They might be local elections, but the results of thousands of votes being held on Thursday around Britain are likely to have major ramifications for the national government.
Former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was buried in Mashhad after six days of funeral events. The funeral offered a glimpse into Iran's desired image, with his sons present but Mojtaba Khamenei absent. Meanwhile, regional tensions escalated with reported strikes, missile interceptions by Jordan, and Iran claiming US intervention in the Strait of Hormuz disrupted shipping.
Explosions reported across the Middle East as Iran's former supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is buried in Mashhad. Tensions escalate with US strikes and Iranian responses, including attacks on US bases and a nuclear facility perimeter.
The Fremantle Dockers mathematically secured a playoff spot with a stunning comeback victory against the Sydney Swans. After a goalless first half, the Dockers exploded in the final term, overcoming a four-goal deficit to win 111-73. Key performances included Josh Treacy, Jordan Clark, and Shai Bolton.
The latest IUCN Red List reveals many species, including deep-sea molluscs and the desert rain frog, are threatened by human activities like deep-sea mining and diamond mining. Conservation efforts have helped the numbat rebound, but five Australian marsupials are now extinct.
Explosions reported across the Middle East as US-Iran tensions escalate. Iran claims to have hit US military targets in the Gulf following US strikes. Jordan intercepted Iranian missiles.
A pulsating AFL third quarter saw the Sydney Swans narrowly lead the Fremantle Dockers 7.12 (54) to 6.16 (52). The quarter featured multiple lead changes and impressive goals from both sides, including a hat-trick from Charlie Curnow and crucial scores from Jye Amiss and Patrick Voss.
