David Littleproud has resigned as leader of Australia's Nationals party, tearfully telling reporters he no longer has the energy to continue after years of leadership turmoil and internal party battles. He will remain in Parliament representing his Queensland electorate.
Asian and U.S. stock markets rebounded sharply after President Trump said the Iran war is "very complete," sending oil prices from nearly $120 to around $90 per barrel. South Korea's Kospi surged over 5% after circuit breakers halted trading during Monday's steep selloff.
President Trump warned of massive retaliation if Iran disrupts the Strait of Hormuz, touting the security of the waterway as a strategic contribution to global energy stability. The warning follows a surge in global oil prices and record-setting U.S. airstrikes against Iranian military targets.
Canada will allow TikTok to continue operating under strict conditions requiring stronger protections for minors and user data, reversing a 2024 closure order. The decision preserves hundreds of jobs at the social media company's Canadian offices.
Ireland has achieved only 11.5% of its deep retrofit target and 3.5% of its heat pump installation goal, raising serious questions about the feasibility of its 2030 climate commitments, according to a new ESRI report citing costs and construction capacity constraints.
British companies achieved record ethnic minority board representation even as US firms retreat from diversity targets under the Trump administration. The Parker Review shows 20% of FTSE 100 board positions are now held by ethnic minorities, though significant gaps remain before 2027 targets.
British MPs voted 307-173 against a proposed under-16 social media ban, rejecting an Australian-style prohibition backed by the House of Lords. However, the Commons approved expanded powers for the Secretary of State, keeping the door open for future restrictions through secondary legislation.
Australia will deploy a surveillance aircraft, 85 military personnel, and air-to-air missiles to the Gulf region in support of defensive operations against Iranian attacks. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese emphasized the mission is purely defensive, aimed at protecting 24,000 Australian citizens in the UAE.
Anthropic executives warn the company could lose billions in revenue after the Pentagon designated it a supply chain risk, even as the AI startup's technology was reportedly used in a U.S. military operation hours after the announcement. OpenAI and Google have joined Anthropic's legal challenge to the controversial designation.
President Trump declared the war against Iran "very complete" in a CBS News interview, claiming Iran has lost its navy, communications, and air force. The conflict, which began Feb. 28, has killed scores including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
A women's health roundtable convened by British Columbia's health minister identified medical misinformation as a critical threat to women's healthcare autonomy. Experts including Dr. Jen Gunter warned that false health claims disproportionately rob women of agency in making evidence-based medical decisions.
The Trump administration is urging the Supreme Court to override lower court rulings blocking the termination of Temporary Protected Status for hundreds of thousands of migrants, arguing federal authorities should have unchecked power to end the program without judicial review.
