The Daily Briefing

A devastating hotel fire in Delhi has resulted in at least 21 fatalities, with witnesses describing harrowing scenes of guests jumping from the building to escape the flames.

Donald Trump’s reported intervention in Israeli military strategy underscores the transactional nature of US-Israel relations and the boundaries of American support.

Iran halts crucial negotiations with the United States following military escalations in Lebanon, sparking fresh concerns over Middle East stability.

Australia faces a potential 12.5% US tariff over forced labour oversight concerns. Explore how this Trump administration proposal could impact the nation's trade and economy.

Tasmania mourns the loss of an icon as James Boag’s brewery announces its closure, citing the crippling rise in production costs facing Australia's historic beer industry.

Australia's Fair Work Commission announces a 5.97% minimum wage hike and a 4.75% award rate increase to combat rising living costs starting July 1.

The CEO of Alice Springs' town camps breaks his silence following the tragic passing of Kumanjayi Little Baby, defending service records amidst national outrage.

A Far North Queensland coronial inquest examines the tragic 2021 passing of premature twins as parents face questioning over testimonial inconsistencies.

A regional councillor sparks outrage by defending his use of derogatory language against a CEO, citing a 'two-way street' of provocation.

Cricket Victoria proposes a radical merger of the Melbourne Stars and Renegades to create a single 'Melbourne' team in a major BBL shake-up.

Maroons legend Darren Lockyer hits out at the 'hard to accept' decision to send off Kalyn Ponga, as controversy engulfs the State of Origin series.

NSW Blues silence critics with a strategic State of Origin I win while Bunker controversy dominates the post-match fallout.

Explore the newly released UK documents on Peter Mandelson, featuring over 1,000 pages of internal notes and the bold promises made during his historic diplomatic appointment.

A seismic shift in Australian politics as millennials ditch Labor for One Nation following a federal budget that failed to address their core economic concerns.

Australia pivots its AUKUS strategy, opting for three pre-owned US nuclear submarines to accelerate fleet modernisation amid growing regional tensions.

Investigation reveals 'deeply disturbing' AI responses to violent prompts, sparking urgent calls for tougher tech safety regulations in Australia.

Elon Musk and Sam Altman take their high-stakes rivalry to Wall Street after a dramatic legal conclusion, marking a new, commercial era for the AI industry.

Australian police officers are disabling bodycam Bluetooth to avoid tracking by criminals following a major security flaw discovery by Four Corners.