The State Department announces a freeze on new funding for U.S. aid programs worldwide, with exceptions for military aid and emergency food assistance.
Pete Hegseth's confirmation as President Trump's Defense Secretary raises questions amid his past allegations of misconduct yet promises for military reform.
Israel plans to extend its military presence in Lebanon beyond the ceasefire deadline, stirring tensions with Hezbollah and raising concerns over control in the region.
The Captain Cook statue in Sydney was vandalised ahead of Australia Day, sparking renewed debate over his legacy and its impact on Indigenous Australians.