Sussan Ley has compared the First Fleet's arrival to Elon Musk's SpaceX vision during her Australia Day speech, urging pride in Australia's story and cautioning against division and polarisation.
The new CIA director, John Ratcliffe, supports the lab leak theory as the origin of Covid, prompting a reassessment despite previous neutral stances and ongoing debates over the virus's origins.
The UN is evacuating non-essential staff from Goma due to escalating violence amid clashes between M23 rebels and DR Congo's army, as calls for peace gain urgency.
The US Air Force has suspended course instruction on a documentary about the Tuskegee Airmen due to a review of its curriculum following Trump's order to halt diversity initiatives.
The report details connections between two teenagers involved in school shootings, highlighting their online interactions in extremist groups that promote violence and hate.
The US State Department has frozen new funding for foreign development assistance based on Trump's executive order, pending a review of projects. Criticism arises over the exclusion of life-saving health funding.
Labour councillors support the extension of Heysham nuclear reactors while Greens criticise the decision as irresponsible during a council vote.
Donald Trump's executive order on sex definitions has ignited debate on gender complexity, sparking concerns over implications for abortion rights and legal recognition of gender identities.
Gaie Delap's prison term has been extended by 20 days after government officials could not provide a suitable tag for her wrist during her home detention period. This extension follows her recall to prison, raising concerns from advocates and family members about the situation and the handling of electronic monitoring.
Peter Dutton has announced a shadow ministerial reshuffle, appointing David Coleman to foreign affairs and promoting four women, as Albanese also enhances female representation ahead of elections.
The UN has called for the immediate release of its staff detained by Houthis in Yemen, suspending movements in Houthi-held areas amidst an ongoing humanitarian crisis.
Pete Hegseth has been confirmed as US secretary of defence by the Senate despite allegations of sexual assault and alcohol abuse, with a close voting result of 51-50.