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Wes Streeting pledges wealth tax as he prepares for Labour leadership bid

The former health secretary said his plan could raise up to £12 billion a year.

Evening Standard

FED:'Out of touch': businesses blast ex-PM's budget backing

Labor luminary Paul Keating has been panned as "out of touch" with the modern realities of owning a business after backing controversial tax changes.

AAP

What has Sadiq Khan done for London in 10 years? Exclusive interview with mayor after decade in power

Sir Sadiq Khan reflects on a decade as Mayor of London, defending his record on housing, transport and air quality while facing criticism over inequality, crime and division

Evening Standard

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TAS:Island state charts bumpy course back to the black

Tasmania will spend more on servicing debt in 2026/27 than on police, fire and emergency services, showing the scale of the state's borrowing challenge.

AAP

The 10 most vulnerable House members, less than 6 months from Election Day

When Texas Republicans redrew the state’s congressional map last summer to give their party additional pickup opportunities, it set off a back-and-forth with both parties revisiting district lines in several states. The battle turbocharged last month, when the Supreme Court invalidated Louisiana’s map and significantly limited the use of race…

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Germany's Merz proposes Ukraine as EU ‘associate member’ without voting rights

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has proposed granting Ukraine “associate member” status in the European Union without voting rights while it pursues full membership, according to a letter seen by AFP on Thursday. The plan would allow Kyiv representation at EU summits, the European Commission and parliament, but without voting powers.

France 24

FED:'Unacceptable': fears for Aussie detainees after video

Families of Australian activists detained by Israel are worried their loved ones are being brutalised after a "shocking" video showed a minister berating them.

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QLD:Federal police probe over minister's enrolment claim

A state Olympics minister has been referred to the Australian Federal Police over potential electoral law breaches, deepening an integrity storm.

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Cabinet minister steps down over federal police probe

A state government has plunged deeper into an integrity storm after an under-fire minister stood down over a federal electoral enrolment probe.

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There Is No Equitable Constitutional Cause Of Action To Challenge The Presidential Record Act Policy

The Supreme Court needs to bring clarity to this issue.

Reason

FED:Surprise unemployment jump 'comfort' for Reserve Bank

About 18,600 fewer Australians were employed in April, which should ease the Reserve Bank's concerns the economy is above capacity and driving up inflation.

AAP

US Court of International Trade Refuses to Stay Injunction Against Trump's Section 122 Tariffs

The decision means the injunction blocking collection of the tariffs will not be blocked while litigation continues.

Reason

FED:'Fight like hell': Taylor makes plea to energy industry

The opposition leader has urged for the energy sector to push back against government measures, as One Nation prepares to outline its gas plans.

AAP

Hanson lashes gas tax 'vandalism', reveals energy plan

Australia should look to Norway to shore up sovereign wealth through gas, One Nation says, as the coalition urges the resources industry to "fight like hell".

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FED:Surprise unemployment jump eases interest rate fears

The Australian labour market has shown signs of softening as tens of thousands of people register as unemployed, boosting hopes of a Reserve Bank rate hold.

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FED:Wong hauls in Israeli ambassador over 'shocking' video

Australia has added its voice to a barrage of criticism of an Israeli minister who posted a video of himself berating detained pro-Palestine activists.

Newsroom.co.nz

Social housing tenants face rent hike as part of Govt shakeup

Housing Minister outlines plans for multi-year reforms, saying the social housing system must be fairer to tackle growing need

France 24

US needs to 'put its footprint back on Greenland', says Trump envoy

US special envoy to Greenland Jeff Landry said on Wednesday Washington needed to rebuild its presence on the Arctic island, where the United States once operated 17 military facilities during the Cold War. President Donald Trump has repeatedly argued that US control of Greenland is vital to prevent China or…

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TAS:Cuts to come as island state tackles debt bomb

After a previous budget led to a snap election, Tasmanian Treasurer Eric Abetz is expected to chart a path to sustainability in the latest books.

Reason

Matt Yglesias on Libertarianism, Abundance Liberalism, and a Possible Alliance Between the Two

Yglesias supports an alliance and has key points of agreement with libertarians, but also criticisms of libertarianism. I welcome former and respond to the latter.

AAP

FED:'Structurally sound': Keating backs budget

Former prime minister Paul Keating is backing the budget, especially changes to the capital gains tax, as businesses continue to criticise the measures.

AAP

'Out of touch': businesses blast ex-PM's budget backing

Labor luminary Paul Keating has been panned as "out of touch" with the modern realities of owning a business after backing controversial tax changes.

Evening Standard

Net migration likely to fall again in latest official figures

The level of migration is expected to drop below 200,000 for the first time since 2021.

AAP

FED:Australia rebukes Israeli minister who mocked activists

Australia has joined an international chorus condemning an Israeli minister who posted a video of himself berating bound pro-Palestine activists.

AAP

Israel set to release detained Australian activists

A group of Australian activists detained by Israel for taking part in a global flotilla to deliver aid to Palestinians in Gaza are set to be deported.

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