Julian Assange appeals in ‘most important press freedom case in the world’ | Freedom of the Press News

Julian Assange appeals in ‘most important press freedom case in the world’ | Freedom of the Press News

London’s High Court has scheduled two days of hearings on Tuesday and Wednesday to decide whether WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange may appeal a United States request for extradition to stand trial on espionage charges. Those charges carry maximum penalties of 175 years, but the real danger, says Assange’s wife Stella,…

Australia plans to build biggest navy since World War II | Military News

Australia plans to build biggest navy since World War II | Military News

Defence minister says the $7.25bn plan will increase Australian navy’s surface combatant fleet to 26 from 11. Australia has announced a decade-long plan to double its fleet of warships and boost its defence spending by an additional 11.1 billion Australian dollars ($7.25bn). Defence Minister Richard Marles said on Tuesday that…

Which countries have stopped supplying arms to Israel? | Israel War on Gaza News

Which countries have stopped supplying arms to Israel? | Israel War on Gaza News

EXPLAINER As civilian casualties continue to mount in Gaza, global calls for countries to halt arms sales to Israel grow. The United States Senate has approved a bill committing $14bn to support Israel’s war on Gaza this week. Even before the start of the war last October, the US firmly…

Australian writer Yang Hengjun sentenced to death on China spy charges | Espionage News

Australian writer Yang Hengjun sentenced to death on China spy charges | Espionage News

Yang has been detained for five years on charges of espionage that he and Australia have rejected. Australian writer Yang Hengjun, who was detained in China on espionage charges in 2019, has been handed a suspended death sentence by a court in Beijing. The terms of the sentence mean Yang’s…

South Korea pull off heist to beat Australia 2-1 in Asian Cup 2023 | AFC Asian Cup News

South Korea pull off heist to beat Australia 2-1 in Asian Cup 2023 | AFC Asian Cup News

The Taegeuk Warriors stage another late comeback to beat the Socceroos and keep their Asian Cup title hopes alive. Al Wakrah, Qatar – South Korea have made it a habit of leaving it until the dying moments of stoppage time to make a comeback in their knockout games and progress…

Australia’s pro-Palestinian activists to continue targeting Israeli ships | Shipping News

Australia’s pro-Palestinian activists to continue targeting Israeli ships | Shipping News

Melbourne, Australia – Ports have emerged as the centre of pro-Palestine rallies in Australia as protesters target Israeli ships, and vessels alleged to have links with the country. Last week, dozens of people attempted to stop the ZIM Ganges container ship from reaching the Port of Melbourne, with police eventually…

Cricket: West Indies beat Australia by eight runs in Brisbane Test | Cricket News

Cricket: West Indies beat Australia by eight runs in Brisbane Test | Cricket News

West Indies fast bowler Shamar Joseph bowled through pain to rip through a shell-shocked Australia and help deliver an extraordinary eight-run upset for his inexperienced side on day four of the second Test in Brisbane. Forced to retire hurt from a toe-crushing Mitchell Starc yorker the previous evening, Joseph bounced…

Palestinians slam suspension of UNRWA funding by some Western nations | News

Palestinians slam suspension of UNRWA funding by some Western nations | News

Italy, Australia, US, Canada halt support after Israel accused UNRWA staff of involvement in Hamas’s October 7 attacks. Top Palestinian officials and Hamas have criticised the decision by some Western countries to suspend funding to the United Nations relief agency for Palestinians and called for an immediate reversal of the…

Toppled statues, protests: Australia marks contentious national holiday | Politics News

Toppled statues, protests: Australia marks contentious national holiday | Politics News

Thousands join marches in major cities amid growing debate over holiday once known for barbecues and beach trips. Thousands of Australians have gathered at rallies against the Australia Day holiday, which marks the arrival of British colonists in 1788 and has become increasingly contentious. Protesters gathered on Friday at Invasion…

Protesters block access to Israeli cargo ship in Melbourne | Israel War on Gaza

Protesters block access to Israeli cargo ship in Melbourne | Israel War on Gaza

NewsFeed Pro-Palestinian protesters in Australia have prevented workers from entering docks to offload cargo from a ship operated by Israeli company, ZIM, docked at the Port of Melbourne. Police used pepper spray and officers mounted on horseback to try to clear them off. Organisers of the…