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Pope spent last day working, despite doctors' orders

After spending more than five weeks in hospital, doctors told Pope Francis he needed two months' rest - but the leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics kept working right to the end.

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Former Aussie cricketer jailed for domestic violence

Michael Slater became a commentator after his retirement from cricket. Photo: Getty Images

Former Aussie cricketer jailed for domestic violence

Former Australian Test cricketer Michael Slater has been handed a prison term for domestic violence offences but will immediately be released from custody on a suspended sentence.

Man accused of carjackings, shooting after fatal crash

A man is under police guard in an Australian hospital after being accused of a shooting and a number of carjackings following a fatal crash.

How is a pope chosen?

The election of a new pope is highly secretive and nothing is certain until white smoke pouring from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel tells the world there's a new leader of the Catholic Church.

Who could be the next pope?

Cardinals who are being talked about as "papabili" to succeed Pope Francis.

Hegseth shared attack plans in second Signal chat

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly shared details of a March attack on Yemen's Houthis...

Hegseth shared attack plans in second Signal chat

President Donald Trump says he stands by US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, after reports that he shared details of a March attack on Yemen's Houthis in a message group.

Pope spent last day working, despite doctors' orders

Pope Francis made a public appearance and met with world leaders a day before he died. Photo:...

Pope spent last day working, despite doctors' orders

After spending more than five weeks in hospital, doctors told Pope Francis he needed two months' rest - but the leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics kept working right to the end.

Obituary: Pope Francis shook up Church with simplicity

Pope Francis waves to the crowds during a drive around St. Peter's Square during Palm Sunday Mass...

Obituary: Pope Francis shook up Church with simplicity

Pope Francis changed the face of the modern papacy more than any predecessor by shunning pomp and privilege, but his attempts to make the Catholic Church more inclusive made him an enemy to conservatives.

Pope Francis dies aged 88

Pope Francis dies aged 88

Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has died.

Boy's drowning adds to 'horrific' Easter toll in Australia

The small town of South West Rocks in New South Wales. File photo: Getty Images

Boy's drowning adds to 'horrific' Easter toll in Australia

Holidaymakers are warned to avoid any unnecessary risks as powerful swells lash the east coast, resulting in record drownings in one state.

Social media flooded by bots in run-up to Aussie election

As political discussions ramp up, experts have warned of disinformation concerns on social media....

Social media flooded by bots in run-up to Aussie election

A flood of fake social media profiles inundating political discussion and reaching millions of Australians during an election campaign has sparked warnings of a growing threat.

Kyiv, Moscow accuse each other of breaking truce

Ukrainian service members attend an Easter service near a front line in Dnipropetrovsk region....

Kyiv, Moscow accuse each other of breaking truce

Russia and Ukraine have blamed each other for breaking a one-day Easter ceasefire declared by President Vladimir Putin.

Pope greets cheering Easter crowds

Pope Francis speaks from a balcony, on the day the "Urbi et Orbi" (to the city and to the world)...

Pope greets cheering Easter crowds

The Pope entered St Peter's Square on Easter Sunday in an open-air popemobile for the first time since surviving double pneumonia, greeting tens of thousands of Catholics, and appeared on the balcony of the basilica.

'I thought I knew penguins. I was so wrong'

Years of filming, often in extreme conditions, has provided new insights into the extraordinary challenges endured by penguins for a series to be premiered on the eve of Earth Day.

'Professional failures' in killings of Gaza medics

Palestinians mourn medics, who came under Israeli fire while on a rescue mission, after their...

'Professional failures' in killings of Gaza medics

The Israeli military says a review into last month's killing of emergency responders in Gaza has found there had been "several professional failures" and a commander will be dismissed over the...

War plans shared in second chat: source

There are calls for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to be dismissed over the blunders. Photo:...

War plans shared in second chat: source

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared details of an attack on Yemen's Houthis in a message group that included his wife, brother and lawyer, a source has told Reuters.

Warning over Australia's social media ban for kids

Warning over Australia's social media ban for kids

A social media ban could push children towards consuming harmful content in secret as experts warn it is not a blanket solution to reduce online risks.

Thousands rally against Trump across US

People march during a “Protect Migrants, Protect the Planet” rally in New York City. Photo: Reuters

Thousands rally against Trump across US

Thousands of protesters have rallied in Washington and other cities across the US to voice their opposition to the policies of President Donald Trump.

Deadly Easter weekend in Australian waters

The dangers of rock fishing are being highlighted, with three of five drowning deaths over the Easter long weekend of fishermen swept into the sea.

Scores die after boat catches fire in Congo

Scores die after boat catches fire in Congo

At least 148 people have been found dead in Democratic Republic of Congo after a motorised wooden boat caught fire and capsized, media reports citing local officials say.

Kiwi team cover exposed human remains at Gallipoli

A group of New Zealanders in Türkiye for the upcoming Anzac Day commemorations have covered up exposed battlefield remains at Gallipoli.

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