International Australia news live: Liberal party room backs Ley’s leadership and should ‘keep the door open’ to reforming Coalition with Nationals, Paterson says Shadow finance minister says Coalition ‘can and should reform, regardless of who is leading us’. Follow the latest updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastHogan says Littleproud has Nationals party room’s ‘complete support’The deputy Nationals leader, Kevin Hogan, follows on ABC Radio. He says:The distinction we need to draw here when we say David Littleproud has done X, Y, Z … David Littleproud [has] only […] todayJanuary 28, 2026
insert_link International During heated hearing, Rubio insists US action in Venezuela will lead to prosperity and security The US Secretary of State remained robustly on message when asked about the legality of Maduro's removal, plans for oil sales, and the future of Venezuela.Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article todayJanuary 28, 2026
insert_link International Ex-Nigerian minister in bribery trial went on spending sprees, court hears Prosecutors allege Diezani Alison-Madueke was given "a life of luxury" in the UK by people interested in Nigerian government contracts. Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article todayJanuary 28, 2026
International Chinese National Heng Guan Who Documented Uyghurs’ Repression Wins Asylum Heng Guan, a Chinese national, will not be released immediately, as Homeland Security said it was reserving the right to appeal.Source: rss.nytimes.comRead full article todayJanuary 28, 2026 1
International ‘I was violated and put in extreme danger’: women denied abortions sue over Arkansas ban Suit filed by Amplify Legal says laws violate constitutional right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happinessAs Emily Waldorf languished in an Arkansas hospital, she felt like “a ticking time bomb”. It was 2024, and the physical therapist was in the midst of miscarrying a much-wanted pregnancy. But because her fetus still had a heartbeat, hospital officials said Arkansas’s near-total abortion ban blocked them from taking steps to induce […] todayJanuary 28, 2026 1
International Perth Invasion Day rally bomb incident investigated as ‘potential terrorist act’, police say Federal police flag further changes possible after footage released of alleged bomb being thrownFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPolice are treating an incident where a man allegedly threw a homemade bomb at an Invasion Day rally in Perth on Monday as a “potential terrorist act”.About 2,500 people were at Forrest Place in the Perth CBD for the […] todayJanuary 28, 2026 1
International Australia news live: authorities warn Otways bushfire could ‘run again’ as temperatures in Victoria’s north set to soar Coastal areas of the state expected to experience cooler conditions on Thursday. Follow the latest updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastCommunities in Gellibrand, Barongarook, Barongarook West, Carlisle River, Charleys Creek, Kawarren, Lovat and Wimba have been told to watch and act conditions, after an emergency level warning was downgraded on Wednesday afternoon.Residents have been urged it’s not safe to return, with trees and debris […] todayJanuary 28, 2026 1
insert_link International Deutsche Bank offices raided in money laundering probe Officials searched offices in Frankfurt and Berlin in relation to "past business relationships".Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article todayJanuary 28, 2026 1
International Iraqi protesters burn photos of Trump amid his threats over al-Maliki Protesters in Baghdad burned photos of Donald Trump, rejecting the US president’s demands regarding Nouri al-Maliki.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayJanuary 28, 2026
insert_link International Santander offers 98% mortgage for first-time buyers – with strict rules todayFebruary 3, 2026 6
