Australia

Australia is a country currently in the news for several reasons. In sports, Alexander Volkanovski defended his UFC featherweight title in Sydney, and Elena Rybakina won the Australian Open women's singles title in Melbourne, while Djokovic and Alcaraz are set to compete in the men's final. Pakistan also defeated Australia in a T20 cricket series. Politically, Australia is involved in discussions for a critical minerals alliance with the US, UK, EU, and others. Domestically, there's debate around the Liberal party leadership, with figures downplaying a potential spill. Furthermore, New South Wales is removing 'good character' considerations from sentencing hearings, a move welcomed by sexual abuse survivors. Australia also declined to join a statement condemning Israel for a demolition in East Jerusalem.