Australia

Trump signs rare earths deal with Australian prime minister as a way to counter China

By Seung Min Kim, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press

President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have signed a deal for $8.5 billion in rare earth minerals, as a counterpoint to China’s new export restrictions.

UK, Australia and Canada recognize a Palestinian state, drawing ire from Netanyahu

By Pan Pylas, Associated Press

The coordinated initiative from the three Commonwealth nations and long-time allies reflects growing outrage at Israel’s conduct of the war in Gaza and the steps taken by the Israeli government to thwart efforts to create a Palestinian state, including by…

Australian woman sentenced to life in prison for poisoning husband's family with mushrooms

By Rod McGuirk, Associated Press

An Australian judge has sentenced Erin Patterson to life in prison for poisoning four of her estranged husband’s relatives with death cap mushrooms.

Man charged after crashing SUV into Russian consulate gates in Sydney

By Associated Press

A 39-year-old man arrested at the scene will appear in court on Tuesday on charges including damaging property, possession of a knife and possession of a restricted substance.

3 Scottish brothers complete record-setting row across the Pacific Ocean

By Associated Press

The trio from Edinburgh endured storms, seasickness, injuries and violent storms, while raising nearly $1 million for clean water projects.

Sole survivor of Australian deadly mushroom poisoning grieves loss of wife and friends

By Rod McGuirk, Associated Press

Ian Wilkinson expressed grief and offered forgiveness to Erin Patterson, urging her to use her prison time wisely.

Scientists have discovered an ancient whale species. It may have looked like a mash-up of 'a seal and a Pokémon'

By Charlotte Graham-McLay, Associated Press

Amateur fossil hunter Ross Dullard, who found the partial skull, says he will celebrate with a whale-themed party, marking the end of a six-year obsession.

Prime minister says Australia will recognize a Palestinian state, criticizes Israel's new offensive in Gaza

By Charlotte Graham-McLay, Associated Press

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced that Australia will recognize a Palestinian state. This move aligns with recent signals from leaders in France, Britain and Canada.

Australian report on curbing antisemitism suggests slashing university funding

By Rod McGuirk, Associated Press

A major priority of the report was to ensure public institutions, particularly universities, were held accountable for addressing antisemitism.

Australian Prime Minister Albanese wins election for second 3-year term

By Rod McGuirk, Tristan Lavalette, Associated Press

Anthony Albanese claimed victory as the first Australian prime minister to clinch a second consecutive term in 21 years on Saturday and suggested his government had increased its majority by not modeling itself on U.S. President Donald Trump's administration.