Court Services Victoria security staff directed three people to remove the scarves, which are often worn by Palestine supporters Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Security staff at Melbourne’s busiest court have told people they must remove their keffiyehs before entering….

The men were affiliated with a militant group, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, which carried out an attack earlier this month, the military said.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s orders could force many groups working on global aid to stop their programs. And the White House has approved sending more 2,000-pound bombs to Israel.

The federal government’s announcement will fund about 80% of the upgrades needed to make the 1,600km stretch safer. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Runway reopens at Melbourne Airport A Melbourne Airport spokesperson has just confirmed runway inspections are complete, and the runway has reopened for…

Moscow accuses Ukraine’s military of deliberately targeting journalist Alexander Martemyanov.

Exclusive: Some bidders demand temporary renationalisation to help cut debts and oust bosses Thames Water’s potential rescuers are seeking a clean break with the company’s past before they commit fresh funds, with some demanding a temporary renationalisation to help cut debts and replace bosses, the Guardian can reveal. There has been public outrage at the…