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May 5, 2026 - World

Araghchi's remarks came as the ceasefire between Iran and the United States was teetering, with two countries trading fire over the vital waterway.

May 5, 2026 - World

Three people died and two others were injured Monday after a small plane crashed into a residential building in the major...

May 5, 2026 - World

Lewis, 47, did not appear at first hearing since being charged over death of girl, 5, who was allegedly abducted from an Alice Springs town campWarning: This article contains references to Indigenous Australians who have diedJefferson Lewis, the man accused of murdering five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby near a town camp on the outskirts of Alice Springs in the Northern Territory last week, has been excused from his first court appearance.Lewis, 47, was expected to appear in the Alice Springs local court via video link on Tuesday morning, charged with murder and two other charges that cannot be published for legal reasons.Indigenous Australians can call 13YARN on 13 92 76 for information and crisis support; or call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Mensline on 1300 789 978 Continue reading...

May 5, 2026 - World

This blog is now closedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTwo marine rescue volunteers who went to help others are among those who have died in a tragic yacht accident on Monday night.As we reported below, three people died as volunteers went to the aid of a yacht at the Ballina bar in northern New South Wales. Continue reading...

May 5, 2026 - World

Reserve Bank of Australia raises cash rate for third consecutive meeting as governor says increases ‘are not going to do anything for inflation’ in next six monthsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastUse our loan calculator to see how rate hikes could affect youThe Reserve Bank governor has said surging oil prices in the wake of the US-Israel war on Iran have made Australians poorer with “no way out”, after handing down an interest rate rise and warning more hikes could be needed.A week out from the federal budget, Michele Bullock also warned inflation would get worse if governments’ cost-of-living relief was not “targeting where it’s most needed”. Continue reading...