Australia's social media ban for kids kicks in
Millions of Australian teenagers are now banned from social media as world-first laws aimed at better protecting children online come into force.
Life sentence for Qld beach killer who spent years in hiding
Life sentence for Qld beach killer who spent years in hiding
After fatally stabbing Toyah Cordingley on an isolated beach in far-north Queensland, former nurse Rajwinder Singh ran away "like a gutless coward".
Former nurse denies threatening to hurt Israeli patients
Former nurse denies threatening to hurt Israeli patients
A former nurse will be tried for allegedly threatening violence towards Israeli patients after a video of an inflammatory rant from an Australian hospital went viral.
Firefighter killed; searing heat raises danger levels
Firefighter killed; searing heat raises danger levels
A firefighter killed while battling a fierce bushfire is being hailed for his courage as fire season ramps up with more hot and dry weather forecast.
Powerful earthquake rattles Japan
Powerful earthquake rattles Japan
A powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake shook northeastern Japan late on Monday, prompting orders for about 90,000 residents to evacuate.
Thailand launches airstrikes against Cambodia as tensions reignite
Thailand launches airstrikes against Cambodia as tensions reignite
Thailand said it has launched airstrikes into Cambodia as fighting broke out in multiple areas along their disputed border, after both countries accused the other of breaching a ceasefire brokered by Donald Trump.
Former Aussie deputy PM defects to One Nation
Former Aussie deputy PM defects to One Nation
Maverick Australian MP Barnaby Joyce will join Pauline Hanson's One Nation party.
Hundreds of books damaged in Louvre leak
Hundreds of books damaged in Louvre leak
A water leak has damaged hundreds of books at the Louvre, underscoring the deteriorating state of the world's most visited museum just weeks after a daring jewel heist.
Flooding death toll tops 900 in Indonesia
Flooding death toll tops 900 in Indonesia
Residents in the Indonesian region of Aceh Tamiang climbed over slippery logs to get aid, as the death toll from floods and landslides that hit Sumatra island this month reached more than 900.
Arrests at Tower of London after crumble and custard thrown at display
Arrests at Tower of London after crumble and custard thrown at display
Four people were arrested at the Tower of London after they threw food at a display case containing the Imperial State Crown.
Wind change heightens fire risk as homes lost in NSW
Wind change heightens fire risk as homes lost in NSW
Fire crews are concerned a wind change, lightning strikes and thunderstorms will add further challenges after a devastating day of blazes in New South Wales.
US advisers scrap hep B vax guidance for most children
US advisers scrap hep B vax guidance for most children
US vaccine advisers have scrapped a long-standing recommendation that all American newborns receive the hepatitis B shot.
Famed US architect Frank Gehry dies
Famed US architect Frank Gehry dies
Frank Gehry, whose daring and whimsical creations made him a superstar in the world of architecture, has died at the age of 96.
Persistent heatwave conditions fuel bushfire threat across Australia
Persistent heatwave conditions fuel bushfire threat across Australia
Dangerous fire conditions are set to continue across parts of eastern Australia as forecast dry lightning risks new blazes.
Countries quit Eurovision over Israel's inclusion
Countries quit Eurovision over Israel's inclusion
Israel has been cleared to enter the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, prompting Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia to follow through on their threats to withdraw from the competition over...
Hong Kong races to remove scaffolding nets
Hong Kong races to remove scaffolding nets
Hong Kong authorities are removing all mesh netting on buildings undergoing renovation across the city, after the materials were blamed for fanning a deadly blaze last week.
Fiery farewell
Fiery farewell
People burn offerings at Kowloon Funeral Parlour for victims of the deadly fire at the Wang Fuk Court housing complex in Tai Po, in Hong Kong, yesterday.
‘Violent’ use of ‘Franklin’ condemned
‘Violent’ use of ‘Franklin’ condemned
The Canadian publisher of a children’s book character used by Pete Hegseth to play down possible war crimes is distancing their cartoon turtle from the United States Secretary of War.
Once-in-a-lifetime bloom
Once-in-a-lifetime bloom
A golden cascade of Talipot tree blossoms has captivated Rio de Janeiro, marking the first and last bloom of these rare palms.
Pauline Hanson eyes political resurgence
Pauline Hanson eyes political resurgence
Australian Senator Pauline Hanson and her anti-immigration party have rocketed up opinion polls, nearing a peak seen 30 years ago when she first entered politics.