Daily brief
Australia has appointed its first female army chief, with Lieutenant General Natasha Fox set to take command in a historic military leadership change. The appointment is part of a broader shake-up of the nation's defence leadership. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese also named a new chief for the entire Australian Defence Force.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called for a resumption of peace talks between the US and Iran, a stance he reiterated amid ongoing diplomatic tensions.
A US judge dismissed a $10 billion lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump against The Wall Street Journal and Rupert Murdoch over reporting on his alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Iran secured a seat on a UN commission with backing from the UK, France, Canada, and Australia, while the United States stood alone in opposition.