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- The UN warns the possibility of a two-state solution in the Middle East is disappearing as fighting continues ...
- Peter Dutton denies the Liberal Party has recruited as campaign volunteers members of a Christian sect which objects to voting...
- The Socceroos suffer a massive setback ahead of June's FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
The United Nations says the promise of a two-state solution in the Middle East is at risk of disappearing as the fighting between Israel and Hamas continues.
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says the fighting is near a point of no return and is calling for urgent action towards implementing a two-state solution.
Mr Guterres says the world should not let extremists on any side undermine what remains of the peace process.
"The two-state solution is near a point of no return. The international community has a responsibility to prevent perpetual occupation and violence. My call to member states is clear and urgent. Take irreversible action towards implementing a two-state solution. Do not let extremists on any side undermine what remains of the peace process."
He highlighted actions taken by Israeli forces and provocations by Hamas including rocket attacks and attacks on Settlers.
The discussions took place as the humanitarian crisis in Gaza deepens with a 60-day blockade of food and medicines currently in place.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberals have retained power in Canada, but have fallen short of the majority government he wanted to help negotiate tariffs with the United States.
The Liberals had needed to secure 172 of the House of Commons 343 seats for a majority, which would allow them to govern without smaller party support.
While votes are still being counted, the result was a significant comeback for the Liberals, who were 20 percentage points behind in the polls in January.
With the imposition of tariffs and annexation threats from U-S President Donald Trump, Mr Carney is promising Canadians a tough approach on their long-time ally.
"The point is that we can give ourselves far more than the Americans can ever take away. But even given that, I want to be clear. The coming days and months will be challenging and they will call for some sacrifices. But we will share those sacrifices by supporting our workers and our businesses."
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has denied allegations that members of a separatist Christian sect, which objects to voting, have been secretly campaigning for the Liberal Party.
The Plymouth Brethren Christian Church, formerly known as the Exclusive Brethren, has reportedly sent hundreds of its members to pre-polling booths in marginal seats.
The volunteers have allegedly been instructed to keep their membership to the church a secret.
When asked how the Liberal Party has recruited so many of its members, Mr Dutton denied the allegation altogether.
"The Liberal Party hasn't recruited people from particular religions - we're a volunteer-based organisation. People can volunteer and provide support to their local national party candidate. I'd encourage them to do that. Now the Prime Minister says that he hates Tories and hates Tory supporters, et cetera. That's an issue for him. We're not discriminating against anybody on the basis of their religion. We have people of, I suspect every religious type supporting us."
As Australia's growing housing challenge remains salient to the federal election campaign, pressure is mounting on major parties to deliver cost-of-living and housing relief.
During a brief stop to a pre-poll station in Brisbane's seat of Bonner, Anthony Albanese was once again confronted over the issue when he was heckled by a Libertarian party volunteer.
Expressing concern for young Australians locked out of the market, the man repeatedly questioned the Prime Minister about the price of housing.
"What are you going to do about the price of housing? No, he needs to hear me and you don't need to put that in my face. What are you going to do about the price of housing, Albo? What are you going to do about the price of housing, Albo? Our kids can't buy houses."
A survey on remote work has found Australians who work from home reduce their commutes while increasing working hours and saving money.
The report from the Committee for Economic Development of Australia found those working hybrid or fully remote jobs earn 5.8 per cent less than those who don't but save significantly from the reduced time and money spent commuting.
The COVID-19 pandemic forced those who could to set up home offices and work remotely as lockdowns were implemented across the world.
Five years on, 36 per cent of Australians still work regularly from home, including about 60 per cent of professionals and managers.
To sport...
The Socceroos have suffered a massive blow ahead of June's FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Japan and Saudi Arabia.
Vice-captain Jackson Irvine will miss the final two matches of qualifying.
His Bundesliga club St Pauli has announced it's because he'll be undergoing surgery on his left foot tomorrow in London.
The 32-year-old is set to be sidelined for at least two months.
