'Quiet Australians' to decide election: PM
Quiet Australians will again deliver a Liberal-National government, the prime minister says.
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'Bulldozer' Morrison bowls over boy
'Bulldozer' Morrison bowls over boy
Aussie PM Scott Morrison lost his footing and took out an under-8 rugby player during a mock match.
Surprise visit to open Elizabeth line
Surprise visit to open Elizabeth line
The Queen has made a surprise appearance at a ceremony to mark the completion of a long-awaited London train line named in her honour.
Biden condemns 'poison' of US white supremacy
Biden condemns 'poison' of US white supremacy
US President Joe Biden has condemned white supremacists, the media, the internet and politics for spreading racist conspiracy theories as he mourned the killing of 10 black people in New York.
More Aussies struggling under poverty line
More Aussies struggling under poverty line
More Australians are struggling to afford housing, food, and basic medical care, as new research shows most visitors to one charity are living below the poverty line.
Tory MP arrested on suspicion of rape
Tory MP arrested on suspicion of rape
A British lawmaker from Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Conservative Party has been arrested on suspicion of rape and other sexual offences committed over a seven-year period.
Ukraine soldiers evacuated from ruined Mariupol
Ukraine soldiers evacuated from ruined Mariupol
Ukraine's military says it's working to evacuate all remaining troops from their last stronghold in the besieged port of Mariupol, ceding control of the city to Russia after months of bombardment.
Queen enjoys star-studded horse show finale
Queen enjoys star-studded horse show finale
The Queen has celebrated 70 years on the throne with a star-studded cast including actors Tom Cruise and Dame Helen Mirren.
Climate-conscious independents could determine Aussie election
Climate-conscious independents could determine Aussie election
After some of the worst fires and floods ever to hit Australia, a new cohort of climate-conscious independents are threatening to shake up the federal election on Saturday.
Turkey says it won't approve Scandi NATO bids
Turkey says it won't approve Scandi NATO bids
Sweden and Finland's move to join NATO has hit a snag, after Turkey's president said he won't approve their bids.
Mass shooter's white supremacist manifesto banned in NZ
Mass shooter's white supremacist manifesto banned in NZ
The Acting Chief Censor has put a temporary ban on New Zealanders sharing the racist manifesto of a teenager arrested over a mass shooting in New York.
Ten killed in shooting at US grocery store
Ten killed in shooting at US grocery store
An 18-year-old gunman shot 10 people to death and wounded three others at an upstate New York grocery store, in what authorities said would be investigated as a hate crime.
Hero to hindrance: Morrison hurts party's hopes
Hero to hindrance: Morrison hurts party's election hopes
Three years ago, Scott Morrison's ebullient personality as the little known and newly installed leader of Australia's Liberal Party was a big factor in its unexpected election victory.
UK strikes security agreement with Sweden and Finland
UK strikes security agreement with Sweden and Finland
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has agreed new deals with Sweden and Finland to bolster European security, pledging to support both countries' armed forces should they come under attack.
Europe relaxes mask rules for air travel
Europe relaxes mask rules for air travel
Face masks will no longer have to be worn on flights and in airports in EU countries from next week, according to new official guidance.
Deputy PM of Papua New Guinea killed in car crash
Deputy PM of Papua New Guinea killed in car crash
Papua New Guinea's deputy Prime Minister, Sam Basil, has died following a car crash in the Bulolo district of Morobe Province.
Sweden and Finland consider joining NATO
Sweden and Finland consider joining NATO
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has sparked an urgent rethink of security policy in the Scandinavian countries, with Sweden and Finland considering joining NATO.
Prince Charles delivers Queen's speech for first time
Prince Charles delivers Queen's speech for first time
With the Queen forced to withdraw for the first time in almost 60 years, Prince Charles stepped in to read out the government's legislative agenda at the Palace of Westminster.
Society president on a united Ireland
'I believe it can occur in my lifetime': Christchurch Irish Society president on a united Ireland
An Irish community leader in Christchurch says the election of Sinn Féin in Northern Ireland is a historic day which will hopefully continue the peace process.
Gas leak blamed for blast at iconic Havana hotel that killed 18
Gas leak blamed for blast at iconic Havana hotel that killed 18
A deadly explosion hit a well-known hotel in downtown Havana on Friday, tearing a gash several floors high in the side of the building, killing at least 18 people and sending 74 more to hospital,...