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Spain’s prime minister faces difficult week as wife and ex-PM summoned before judges
Jun 15, 2026 - World 
Pedro Sánchez’s wife, Begoña Gómez, charged and predecessor José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero investigated over offences including influence peddlingEurope live – latest updatesSpain’s prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, is facing one of the longest and most difficult weeks of his premiership as his wife and his fellow socialist predecessor prepare to appear before judges investigating them for alleged influence peddling and other offences.Sánchez, who came to power in 2018 by promising to end the corruption that had mired the ruling conservative People’s party (PP), has found his family, his party and his administration engulfed by a series of scandals. Continue reading...
Brisbane teenager allegedly plotted terror attacks on Liberal party targets, court hears
Jun 15, 2026 - World
Teenager denies planning attacks on party figures and Labour Day march after allegedly being influenced by the UnabomberGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA Brisbane private schoolboy allegedly plotted terrorist attacks against the Liberal party and Brisbane’s Labour Day march in 2024 after being influenced by the Unabomber.The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was 16 in 2024 when he was arrested by counter-terrorism police. Continue reading...
Ukraine to start EU membership talks, ushering in years of reforms while fighting Russia’s war
Jun 15, 2026 - World 
Ukraine is officially opening negotiations for European Union membership
‘Life-changing’ injuries: family reels from ‘tragic situation’ as Coogee shark attack victim loses arm
Jun 15, 2026 - World
The family of Leah Stewart is braced for more bad news and the impact on her 18-month-old daughterGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe family of the woman critically injured in Saturday’s horrific shark attack at Coogee beach is still coming to terms with the catastrophic scope of her injuries and the heartbreaking impact on her toddler.Leah Stewart, a 35-year-old primary school teacher, mother and dedicated ocean swimmer, remained on life support in the intensive care unit at St Vincent’s hospital after being mauled by a suspected 3.5-metre great white shark. Continue reading...
At least 31 dead after bus crashes in Ethiopia
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Police in Ethiopia report at least 31 people are dead after a bus crash in the northern Amhara region
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