The fire danger level for northern Victoria will be set at the highest level.
Violent clashes reported as Iran protests spread to more areas
Semi-official Iranian media say two police were killed in a western town, as videos show security forces firing guns and tear gas at crowds elsewhere.
Trump to meet Colombian president at White House in ‘near future’
The US president described a call with Gustavo Petro as a “Great Honor”, just days after saying a military operation in Colombia “sounds good”.
Trump calls for US military spending to rise more than 50% to $1.5tn
The president also called on defence firms to increase production or face a crackdown on payouts.
Russian attacks leave two regions with widespread blackouts, Ukraine says
The southeastern regions of Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia were almost entirely without power, officials said.
Reality TV star Spencer Pratt announces run for LA mayor
His longshot bid comes on the anniversary of a wildfire that destroyed his home in the Pacific Palisades area.
A new Bollywood film spotlights a forgotten India-China battle
The film 120 Bahadur tells the story of Indian soldiers who fought to defend the Rezang La pass in Ladakh.
Inside the sub-zero lair of the world’s most powerful computer
Faisal Islam gets rare access to Willow – Google’s quantum computer.
How tariff disruption will continue reshaping the global economy in 2026
Trump’s import levies are still changing the patterns of international trade.
Nick Reiner’s lawyer removes himself from murder case
The son of Hollywood director Rob Reiner appeared in a Los Angeles court, now represented by a public defender.
