Netanyahu condemns West Bank settler violence: “A handful of extremists do not represent us”

18 November, 2025

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has strongly condemned recent violence carried out by a “handful of extremists” among settlers in the occupied West Bank, stressing that they do not represent the broader settler community. The condemnation followed an attack on the Palestinian…

FINANCE·GREECE·WORLD

Greece’s early loan repayment brings unexpected benefit to France, says Le Monde

18 November, 2025

Greece’s decision to repay early a €1.1 billion loan to France has been described as an “unexpected benefit” for French public finances, according to the French newspaper Le Monde. The loan, originally contracted in the early 2010s, was scheduled to be repaid…

WORLD

Europe on high alert: Poland enters pre-war phase as Germany warns of potential conflict with Russia

18 November, 2025

Europe faces rising tensions as senior military and political officials warn of the increasing likelihood of conflict with Russia. After Germany’s stark warning last week, Poland has now declared a state of heightened alert. Polish Chief of the General Staff, General Wisław…

POLITICS·VICTORIA

Jess Wilson elected first female leader of the Victorian Liberal Party after sudden spill

18 November, 2025

In a dramatic morning at Spring Street, Victorian Liberal MPs have elected Jess Wilson as the new Leader of the Victorian Liberal Party, ending the short tenure of Brad Battin, who was informed late on Monday night that he had lost the…

AUSTRALIA·WORLD

Albanese issues ultimatum to Turkey over hosting COP31 Climate Talks

17 November, 2025

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has drawn a firm line in ongoing negotiations with Turkey over the hosting of next year’s United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31), ruling out any possibility of co-hosting the event. Speaking from Melbourne on Monday, Albanese stated unequivocally…

AUSTRALIA·HEALTH

Australian families face rising private health insurance premiums in 2026

17 November, 2025

Australian families may be set to pay significantly more for private health insurance in 2026, as premiums are projected to rise between 3.9 and 4.4 per cent. According to analysis by Money.com.au, this increase could see households paying up to $200 more…

AUSTRALIA

Criticism mounts over First Nations Ambassador Justin Mohamed’s $400,000 role

17 November, 2025

Controversy has erupted over the role and funding of Australia’s First Nations People Ambassador, Justin Mohamed, after his contract was extended and his annual salary increased to $400,000. Aboriginal academic and human rights lawyer Hannah McGlade has publicly criticised the position, describing…

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Netanyahu condemns West Bank settler violence: “A handful of extremists do not represent us”

Greece’s early loan repayment brings unexpected benefit to France, says Le Monde

Europe on high alert: Poland enters pre-war phase as Germany warns of potential conflict with Russia

Jess Wilson elected first female leader of the Victorian Liberal Party after sudden spill

Albanese issues ultimatum to Turkey over hosting COP31 Climate Talks

Australian families face rising private health insurance premiums in 2026

Criticism mounts over First Nations Ambassador Justin Mohamed’s $400,000 role

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