IVF, VAD and abortion off the table as Catholic company takes over hospital
IVF, abortion and voluntary assisted dying services are all legal. But when a Catholic provider takes over a hospital and drops services the church opposes, the community is left without.
Coalition to move away from fossil fuels presses ahead without Colombia, its original champion
A coalition of 57 countries seeking to accelerate the global transition away from fossil fuels is pressing ahead despite the withdrawal of founding member Colombia
AI ‘blue aliens’ rising as health experts on China social media spark pseudoscience backlash
In China, some influential online voices offering health advice are neither doctors nor academics, but AI-generated blue aliens. Depicted as emissaries from an advanced civilisation, the bald, blue-skinned digital figure
Japan’s FamilyMart pulls up striped socks to survive convenience store rivalry
For some people, the blue, green and white striped socks hanging near the entrance of a FamilyMart convenience store may look more like an emergency purchase than a fashion statement. Yet the 390 yen (US$2.44) socks hav
Hong Kong sending who’s who delegation of business leaders to Apec CEO Summit
Hong Kong will send one of its largest-ever delegations to the Apec CEO Summit in Shenzhen on Tuesday and Wednesday, with at least 54 business leaders set to attend, the South China Morning Post has learned. According to
Chinese social media firms under fire as fake history spreads online
Pseudo-history about China is mushrooming online, spreading fake accounts of the past due in large part to platform algorithms, artificial intelligence (AI) and a lack of monitoring, according to a Chinese provincial aut
Can Chinese AI companies curb cyber risks from open-weight models without losing their edge?
China’s leading artificial intelligence model companies are beginning to curb the cybersecurity capabilities of their most advanced open-weight models, following a string of high-profile AI hacking incidents involving bo
Qld government reveals successful tenderer for $1.4b Brisbane Arena
Construction consortium Gather Brisbane has been chosen to build the $1.4 billion Brisbane Arena at Woolloongabba, and to develop the former Gabba site after the stadium is torn down following the 2032 Olympic and Paraly
Iraq PM sacks nine officials over oil smuggling in pro-Iran stronghold
Dismissals follow probe that uncovered illegal oil refineries and smuggling in a region run by Kataib Hezbollah.
Thunderstorms, giant hail and powerful winds forecast for NSW as wild weather hits east coast
Volatile weather predicted after storms on Saturday, with a man in his 20s struck by lightning while swimming on NSW Central Coast Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Dangerous and severe “superc
Netanyahu sends plea to Eisenkot for unity government
Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a public plea to opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot to form a unity government.
Thailand’s elderly kept in cages
A nursing home in Thailand, has been accused of keeping dozens of senior residents, in metal cages.
SpaceX’s Starship nails a smooth return with historic catch
SpaceX Starship made a triumphant return to Earth, caught midair by giant mechanical ‘chopsticks’.
This Pomeranian is affectionate and strong-willed
Cacao loves to run and have his fur brushed. He's also looking for someone loyal to share life's joys with.
Israeli air strike kills senior Hamas commander in Gaza
Hamas confirms the death of Rafah brigade commander Samir Abu Younis in an attack on Khan Younis on Saturday.
Have you done this before? Hong Kong firefighter recalls mid-air rescue chat
Hong Kong firefighter Yuen Chung-hang did not expect to have to explain his work experience while dangling from a rope to rescue one of two workers left hanging in mid-air outside a skyscraper after their gondola malfunc
Asean’s neutrality set to be tested as Philippines welcomes world leaders
World leaders converged in Manila for the Asean summit on Sunday, bringing attention to the 11-member bloc’s growing clout in a region with a population of 700 million and a US$4.4 trillion economy that is tipped to beco
Carers of people with disability left exhausted navigating NDIS
Parents are increasingly becoming the primary caregivers for their disabled adult children, which often comes at a high physical and emotional cost.
Italy pitches Germany observer status in GCAP fighter jet program
Rome, London and Tokyo are driving the Global Combat Air Program, which aims to put a sixth-generation fighter jet into service by the mid-2030s.
‘Visa of life’ recipient honored for preserving diplomat’s legacy
Warsaw-born Smoller and her family escaped Nazi persecution of Jewish people after obtaining visas issued in Lithuania by Sugihara.
US investigators say too soon to know what caused tanker-cruise ship collision
The US National Transport Board has begun its investigation into a collision between a tanker and a cruise ship carrying more than 100 people in New Orleans.
Fuel removal at Fukushima reactor going smoothly: workers
The No. 2 unit suffered no major damage to the building housing the reactor, but radiation levels around the spent fuel pool remain high.
Hundreds of men march in Switzerland to protest violence against women
Organisers say men must speak out, as Swiss study finds half of men aged 18 to 24 hold restrictive view of masculinity.
PM Takaichi reiterates her determination to bring abductee Yokota home from North Korea
Sunday marked 49 years since Yokota was kidnapped from of Niigata on Nov. 15, 1977, when she was a junior high school student.
Fight over lower house seat cut bill to intensify in Japan
Opposition parties — aside from the Democratic Party for the People (DPP) — are preparing to mount strong resistance to the bill.
SpaceX’s Starship captured by launchpad arms in dramatic first
SpaceX officials say catch by mechanical arms shows Starship's full reusability, crucial for rapid, low-cost recycling.
Trump blames US ground stop outage on ‘old broken stuff’ as Duffy points finger at contractor
Duffy said officials were investigating whether contractor ‘incompetence’ or a faulty router was the cause of the meltdown
My mother told me I would die if I sought treatment for Ebola - I am proof you can survive
Fear and misinformation surrounds the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo - Dr Kamwanga's mother was not immune.
Judo champion shakes up French presidential race with surprise candidacy
Teddy Riner is one of the most popular figures in modern-day France, and one in five voters say they could support him.
Malaysia’s Melaka poll shows ethnic lines firming. Can Anwar turn Malay nationalist tide?
Identity politics could very well decide the outcome of Malaysia’s next national election, experts say, after parties and voters dug in their heels along ethnic lines in recent polls that have undermined Prime Minister A
Iran war live: Saudi-led coalition strikes down 3 drones in as many hours
Saudi-led coalition strikes down three Houthi drones in as many hours, as Bahrain issues potential danger alert.
Lambie suggests change to childcare subsidies to cut spending
The independent senator says the government should "means test it all", warning Australians will continue to face economic pressure for the next couple of years.
Portugal immortalises Ronaldo with a new number 7
Portugal’s national team has lined up in Cristiano Ronaldo's number 7 in its first match since he retired from the side.
Global powers converge on Manila as ASEAN summit kicks off
Southeast Asian heads of state will face questions on trade, security and an ongoing energy crisis while playing host to global leaders.
U.S. loses measles elimination status as cases break records
The CDC has confirmed 5,412 measles cases in 2026, more than double last year's total and the highest number since 1991.
Repair of old copper wiring caused U.S. flight disruption, Trump administration says
Friday's nationwide ground stop sparked widespread chaos and left hundreds of thousands of passengers in limbo.
SpaceX pulls off first-ever spaceship ‘catch’
The feat marked a milestone in the space industry's decadeslong pursuit of fully reusable rocket systems.
Will Joseph plays starring role as England hammers Japan
Japan coach Eddie Jones said Harry Hockings' early red card was a pivotal moment for his team.
Suspected stabbing death linked to aggravated home invasion in Melbourne
The death of a man in Melbourne's south-east in a suspected stabbing in the early hours of Sunday morning is believed to be linked to an earlier aggravated home invasion nearby.
‘A moral red line’? World on cusp of autonomous weapons revolution
A conference starting Monday at the United Nations in Geneva will discuss how to establish curbs and prohibitions on such weapons.
Iraq PM targets powerful militia stronghold in $30m oil smuggling probe
Iraq’s PM has dismissed nine senior security officials over an alleged oil smuggling network worth up to $30m monthly.
In reversal, Pentagon eyes smaller troop cuts across Europe
European allies had previously feared the U.S. might cut as many as 25,000 troops, but a smaller cut is now more likely.
U.S. floated idea of Ukraine ceding Donbas for NATO membership
This is the first time the question of linking NATO membership to territorial concessions has been raised during the talks.
Journalist urges federal government to intervene in NT 'social catastrophe'
A veteran journalist has delivered a searing analysis of Northern Territory politics in a new book that chronicles how government policies have worsened life outcomes for Aboriginal people since self-government in 1978.
Trump rages at judge holding up DC golf course as president remains focused on renovation projects
Deriding East Potomac Golf Links as ‘Trash Island,’ Trump argued a rebuild would attract major events such as the US Open and Ryder Cup
Swimming stars tipped for big 2027 despite illness, injury hiccups
Olympic swimming gold medallists Kaylee McKeown, Mollie O'Callaghan and Kyle Chalmers have had their struggles, two years out from the LA Games.
TIFF director Shozo Ichiyama on bridging the gap with Chinese cinema
The programming director has produced many significant Chinese films of the past decades and is keen to nurture emerging talent.
The parade of high-profile men doing wrong is getting exhausting
From Russell Brand to Craig Silvey, we are continually subjected to a slew of high-profile men being held responsible for their actions — and somehow still portraying themselves as the true victims.