Territory with Canberra, the nation's capital
In Australia, Pauline Hanson has faced swift criticism from domestic-violence experts and advocates after labelling domestic violence a “two-way street.” The comments are being challenged as harmful, with activists highlighting the dangers of victim-blaming and the gendered nature of abuse. The discourse expands across SBS, The Guardian and the BBC as politicians respond.
The ACT has agreed to participate in a nationwide gun buyback scheme following the Bondi attack, with details still being finalised. NSW and the Commonwealth have outlined phased compensation, while other states weigh participation. The scheme aims to remove high-risk firearms and strengthen safety.
Rising heat and drought across Europe have lowered river levels, exposing World War II ships, mammoth remains and ancient structures. Analysts warn climate-driven extremes are intensifying, threatening ships, power plants and freight, while historians document maritime relics surfacing along the Danube and Rhine.