New research reveals 89 per cent of construction workers have gambled in the past year — higher than the national average.
Lebanon and Israel have agreed to a US-brokered ceasefire, contingent on Hezbollah ceasing fire and evacuating areas south of the Litani River. New security zones will be established in Lebanon, controlled by the Lebanese army, banning Hezbollah militants. Further talks are scheduled for June 22 in Washington.
The WHO chief stated the Ebola outbreak in the DRC has a "big head start" and efforts are still behind due to ongoing militant attacks and limited contact tracing. An attack by an Islamic State affiliate killed 16 people, compounding the health crisis.
Former Socceroos captain Craig Foster claims footballers are afraid to speak out on human rights abuses due to fear of jeopardizing their World Cup dreams, citing a "chilling effect" and "climate of fear" in the US.
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has stated an "ideological disagreement" with the US following the Trump administration's plan to impose a 12.5% tariff on Australian exports. Albanese called the tariffs "unjustified" and inconsistent with free trade agreements, arguing they harm US consumers and international trade.
Mingenew Shire in Western Australia has asked the EPA to pause Karara Mining's 15-year extension assessment, citing concerns over access to the Parmelia aquifer, a vital potable water source for local communities.
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to renew their fragile ceasefire and establish pilot security zones in Lebanon, banning Hezbollah militants. The deal, announced with the US, requires a complete cessation of Hezbollah fire and evacuation south of the Litani River.
