Aussies rattled as 5.8 quake strikes
A strong quake has struck in Victoria - one of Australia's biggest on record - causing damage to buildings and sending tremors throughout the neighbouring states of NSW and South Australia.
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Body officially identified as Gabby Petito, death ruled a homicide
Body officially identified as Gabby Petito, death ruled a homicide
A body found in a US national park in Wyoming was identified as Gabby Petito, the 22-year-old "van life" traveller who went missing during a road trip with her fiance, the FBI said, adding a local coroner had ruled her death a homicide.
Investigators in Gabby Petito case search her fiance's family home
Investigators in Gabby Petito case search her fiance's family home
Police and FBI agents investigating the disappearance of Gabby Petito searched the Florida home of her fiance's parents for computer files, one day after finding a body in Wyoming that matched her description.
Six killed in shooting at Russian university
Six killed in shooting at Russian university
A student armed with a hunting rifle opened fire at a university in the Russian city of Perm, killing at least six people and wounding many others, investigators said.
Bristol 10K runner disqualified after accidentally winning half-marathon
Bristol 10K runner disqualified after accidentally winning half-marathon
When Omar Ahmed made a wrong turn in the 10K event of the Great Bristol Run, little did he know that he would run an extra 12km to win the half marathon and then get disqualified.
N Korea warns US risks 'dangerous nuclear arms race'
N Korea warns US risks 'dangerous nuclear arms race'
North Korea has warned the United States risked a dangerous nuclear arms race by providing submarine technology to Australia, criticising its "double standards" and vowing counter-measures.
France cancels meeting over sub row: sources
France cancels meeting over sub row: sources
France has reportedly cancelled a meeting between Armed Forces Minister and her British counterpart this week after Australia scrapped a submarine order with Paris in favour of a deal with the US and Britain.
Warning from premier as case numbers drop in NSW
Warning from premier as case numbers drop in NSW
The number of new Covid-19 cases in NSW has dipped under 1000, but Premier Gladys Berejiklian has sounded a sombre warning.
567 new Covid cases in Victoria
567 new Covid cases in Victoria
Victoria has recorded its highest number of Covid-19 cases in the current outbreak and one death, as businesses groups describe the state's roadmap out of lockdown as a "roadblock".
Body found in search for woman as boyfriend disappears
Body found in search for woman as boyfriend disappears
Searchers looking in a national park in Wyoming for missing Gabby Petito found a body "consistent" with the 22-year-old woman.
Pacquiao to run for Philippines presidency
Manny Pacquiao to run for Philippines presidency
Boxing star Manny Pacquiao says he will run for president of the Philippines next year.
Chess legend sues Netflix for 'sexist' line in Queen's Gambit
Chess legend sues Netflix for 'sexist' line in Queen's Gambit
The world's first female chess grandmaster, Nona Gaprindashvili, has filed a $5 million defamation lawsuit against Netflix over a line in its "The Queen's Gambit" series which her lawyers say is false and sexist.
Real estate heir Robert Durst convicted of murder in California
Real estate heir Robert Durst convicted of murder in California
A California jury found multimillionaire real estate heir Robert Durst guilty of murdering his best friend Susan Berman in 2000, the first homicide conviction for a man suspected of killing three people in three states over the past 39 years.
Prince Philip's will sealed for 90 years
Prince Philip's will sealed for 90 years
Prince Philip's will is to be sealed and remain private for at least 90 years to preserve the monarch's dignity, a judge at London's High Court has ruled.
'Acting like Trump': French fury over US-Aussie deal
'Acting like Trump': French fury over US-Aussie deal
France has accused US President Joe Biden of stabbing it in the back and acting like his predecessor Donald Trump after Paris was pushed aside from a historic defence export contract to supply...
China applies to join Pacific trade pact
China applies to join Pacific trade pact
China has filed an application to join the CPTPP, as the world's second-biggest economy looks to bolster its clout in trade.
Stallone movie memorabilia headed for auction
Stallone movie memorabilia headed for auction
From Rocky boxing gloves to Rambo headbands, memorabilia from action movie star Sylvester Stallone's career are going under the hammer in a December auction.
Covid boosters to cope with 'bumpy' winter
Covid boosters to cope with 'bumpy' winter
Britain will begin a Covid-19 vaccine booster programme for older and more vulnerable people soon as the government relies on vaccines rather than further lockdowns to navigate a "bumpy" winter.
Alligator in hurricane attack found with human remains in stomach
Alligator in hurricane attack found with human remains in stomach
Warning: graphic content. A large alligator believed to have killed a 71-year-old Louisiana man in Hurricane Ida floodwaters has been captured with what appears to be human remains in its stomach.
ACT lockdown extended for another month
ACT lockdown extended for another month
Canberra's lockdown has been extended for another month as the Australian Capital Territory records 22 new coronavirus infections.