Liberal leadership speculation is complicated by National's demands, while the death of the Coalition marks a shift in the old order, and concerns arise about election campaign threats to future success.
The US's mighty economic power is questioned, with Trump's MAGA militia strategy reshaping domestic and foreign policy, and Greenland's strategic role in potential conflicts highlighted, while TikTok reaches a deal to avoid a US ban.
Australians are on edge as a heatwave, fires, and a cyclone brew, with safety warnings issued as a "heat dome" looms over the long weekend.
Vietnam's leader secures a second term, a protest crackdown in Iran sees a death toll of 5000, South Korean scammers are repatriated from Cambodia, and Japan's PM calls a snap election after only three months in office.
Australian charities face scrutiny for potentially bankrolling Israeli war crimes, with one charity removing IDF and West Bank settlement fundraisers.
The Bank of Japan keeps rates steady and raises growth forecasts, with markets anticipating hints on future rate hikes.
The National Socialist Network is declared dead, though the danger from "lone actors" remains a concern.
Savings are coming for households able to use energy during the day, as Australia introduces free electricity timeslots.