Houthis and US both vow escalation after wave of deadly American airstrikes in Yemen – Middle East crisis live | World news

Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature US and Iran-backed Houthis vow escalation after deadly American airstrikes on Yemen Welcome to our live coverage of the latest developments in the Middle East. The US and Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen are both vowing escalation after the US launched a … Read more

European leaders question whether Russia wants peace before Trump-Putin talks on Ukraine – Europe live | Ukraine

Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature Morning opening: The lull before the storm US President Donald Trump said he plans to talk with Russian President Vladimir Putin about next steps in the peace process on Ukraine on Tuesday, after “a lot has been done over the weekend.” … Read more

Labor rubbishes ‘reckless’ Coalition plan to crack down on CFMEU after latest allegations | Australian trade unions

The Labor government has rubbished Peter Dutton’s demands to immediately deregister the construction division of the CFMEU when parliament resumes next week, claiming the Coalition’s proposed policy would jeopardise ongoing investigations and hand back control of the union to criminal elements. The opposition leader said a Coalition government would re-establish the building industry watchdog and … Read more

Weather tracker: deadly storms in US and rain hits Australian Grand Prix | US weather

At least 34 people have died across six states in the US in the past week as a powerful storm system swept through the midwest and south, impacting states such as Missouri, Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Mississippi. The storms brought a devastating combination of dust storms, tornadoes, wildfires, flash flooding and large hailstones, and … Read more

Recruitment report reveals rise in UK demand for construction workers | Construction industry

Vacancies have increased in the construction industry as well as for gardeners, teachers and maintenance workers, according to a new report. Research by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and data firm Lightcast showed a recent fall in demand for veterinary nurses, delivery drivers and train and tram drivers. The number of jobs advertised last … Read more

Palestine Action Group launch legal challenge against controversial NSW laws restricting protests | New South Wales

A legal challenge has been launched against controversial New South Wales laws aimed at curbing antisemitism and which give police broad powers to restrict protests near places of worship. The Palestine Action Group filed the challenge in the NSW supreme court on Monday, arguing in the statement of claim that the laws were invalid because … Read more

Australia’s new $5 note to reflect First Nations connection to country instead of King Charles | Indigenous Australians

Australia’s $5 note, which has borne the face of Queen Elizabeth II since 1992, will be redesigned to reflect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s connection to country and the overturning of terra nullius – a foundational moment in the fight for land rights. The Reserve Bank of Australia has opened submissions for an artwork … Read more

Monday briefing: Is Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest a sign of the ICC’s strength or its limitations? | Rodrigo Duterte

Good morning. Last Tuesday, chaos erupted at Manila’s main airport as authorities arrested the Philippines’ 79-year-old former president Rodrigo Duterte, who had arrived from Hong Kong. An arrest warrant issued in secret by the international criminal court (ICC) accused him of crimes against humanity for his alleged involvement in killings during his brutal “war on … Read more