World - Tuesday, April 14, 2026

This blog is now closed ‘Debased himself’ and risking Australia’s reputation: Liberals torn up about Taylor’s Trumpian immigration plan Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The treasurer, Jim Chalmers , is speaking to RN Breakfast after the IMF warned of the potential for a global recession, including high inflation and elevated fuel prices through to 2027. He said the IMF was “really sounding the alarm here” about some of the potentially severe scenarios. He told RN: This is a really dangerous time for the global economy. The international monetary fund is expecting slower growth and higher inflation, and we are too … What it tells us once again is that from an economic point of view, the end of this war can’t come soon enough. Australians didn’t choose the circumstances of that war, but they are paying a very hefty price for it. Are we going to use this taskforce to analyse the social media of all of those people to identify whether they are in breach of Australian values? Sounds like a herculean task to me. I presume they’re going to target whose social media they’re going to check. But then, the more they talk about targeting and using social media in a targeted way, that doesn’t seem all that different to what the government does now. Continue reading...

Fighting continued in southern Lebanon between Israel and Iranian-backed Hezbollah militants, even as Israeli and Lebanese diplomats met in Washington. The war in Lebanon has threatened to undermine the U.S.-Iran cease-fire.

This live blog has now closed. You can read the latest on the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran here South Korean president Lee Jae Myung has said rising tensions around the strait of Hormuz make it hard to be optimistic about the fallout from the Iran war, warning that high oil prices and supply-chain strains are likely to persist for some time. Lee told a cabinet meeting on Tuesday the government should treat prolonged disruption in global energy and raw materials markets as a given and reinforce its emergency response system. For the time being, difficulties in global energy and raw materials supply chains and high oil prices will continue … I ask that we pursue the development of alternative supply chains, medium- to long-term industrial restructuring, and the transition to a post-plastic economy as top-priority national strategic projects.” Lebanon and Israel have been at war in some form since the early 1980s. You’re not allowed to enter Lebanon if you have an Israeli stamp in your passport. The two don’t have diplomatic relations. So the fact that these talks are happening directly between the two governments is something that’s really astonishing. Continue reading...

A meeting between Israeli and Lebanese officials in Washington came as the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports entered its second day.

Trump publicly rebukes Italian PM Giorgia Meloni, accusing her of lacking courage on Iran, as Italy suspends its defense agreement with Israel.

Lonna Drewes accused Swalwell of drugging her drink before assaulting her in a hotel room.

Departures came after lawmakers from both parties threatened to introduce resolutions expelling the two men US politics live – latest updates Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email The Democratic congressman Eric Swalwell and Republican congressman Tony Gonzales submitted their resignations to the House of Representatives on Tuesday, abruptly ending their political careers amid bipartisan furor over allegations of sexual misconduct against both. Swalwell resigned at 2pm ET, while Gonazales’s resignation will take effect at 11.59pm on Tuesday evening, according to the House clerk. Continue reading...

The president did not say who would represent the United States in a potential next round of direct talks, though he ruled out being personally involved.

For years, Peter Magyar was a loyal ally of Viktor Orban, the far-right Hungarian leader. Then he changed sides — and defeated his former boss in a landslide victory on Sunday. Does he represent real change?

Air pollution caused by wildfires is another blow to northern Thailand’s tourism industry as businesses suffer amid war in Iran The Doi Suthep temple in northern Thailand is known for its spectacular views of Chiang Mai and the lush forested mountains that surround it. Over recent weeks, though, visitors can see little of the city beyond a thick cloud of grey haze. Persistent wildfires have caused intense air pollution across the north of Thailand, forcing three provinces to declare emergencies and triggering spikes in pollution-related illnesses. Continue reading...