Australia to recognise Palestinian state
Australia to recognise Palestinian state
Australia will formally recognise a Palestinian state in a historic diplomatic shift that aims to "break the cycle of violence" in the Middle East.
Road tax floated for Australia's EV users
Road tax floated for Australia's EV users
Australia's electric car drivers could be hit with a road tax, with one federal frontbencher saying it's a "sensible" move as more people switch to EVs.
Wildfire breaks out at Edinburgh's Arthur's Seat
Wildfire breaks out at Edinburgh's Arthur's Seat
A wildfire broke out on Arthur's Seat, the extinct volcano overlooking Scotland's capital Edinburgh.
Netanyahu says new Gaza offensive will start soon
Netanyahu says new Gaza offensive will start soon
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu says he expects to complete a new Gaza offensive "fairly quickly" as the UN Security Council heard new demands for an end to suffering in the Palestinian enclave.
New sea ice research results ‘shocking’
New sea ice research results ‘shocking’
Is it midnight or midday — at this time of year, it is almost impossible to tell at Scott Base.
Apollo 13 commander Jim Lovell dies
Apollo 13 commander Jim Lovell dies
US astronaut Jim Lovell, commander of the failed 1970 mission to the moon that nearly ended in disaster but became an inspirational saga of survival, has died aged 97.
Europe stresses need to protect Ukrainian interests
Europe stresses need to protect Ukrainian interests
European leaders have welcomed US President Donald Trump's plans to meet with Russia's Vladimir Putin on ending the war in Ukraine, while stressing the need to protect security interests.
Trump and Putin to meet to discuss Ukraine peace deal in Alaska
Trump and Putin to meet to discuss Ukraine peace deal in Alaska
US President Donald Trump will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin on August 15 in Alaska to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine, Trump said on Friday.
Netanyahu wants Israel to take control of all of Gaza
Netanyahu wants Israel to take control of all of Gaza
Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel intends to take military control of all of Gaza, despite intensifying criticism at home and abroad over the devastating almost two-year-old war in the Palestinian enclave.
Sex offender MP finally quits NSW parliament
Sex offender MP finally quits NSW parliament
A jailed MP convicted of sex offences has finally resigned from parliament after initially resisting growing calls to do so.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.