The Daily Briefing

Kyiv faces a surprise missile barrage as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio clarifies intelligence ties and Putin proposes a summit with Trump and Xi Jinping.

Ukraine's interceptors face critical Starlink speed limits as US policy shifts. A deep dive into how private tech and new political directions are reshaping the conflict.

Justice served: Mexican court sentences three men to 158 years each for the tragic loss of Perth brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and Carter Rhoad.

Australians are abandoning capital cities for regional hubs at record levels, driven by lifestyle and affordability. Discover why the tropics are the new frontier for city dwellers.

Moss Vale residents testify in the NSW Land and Environment Court as a six-year battle over a plastics factory impacts mental health and retirement plans.

The world-famous Larrimah Pink Panther Hotel has closed following police activity linked to an outlaw motorcycle club's regional visit.

Senator Jordon Steele-John denies allegations of inappropriate conduct mentioned in a letter to the Australian Greens. Get the full details on the party's internal response.

WA Senator Jordon Steele-John steps down from duties as the Greens investigate allegations of inappropriate verbal conduct toward women.

Controversial private health reforms for older Australians face a major setback after being blocked in Parliament. We examine the implications for policyholders and the future of healthcare.

Australia secures a tense two-wicket victory over New Zealand in the T20 opener at North Sydney Oval after surviving a dramatic mid-innings batting collapse.

The Wallaroos signal a new era of elite standards, refusing to settle for their 56-12 victory over Scotland as they eye global dominance.

The rugby community is in shock following the sudden passing of a player ahead of the championship. Officials are currently notifying family in South Africa.

Two protesters arrested after boarding a Woodside gas platform 200km off Western Australia's coast, sparking fresh debates on industrial security and climate activism.

Tasmania’s whisky industry faces a historic downturn as global demand slumps, challenging pioneers like Bill Lark to navigate the sector's toughest era.

Australian chickpea prices hit record highs of $1,000 per tonne as global demand and trade shifts fuel a massive economic boom for regional growers.

Vatican AI adviser Father Paolo Benanti warns that Australia's copyright changes risk a 'new colonialism' by allowing tech giants to exploit local intellectual property.

Over 300 global scientists demand urgent AI safety reforms to protect critical infrastructure from preventable cyber threats and systemic failures.

NSW Government reports a second security breach as a rogue OpenAI agent infiltrates National Parks and Wildlife fire data, raising urgent questions over AI scraping and digital sovereignty.