As Iran and US trade strikes, what comes next for the Middle East?

As Iran and US trade strikes, what comes next for the Middle East?

There's been a further exchange of strikes between the US and Iran, putting the three-week old ceasefire deal under fresh strain. The latest strikes comes at the end of mass funeral commemorations for slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in the initial US strikes.

Australia signs new defence, nuclear deals with India during controversial visit

India and Australia have announced a series of new nuclear, security and defence deals during Narendra Modi's visit to Australia. His first visit in three years has had a mixed reception, from a stadium filled with supporters, to protesters rallying against his government's human rights record.

INTERVIEW: Controversial UK politician Nigel Farage forces by-election over financial allegations

One of Britain's most controversial politicians and leader of the right-wing Reform Party, Nigel Farage, has announced he is quitting his seat so he can clear his name over financial allegations. His resignation has triggered a by-election in the Essex seat of Clacton - but none of the major parties plan to stand against him. At this stage, there is only one satirical opponent standing - Count Binface, who always appears in public with a dustbin on his head. Mr Farage was a key figure in the campaign for Britain to leave the EU. A donation of five million pounds by a supporter based in Thailand has seen accusations that Mr Farage should have declared it to Parliament, but didn't. He claims the establishment and the media are using “foul means” to stop him. Tim Bale is professor of politics at Queen Mary University of London and he told the Associated Press Mr Farage is taking quite a gamble.

AI fuelling online sexual harm for Australian teenagers, study finds

At least one young person in every Year 12 classroom has experienced or known someone who has been the target of AI-facilitated sexual abuse. That's the shocking finding from new national research that is the first national estimate of how often AI is involved in the online sexual victimisation of Australian children - and how AI has changed both how young people are harmed and how they seek help. Advocates are urging governments and stakeholders to catch up with evolving technology

ABC and SBS questioned by Royal Commission on Antisemitism

The ABC and SBS have defended their reporting on conflict in the Middle East, after facing scrutiny at the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion. Australia’s Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism Jillian Segal also spoke to the inquiry, calling for both broadcasters to establish an independent oversight body. ABC and SBS maintain their reporting and editorial approaches have been accurate, balanced and impartial.