Israel's president arrives in Australia amidst community division, while Japan's PM secures a supermajority following an election, and Thailand holds crucial votes for a new government and constitution.
Calls for less negativity to foster social progress emerge as the Liberal party faces a new crisis despite a recently restored coalition.
Electricity availability is identified as a constraint on the data centre boom, as private demand comes under scrutiny after a recent interest rate hike.
The FBI concludes Jeffrey Epstein did not operate a sex trafficking ring for the elite, and Tony Mokbel walks free after two decades in a high-profile Australian case.