Congress approves release of Epstein files
The Republican-controlled US Congress has voted almost unanimously to force the release of Justice Department files on the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
‘Things happened, but he knew nothing...’
‘Things happened, but he knew nothing...’
US President Donald Trump says Saudi's crown prince knew nothing about the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi by Saudi agents, offering a fierce defence that contradicts a US intelligence assessment.
Ultra-processed foods major public health threat, experts warn
Ultra-processed foods major public health threat, experts warn
Ultra-processed foods are a major public health threat that must be urgently addressed, according to a new series of papers authored by 43 global experts in the Lancet medical journal.
'False allegations': Daughter denies murdering father
'False allegations': Daughter denies murdering father
Sipping her final cup of barista-made coffee, a woman has claimed she was hit "false" allegations she viciously attacked and murdered her father.
Fire tears through over 170 buildings
Fire tears through over 170 buildings
A fire has ripped through more than 170 buildings in a southern Japanese coastal city, burning overnight and still not fully extinguished, the national fire agency said today.
Mosque attack suspect influenced by online group chat, isolation
Mosque attack suspect influenced by online group chat, isolation
An Indonesian student suspected of carrying out a bomb attack at his school mosque in Jakarta drew inspiration from a Telegram group glorifying white supremacist attacks, including the 2019 Christchurch mosque shootings, according to new details from police.
NSW bans Nazi chants in push to stop 'vile hatred'
NSW bans Nazi chants in push to stop 'vile hatred'
People who chant Nazi slogans could be imprisoned in New South Wales as part of a bid to punish and unmask far-right extremists.
Near-unanimous vote orders release of Epstein files
Near-unanimous vote orders release of Epstein files
The US House of Representatives have voted almost unanimously to force the release of Justice Department files on the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Investigation urged as 98 Palestinians die in Israeli custody
Investigation urged as 98 Palestinians die in Israeli custody
At least 98 Palestinians have died in Israeli detention since the Gaza war erupted in October 2023, an Israeli human rights group says, alleging torture and medical neglect and calling for an international investigation.
Ousted Bangladeshi PM sentenced to death
Ousted Bangladeshi PM sentenced to death
Bangladesh's ousted prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, was sentenced to death in her absence on Monday at the end of a months-long trial that found her guilty of ordering a deadly crackdown on a student-led uprising last year.
Telco confirms death after triple-zero call fails
Aussie telco confirms death after triple-zero call fails
An Australian telco customer has died after their phone could not make calls to the emergency line on the country's third-largest mobile network.
UN Security Council backs Trump's Gaza plan
UN Security Council backs Trump's Gaza plan
The UN Security Council has voted to adopt a US-drafted resolution endorsing President Donald Trump's plan to end the war in Gaza.
Trump urges Republicans to vote to release Epstein files
Trump urges Republicans to vote to release Epstein files
US President Donald Trump has urged his fellow Republicans to vote for the release of files related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, reversing his earlier resistance to such a move.
Demolition derby car ploughs into crowd, 13 injured
Demolition derby car ploughs into crowd, 13 injured
Thirteen people were injured when a demolition derby car ploughed into spectators in a "freak accident" in a small Australian country town.
Britain announces major asylum-seeker policy overhaul
Britain announces major asylum-seeker policy overhaul
Britain says it will launch the largest overhaul of policy on asylum seekers in modern times, drawing inspiration from Denmark's approach.
Storm barrage lashing eastern Australia
Storm barrage lashing eastern Australia
Communities in two Australian states remain under threat from wild weather packing hailstones, heavy rain and destructive winds.
Trump calls for probe into Epstein's ties to high-profile figures
Trump calls for probe into Epstein's ties to high-profile figures
The US Justice Department says it will fulfill President Donald Trump's request to investigate Jeffrey Epstein's ties with several high-profile figures.
Army chief gets immunity for life
Army chief gets immunity for life
Pakistan has granted lifelong immunity to Field Marshal Asim Munir, in a move that will further entrench the military’s grip on power in the nuclear-armed nation.
Obituary: Duchess of Kent, royal
Obituary: Duchess of Kent, royal
Katherine, Duchess of Kent, was the oldest living member of the Royal Family.
Obituary: John Searle, philosopher
Obituary: John Searle, philosopher
United States philosopher John Searle expounded on the philosophy of the mind and of language, before pioneering work helping to create the "philosophy of society".