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Armenia votes for pro-West party despite pressure from Russia
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s party wins 49.8 per cent of votes, enough to secure a parliamentary majority under Armenia’s electoral system. Source link
Script reveals methods of Cambodian centre scamming Australians
Australian and Thai police release a script discovered in a Cambodian scam compound, revealing the high-pressure methods used to coerce Australian victims. Source link
Kings and Queens of the Desert crowned as outback Finke race wraps up
Returning legends of the Finke Desert Race, David Walsh and Travis Robinson, have been crowned Kings of the Desert at the gruelling two-day off-road race, with Walsh winning on bikes for a record-equalling sixth time and Robinson claiming victory on cars. Source link
Australian dollar dives to two-month low as interest rate fears grip markets
The Australian dollar falls to its lowest level in over two months, just over 70 cents to the US dollar, amid a renewed surge in the greenback as global interest rates, including US interest rates, rise. Source link
Arnhem Land culture takes centre stage at Barunga Festival 2026
Sammy Wurrawilya has taken out the title of spear-throwing champion at this year’s Barunga Festival with an impressive effort of more than 30 metres. Source link
As One Nation nips at his heels the PM has no choice but to play the long game
The government is playing a long game in responding to the surge of support for One Nation. It has little other choice. Source link
Undersea volcano inundates island with 'desert' of rocks
Residents are concerned about access to food and fresh water as pumice makes travel difficult for Papua New Guinea’s seafaring communities. Source link
UK, France and Germany back Zelenskyy's call for meeting with Putin
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has received the backing of the leaders of the UK, France and Germany in calling for direct ceasefire talks with Russia. Source link
Korda wins US Women's Open title with perilous final putt
Nelly Korda claims the US Women’s Open for her second consecutive major victory, holding off Charley Hull and Gaby Lopez by one shot in Los Angeles. Source link
At least 35 dead after magnitude-7.8 earthquake hits Philippines
At least 35 people have been killed in a magnitude-7.8 earthquake that shook the Mindanao region in the southern Philippines, with a tsunami possible on some regional coasts. Source link