Australia news LIVE: Government ramps up its attacks on One Nation; Trump calls off Iran strikes; World Cup kicks off in Mexico City
Follow along with our latest live news updates from Australia and beyond. ⌘ Read more

ASX set to soar, Wall Street surges as Trump says peace deal near; SpaceX prices IPO at $US135 a share
Wall Street powered a rally in stocks as oil sank after President Donald Trump signalled the US is close to a deal with Iran, fuelling hopes for an end to the war that has roiled global markets. ⌘ Read more

‘Great settlement’: Trump calls off Iran strikes, claims peace deal could be signed this weekend
Iran’s semi-official Fars news agency reported that Tehran was likely to approve the agreement, which came just hours after the US president threatened to escalate the war. ⌘ Read more

UK defence minister quits hours before AUKUS meeting with Marles
The extraordinary move stunned the government, heightening the instability of Keir Starmer’s leadership. ⌘ Read more

‘Great settlement’: Trump calls off Iran strikes, claims peace deal could be signed this weekend
Iran’s semi-official Fars news agency reported that Tehran was likely to approve the agreement, which came just hours after the US president threatened to escalate the war. ⌘ Read more

Your guide to laksa in Melbourne, from the crowd favourite to Penang’s pride
There are about a dozen varieties of laksa from South-East Asia but one style dominates menus locally. Why do we love deep-orange curry laksa, and where can you find a good one? ⌘ Read more

‘Great settlement’: Trump calls off Iran strikes, claims peace deal could be signed this weekend
Iran’s semi-official Fars news agency reported that Tehran was likely to approve the agreement, which came just hours after the US president threatened to escalate the war. ⌘ Read more

Far-reaching gag order means we will never know how bad security is at AMEX
The privacy commissioner formed a preliminary opinion that American Express was not protecting its customers from insider threats to their security. Then the credit card company’s lawyers got to work. ⌘ Read more

These ballet dancers eat hundreds of bananas a day. Here’s why
Australian Ballet stars have never trained harder than they have for Copland Dance Episodes. Weirdly, peak fitness has also made them vulnerable. ⌘ Read more

ASX set to jump, Wall Street rebounds as Trump calls off Iran attacks
US stocks are climbing, and oil prices are falling after President Donald Trump called off his threat to bomb Iran. ⌘ Read more

Well-known Woolloomooloo pub sold in $15m deal
A formerly ASX-listed company has bought the well-known harbourside-based Frisco Hotel in Woolloomooloo. ⌘ Read more

State government offloads former Supreme Court building in $25m sale
The Allan government will be hoping for a better result than the last time the building was on the market in the early 1990s. ⌘ Read more

I just got my dream job. Should I worry about this one unusual thing?
Any resignation, unless there’s a very particular reason for it, raises questions about an organisation – ones you deserve to have answered. ⌘ Read more

Apple, get the hell out of my uterus
Please, we don’t need the tech bros’ surveillance of our most intimate bodily functions. ⌘ Read more

New-look Age quiz: Where were the Sydney Swans originally based?
Test your knowledge of Melbourne and Victoria with Stephen Brook’s quiz. ⌘ Read more

Golden oldies’ World Cup: How these ageing stars are still going strong at 40
Not since 1994 has an outfield player aged 40 or older appeared at the tournament. Eight editions and 32 years later, a high-profile trio are set to join the club. ⌘ Read more

Why One Nation can win the next federal election
People keen to write off One Nation as the party of angry, old, white men are now demonstrably wrong in the same way Democrats were wrong about Donald Trump in 2024. ⌘ Read more

Travel quiz: Which Australian city is home to the Big Prawn?
Are you an expert traveller? Put your knowledge to the test with our new-look travel quiz. ⌘ Read more

Life lessons from Hannibal Lecter? The 10 literary characters who give the best advice
They may not be talking directly to you, but there is much to be learnt from advice dispatched by well-known characters from much-loved books. ⌘ Read more

Only one Labor MP will go to the World Cup. It’s not Anika Wells
The Canberra contingent bound for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will include just one federal Labor MP, and at least three members of the Liberal Party. ⌘ Read more

The best island in each of the world’s 10 greatest island destinations
Whether it’s short-hauls like Thailand, Indonesia and Fiji, or further afield like Italy and Japan, here is the best island to visit in each destination. ⌘ Read more

The map that exposes Sydney’s bloody two-year gang war
Data compiled by the Herald reveals the shocking pattern of shootings, firebombings and underworld violence that has scarred the city. ⌘ Read more

The shock-jock whisperer managing One Nation’s talent
Rookie One Nation senator Sean Bell, who was embarrassed on 2GB last week, has a talk radio veteran running his media. ⌘ Read more

We want to visit somewhere visually stunning in Japan. Where should we go?
We’re returning to Japan after three years and have four nights in Tokyo but have an additional six days to spend. ⌘ Read more

We can control our health destiny. But some of us have more choice than others
A new paper says we have more choice in our health outcomes than we realise. Why is that being called “ethically questionable”? ⌘ Read more

The best new bars and restaurants in Hobart (and beyond) for winter
Whether you’re heading to Tassie for Dark Mofo or a chilled winter break, these are the best new spots for coffee, wine, lobster and wood-fired deliciousness. ⌘ Read more

Where Australia’s richest people live and how much it costs to live there
Some of Australia’s wealthiest people have lived in the same homes, in some of the country’s richest areas, for several decades. ⌘ Read more

The Brisbane schools parents pay thousands before students pick up a pencil
“I’ve had conversations with other parents, and they indicate things like ‘we’ve got our name down for little Mary at four different schools’.” ⌘ Read more

How Jai Arrow really felt about one of rugby league’s most emotional nights
The pre-match scenes at Accor Stadium will not be forgotten any time soon. This is what Jai Arrow actually thought of it all. ⌘ Read more

A state-first trial was trying to save WA’s prized reefs, until a cyclone threatened months of hard work
Millions of coral eggs and embryos during two separate spawning events – one in Exmouth and the other in Coral Bay – to save the reefs after a mass bleaching event. But Cyclone Narelle threatened to derail the project. ⌘ Read more

FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE updates: Tournament kicks off as Mexico host South Africa
The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in Mexico City as host nation Mexico hosts South Africa for the first match of the tournament. Follow all the action. ⌘ Read more

Trump calls off strikes on Iran, hints at ‘approved’ Middle East deal
US President Donald Trump said the naval blockade would remain “until this transaction is finalised”, with the time and place of the signing to be announced. ⌘ Read more

Trump says US will strike Iran ‘very hard tonight’ after second day of trading attacks
US President Donald Trump said he also wanted to “take” Kharg Island soon, adding: “I don’t know that America has the stomach for it.” ⌘ Read more

Australia lose an ODI series to Bangladesh for the first time after horror collapse
The Australian top order was unable to recover from an embarrassing 3-0 start in the second of a three-match series. ⌘ Read more

Trump says US will strike Iran ‘very hard tonight’ after second day of trading attacks
US President Donald Trump has vowed further strikes if Tehran does not immediately agree to a peace deal. ⌘ Read more

Man charged with murder of woman allegedly kidnapped from Sydney’s north-west
Police began investigating the 58-year-old’s disappearance after her car was found on a street in Winston Hills on Tuesday. Her body has not been found. ⌘ Read more

Inspirational Dawson opens up on losing his brother, leads Crows to domination of Dogs
The Crows’ skipper was at his on-field best in another incredible display during a period of such personal tragedy off the field. ⌘ Read more

Young teens risk mental health harm after one year of social media use
A study that tracked teenagers for a decade found a decline in their wellbeing from time online – but it also provides a critical window for intervention. ⌘ Read more

Superquiz, Friday, June 12
Trivia buffs, test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz. ⌘ Read more

McKeown flirts with world record
Kaylee McKeown goes close to the world record in the Australian swimming trials. ⌘ Read more

McKeown blitzes trials despite ‘so much pain’
Kaylee McKeown speaks after her 200m backstroke trial. ⌘ Read more

El Nino has officially begun, bringing risk of drought, extreme heat and bushfires
The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration officially confirmed the existence of the El Nino, expected to grow to historic strength and turbocharge extreme weather. ⌘ Read more

‘I don’t know why you’d choose this avenue’: Chalmers fears athlete exodus to Enhanced Games
In a remarkable post-race interview, Olympic champion Kyle Chalmers blasted the IOC and said he had major fears for the future of swimming. ⌘ Read more

Trump says US will strike Iran ‘very hard tonight’ after second day of trading attacks
US President Donald Trump has vowed further strikes if Tehran does not immediately agree to a peace deal. ⌘ Read more

Brisbane’s support play fails Reynolds
Adam Reynolds intercepts and makes a break but has no support from the Broncos. ⌘ Read more

Workers at one of Australia’s most crucial ports are going on strike
The Australian Manufacturing Workers Union (AMWU) confirmed 90 per cent of its members at BHP’s Pilbara port operations had backed the proposal to stop work, with strike action expected to be imminent. ⌘ Read more

UK defence minister quits hours before meeting with Marles
The extraordinary move stunned the government, heightening the instability of Keir Starmer’s leadership ⌘ Read more

Round 15: Rabbitohs vs Broncos | Highlights
Watch all of the tries and key moments as the Rabbitohs hosted the Broncos in an emotional clash celebrating former player Jai Arrow, who has recently been diagnosed with MND. ⌘ Read more

Labor ramps up Hanson attacks, as Taylor rebukes ally in phone call
The Coalition has also gone on the attack about Pauline Hanson’s admission on the Inside Politics podcast that her party was being “infiltrated by extremists”. ⌘ Read more

Hunt lost for answers after Broncos loss
Ben Hunt speaks to Nine’s Paul Gallen after the reigning premiers suffered a sixth-straight defeat. ⌘ Read more