol/diesel ban, and concerns were raised over a lawyer's prosecution in a Palestine Action trial and a cancer misdiagnosis payout**.
Google is experiencing spiraling AI costs, Ukraine's attacks are straining Russian businesses, a US Senator demanded answers from Barclays regarding ties to Jeffrey Epstein, and Canada's dairy sector is facing new trade tariffs from the US.
India's "cockroach" protests led Modi to promise punishment for corrupt officials, China's animal lovers are fighting abuse offline, Japan's leader is invoking Shinzo Abe's legacy to advance a nationalist agenda, K-pop group NewJeans hints at a comeback amidst a label dispute, and Zendaya's choice of ancient Iranian jewelry sparked debate.
Three airports are considering privatizing security by ditching TSA agents, while a fatal police shooting in Madison, Wisconsin, sparked protests.
New Zealand is experiencing a booking surge for a 2028 total solar eclipse, while orcas were observed ramming prey with explosive force, possibly as a game.