Australia's 2035 carbon reduction targets face doubts over their pathway, even as PM Albanese spruiks the 'sweet spot' climate target; meanwhile, **Santos shares slide following a collapsed $30 billion takeover deal**.
The national economy remains stuck in a 'productivity malaise', with a cooling labour market evidenced by surprise job numbers that could lead to interest rate cuts.
**President Trump hails the US and UK’s ‘unbreakable bond’ at recent talks, while questions are raised about the UN’s genocide report on Gaza, and Trump's actions against an ABC journalist highlight concerns about attacks on the press**.
Retail giant Kmart is in breach of privacy regulations due to its 'shady practice' of face-scanning shoppers, a breach of privacy with facial tech that sparked public concern.
The importance of supporting Independent Australia investigations is highlighted, alongside calls for media that accused the ABS of censorship to issue an apology.
Senator Jacinta Price was dumped from the Liberal front bench following controversial migrant comments, marking a significant internal political shift.
The New Zealand economy has shrunk more than expected, fuelling bets of steeper interest rate cuts as global uncertainty continues to weigh.