Adelaide Festival's decision to drop Randa Abdel-Fattah and the establishment of a royal commission into anti-Semitism dominate discussions, alongside Prime Minister Albanese's political positioning and concerns over Australia's multicultural laws and housing affordability measures.
Donald Trump's global political influence and framing of strategic interests, including cartoon commentary on his tactics, are examined, with criticism of collapsing international law and US foreign policy in Venezuela also making headlines.
A UN Human Rights Office report details Israel's alleged practices of racial segregation and apartheid against Palestinians in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, highlighting continuous violations of international law.
Australians are bracing for a "very bad day" as a significant heatwave engulfs parts of the country, raising concerns about scorching temperatures and potential bushfires.