Pakistani police officer arrested over shooting death of ‘happy, bubbly, friendly’ Australian girl Hania Ahmed 15. June 2026 (05:01) Punjab police said an officer mistakenly opened fire at the Ahmed family, who were victims of a robbery at ChakwalA Pakistani police officer has been stood down and arrested after mistakenly shooting dead a young Australian girl who was on holiday with her family.Australian-born Hania Ahmed and her family were visiting a relative at Chakwal, in Pakistan’s Punjab province, when they were robbed while in their rental car late on Wednesday night (local time). Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Father may have thrown daughter into Parramatta River in suspected murder-suicide, police say 15. June 2026 (04:48) NSW police say suicide note and ‘other evidence’ suggest six-year-old’s death was an act of domestic violenceFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA suicide note has been located after the bodies of a young girl and her father were pulled from the Parramatta River on Saturday.The six-year-old may have been deliberately thrown in the water by the man from a hired boat in what police believe was a horrific act of domestic violence. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
In Makerfield for the byelection that could change everything - podcast 15. June 2026 (04:00) Helen Pidd goes to Makerfield where the Labour candidate and would-be prime minister Andy Burnham faces Reform UK in a crucial byelection. With reporting from Josh HallidayOn Thursday, Makerfield is hosting what is surely the most consequential byelection in memory.If he wins, Andy Burnham will challenge Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership – and attempt to save the party and the government from its current malaise. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Kyiv monastery set on fire in night of Russian attacks across Ukraine 15. June 2026 (03:12) Dormition Cathedral of Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, one of Ukraine’s most significant religious sites, and residential buildings hit across capitalUkraine has come under a massive Russian missile and drone attack with waves of explosions echoing through the capital, Kyiv, in the early hours of Monday morning as air raids killed at least five people across the country.Among targets hit in the sustained wave of strikes were the city’s historic Dormition Cathedral within the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, one of Ukraine’s most significant religious sites, as well as residential buildings across the city. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Australia news live: Wong welcomes US-Iran peace deal; Joyce says fundraised millions to pay for One Nation ads 15. June 2026 (02:39) Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe prime minister and foreign minister have issued a lengthier statement welcoming the agreement made by the US and Iran, and called for continued restraint to avoid further escalation.President Donald Trump made the announcement he had signed a deal this morning, saying the strait of Hormuz would be reopened.Continued restraint and constructive engagement will be essential to prevent further escalation and secure a lasting agreement. We are pleased the agreement between the US and Iran includes steps to reopening the Strait of Hormuz …We encourage all parties to use this opportunity to pursue a durable and lasting peace through dialogue and diplomacy. Iran must address longstanding concerns about its nuclear program and the threat it poses to international security. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
