Australian Prime Minister Vows to Toughen Social Media Ban for Under-16s
Anthony Albanese’s remarks come a day after a study found that 85 percent of Australian teens were still using social media months after the ban was instituted.
Transparency Body Concerned Australia’s Corruption Commission Yet to Hold Public Hearings
Transparency International has called for sweeping reforms to the commission’s public hearings powers and transparency settings.
Accused ISIS ‘Bride’ to Walk from Court After Winning Bail
Kawsar Ahmad, 54, dropped her head in relief as Chief Magistrate Lisa Hannan granted her bail in Melbourne Magistrates Court on June 26.
War Memorial Responds to Criticism Over Missing Anthem During Major Opening
2 senators complained of a 15-minute-long Indigenous Welcome to Country ceremony.
Appointment Process for New Anti-Corruption Body Members Kept Under Wraps: Inquiry
Several parliamentarians said the processes around appointing new commissioners and reporting on the NACC’s proceedings are too opaque.
Trump Shares New US Passport Design on Truth Social
The mockup shows limited-edition passports planned for a July rollout to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary.
Meet Adam Vickers, Arizona’s ‘Cactus Doctor’
Heat, disease, and development are taking a toll on Arizona’s saguaros. One specialist is helping them survive.
PM Pledges ‘Strongest Possible Monitoring’ for Returning ISIS ‘Bride’
‘Australian citizens, of course, do have rights, that’s one of the things in a democracy ...’ said Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
5 Regimes Actively Targeting Australians to Force Them to Leave the Country: Spy Agency
One foreign official snuck into the country pretending to be a tourist to force a local to leave Australia.
Israel, Lebanon Sign Framework Peace Agreement
The deal follows months of fighting between Israeli forces and Hezbollah, an internationally designated terrorist group based in Lebanon.
Traffic Through Strait of Hormuz Slows Following Attack on Ship
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that any Iranian effort to interfere with shipping in the stait would create serious problems.
Trump Says Reflecting Pool Damage Will Be Fixed After July 4
The president said vandals allegedly ‘ripped a scar 350 feet long through the side of the reflecting pool.’
A Reckoning Over the Democratic Party’s Future Is Coming—the Question Is When
Democrats’ left and center keep winning—but in different places, letting the party defer a fight until 2028. But it could come sooner.
China Removes 6 Military Deputies as Xi’s PLA Purge Continues
The removals add to Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s years-long military purge as Beijing continues reshaping military leadership.
FTC Sues Group Behind Child Transgender Surgery ‘Playbook’: What to Know
The government alleges an influential transgender health group misled teens and families on dangers of puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and breast removal.
I’m a Nutritionist. Here’s How I'd Approach the White House Diet
Trump officials are following a strict protein-and-ferments diet inspired by Health Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Dr. Sean O'Mara.
How Mineral Deficiencies Can Lead to Fatigue and Brain Fog
Calories get the spotlight, but what runs your cells is minerals, and most of us aren’t getting enough.
‘Guarding Our Guardians’: Helping the Nation’s Neglected Veterans
Dr. Chrisanne Gordon details the numerous obstacles faced by military personnel when they transition back to civilian life.
Spy Chief Warns Foreign Regime Could Kill Australian on Home Soil
‘I do worry that one day an Australian will be killed at the hands of a foreign government here in Australia,’ Mike Burgess said.
NSW Premier Backs Migration Concerns but Heavily Criticises Hanson’s Multiculturalism Views
‘You can bring your Greek salad, your Italian pasta, your Chinese stir-fry. Just remember this: vegemite is the glue that holds it all together,’ Hanson said.
Minister Says Housing Market in ‘Correction’ Amid Weak Activity Post-Tax Overhaul
Auction clearance rates have fallen to pandemic-era lows across the country in recent weeks.
SpaceX Plans 8-Mile ‘Starpipe’ to Fuel Spaceship to Mars
The natural gas pipeline will replace trucks needed to haul 630,000 gallons of natural gas to the site for each launch.
Mel Brooks to Hit Milestone 100th Birthday, Celebrating a Lifetime of Comedy
Brooks will mark his centennial birthday on June 28, honoring a career spanning many decades.
Xi’s Summit Promise of Openness Is Giving Way to Greater Control
Only weeks after the summit with the United States, Beijing is tightening trade and market access—but he’s not the only one doing so.
Bulls’ Caleb Wilson Wants to Be Rookie of the Year, and the Greatest of All Time
The Bulls took Wilson fourth overall out of North Carolina in the 2026 NBA Draft last week.
Dolly Parton Opens Truck Stop in Tennessee
The country music superstar opened her first truck stop on June 24.
More Than 900,000 Bottles of Heart and Kidney Drugs Recalled: FDA Notice
Amgen is recalling more than 900,000 bottles of Corlanor and Sensipar medications, a notice released by the agency stated.
The Everyday Habits That May Help Lower Blood Pressure Naturally
High blood pressure is more than a reading on a monitor.
The Secret to Getting More Antioxidants in Every Meal
Persian-style stew turns herbs from garnish into a nutrient-rich foundation.
Your Mental Health May Be Paying the Price of Working From Home
A new study found remote workers experienced greater psychological distress and social isolation than in-person workers.
Wine ‘Additives’
Wine today, whether it’s from the United States or a place you have never heard of, is better than it has ever been.
How Can Homeowners Make the Most of Their Deck or Porch This Summer?
Decks and porches can feel like an extension of your living space during the summer months.
The Little-Known Chapter in Alexander Hamilton’s Life
Despite their bitter parting, Hamilton and George Washington reconciled and became close allies, renewing one of the greatest alliances in American history.
How Americans Are Hacking Summer Travel Costs Amid Inflation
Travelers are using points, perks, timing tricks, and bundled packages to stretch their travel budgets further than ever.
