The ruling will be seen by civil rights activists as a blow and by the Republican party as a boost ahead of key midterm elections in November.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino faces an ethics investigation by the IOC for potential political neutrality breaches after Donald Trump influenced a player ban decision. A sports NGO, FairSquare, is filing the complaint.
Australian farmers are concerned about their reliance on paraquat, a herbicide sourced from China, which is banned domestically there but still permitted in Australia under stricter rules. Researchers are seeking alternatives, but viable options are reportedly years away, leaving farmers with limited choices for weed management.
AIM Mining Corporation has been fined a record $118,000 for environmental breaches at its Warrawoona Gold Project in Western Australia, including failing to protect the vulnerable Pilbara leaf-nosed bat. The company paid the fine in full.
Jake Callaghan, a 30-year-old musterer with no prior experience, won his first camel race at the Jundah Camel Races, the start of the Outback Camel Trail. The event, despite challenging weather, drew 300 people and provided a tourism boost to the local community.
The Emmy nominations for 2026 have been announced, celebrating TV from June 1, 2025, to May 31, 2026. Mariska Hargitay will host. Highlights include 19 nominations for 'Widow's Bay', a record 24 for 'Hacks', and a nod for Sarah Snook. Snubs include 'Euphoria' and 'The Bear'.
Telstra's nationwide network outage prevented multiple emergency calls from connecting to Queensland's Triple Zero (000) service. Police confirmed 21 individuals were affected, with all now contacted. The outage also disrupted mobile, data, and transport services across Australia.
