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Financial position of Australia’s most populous state then expected to improve with a projected surplus in 2027-28Australia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe New South Wales government has unveiled a plan to boost housing construction in its 2025-26 budget by helping developers finance new projects and increasing Tafe funding for trades.The Minns government’s housing program involves the government being guarantor on thousands of dwellings to assist mid-level developers get finance, and is the centrepiece of Tuesday’s state budget. It otherwise looked to control spending and focused on repairing the bottom line.

The US president has posted on social media that both Israel and Iran have agreed to a ‘Complete and Total CEASEFIRE’ that should begin in about six hours. Follow the day’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSussan Ley condemns ‘provocative’ Iranian attacks, says Australia should stand ‘firmly with our allies’The opposition leader, Sussan Ley, condemned Iran’s attack on a US base in Qatar, claiming the “provocative act is a violation of Qatari sovereignty” and again urging Anthony Albanese to make a last-minute trip to the Nato summit this week. Ley said in a statement:…

Ukrainian president says two countries will deepen defence cooperation with the objective to ‘stop Russian terror’Ukraine and the UK are to deepen their defence cooperation by jointly producing long-range drones, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Monday after talks with Keir Starmer in Downing Street aimed at forcing Russia to “think about peace”.Zelenskyy said his main objective was “to save as many lives as possible” and to “stop Russian terror”. Writing on social media, he called for “maximum political and diplomatic coordination” and closer work on “joint defence projects and weapons production”. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jun/23/zelenskyy-calls-russia-iran-and-north-korea-a-coalition-of-murderers Author : Luke Harding

UK foreign secretary wants Iran to return to negotiating table but refuses to endorse strikes by US and IsraelMiddle East crisis – live updatesAny Iranian move to close the strait of Hormuz waterway would be an act of monumental self-harm, David Lammy, the UK’s foreign secretary, said, as he continued to refuse to endorse the Israeli and American strikes on Iran, or lay out the UK view of their lawfulness.Lammy said there was no need for the British government to say if the strikes were legal since the UK was not involved in the action and had not been asked

Trump says former Russian president’s nuclear threat ‘should not be treated so casually’ and warns raising oil prices would be ‘playing right into the hands of the enemy’Iran and Israel launch attacks as Trump talks of regime changeHouse veterans back moves to limit Trump’s military authorityThe US embassy in Qatar has advised American citizens there to “shelter in place until further notice”.This comes as on Sunday night, the state department issued a “worldwide caution” security alert advising US citizens abroad to “exercise increased caution”. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2025/jun/23/donald-trump-us-politics-maga-iran-israel-latest-news-live Author : Anna Betts (now) and Tom Ambrose (earlier) Publish

It will become a criminal offence to belong to the campaign group which damaged two military planes last weekBy the way, if you actually wanted to read the Modern Industrial Strategy document published by the government today, you can find it here.The government has just pushed out a joint statement from business leaders welcoming it, which says:The Industrial Strategy launched today marks a significant step forward and a valuable opportunity for the business community to rally behind a new vision for the UK – boosting confidence, sentiment, and enthusiasm for investment.From start-ups and small businesses to large corporates, businesses need

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsThe strait of Hormuz: what is it, and why does it matter to global trade?Price of oil could spike after Iran’s parliament votes to close key shipping routeThe eurozone economy has continued to flirt with stagnation this month, with little growth in its key sectors.The latest survey of purchasing managers across the euro area, just released by S&P Global, shows that the eurozone services sector is stalling this month, while factory growth slowed.“The eurozone economy is struggling to gain momentum. For six months now, growth has been minimal, with activity in the

Foreign affairs council discusses Ukraine after another night of heavy Russian attacks as Volodymyr Zelenskyy visits UKFor more updates on the Israel-Iran war, including US president Donald Trump’s call to “make Iran great again”, you can also follow our live blog here run by Jane Clinton:Let’s stop for a moment on that question of the EU-Israel association agreement, which sees Spain calling for immediate suspension of the deal, while Germany appears to be distancing itself from it. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2025/jun/23/eu-foreign-ministers-meeting-volodymyr-zelenskyy-nato-europe-latest-updates-news Author : Jakub Krupa Publish date : 2025-06-23 08:26:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked

Greatest Hits Radio to air original performances from stars such as Queen and David Bowie in 10-hour show on 13 JulyThe 1985 Live Aid broadcast that featured legendary performances from Queen, David Bowie, the Who and Paul McCartney will be recreated on Greatest Hits Radio to celebrate the event’s 40th anniversary.The 10-hour special, hosted by Simon Mayo, will air from noon on 13 July featuring all of the original live performances from the concert, which took place at Wembley Stadium in London to raise money for the Ethiopian famine. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/music/2025/jun/23/live-aid-concert-to-be-broadcast-on-radio-to-mark-40th-anniversary Author : Rachel Hall Publish

Former Labor senator and union leader Doug Cameron has unleashed on the Albanese government over its support for the US strikes on Iran. Follow the day’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPenny Wong was on every major network this morning to address the US strikes in Iran. On Channel 9, the foreign minister was asked how Australia would respond if the US asked the country to get more involved in the Middle East conflict. She said the White House had made “no such request”, but added she wouldn’t speculate about what could happen in

Top officials insist US ‘not at war with Iran’; Iranian foreign minister reportedly lands in Moscow to discuss ‘common threats’ with PutinIran says US ‘must receive a response’ after Trump’s strikes on nuclear sitesThe US State Department has issued a “worldwide caution” for Americans, saying the conflict between Israel and Iran could put those travelling or living abroad at an increased security risk. In a post on its website it wrote:The conflict between Israel and Iran has resulted in disruptions to travel and periodic closure of airspace across the Middle East. There is the potential for demonstrations against US citizens

Kat Cammack blames left’s fearmongering after medical staff hesitated to give her drugs needed to end pregnancyA Florida Republican congresswoman is blaming fearmongering on the left for the reluctance of hospital staff to give her the drugs she needed to end an ectopic pregnancy that threatened her life.Kat Cammack went to the emergency room in May 2024 where it was estimated she was five weeks into an ectopic pregnancy, there was no heartbeat and her life was at risk. Doctors determined she needed a shot of methotrexate to help expel her pregnancy but since Florida’s six week abortion ban had

Much could go wrong for the US and the Middle East as Trump and Netanyahu pursue the disempowerment of IranDonald Trump, a self-confessed risk-taker, has taken the greatest gamble – not just with his political reputation and the future of the Middle East, but arguably with the whole concept of military intervention as a way to solve intractable geopolitical problems.If the US president succeeds – and there will be many rival interpretations and metrics of success in the weeks ahead – it is possible he will have disempowered Iran, and diminished the global influence of a regime that has for

Abdullah Ahmed was hit by shrapnel while on a desperate mission to feed his familyJust after midnight on Thursday morning, Abdullah Ahmed left his sleeping wife and children in their small and crowded home in the battered al-Bureij camp in central Gaza and headed north. The 31-year-old vegetable seller had heard that the nearby aid distribution site recently opened by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), a secretive Israeli- and US-backed private organisation that began operations in the territory last month, would be handing out food at 2am.To get there early and maximise his chance of grabbing a box of flour,

Trump claims the assault ‘totally obliterated’ the key facilities, but what do we know about its impact?Donald Trump was quick to claim that US strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities had “completely and totally obliterated” them. Still, it remains unclear how much physical damage has been done or what the longer-term impact might be on Iran’s nuclear programme. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jun/22/how-effective-was-the-us-attack-on-irans-nuclear-sites-a-visual-guide Author : Peter Beaumont Publish date : 2025-06-22 14:48:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Guardian reporting reveals confusing and contradictory events surrounding death of Abelardo Avellaneda DelgadoA 68-year-old Mexican-born man has become the first Ice detainee in at least a decade to die while being transported from a local jail to a federal detention center, and experts have warned there will likely be more such deaths amid the current administration’s “mass deportation” push across the US.Abelardo Avellaneda Delgado’s exact cause of death remains under investigation, according to Ice, but the Guardian’s reporting reveals a confusing and at times contradictory series of events surrounding the incident. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jun/22/ice-detainee-death-georgia Author : Timothy

Prime minister says Iran’s nuclear programme is a ‘grave threat to international security’Middle East crisis – latest updatesKeir Starmer has backed the US strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities and called on Iran to return to negotiations, saying the country’s nuclear programme was a “grave threat to international security”.Donald Trump announced overnight that the US had bombed three nuclear sites in Iran, joining Israel’s attack on the Tehran regime. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jun/22/starmer-backs-us-strike-on-iran-and-calls-for-tehran-to-return-to-negotiations Author : Jessica Elgot and Ben Quinn Publish date : 2025-06-22 09:21:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

With reports of violence against women and girls increasing, a group of officers are guarding large-scale London events this summerIn the hours leading up to Dua Lipa’s first headline show at Wembley stadium the stifling heat was as striking as the colours. Fans resplendent in costumes inspired by their idol milled around the concourse, and groups of women took selfies, jigging with excitement.But among the jollity, specialist Met Officers interspersed in the crowd were on the hunt for something different: “We’re here to spot predatory men.” Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/jun/22/were-here-to-spot-predatory-men-the-new-force-patrolling-dua-lipas-wembley-show Author : Kate McCusker Publish date : 2025-06-22

Ro Khanna and Bernie Sanders denounced the decision to launch attack, while most Republicans praised the actionUS strikes Iran – follow it liveAmerican politicians reacted to the news of the US bombing of nuclear targets in Iran with a mix of cheering support and instant condemnation, reflecting deep divisions in the country that cross party lines as Washington grapples with yet another military intervention overseas.Donald Trump announced on Saturday night that the US had completed strikes on three nuclear sites in Iran, directly joining Israel’s effort this month to destroy the country’s nuclear program. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jun/21/us-lawmakers-respond-us-attack-on-iran

In a post on social media earlier, the US president said ‘A full payload of BOMBS was dropped on the primary site, Fordow. All planes are safely on their way home’Full report: Trump says US has attacked three nuclear sites in IranWe’re also still awaiting reactions from the Democratic leadership in the US. Trump’s closest supporters have posted their support for the attack on social media. South Carolina senator Lindsay Graham says:Good. This was the right call. The regime deserves it. Well done, President @realDonaldTrumpTo my fellow citizens: We have the best Air Force in the world. It makes me

Follow the day’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastHastie says he would be reluctant to commit Australian troops to any conflict with Iran that the US elects to join, but said any decision about logistical support would be “a decision for the government.”Asked about Australia’s relationship to the US, Hastie said “we have to have a more discussion about our relationship with the US.”We need greater transparency. Secretary Hegseth appeared before the arms committee this week, last week, he talked about the Indo-Pacific and named Communist China as the Pacific threat - his words

Director of national intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has fallen in line with the US president – other war-sceptics are following• Middle East crisis – live updatesThe Trump administration is managing internal dissent over deliberations on whether to launch a strike against Iran, breaking what many supporters saw as a campaign pledge not to involve the US in new conflicts in the Middle East.Trump for the second time this week disregarded testimony by his director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, that Iran had not been seeking to build a nuclear weapon as of March this year. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jun/21/maga-isolationists-influence-over-trumps-decision-on-iran

People report waiting hours in hot carriages after fault near Loughborough Junction brings some services to haltScores of UK passengers were forced to evacuate trains and walk along the tracks on Saturday after some services were halted due to a fault on the hottest day of the year so far.Videos posted on social media showed people walking on the tracks beside Thameslink trains near Loughborough Junction station in south London. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/jun/21/evacuated-london-train-passengers-forced-to-walk-along-tracks-on-hottest-day-of-year Author : Hayden Vernon Publish date : 2025-06-21 18:09:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Revelation marks second time crossbench peer may have broken Lords rules against lobbyingA member of the House of Lords lobbied the government to get financial support worth millions of pounds for a commercial deal he was steering, documents reveal.It is the second time that Richard Dannatt, a former head of the British army, has potentially broken parliamentary rules that forbid lobbying. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/jun/21/peer-richard-dannatt-lobbied-government-to-fund-factory-bid-he-was-helping-documents-reveal Author : Henry Dyer and Rob Evans Publish date : 2025-06-21 16:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Civil rights advocates and scholars say the US government’s claims are troubling indicators of rising authoritarianismAfter New York City comptroller Brad Lander this week became the latest prominent Democrat to be arrested while monitoring and protesting US immigration authorities, the Trump administration trotted out a familiar refrain to justify his detention.The mayoral candidate had “assaulted” law enforcement, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) asserted, warning “if you lay a hand on a law enforcement officer, you will face consequences”. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jun/21/dhs-violence-false-claims Author : Sam Levin Publish date : 2025-06-21 13:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to