Regional Victorians look for health funding ahead of election
Regional Victorians are calling for political candidates to consider health inequality ahead of the state election, with one health alliance saying Victorians outside of Melbourne continue to experience a reduced life ex
Millions to swelter as new Sydney airport turns into summer 'heat sink'
In a suburb that has previously recorded peaks of 50.1C on extreme heat days during summer, the new airport could essentially act as a "heat sink", heating up millions of surrounding homes.
Vanuatu woman internationally recognised for solar scheme tackling violence
Women in a village on Vanuatu's Tanna island are working to reduce their risk of being attacked by switching from candles to solar lights.
Satellite limitations imposed by Musk's SpaceX pose danger for Ukraine, Zelenskyy says
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that limitations on the Starshield satellite system, operated by Elon Musk's SpaceX, could weaken defences around Ukraine's energy infrastructure ahead of the winter months, w
Soaring cost of essentials is severely testing democracies, economist says
Isabella Weber, an associate professor of economics, says policymakers need to make affordability the centre of "anti-fascist economics".
You'd be bananas to miss this week's history quiz
We'll pick your brains on tennis prodigies, a vampire flick, questionable contemporary art and more.
Ukraine frontline mapped: The land in dispute as US proposes Zelensky cede terrority for Nato membership
Fresh peace talks in Abu Dhabi failed to reach a meaningful breakthrough, but a potential positive may have emerged for Kyiv, write James C. Reynolds and Alex Croft
Five top priorities for SE Asian leaders at ASEAN summit
There is plenty on the agenda as world leaders gather at the ASEAN conference in the Philippines this week.
Prince Harry in Ukraine meeting Invictus 2027 hopefuls
British royal says he's 'taken a risk' in his fourth surprise visit to Ukraine since 2022 to meet wounded veterans.
The studio behind Bluey delivers a new creature to adore
Allen, an adventurous family romp featuring an out-of-this-world star, is Queensland success story Ludo Studios and its co-founder Daley Pearson's first feature film.
Pence says Trump administration has ‘air of corruption’ and GOP must return to ‘high standards’
The former vice president said the American people cannot overlook the stories and perceptions
Transportation head vows to find 'root cause' of ground stop. Trump breaks his silence on breakdown
President Donald Trump's transportation secretary says the government wants to be certain it determines the “root cause” of the problems that led to the grounding of planes across the United States before making broad fi
Estonia to close all border crossings with Russia after attack on drone maker
Authorities say Russian intelligence service ordered attack Estonian PM links to Tallinn’s support for Ukraine Estonia will close all its border crossings with Russia from 1 December after a suspected sabotage attack on
Planes collide at Miami runway crossing immediately after national grounding is lifted
The wingtip of a Copa Airlines jet struck the nose of a UPS jet while the planes were taxiing on the tarmac Saturday night, according to the FAA
Carney pledges $560M to Brazil-led fund to protect rainforests
Canada has pledged up to $560 million over four years to protect rainforests as part of a project co-led by Brazil and Norway.
Nari told adults she was being groomed but then she was shut out
Nari was a teenager when she was groomed online by a family acquaintance who was living overseas. Once she reported it, she was shut out of further discussions.
Zelensky warns Starshield restrictions threaten Ukraine’s winter energy defences
Restrictions on Ukraine’s Starshield satellite communications system are hindering its ability to intercept Russian drones, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday. He warned that limitations on the system, operated
Zelensky urges US and Musk to lift Starlink restrictions and be on 'right side of history'
The Ukrainian president says restrictions are still in place and making it difficult to stop Russian attacks.
Christian priest says US denied him a visa for being Palestinian
A Christian priest from Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus, says the US denied him a visa because he is Palestinian.
Estonia to close border crossings with Russia after attack on drone maker
Eight arrests made in connection with an attempted arson, which Tallinn says was ordered by Russian intelligence.
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Estonia will shut border with Russia over attempted sabotage attack
Estonian authorities detained eight people accused of on attempted arson attack on Threod Systems, allegedly ordered by Moscow
Australia's super nest egg is set to top $5 trillion. How well is it serving us?
There remains much work to do to ensure Australia's $5 trillion super system delivers optimal outcomes for consumers.
One Nation denies link to racist Facebook page promoting Victorian candidate
One Nation candidate for the Victorian seat of Sydenham, Joh Bauch, was co-admin of a Facebook group linked to accounts churning out racist AI slop.
What Hanson's Victorian campaign absence says about One Nation
One Nation is about to be electorally tested in the giant Petri dish of Victoria, so where is Pauline Hanson?
The split-second decision that saved Stuart Diver's life
The sole survivor of the 1997 Thredbo landslide clung to life during his 65-hour ordeal so he could tell his mother-in-law of his wife's last moments.
Nearly 1,500 migrants reach Spain’s Canary Islands in one day
Morocco becomes first Arab nation in FIFA’s top five men’s rankings
Morocco moved past former Euro champions Portugal and record World Cup winners Brazil to achieve its best FIFA ranking.
Yemeni government forces redeploy from Bab al-Mandeb to defend Aden
Spokesman for the Southern Armed Forces says group is repositioning from Dhubab airport and areas around Bab al-Mandeb.
Pope Leo visits high Andes, testing recovery from lung cancer surgery
Pope Leo on Sunday faced his toughest physical test since undergoing lung cancer surgery, visiting high-altitude Cusco on the final full day of his South America tour. The 71-year-old pontiff, who had part of a lung remo
Trump breaks silence on nationwide ground stop, demands more money for FAA infrastructure from Congress
U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday broke his silence on the nationwide ground stop that snarled airline travel this weekend, using the incident to push Congress on money to fully upgrade America’s air traffic control
The hidden costs of the US AI boom
AS FAR retain Women's African Champions League title
Imane Touriss scores twice as Moroccan club AS FAR beat Mamelodi Sundowns 3-1 to retain the Women's African Champions League title.
19 slow worms mistaken for vipers rescued from water meter chamber
A wildlife rehabilitation centre received an unusual report of venomous vipers sheltering in a water meter chamber, these however, turned out to be harmless slow worms.
Hundreds of thousands in Prague protest Czech government's public media funding plans
The crowd protested on Sunday afternoon against government plans affecting Czech public television and radio. It was the largest rally so far against the three-party government led by Prime Minister Andrej Babis.
UK: London's Santa School trains Father Christmas performers for 2026
Father Christmas is heading back to school in London. Professional Santas are learning sign language, brushing up on toy trends and preparing for the difficult questions children might ask this Christmas.
Somalia: We would not have recovered without the international community
Somalia continues to face al-Shabab rebellion and political friction, leading officials to urge international support.
Spain vs England live: UEFA Nations League
Team news , score and live text commentary as England and Spain vie for top spot in final Nations League group game.
Mysterious object in space: Could it be a Soviet probe missing for 40 years?
The object, known as "1998 KY26", about 11 metres wide, is moving near Earth; yet something other than the Sun's or Earth's gravity seems to affect its path and speed.
Thousands rally in Czech Republic against state media funding changes
Critics say proposed funding changes will give the government more control of state media.
US’ Bessent says Nvidia must ‘go outside the company’ to find new CEO after Jensen Huang
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday said Nvidia needs to “go outside the company” as it seeks a new chief executive after Jensen Huang abruptly stepped down last week. Huang stepped down on Thursday after reve
Trump finally addresses national travel nightmare. And of course, he blames Biden
Saturday cancellations topped 6,000 as Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy blamed a defense contractor
Clothing factories shut in Bangladesh as workers strike over pay
Workers are striking over demands for a minimum wage of 30,000 taka (£182) a month.
Iran's first women-only military training centre opens in Tehran
They will be trained by instructors with military experience in weapon use, firefighting, rescue, and civil assistance.
British tourist smashes Jesus statue outside Vilnius church
A man removed a statue of the crucified Jesus from a church in Vilnius and it smashed to the ground.
5,000 people linked to HKMU may have had personal data leaked in cyber breach
About 5,000 people linked to a university in Hong Kong may have had their personal data compromised in a cybersecurity incident, with information allegedly being offered for sale on the dark web. Data advertised by dark
Judge blocks Trump closure of 'Trash Island' Washington DC golf course on Sunday
The temporary order is part of a months-long challenge to the US president's plans to upgrade East Potomac Golf Links into a championship course.
Indonesia’s Prabowo apologises to Singapore, Malaysia over transboundary haze
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto apologised on Sunday for the transboundary haze from forest and land fires in his country that has affected Singapore and Malaysia, according to a statement from the Indonesian Presi
"Dans Gaza" wins best documentary at Montreal's Cinemania festival
Directed by Hélène Lam Trong, "Dans Gaza" won the best documentary prize at Montreal's Cinemania festival. This 72-minute film immerses in the daily lives of four AFP Palestinian journalists, who covered the first months