Australian PM Condemns Shooting of Journalist in Los Angeles Protests

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has condemned the shooting of Australian journalist Lauren Tomasi with a rubber bullet while she was reporting live from the protests in Los Angeles, describing the footage as "horrific." Albanese emphasized that Tomasi was clearly identified as a journalist and that there was "no ambiguity" about her role, stating that such targeting of the media is unacceptable. The Australian government has raised the issue with the US administration, although Albanese declined to specify future discussions with President Donald Trump. The unrest in Los Angeles began as protests against immigration raids and escalated after President Trump deployed National Guard troops and Marines to the city, a move criticized by California Governor Gavin Newsom as an abuse of power. Tomasi has recovered well, describing herself as "a bit sore, but okay," and urged the importance of continuing to report on the events. Los Angeles police have initiated a formal investigation into the incident.