Australia designates 2025 arson attack on Melbourne defense firm Lovitt Technologies as terrorism. JCTT alleges far-left extremists claimed responsibility. Suspects face life imprisonment if convicted.

Canadian Armed Forces says soldier charged with terrorism offenses is no longer serving in the military

Canada's military says a soldier who has been charged with terrorism offenses is no longer serving in the armed forces.

6 hurt, including 5 toddlers, in house fire in Stanthorpe, Queensland; one airlifted to Brisbane hospital. Cause under investigation.

A woman and five children were hospitalized with injuries from a house fire in Stanthorpe, Queensland, Australia on Wednesday morning. The fire began in the stairwell of a two-story house; one patient was later airlifted to Brisbane for further treatment.

Australian NAPLAN 2026 results: one-third of 1.2M students failed reading, writing and numeracy benchmarks; literacy support needs rose to 10.2% from 9.3%.

Australia's 2026 NAPLAN results show 33.5% of 1.2 million students failed to meet benchmarks in reading, writing and numeracy. The share needing additional literacy support rose to 10.2% from 9.3% in 2025, and reading benchmark attainment has declined across all year levels since 2023. EducationJason Clare cited "real challenges" but pointed to gains from phonics and small-group tutoring.

Taiwan launches major war games to test command flexibility, the latest military exercise on the island.

Taiwan launches major war games to test command flexibility, the latest military exercise on the island.