Australia

Australia has revoked the visa of Israeli social media influencer Sammy Yahood over anti-Islam content, citing concerns about hate speech. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said entering the country requires a right visa,…

Heavy rainfall triggered severe flooding in Victoria state, southeastern Australia, forcing the closure of the Great Ocean Road and sweeping several vehicles into the sea. Authorities issued emergency warnings for towns along the popular…

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a national gun buyback program after a mass shooting in Sydney killed 15 people. Speaking in Canberra, Albanese said surplus illegal and newly banned firearms will be purchased and…

At least 16 people were killed and 40 injured in a shooting at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, according to New South Wales police. Victims range in age from 10 to 87, and two police officers are among the injured. Police said one…

A skydiver in Queensland, Australia, became stuck to a plane at 4,600 meters after his reserve parachute accidentally opened and tangled with the aircraft’s wing. The incident occurred during a jump south of Cairns involving 16 skydivers.…

A 59-year-old firefighter died after a falling tree struck him while he was battling wildfires in Bulahdelah, New South Wales, where fires are burning in more than 50 locations and have destroyed 20 homes. In Tasmania, 19 houses…

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Foreign Minister Penny Wong, and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced their countries’ formal recognition of Palestine. The leaders said the…