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University of Melbourne ‘sharply’ changed protest policies after pro-Palestine sit-ins, commission hears
Royal commission into antisemitism and social cohesion hears of response of universities to incidents on campus Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our break…

Green-led council plans to ban cooperation with Home Office on immigration raids
Exclusive: Lewisham council’s move marks first step in Greens’ plan to create a corridor of sanctuary boroughs across LondonA Green-led London council is planning to ban its offic…

Labour must stop just writing a cheque for benefit claimants, says McFadden
Exclusive: Work and pensions secretary signals possible reform to welfare as ministers await key reviewsLabour must stop “simply writing a cheque” for health and disability benefi…

Heating oil customers to get up to £350 compensation for cancelled orders
Watchdog says about 1,700 people were affected during a price surge triggered by the Middle East crisisHeating oil customers whose deliveries were cancelled when the war in the Mi…
T.Rex skeleton sells for $50.1 million at New York auction
A T.Rex skeleton nicknamed ‘Gus’ sold for a record $50 million at an auction in New York.
Heavy security for England-Argentina World Cup clash
Atlanta has tightened security for the England-Argentina semi-final as the historic rivalry returns with Messi in the spotlight Read Full Article at RT.com

Japan officials hunt bear that raided couple’s fridge amid string of break-ins
Officials set up traps and electric fences after 14 break-ins recored in one town in two weeks, amid fears of a repeat offenderAuthorities are searching for a bear that sneaked in…

Icac inquiry raises questions over whether taxpayer funds were used in alleged illegal political donations
Catholic Schools NSW’s alleged donations to Liberal party show the need to ensure public money is spent for approved purposes, expert saysFollow our Australia news live blog for l…

Melbourne council votes to scrap Lime ebikes for failing to meet ‘bare minimum standards’
City of Yarra councillors end trial, claiming the company has not done enough to stop dumping and misuse of share bikesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet ou…

Minister breaks ranks with Victorian premier by calling for explanation for alleged wrongdoing on project
Melissa Horne describes allegations of improper government interference on a hospital project as ‘alarming’, after Jacinta Allan said report was wrongFollow our Australia news liv…
For Argentina, a World Cup Semifinal Against England Isn’t Just Soccer
Wednesday’s contest for a spot in the final carries the weight of a 1986 contentious clash, a war over the Falklands and a national mythology built around Diego Maradona.

Missing From Prince Harry’s UK Trip: A Reunion With Prince William
Harry is clearly repairing his relationship with King Charles III, but the rift with his brother remains unresolved.

As Argentina Tries to Win the World Cup, the Rest of Latin America Cheers Against It
Rather than rally behind the tournament’s last Latin American team, other countries in the region are confronting Argentina’s fraught claims to its own identity.
Border controls scrapped between Spain and Gibraltar
As the end of border controls took effect, the old chain-link fence between Spain and Gibraltar was taken down. This historic decision allows for greater freedom of movement for p…

Barnaby Joyce claims Australia is a ‘Christian nation’ and says many First Nations people would agree
One Nation MP refines party’s view on national identity as he accepts award for ‘political courage’ at anti-abortion gala organised by Joanna HoweFollow our Australia news live bl…
Saving shea: How a Ugandan woman is turning waste into clean energy
As demand for charcoal threatens indigenous trees, communities are finding new value in what was once treated as waste.

China economic growth falls sharply, missing target
Weak demand domestically and the impact of the Iran war on oil prices overshadowed the country's strong exports.

Liberals re-examine gender quotas in slew of proposals to make party ‘fit-for-purpose political machine’
Angus Taylor has stated his opposition, but discussion paper’s authors warn ‘if we want a different outcome, we need to be prepared to do things differently’Follow our Australia n…
Nearly 75% of Americans think there’s too much money in politics
The US is set to have some of the most expensive elections in history.
Republican senator backs Trump’s push to limit birthright citizenship
US Senator Jim Banks has proposed legislation to limit birthright citizenship by declaring illegal migrants “invaders” Read Full Article at RT.com
Trump welcomes Iraqi PM to White House, vows ‘a lot of deals’
US President Donald Trump and Iraqi PM Ali al-Zaidi have met at the White House pledging to deepen economic ties.
Argentina happy to be in World Cup semifinal, coach Scaloni says
Argentina are 'in good shape' and have no concerns over fatigue as the world champions look to book another final.
Former Child Care Worker in Sydney Facing Over 300 Abuse Charges Is Identified
A Sydney court lifted the suppression order on identifying a man accused of abusing more than 100 children over 16 years.

China detains US scientist who studied North Korea nuclear tests
Chen Youlin's family says he has been wrongfully detained for nearly two years on spying charges.

China detains US scientist who studied North Korea nuclear tests
Chen Youlin's family says he has been wrongfully detained for nearly two years on spying charges.