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Mushroom killer's alleged attempts on husband revealed

Mushroom killer's alleged attempts on husband revealed

An Australian woman who murdered three of her in-laws with a meal of toxic mushrooms also allegedly tried to murder her husband using poisoned pasta, evidence showed after a judge allowed its disclosure.

Afghans deported from Iran struggle to start over

Afghan nationals deported from Iran wait to board a bus upon their arrival at the Islam Qala...

Afghans deported from Iran struggle to start over

Habiba, an Afghan woman who fled Taliban rule to pursue a master's degree in engineering in Iran, was deported in July just before she was about to complete her studies.

Trump's tariffs come into effect

President Donald Trump has tapped emergency powers, pressured foreign leaders and pressed ahead...

Trump's tariffs come into effect

President Donald Trump's higher tariff rates of 10% to 50% on dozens of trading partners kicked in today.

440 'excess deaths' found from LA wildfires

Firefighters battle the wildfire that devastated parts of Los Angeles in January. Photo: Getty...

440 'excess deaths' found from LA wildfires

Wildfires that devastated parts of Los Angeles in January indirectly led to hundreds of deaths in the ensuing weeks, far exceeding the official toll of 31 fatalities a study has shown.

Trump could meet Putin over Ukraine soon: official

Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump. Photo: Reuters

Trump could meet Putin over Ukraine soon: official

President Donald Trump could meet Vladimir Putin next week, a White House official says, as the US prepares to impose more sanctions to pressure Moscow to end the war in Ukraine.

Two dead in outbreak

Street signs in Harlem. Photo: Getty Images

Two dead in outbreak

A second person has died and 58 others have fallen ill amid an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease wreaking havoc in the Harlem area, New York City health officials announced.

Thirst hits Gaza as clean water crisis takes hold

A Palestinian girl waits with containers to collect water amid shortages, in Gaza City. Photo:...

Thirst hits Gaza as clean water crisis takes hold

Weakened by hunger, many Gazans trek across a ruined landscape each day to haul all their drinking and washing water - a painful load that is still far below the levels needed to keep people healthy.

Nearly 2000 firefighters battling wildfire in France

A Canadair firefighting plane drops water during a wildfire near Saint-Laurent-de-la-Cabrerisse,...

Nearly 2000 firefighters battling wildfire in France

Firefighters in southern France are battling to control the country's biggest wildfire so far this year, local authorities said.

Dozens missing as heavy rain, landslides hamper rescue efforts

Rescuers assist a man, amid flash floods, in Dharali, Uttarakhand, India. Photo: Reuters

Dozens missing as heavy rain, landslides hamper rescue efforts

Heavy rain and blocked roads hampered rescue efforts in India's Himalayan state of Uttarakhand, a day after sudden flooding and landslides.

Social media firms 'turning a blind eye' to child abuse material: watchdog

Social media firms 'turning a blind eye' to child abuse material: watchdog

Australia’s internet watchdog has said the world’s biggest social media firms are still “turning a blind eye” to online child sex abuse material on their platforms.

Warning against nuclear weapons at Hiroshima memorial

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba arrives for the 80th anniversary ceremony of the atomic...

Warning against nuclear weapons at Hiroshima memorial

Exactly 80 years since an atomic bomb was used in war for the first time, thousands bowed their heads in prayer in Hiroshima, as the city's mayor warned world leaders about the nuclear...

Israel considers full Gaza takeover

Palestinians wait to receive food from a charity kitchen, amid a hunger crisis, in Khan Younis,...

Israel considers full Gaza takeover

Israeli TV says Netanyahu favours seizing entire enclave as negotiations to stop the war collapse and more Palestinians die of starvation or malnutrition.

US in seabed mineral talks with Cook Islands

The United States has begun talks with the Cook Islands for research on seabed minerals exploration and development, the State Department has confirmed.

Scathing report finds Titan sub disaster was preventable

US Coast Guard Rear Admiral John Mauger sauid debris found was consistent with "a catastrophic...

Scathing report finds Titan sub disaster was preventable

OceanGate's safety culture and practices were deemed by the US Coastguard inquiry board as critically flawed.

Godfather director in Rome hospital

Francis Ford Coppola, the acclaimed director of The Godfather movies, has undergone a medical procedure at a Rome hospital, and says he's fine.

Firefighters battle Gifford wildfire

Firefighters battle Gifford wildfire

Flames rise as firefighters battle the Gifford fire in brush-covered hillsides west of New Cuyama, California, yesterday.

Snowtown 'bodies in the barrels' serial killer paroled

The bodies of eight people were found in barrels of acid inside the vault of this disused bank in...

Snowtown 'bodies in the barrels' serial killer paroled

The youngest of the four men convicted over South Australia's "bodies in the barrels" serial killings has been granted parole.

Kmart accused of links to slave labour factories

Michelle Knuth lost her job at a Kmart store after trying to de-escalate an attack on two...

Kmart accused of links to slave labour factories

Retail giant Kmart is facing accusations it misled customers on its ethical credentials by sourcing clothing supplies from factories in China with links to slave labour.

Dormant volcano wakes up after 600 years

The Krasheninnikov Volcano, dormant for the past 600 years, erupts on Sunday. Photo: Instagram/...

Dormant volcano wakes up after 600 years

The Krasheninnikov Volcano in Kamchatka has erupted for the first time in 600 years, Russia's state news agency and scientists say, as another big quake rattled the region.

Sex offender MP still being paid, delays expulsion

Gareth Ward remains an member of the NSW Parliament, despite being found guilty of sexual assault...

Sex offender MP still being paid, delays expulsion

A disgraced NSW MP in jail for sexual assault has managed to stall his removal from parliament by heading to court, amid claims a senior judge acted beyond their powers.

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