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Seven charged over Melbourne mall machete brawl

All seven people, including four teenagers, allegedly involved in a wild machete brawl at a busy Melbourne shopping centre have now been charged.

Trump says Putin 'playing with fire'

US President Donald Trump speaks to the media before boarding Air Force One in Morristown, New...

Trump says Putin 'playing with fire'

US President Donald Trump said Vladimir Putin was "playing with fire" by refusing to engage in ceasefire talks with Kyiv as Russian forces made gains in Ukraine's northeast.

Say cheese!

Say cheese!

People compete in the annual Cooper's Hill Cheese-Rolling and Wake competition near Brockworth, England, yesterday.

27 injured after car ploughs into Liverpool parade

A car that ploughed into a crowd of Liverpool fans during a parade celebrating their side's Premier League title has injured 27 people but police don't believe the incident is terrorism-related.

Sherpa scales Everest for record 31st time

Kami Rita Sherpa first climbed Everest in 1994 and has done so every year except for three when...

Sherpa scales Everest for record 31st time

Nepali Sherpa guide Kami Rita has scaled Mt Everest for the 31st time, breaking the record he set last year.

Charles in Canada to show support

King Charles met with National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak....

Charles in Canada to show support

King Charles is in Canada for a highly symbolic visit showing support for the nation that recognises him as its sovereign but is coveted by US President Donald Trump as a 51st US state.

Almost 800 homes written off in NSW flooding

Sue Allport stands with a woman outside her home which was hit by flooding, in Glenthorne, NSW....

Almost 800 homes written off in NSW flooding

The number of completely destroyed homes from inundating floods in NSW has doubled to about 800 as flood-weary communities sensing some relief with weather conditions set to ease.

Samoa to hold snap election after budget voted down

Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa Photo: Screengrab / Facebook / Government of Samoa

Samoa to hold snap election after budget voted down

Samoa's Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa has announced she will seek a dissolution of parliament and an early election.

Trump not happy with 'crazy' Putin

US President Donald Trump has expressed deep unhappiness at Russia's weekend bombing of Ukraine, saying of Russian President Vladimir Putin: "I don't know what's wrong with him".

Indonesia seizes nearly 2 tonnes of meth

Methamphetamine and cocaine seized last week. Photo: Indonesian Naval Force via Reuters

Indonesia seizes nearly 2 tonnes of meth

Indonesian authorities have seized about 1.8 tonnes methamphetamine off Sumatra island in the biggest seizure of drugs in the country's history, its narcotics agency says.

'Truth' protester interrupts mushroom murder trial

A high-profile murder trial in Australia over a poisonous mushroom meal has been interrupted by an outburst from a protester inside court.

Qld teen's 'suspicious' disappearance a 'cyclone of uncertainty'

Pheobe Bishop was last seen over a week ago near Bundaberg Airport in Queensland, but never made...

Qld teen's 'suspicious' disappearance a 'cyclone of uncertainty'

A community is rallying around an anxious family as police investigate a 17-year-old girl's "suspicious" disappearance after she missed a flight and vanished.

Machete sales banned after brawl at Melbourne mall

Large and dangerous blades will be removed from shop shelves in days in an Australian-first ban, sparked by a violent brawl forcing the lockdown of a busy shopping centre.

Vigilance urged as Pacific dengue cases surge

Recent rain and humidity have increased mosquito activity in Rarotonga. Photo: SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY

Vigilance urged as Pacific dengue cases surge

A public health expert is urging anyone travelling to places with a dengue fever outbreak to be vigilant, but stresses the chances of contracting the disease are low.

Nine of Gaza doctor’s children killed in strike

An Israeli strike on Gaza killed nine of a doctor’s 10 children while she was at work on Saturday, the territory’s health ministry said.

18 injured in knife attack

Eighteen people were injured in a knife attack in Hamburg station on Saturday, Germany’s Bild newspaper reported, and local police confirmed they had arrested the suspected assailant.