Gaza Aid Probe Row: Australia, Canada and the UK have slammed Israel’s decision to close a criminal investigation into the April 2024 World Central Kitchen convoy strike, calling it “shameful” and urging real accountability. Foreign Interference Charges: Australian police have charged a Russian-Australian man over alleged attempts to pass Ukrainian military information to Russia after “military-style” training and time in Ukraine. Israel-Netanyahu Warrant: Turkey has sought an international arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu over “genocide” allegations tied to the Gaza flotilla interception. AI Regulation Push: Labor and the Coalition are moving toward a bipartisan approach to AI rules, aiming to avoid a backlash that could hit data-centre investment. NSW Catholic Schools Fallout: Catholic Schools NSW has fired its chief executive after an NSW corruption watchdog inquiry, including claims about undisclosed political donations. El Niño Weather Warning: The Met Office says an “unprecedented” El Niño could bring stormy, wet conditions to the UK and drought risk for parts of Australia. Crime in Victoria: Police have arrested an Irish man in custody after an Irish woman’s body was found in a Melbourne-area home, with detectives investigating. Casino Fines: NSW regulators fined Crown Sydney and The Star Sydney after a minor allegedly gambled repeatedly using a fake ID.