… at this unconstitutional law will ultimately be struck down permanently.” Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson, in a statement, said the decision “gives parents the tools to be involved and provide oversight.” The ruling comes as governments around the world, including in Australia …
A British actress, who appeared in an EastEnders spin-off and a Jason Statham movie, has been charged with allegedly trying to smuggle more than 300kg of meth into Australia from West Africa. …
… Australia possesses broad character-based exclusion powers under Section 501 of its Migration Act—most famously demonstrated when it first canceled tennis star Novak Djokovic’s visa on January 6, 2022, and again on January 14, after a federal circuit court overturned the first ca …
… That arrangement, between Türkiye and Australia, was the subject of detailed explanation at a public lecture held on 8 June 2026 at the University of Ghana, organised by UGBS, C3SS, and the Australian High Commission. …
… Spain have won only three games since winning their first World Cup in 2010, against Australia in 2014, Iran in 2018 and Costa Rica in 2022, and have won their opening game of the tournament only four times (1934, 2002, 2006 and 2022).-Aljazeera Follow our WhatsApp Channel now! …
… A project in Ghana does not compete only against other Ghanaian projects—it competes against opportunities in Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Tanzania, Australia, and Canada. …
… Sellami said good opening matches in this World Cup for countries that qualified from Asia – Japan, South Korea, Australia and Qatar – had motivated his team. …
Egypt beat Australia 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw to record their first knockout victory at a FIFA World Cup, advancing to a Round of 16 tie against the winners of the Argentina v Cabo Verde match on 7 July.
Egypt beat Australia 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw to record their first knockout victory at a FIFA World Cup, advancing to a Round of 16 tie against the winners of the Argentina v Cabo Verde match on 7 July.
Mali has created the Malian Office of Precious Substances to regulate its artisanal gold sector after discovering large discrepancies between officially declared and actual exports. The government estimates that 30 to 57 metric tons of artisanal gold are smuggled annually, worth $1.98 billion to $3.77 billion.
Google has exceeded its five-year $1 billion Africa investment target and announced new initiatives including an AI lab in Ghana, a connectivity hub in South Africa's Eastern Cape, and a partnership with Idris Elba's Akuna Group to train creators in AI-driven storytelling.
Canada will compete in Eurovision for the first time in 2027, becoming the first new country to join since Australia in 2015. The country's participation was enabled after its public broadcaster CBC/Radio-Canada joined the European Broadcasting Union.
Egypt believe Mohamed Salah's hamstring strain will not prevent him from facing Australia in Friday's World Cup last-32 tie, with the captain returning to training and undergoing intensive rehabilitation after sustaining the injury against Iran.
WAMPEX 2026, held in Accra from June 2–4, assessed opportunities and challenges for Ghana's mining sector. Industry leaders emphasized that long-term competitiveness depends on future project preparation, financing, policy predictability, energy reliability, and exploration—the foundation for economically viable mineral discoveries.
The Ghana Embassy in Australia has officially endorsed the Ghana–Australia Multicultural Trade and Investment Forum scheduled for 19–20 August 2026 in Sydney, organised by Ankell Investments Ltd. The Embassy expressed readiness to facilitate official government delegations, business executives, investors, and members of the Ghanaian diaspora, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and economic cooperation between the two nations.
Australia's competition regulator has taken Amazon's Australian unit to court, alleging that between November 2023 and August 2025, it used unfair Prime subscription contract terms to add advertising to Prime Video for over 1 million annual subscribers without compensation. After July 2024, subscribers wanting ad-free streaming had to pay an additional A$2.99 per month despite having already paid A$79 upfront annually.
Egypt captain Mohamed Salah is a doubt for Friday's World Cup last-32 tie against Australia after suffering a hamstring injury during Egypt's 1-1 draw with Iran. The Egyptian Football Association confirmed scans showed a hamstring strain, and Salah has begun treatment, though no determination has been made on his availability for the match on 3 July.
Tutors at St Monica's College of Education in Asante-Mampong completed a two-day retreat on grant writing, research development and scholarly publication, with nearly 60 participants from the college, Mampong Technical College of Education and selected senior high schools. The programme covered manuscript preparation, proposal development, grant acquisition and practical approaches to research addressing societal challenges.
Ghana and eight other African teams—Algeria, DR Congo, Egypt, Cape Verde, Morocco, Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal and South Africa—progressed to the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while Tunisia was eliminated. Ghana finished third in their group with four points and will face Colombia.
Ghana sits on 4 points heading into a final group-stage clash against Croatia on June 27, with a draw sufficient to advance to the Round of 32. The Black Stars previously defeated Panama and drew goalless with England in their group.
The government has provided the Narcotics Control Commission with mobile drug detection devices and is replacing body intrusive scanners at Kotoka International Airport in collaboration with the Kingdom of the Netherlands, according to NACOC's Director-General, to enhance Ghana's capacity to detect and prevent illicit drug trafficking.
Ghana's Narcotics Control Commission has arrested the alleged kingpin and two accomplices linked to an international drug trafficking syndicate that shipped 320 kilograms of methamphetamine worth US$296 million to Australia. The arrests followed a three-month intelligence-led investigation after Australian Federal Police intercepted the methamphetamine concealed in charcoal bags at Port Botany in Sydney.
The Narcotics Control Commission will roll out new drug detection equipment, including mobile scanners, at Accra International Airport from August 2026 through a Ghana-Netherlands partnership, as part of efforts to strengthen border security and combat drug trafficking. The move follows heightened action against narcotics, including the recent arrest of an alleged drug kingpin linked to the seizure of approximately 320 kilogrammes of methamphetamine from Ghana that was intercepted in Australia.
Australia and Paraguay played out a goalless draw in San Francisco, securing passage to the last 32. Australia qualified as runners-up, while Paraguay's fourth point likely secures them a place as one of the eight best third-placed finishers.
Turkey, eliminated from the World Cup, ended the United States' unbeaten start with a stoppage-time goal from Kaan Ayhan in Los Angeles. The USA had taken an early lead through Auston Trusty's goal after two minutes 13 seconds, but Turkey equalized and took the lead before the match was levelled again, only for Ayhan to score the winner with the last kick of the game.
The Narcotics Control Commission, working with the National Investigations Bureau, has arrested the first suspect in connection with a 320-kilogram methamphetamine shipment intercepted in Australia and valued at about $296 million. NACOC said the arrest is a major breakthrough and investigators are working with international partners to track down remaining suspects believed to be part of a wider transnational drug trafficking network.
The Narcotics Control Commission has identified additional suspects linked to an attempted export of approximately 320 kilogrammes of methamphetamine to Australia, following the arrest of an alleged kingpin. The Deputy Director-General said steps are underway to apprehend the newly identified individuals as part of ongoing investigations into the international drug trafficking operation.
King Charles met the Afghan women's cricket team, which is now in exile and banned from competing officially after the Taliban prohibited women's sport in Afghanistan. Most team members have become refugees in Australia and are in England for exhibition matches during the women's T20 World Cup.
The Narcotics Control Commission and Bureau of National Investigations have arrested a Ghanaian woman identified as the lead shipper of 320kg of methamphetamine intercepted in Australia. Authorities are tracking at least ten other suspects in connection with the shipment.
The Narcotics Control Commission has arrested the first suspect in connection with a 320-kilogram methamphetamine shipment valued at $296 million that was intercepted in Australia in April 2026. NACOC says the arrest is a breakthrough in uncovering a transnational drug trafficking syndicate, with further arrests expected as investigators work with international partners.
The Narcotics Control Commission has arrested the alleged kingpin linked to the attempted export of approximately 320 kilograms of methamphetamine to Australia that was intercepted by Australian authorities, while continuing to pursue other suspects involved in the international drug trafficking operation.
The Narcotics Control Commission, working with the National Investigations Bureau, has arrested the first suspect in connection with a 320-kilogram methamphetamine shipment valued at approximately $296 million that was traced to Australia in April 2026. NACOC described the arrest as a breakthrough in uncovering the criminal syndicate behind the international drug trafficking operation and said investigators are continuing to work with international law enforcement partners to track down other suspects linked to the wider transnational network.
The Narcotics Control Commission (NARCOC) has arrested the person who led the shipment of 2.7 tonnes of methamphetamine that was busted in Australia. NARCOC reportedly plans to arrest additional suspects.
Scientists have discovered a new spider species in northern Australia's rainforests that weaves a catapult-like silk trap to snare ants, flinging them with forces 15 times greater than those experienced by jet pilots. The nocturnal predator, nicknamed "ballista" after an ancient weapon, has developed this specialized hunting method to safely capture aggressive ants one at a time, avoiding their chemical defences and recruitment responses.
Ghana and England, each with three points from their opening matches, meet in the second group game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Gillette Stadium; a win for either side could secure automatic progression to the knockout phase.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup introduces a round of 32 knockout stage for the first time, with the top two teams from each of the 12 groups plus the eight best third-place finishers advancing. Tunisia, Haiti, and Turkiye have been eliminated after failing to catch the third-placed teams in their groups.
An opinion piece criticises the National Council of Parent-Teacher Associations for remaining silent while recent social media videos show students engaging in sexual activities on school campuses, vandalising property, and parents celebrating WASSCE completion with public displays of wealth on school grounds.
A steep decline in the Indian rupee's value against currencies like the euro, combined with stricter visa requirements and bleak job prospects in the US, Europe, and Australia, has forced hundreds of thousands of middle-class Indian students to reconsider studying abroad. More than 1.2 million Indian students were enrolled in higher education abroad in 2025, with India the leading source of international students globally.