White Australia party is ‘modern manifestation’ of Nazi movement and should be banned, commonwealth tells high court 09. September 2026 (08:01) The former National Socialist Network is challenging ban in high court, arguing law breaches implied freedom of political communicationFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcastThe White Australia party is a “modern manifestation” of Adolf Hitler’s Nazi movement and would motivate hate crimes against sections of the country, the high court has heard.The White Australia party, formerly known as the National Socialist Network (NSN), was designated as an illegal hate group in May after the Australian Security and Intelligence Organisation (Asio) passed on its recommendation to the home affairs minister, Tony Burke. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Alleged victim of Alan Jones looked ‘sunken and diminished’, politician tells court 09. September 2026 (08:00) Downing Centre court hears that the alleged victim was usually outgoing but his demeanour changed at a meeting with Jones at his apartment • Listen to the podcast Alan Jones on TrialA politician who worked with an alleged victim of Alan Jones has told a Sydney court the man looked uncharacteristically “sunken and diminished” when meeting with the broadcaster at his Circular Quay apartment.The former MP, who Guardian Australia has chosen not to name because it may lead to the identification of the alleged victim, known as complainant C, said the man was usually outgoing and engaged but his demeanour changed once he sat down at a table with his former boss. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Reform UK says migrant deal was ratified by far-right National Rally president 09. September 2026 (08:00) Agreement between Nigel Farage and Jordan Bardella to return migrants to France faces backlash, with critics saying it goes against France’s ‘interests and sovereignty’Reform UK has insisted its deal with France’s far-right National Rally to return migrants back across the channel was fully approved by the party and signed off by its president, Jordan Bardella, amid a furious backlash in France.The agreement unveiled on Friday between Nigel Farage and Bardella, who is the 30-year-old protege of presidential candidate Marine Le Pen, appeared to directly contradict Le Pen’s long-held policy of refusing to accept the return of those who arrive in the UK in small boats from France. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Apple expected to unveil folding iPhone as new CEO takes center stage 09. September 2026 (08:00) The new model will serve as the first big test for John Ternus, who took the role last weekAll eyes are on Apple’s annual fall announcement of new products this afternoon, where the company is expected to unveil the most significant change to the iPhone since the smartphone’s introduction in 2007.Unlike previous iterations, the new iPhone is expected to fold, opening and closing like a passport to double its screen size. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Polanski calls for report on ecosystem collapse to be published in full 09. September 2026 (08:00) Green leader says ministers must stop ‘hiding the truth’ about threat to UK security from climate and nature crisisZack Polanski will challenge Andy Burnham’s government to publish an unredacted version of an explosive report by the UK’s spy chiefs that found the collapse of overseas ecosystems would have catastrophic consequences for the UK’s national security.The Green party leader in England will demand that the prime minister come clean about the scale and impact of the climate and nature crisis and call on the government to publish in full the report that warns the UK faces devastating security consequences. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
