Australia
Melbourne synagogue arsonist freed from jail as judge rules schizophrenia, not hate, motivated fire
Loras, who was homeless at the time of the arson, was suffering from severe hallucinations of zombies during the arson, Magistrate Malcolm Thomas said.
Didn't see it coming: Fortune teller scam artist arrested after allegedly taking nearly A$70 mil.
Australian far-right senator wears burqa to parliament, sparking outrage
Australia’s teen social media ban pushes content creators to look abroad
Australia PM says formal deal reached for Turkey to host COP31 climate summit
Turkey will host the COP31 climate summit in 2026, with Australia leading negotiations and advancing Pacific climate priorities ahead of the talks.
Thousands of Australians without power after tropical cyclone hits Northern Territory
Tropical Cyclone Fina swept through Australia’s Northern Territory, leaving thousands without power in Darwin and causing property damage as authorities assess the impact.
NSW introduces new laws against neo-Nazi rallies, deports South African protester
Attorney General Michael Daley submitted a bill to the NSW state parliament to amend the 1900 Crimes Act, making it an offense to publicly engage in conduct that indicates support for Nazi ideology.
Jewish leaders warn climate conspiracies mirror antisemitic tropes
Jewish leaders told an Australian Senate that climate conspiracies often mirror antisemitic tropes.
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Asbestos contamination forces schools in Australia, New Zealand to close
Asbestos is a prohibited substance in Australia and New Zealand that can cause several types of cancer when its fibers are inhaled or ingested.
Australia rules out co-hosting COP31 with Turkey amid ongoing diplomatic standoff
"No, we won't be co-hosting because co-hosting isn't provided for under the rules of the (United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change)," Albanese said.
Turkey proposes joint COP31 leadership to end host standoff with Australia, sources say
Australia and Turkey both submitted bids in 2022 to host COP31, and neither has withdrawn, leading to an attention-sapping impasse that must be overcome at this year's COP30 meeting.
WATCH: Canadian-Israeli denied option to put Israel as place of birth in her new passport
According to her video, the employee told her that the new Canadian policy was to write Palestine under certain Israeli cities in place of birth, after the recognition of Palestine by Mark Carney.
Scientists select demonic name for new horned 'Lucifer' bee species discovered in Australia
While the bee’s horns may have been enough to inspire the name alone, the lead scientist admitted she was inspired by the popular show Lucifer, which she had been watching on Netflix.
Victoria passes anti-mask protest law, Jewish groups express concern
The bill would introduce offenses for assaulting or obstructing attendees at religious assemblies, with both crimes punishable with a maximum sentence of three months ' imprisonment.
