Nationals heavyweight rules out leadership tilt as Littleproud faces challenge
A senior figure within the Nationals has ruled out mounting a leadership challenge against David Littleproud, as internal pressure continues to build on the party leader ahead of parliament’s return. Nationals senator Matt Canavan has
Second note found after Perth family discovered dead in suspected double murder-suicide
Police investigating the suspected double murder-suicide of a family in Perth have confirmed a second note was found inside the home, shedding further light on the circumstances surrounding the deaths. The bodies of two teenage
Anthony Albanese slams opposition as a party in chaos
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has launched a scathing attack on the Liberal Party, branding the opposition a “shambles” consumed by internal warfare, as speculation continues over a leadership challenge to Sussan Ley. Speaking in Adelaide
Australians lose more than $7 million in Facebook investment scam using fake Tom Piotrowski
More than 70 Australians have lost over $7 million after falling victim to a sophisticated Facebook investment scam that used the image and identity of well-known NAB and CommSec market analyst Tom Piotrowski. An investigation
National Cabinet agrees to record hospital funding and major NDIS reforms
National Cabinet has reached a landmark agreement to deliver record levels of funding for state and territory hospitals while implementing significant reforms aimed at securing the long-term sustainability of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
Inflation bites again as rising prices intensify Australia’s cost-of-living crisis
Australia is facing a renewed inflationary surge that is intensifying cost-of-living pressures for households and driving expectations of interest rate increases in the first quarter of 2026. Latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics
Tens of thousands rally across Australia on Australia Day amid police presence and rival demonstrations
Tens of thousands of people took part in rallies and protests across Australia on January 26, 2026, marking Australia Day events that were met with significant police preparation and deployment. Major demonstrations were held in
The hidden prayer of the Greek Alphabet
An ancient prayer—an invocation—has existed and functioned silently within the Greek alphabet since its very inception. The hidden prayer of the Greek Alphabet. The sequence of the letters in their full pronunciation (Alpha, Beta, Gamma, etc.) is by no means accidental. Beneath it lies a complete grammatical, syntactic and semantic
Crafting a regional policy to contain Erdoğan
Turkey poses a long-term threat to the security of the Middle East. Containing Neo-Ottomanism requires a defensive policy that integrates Greece, Cyprus, Israel, and theKurds into a regional alliance. A new era has dawned in
Micro-brewery sector in Greece surging on back of global beer trend
A burgeoning presence but limited profits are, in general terms, the main characteristics of the micro-brewing sector in Greece so far, although forecasts continue to be very bright – as Greek consumers are following a
Five suitors in next phase of IGB pipeline tender
Five consortia have been approved for the next phase of an international tender to build the Greece – Bulgaria (IGB) gas inter-connector pipeline between the Greek and Bulgarian natural gas grids, a project worth 145
Paralysis
With less than one month to go before the European Parliament election, the difficult situation in which Prime Minister Alexis finds himself is constantly worsening. With the cards stacked against them, none of the initiatives
Ancient Greek shipwreck now open to divers
A remarkably preserved shipwreck on the northern coast of the Greek island Aloneissos has become a remarkable new underwater museum. The ship has played a major role in the way archeologists understand the art of
50% of waste in Greece’s seas consists of plastic bags & bottles, aluminum cans
Fifty percent of waste found into Greek seas are plastic bags, plastic bottles and aluminum cans for beer and soft drinks, Professor Giorgos Papatheodorou of the Marine Geology and Natural Oceanography Laboratory at Patras University
Israel orders Doctors Without Borders to halt operations in Gaza by February 28
Israel has announced it will terminate the activities of Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontières – MSF) in the Gaza Strip by February 28, citing the organisation’s refusal to provide a list of its Palestinian employees. In a statement, the Ministry of Diaspora Affairs, which oversees the registration of humanitarian
Australian activists detained in Israeli prison – Canberra demands access and answers
Australian consular officials are heading to a notorious Israeli prison where five Australian citizens are reportedly being held after the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla en route to Gaza. The flotilla, carrying humanitarian aid,
USA: Government considering minting coin featuring Donald Trump
The U.S. government is reportedly considering the possibility of minting commemorative coins bearing the image of Donald Trump. The initiative is linked to the upcoming celebration of the 250th anniversary of American independence in 2026.
Greece protests Ben Gvir’s call to jail Gaza flotilla activists instead of deporting them
Greece has lodged a formal protest with Israel following controversial remarks by far-right Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, who demanded that the 470 activists of the “Global Sumud Flotilla” be imprisoned rather than
20-year prison sentence for UK father who fatally beat his 14-day-old baby
A 27-year-old man in the United Kingdom has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the brutal killing of his 14-day-old son, in what the court described as an “exceptionally violent” act. The baby’s
Hamas expected to respond positively to Trump’s Gaza plan – seeks key modifications
Hamas is reportedly preparing to respond positively to U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal for ending the war in Gaza, while submitting a series of requested changes, particularly concerning Israel’s withdrawal and the group’s disarmament, according
Hamas accepts Trump plan: Agrees to release hostages and hand over Gaza governance
Hamas has officially submitted its response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan for Gaza, signalling a major shift in the ongoing negotiations to end the conflict. According to reports by Al Jazeera and later confirmed
