The federal, ACT and NSW governments will spend $100 million upgrading the Canberra to Sydney rail link in a bid to reduce the train trip to under four hours.
Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, announced he will resign as an MP and trigger a by-election in his Clacton constituency. The move comes amid scrutiny over his finances and undeclared donations, including a £5 million gift from a crypto billionaire.
Comedian Henry Bretz, known for parodying Karl Stefanovic, was blocked by the former TV host on social media. Bretz, who co-hosts a radio show, started impersonating Stefanovic after the podcaster launched his show, viewing it as a dangerous blueprint similar to US trends. Stefanovic initially liked Bretz's videos but later blocked him after a parody criticizing a story about a sausage sandwich.
Indian PM Narendra Modi's visit to Australia has generated excitement among the Indian diaspora, with a large stadium event planned. However, human rights groups are urging the Australian government to address India's human rights record, while an anti-Islamophobia organization plans protests.
Argentina manager Scaloni sees the World Cup as a leveller, with traditional powers struggling. Egypt's Salah achieves historic knockout stage qualification. Egypt coach Hassan uses press conference to appeal for Palestinian support.
Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, announced he will resign as an MP and trigger a by-election in his Clacton constituency. The move comes amid scrutiny over his finances and undeclared donations, including a £5 million gift from a crypto billionaire.
A French appeals court upheld Marine Le Pen's conviction for misusing EU funds, reducing her ban from elected office to 45 months (30 suspended). She received a 3-year jail term, one year with an electronic tag, potentially complicating her 2027 presidential bid.
