The United States, Denmark, and Greenland announced a trilateral agreement to expand US military access in Greenland while restricting the presence of adversaries like Russia and China, including permanent basing and overflight rights but not US sovereignty over Greenland. The deal, framed as a milestone for Arctic security, guarantees Greenland’s sovereignty and self-determination while enabling a permanent US military footprint and blocking non-NATO bases or sensitive investments by others.
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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is lobbying at the UN for Australia to obtain a temporary Security Council seat for 2029-30, highlighting a tech-forward agenda focused on AI and online safety. The effort follows Foreign Minister Penny Wong’s previous indication of the bid, with Australia signaling a push to use the seat to promote safer digital governance and leadership in digital policy.
the newsroomAustralian political bid for a UN Security Council seat, reported by The Daily Aus; lacks immediate token momentum.
Two people were attacked by sharks off Western Australia in quick succession, with a swimmer killed at Sorrento Beach in Perth and a separate surfer seriously injured at Glenfield Beach earlier in the week. In response to the deadly incident, authorities closed all beaches from Burns Beach to Marmion and opened an investigation into the attacks, with a large shark involved reportedly destroyed on orders from the Fisheries Minister.
Israeli filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor’s NAZA accuses the IDF of systematic mass civilian killings in Gaza, sparking a fierce backlash in Israel where critics label it treason and government officials call for investigations into both the filmmakers and soldiers who contributed. Prime Minister Netanyahu and other leaders condemn the film, while the IDF chief and right-wing figures suggest it defames soldiers and could influence upcoming elections.
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