Millions across Europe looked up as the Moon briefly swallowed the Sun, turning daylight into darkness. From Iceland to Spain, crowds gathered for Europe’s first total solar eclipse in 27 years, a rare spectacle that won’t be seen again across the continent for years.

Western Australia could be facing a future nursing workforce gap after the University of Notre Dame paused new enrolments in its nursing degree for 12 months. The university says the program was oversubscribed, while nursing students have raised concerns about delayed clinical placements and graduation. The nursing union estimates the situation could mean around 1,000 fewer Notre Dame nursing graduates entering the workforce by 2029–30 raising questions about how Australia will meet its growing demand for healthcare workers.

Australia Moves to Make Big Tech Pay for News Australia has introduced legislation requiring major digital platforms to financially support Australian news publishers. The government says it will protect journalism, while media companies warn the changes could instead contribute to job losses.

Albanese faces renewed pressure over Japan correspondence A seemingly light-hearted “melons” remark has evolved into a political controversy, with Liberal senator James Paterson pressing the Albanese government for answers over its communications with Japan. The dispute raises fresh questions about transparency, diplomatic judgment and political accountability in Canberra, while Australia continues to strengthen its strategic relationship with Japan.