Afternoon Update: Tuesday, June 23 Australia News
Australia's afternoon news update for Tuesday, June 23, covers key political developments, economic data, and community stories shaping the nation.
Category : Politics
Brexit campaign told by those with a front-row seat
In 2016, five months shaped the UK's future: Boris Johnson sided with Vote Leave, Jo Cox was murdered, and David Cameron resigned, as told by key figures.
Fantastic Kingdom: outsider's guide to British politics
Fantastic Kingdom by Helene von Bismarck offers a sharp, outsider's analysis of British politics, revealing the rituals and realities of power.
Australia Politics Live: Budgets, Tax, NDIS
Live updates on Australian politics: NSW and Queensland budgets, capital gains tax and negative gearing debate, NDIS changes, and Senate question time.
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Andrew Hastie to get extra security, citing One Nation
Liberal frontbencher Andrew Hastie will receive additional security due to an apparent higher risk he attributes to his stance on charges against alleged war criminal Ben Roberts-Smith.
Trump TPS revocation devastates US healthcare workers
The Trump administration's revocation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Honduras and other countries has forced skilled healthcare workers out of jobs, straining the US healthcare system and upending patients' lives.
Alan Greenspan: charming, powerful, and wrong
Robert Reich reflects on Alan Greenspan's legacy, blaming his deregulation for the 2008 financial crisis and recounting a missed breakfast conversation.
Taliban marriage decree traps Afghan women in abuse
A new Taliban decree in Afghanistan effectively blocks women from leaving unwanted or abusive marriages, requiring husband's consent for divorce and legalizing child marriage.
Stefanovic praises Tommy Robinson's 'tenacity' and 'courage'
Karl Stefanovic praised UK far-right activist Tommy Robinson's 'tenacity' and 'courage' in a podcast episode where Robinson attacked Islam and multiculturalism, while Stefanovic did not challenge his comments.
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Boeing documentary whistleblower Rory Kennedy interview
Rory Kennedy's documentary features Boeing whistleblowers exposing safety issues. The film reveals internal concerns over 737 Max design and production flaws.
Trump's Iran war 'victory' claims unravel as ceasefire fails
Trump declared victory dozens of times in his Iran war, but the ceasefire deal with Iran has deepened a catastrophe, with critics accusing him of betrayal and strategic incompetence.
Trump's botched reflecting pool becomes 2,028ft metaphor
Donald Trump's $14.7m renovation of the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool has turned into a green, algae-filled embarrassment, drawing critics and tourists alike.
Venezuela mining assassination linked to Tren de Aragua
A Venezuelan mining official was assassinated in an attack blamed on the Tren de Aragua gang, escalating violence in the country's illegal gold mining region.
Darren Sharper registers as sex offender in Virginia
Former NFL safety Darren Sharper has registered as a sex offender in Virginia after serving time for drugging and raping women. He is now required to register for life.
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Brexit's Unfulfilled Promises After a Decade
A decade after the Brexit vote, the UK has left the EU but key promises of sovereignty, trade, and prosperity remain unfulfilled, with economic costs and political divisions persisting.
NY Democratic primaries test left flank strength
New Yorkers vote in Democratic primaries that will reveal the strength of the party's left flank, with socialist-backed candidates challenging incumbents and key House races ahead.
Australia 'sleepwalking' into AI crisis, senator warns
Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young calls for moratorium on new datacentres, while independent David Pocock presses government on AI copyright rules for Australian content.
Judge blocks Trump bid to overturn LA sanctuary city law
A federal judge ruled against the Trump administration's attempt to dismantle Los Angeles' sanctuary city policy, upholding local protections for undocumented immigrants.
Police Release Video of Officers with Girls in Rotherham
South Yorkshire Police have released footage showing officers with teenage girls in Rotherham as part of an investigation into historical child sexual exploitation.
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Grief and trauma pulling apart siblings of homicide victims
After André Robinson Jr was shot and killed in Oakland in 2020, his siblings struggled with grief and trauma, leading to fractured relationships and family dynamics.
Cult leader William Kamm and wife groomed girl for decade
William Kamm, known as 'Little Pebble', and his wife allegedly groomed a girl from age 6 for a post-apocalyptic mission to bear 45 children. Trial begins in Sydney.
Starmer's dismal premiership: broken promises and deceit
Keir Starmer's resignation marks the end of a premiership defined by abandoned pledges, internal authoritarianism, and a harsh asylum system, leaving a legacy of failure.
Europe's June Heatwave: 40C Temperatures, Red Alerts
A heat dome over western Europe brings temperatures up to 40C to parts of England and Wales, with red alerts across multiple countries.
Assault on ocean sensors threatens El Niño forecasts
The Trump administration's descoping of the Ocean Observatories Initiative risks crippling El Niño forecasting, warns former NOAA deputy Terry Garcia.
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Taylor refuses to back multiculturalism; Chalmers slams 'footsie'
Angus Taylor repeatedly refuses to endorse multiculturalism, sidestepping questions. Jim Chalmers accuses him of playing 'footsie' with One Nation's monoculture push.
Ransom Note Found in Nancy Guthrie Murder
A ransom note was discovered at the scene of Nancy Guthrie's murder, police confirmed, intensifying the investigation into the high-profile case.
Florida condo collapse started weeks before, report says
The 2021 Surfside condo collapse started with failures weeks earlier, as the building had inadequate structural margins from the start, a NIST report concludes.
Rafael Behr Answers Reader Questions on UK Politics
Guardian columnist Rafael Behr answers readers' questions on UK politics, including Labour's prospects, Conservative divisions, and electoral reform.
Europe bemused by UK's revolving door PMs post-Brexit
European media mock UK's political turmoil as Starmer becomes sixth PM to resign since 2016, with Brexit blamed for instability.
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Trump book authors detail struggle to uncover White House secrets
Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan, authors of 'Regime Change', reveal the extreme difficulty of reporting on Donald Trump's second term, including his health secrecy and Iran war decisions.
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