New York Democratic Socialists urge Ocasio-Cortez to run for US president
Delegates at NYC-DSA convention pass resolution formally calling on Congresswoman AOC to run in 2028 presidential race.
Rival promises as parties rally at Victorian election campaign launches
Victorian Premier Ben Carroll spruiks his party's public health credentials to a sea of red, while Opposition Leader Jess Wilson accuses Labor of taking away the state's "vibrancy".
Hong Kong concert organiser told ‘weeks in advance’ about changed programme: Yuja Wang
The internationally acclaimed pianist Yuja Wang has denied making a last-minute change in a recent performance in Hong Kong that resulted in audience refunds, saying the concert organiser was told weeks in advance about
Video shows moment of Brooklyn building collapse from inside
Newly released nanny cam footage shows the moment an apartment building collapsed in Brooklyn as children played inside.
Fix failings that led to Floreat murders, DV advocates say
Two women's murders, at the hands of Mark Bombara, must not go in vain, advocates for domestic violence victims and survivors say, after a coronial inquest into the tragedy revealed several police mistakes and missed opp
Aussie quick says 'everyone knew' about sandpaper, as Warner doubles down
Former Australian cricketer Chadd Sayers, who played his lone Test after Sandpapergate on the infamous 2018 South African tour, has said he is comfortable stating he believed everyone in the team new about ball-tampering
Australian doctors say health anxiety is being fuelled by social media
Doctors say consumer health tests can encourage people to be more proactive about their health, but they are also leading to increased body monitoring and health anxiety.
Tim Winton talks Rinehart, rage, climate change and Cloudstreet
Tim Winton nearly lost the manuscript of the book that made him famous. Decades later, the Cloudstreet author reflects on the state of Australia.
Zimbabwe’s HIV gains face a test among young people
New prevention tools offer hope, but reaching young people remains a challenge.
Fresh coat, lighter load: Hong Kong airport puts runway-painting robots to work
Hong Kong International Airport has become the world’s first to deploy robots to repaint runway markings, cutting the time needed to refresh centre lines by about 67 per cent compared with manual painting, its managing a
Could Beijing’s HQ-17 air-defence system defend PLA amphibious forces from Taiwan strikes?
Before mainland Chinese troops could attempt a landing on Taiwan, they would first have to assemble vehicles, weapons and supplies along the coast – potentially exposing them to Taiwanese drone, rocket and missile attack
Digital nomads are flocking to Asia. South Korea wants in
Alina Radulescu, 38, has stayed in Italy, the United States and Thailand for months at a time. Now, the IT consultant from Romania shares a co-living space in Seoul with 11 other digital nomads – and says she’s never bee
World leaders head to Asia for back-to-back diplomatic summits
Tussle for influence as trade, tech and regional security to take centre stage in China, Philippines and Cambodia meetings The global political centre of gravity will be firmly in Asia this week as world leaders fly in f
Victor Wembanyama and why we crave sports villains
The star is the frontrunner for MVP this year in just his fourth season in the NBA. He's also found himself cast in the classic role of the bad guy.
Live: Jillaroos dominating World Cup final as Chapman leaps for stunning try
The Jillaroos and Kangaroos take on their New Zealand rivals in the women's and men's Rugby League World Cup finals. Follow live.
Anthony Albanese apologises for hot-mic gaffe after Coalition criticises ‘locker-room talk’
Prime minister says he and Chris Bowen were having ‘light-hearted banter’ when they were caught discussing where they keep their phones Get our daily political email , free app or daily news podcast Anthony Albanese has
Monkey attacks woman inside residential complex in India
A woman was attacked and repeatedly bitten by a monkey at a residential apartment complex in India’s Gujarat state.
Central coast man in critical condition after 'blue sky' lightning strike
A Central Coast man in his 20s is in Royal North Shore Hospital after he was struck by lightning while swimming during sunny weather yesterday.
Italian artist reimagines Madonna paintings to expose Gaza’s pain
Italian artist Eduardo Castaldo has unveiled an artwork titled ‘Holy Mothers of Gaza’ inside Naples’ Pappacoda Chapel.
Judge temporarily blocks Trump from closing Washington DC golf course for renovation
It is the latest development in a months-long challenge to the president's plans for East Potomac Golf Links.
Liberals announce plans for teen prison bootcamp for young offenders
Dhurringile Prison in north-east Victoria, which has been lying dormant since its closure two years ago, will be reopened to house a program to rehabilitate young offenders under a new Liberal election plan.
Top tax accountant exam scorer in South Korea admits to using AI to cheat
South Korean police said on Sunday they had launched an investigation after the top scorer in a national tax accountant exam confessed to using artificial intelligence to cheat. The test taker, who ranked first in both r
UBS unveils new West Kowloon hub to tap Greater Bay Area wealth
UBS has drawn back the curtains on its new Hong Kong headquarters in West Kowloon, a 20-storey tower with a client floor built for meetings, dinners and events, as the Swiss lender anchors its regional presence to tap gr
Ukraine claims thousands of Russian casualties and a slowing Kremlin advance
Ukraine is countering Russia's narrative of battlefield success by blunting the Kremlin's attacks.
Saudi-led coalition intercepts two missiles, two drones in Riyadh
Fighting escalates in Yemen's Marib and al-Jawf, as UN agency says more than 340,000 Yemenis displaced since August.
Pope Leo speaks of community 'suffering' on visit to remote Andes town
Santa Cruz de Succhabamba is part of the Diocese of Chiclayo, where the pope served as bishop from 2015 to 2023.
New protections for Neil the seal as he grows and becomes less predictable
Tasmania's favourite southern elephant seal Neil attracts a large following when he comes ashore in the state's south-east — and new rules have now been unveiled that aim to better protect not only Neil but other members
How Swim GP may have given a glimpse of the future of para-sport
Swim GP's all-action, high-octane racing is designed to provide a boost for Australia's swimmers in the lead-up to LA28 and Brisbane 2032, and puts para-swimming front and centre.
Concerns arise as Takaichi’s X posts not kept as records
From the launch of her administration in October 2025 through Oct. 12 this year, Takaichi has posted 843 times — over twice a day on average.
Katherine Deves among four NSW upper house candidates revealed by One Nation
Party’s NSW leader Mike Newman says contenders are ‘people from the real world’ and not ‘career politicians’ Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The failed federal Liberal candidate Katherine Dev
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
The COP31 talks showcase a disastrous post-American world
The U.S. is not sending a delegation to COP31 and has begun withdrawing from the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change.
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