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Splashdown: Artemis II astronauts return to Earth

The Artemis II crew capsule splashes down in the Pacific Ocean in this screengrab from a...

Splashdown: Artemis II astronauts return to Earth

The Artemis II capsule and its four-member crew streaked through Earth's atmosphere and safely splashed down in the Pacific Ocean after nearly 10 days in space.

Clothes fit for the queen

Clothes fit for the queen

A Royal Collection Trust staff member inspects items in the British tailoring section of "Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style".

Freedom campers

An indigenous Pataxo man holds a baby during the Acampamento Terra Livre ("free land camp") yesterday near Brazil’s National Congress Palace in Brasilia.

Australians skipping, delaying medicine due to cost of living

Pills supplied over the internet. Photo by Linda Robertson.

Australians skipping, delaying medicine due to cost of living

Australians are taking expired medication, skipping doses or opting to delay or not fill a prescription as the cost of living eats into their medicine cabinets.

Astronauts hurtle towards Pacific Ocean splashdown

Artemis II crew (from left) Mission Specialist Christina Koch, Mission Specialist Jeremy Hansen,...

Astronauts hurtle towards Pacific Ocean splashdown

The four Artemis II astronauts hurtled back toward Earth, headed for a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean off Southern California.

Pilots fear retribution for reluctance to fly through Middle East

Planes on the tarmac at Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport. Photo: Reuters

Pilots fear retribution for reluctance to fly through Middle East

Airline pilots who have safety concerns about flying in the Middle East during the Iran war have told a global aviators' union group they fear blowback.

Israel seeks Lebanon talks after bombardments threaten Iran truce

A man stands near a damaged building at the site of an Israeli strike in Tallet El Khayat in...

Israel seeks Lebanon talks after bombardments threaten Iran truce

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he is seeking direct talks with Beirut, a day after the worst bombardment of the war killed more than 300 people in Lebanon and placed Donald Trump's...

'Lies': Melania Trump denies any Epstein connection

Melania Trump delivers remarks regarding the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey...

'Lies': Melania Trump denies any Epstein connection

First lady Melania Trump has denied ever having ties to disgraced financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, reviving a highly volatile issue that her husband has repeatedly sought to downplay.

NZ film-maker's grandson fatally stabbed in London park

Finbar Sullivan. Photo: London Metropolitan Police

NZ film-maker's grandson fatally stabbed in London park

The 21-year-old grandson of acclaimed New Zealand filmmaker Michael Seresin has been stabbed to death in a busy London park.

Diesel crunch hits Bangladesh farmers in key planting season

A Bangladesh farmer feels pinch as Iran crisis fuels shortages. Photo: Reuters

Diesel crunch hits Bangladesh farmers in key planting season

The fuel crunch from the Iran war is rippling through Bangladesh’s countryside.

More young Aussies like social media ban than oppose it

More young Aussies like social media ban than oppose it

More young Australians support the government's social media ban for under-16s than oppose it, a study has found.

'Vaccine-fatigued' Aussies vulnerable to big flu season

The latest death comes amid a surge in influenza B cases and a high rate of unvaccinated patients...

'Vaccine-fatigued' Aussies vulnerable to big flu season

Slumping vaccination rates have left Australia unprepared for another significant flu season that's being worsened by a new fast-spreading strain.

Shaky ceasefire in doubt as Israel pounds Lebanon

A rescuer looks on as others save people from a damaged building following an Israeli strike in...

Shaky ceasefire in doubt as Israel pounds Lebanon

Israel pounded Lebanon with its heaviest strikes yet on Wednesday, killing hundreds of people and drawing a threat of retaliation from Iran.

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Iranian expat pessismistic despite ceasefire

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Iranian expat pessismistic despite ceasefire

An Iranian expat fears the geopolitical situation could get worse, despite the announcement of a two-week ceasefire with the United States.

Aussie cricket great charged with drink-driving

Aussie cricket great David Warner charged with drink-driving

One of Australia's greatest batsmen will face court after allegedly blowing more than twice the legal limit in a random breath test.

Iran says safe passage through Hormuz possible

US President Donald Trump says he has agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, less than two hours before his deadline to destroy a "whole civilization".

Iran defiant on eve of Trump's ceasefire deadline

Majid Khademi, the Head of Iran's Revolutionary Guards' intelligence organisation, speaks during...

Iran defiant on eve of Trump's ceasefire deadline

Iran and Israel traded attacks as Tehran defiantly refused to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and accept a ceasefire deal on the eve of a deadline set by US President Donald Trump to agree to his...

Australia's most decorated soldier arrested over alleged war crimes

Ben Roberts-Smith says he's proud of actions in Afghanistan. Photo: Getty Images

Australia's most decorated soldier arrested over alleged war crimes

Former SAS soldier Ben Roberts-Smith has been arrested after an investigation into alleged war crimes and is expected to be charged with multiple counts of murder.

Free, needle-less flu vaccine rolled out for Aussie kids

New Omicron-targeted boosters are being rolled out worldwide - but are likely still months away...

Free, needle-less flu vaccine rolled out for Aussie kids

Hundreds of thousands of young Australians will be able to receive a painless, needle-free flu vaccination for free as governments attempt to curb falling vaccine rates.

'All roads lead to higher prices, slower growth': IMF

International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva. Photo: Reuters

'All roads lead to higher prices, slower growth': IMF

The war in the Middle East will lead to higher inflation and slower global growth, the head of the International Monetary Fund says.

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