Amidst Greenland's melting ice, the US, led by Trump, sees an economic opportunity, leading to Greenland's leader vowing not to bow to US pressure and world markets being jolted by Trump's tariff threats against Europe, despite the UK PM's call for calm talks to avert a trade war.
Australia addresses several key domestic issues, including the extension of the nation's largest coal power station's life, the imminent parliamentary debate on contentious hate and gun reforms following tributes to Bondi terror victims, ongoing challenges with student visa policy, Palantir securing top security clearance, and privacy failures driving psychological harm.
The Trump administration faces scrutiny over its escalating attacks on the press amidst ICE coverage, while a new American doctrine of capture signals an end to sovereign immunity with implications for international law.
The global economic landscape is marked by the IMF warning of an AI bubble risk to global growth, while China's economy grows five per cent in 2025 despite its population falling for a fourth straight year, and billionaires continue to see booming fortunes.
Australia is being urged to step up and help fill a significant US aid void which has had severe humanitarian consequences.
Tributes are flowing for fashionisto Valentino, while Prince Harry's privacy breach claim against tabloids highlights ongoing legal battles concerning media and personal data.