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UK police open sex offence probe into comedian and author David Walliams

The British TV personality, 55, denies sexual assault allegations, saying he has not broken the law.

Al Jazeera8 minutes ago
PoliticsEconomy

Afghanistan’s new road to China ends at a closed border

Taliban government hopes its Wakhan Corridor road will open new trade routes and reduce reliance on Pakistan.

Al Jazeera24 minutes ago
Society

‘Miracle on the Mississippi’: All passengers accounted for after New Orleans riverboat crash, officials say

No deaths were reported after a massive tanker collided with paddlewheel cruise liner steps away from a tourist-heavy downtown

The Independent24 minutes ago
Society

Jojo the gorilla has spent his life alone. Can he finally find a companion?

Jojo was poached as an infant and grew up in captivity. His keepers want to find him a friend - but it's not straightforward.

BBC27 minutes ago
Science

Setback for SpaceX Starship rocket's double-catch test

Elon Musk’s company aborted an attempted catch of the rocket’s booster - instead it came down in the ocean.

BBC29 minutes ago
War

Iran war live: Fighting grips Yemen as Qatar, Turkiye sign defence deal

Doha, Ankara agreement pledges joint action against external attacks as fighting in Yemen displaces civilians.

Al Jazeera30 minutes ago
PoliticsSociety

Pax Silica means peace. In the Philippines, it’s a fight

Outside the Grand Hyatt hotel in Manila earlier this year, five people were arrested as hundreds of activists chanting “Junk Pax Silica!” clashed with anti-riot police. Inside, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr h

South China Morning Post30 minutes ago
Society

Man dies after house fire in Geelong suburb

A man has been found dead after a house fire in Armstrong Creek, about 100 kilometres south-west of Melbourne.

ABC News38 minutes ago
Society

FAA grounds all fights across the US over ‘telecommunication outage’

The FAA has issued a ground stop for departing flights in the US after a communications failure disrupted air traffic.

Al Jazeera45 minutes ago
Society

Australian cricket urged to stop 'eating itself' as Sandpapergate rolls on

The ball-tampering scandal doesn't look like it's going away any time soon, with Greg Chappell fearing Australian cricket could "eat itself".

ABC News49 minutes ago
Health

'Miracle on Mississippi' - All rescued after cruise ship hit by tanker in New Orleans

The collision leaves 32 people in hospital with non-critical injuries, but no-one unaccounted for.

BBC50 minutes ago
Society

Nvidia approaches Arm CEO Haas as employees seek Huang’s return, reports say

Nvidia's board said it was in the process of selecting a search firm for the CEO role and had not formally engaged any potential candidates.

The Japan Times1 hour ago
Society

‘Love Village’ is a warts-and-all take on the realities of middle-aged romance

The third season of the Netflix reality show dove deep into the turbulent lives and past traumas of its participants.

The Japan Times1 hour ago
Society

Woman arrested on outstanding warrants moments after she unexpectedly gave birth at home

The newborn required intubation and later tested positive for both cocaine and cannabinoids, according to a criminal complaint

The Independent1 hour ago
Society

After a summer win, India's Gen Z protesters face a winter of uncertainty

A new wave of youth dissent swept India this summer, fuelled by frustration and irreverent online satire.

BBC1 hour ago
Sport

In a crowded fall, ‘Nintendo Switch Sports Resort’ is a casual gem

The motion-controlled sports series returns with 12 sports and a whole lot of eminently accessible charm.

The Japan Times1 hour ago
Society

Former NT administrator opens up about being groomed as a child

Former Northern Territory administrator Hugh Heggie was just 14 years old when an older church youth group leader began grooming him. He says he hopes sharing his story will help other survivors feel less alone.

ABC News1 hour ago
WarSociety

Police seeking witnesses after violent home invasion in Canberra

Three men armed with a firearm, knife, sword and baseball bat, broke into the home, allegedly assaulting a woman while a child was present.

ABC News1 hour ago
Society

Melbourne's 'liveable city' reputation questioned after fatal stabbing

The death of a Chinese delivery rider has fuelled debate on Chinese social media about whether Melbourne deserves its reputation as one of the world's most liveable cities.

ABC News1 hour ago
Society

Canada's 4 major airports bring in traffic safety measures after planes grounded across U.S.

CBC2 hours ago
Society

Salah scores twice as Egypt and Nigeria win Afcon 2027 qualifiers

Nigeria beat Tanzania to boost their hopes of reaching the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, while Mohamed Salah scores twice as Egypt cruise to victory over Malawi.

BBC2 hours ago
Society

Tears for Pochettino as Man Utd turn to former Spurs boss

Mauricio Pochettino was in tears as he announced he would depart the US men's national team to take up a position with fallen English Premier League giants, Manchester United.

ABC News2 hours ago
Society

Blue Jays' Anthony Santander apologizes for sharing anti-Muslim social media posts

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander apologized Friday for sharing anti-Muslim social media posts, saying the content caused hurt and fell short of his own convictions

The Independent2 hours ago
Society

McKeown returns, Pallister stars at Swim GP

As Kyle Chalmers led his team from the pool deck, fellow Australian stars Lani Pallister and Kaylee McKeown impressed at the inaugural Swim GP.

ABC News2 hours ago
Society

The Big Fly Swat unleashed after bar flies' inspired idea

Kingoonya only has 13 residents and three horses, but it does have a lot of flies. Now, it also has the world's biggest fly swat, which it hopes will bring in the tourists.

ABC News2 hours ago
Society

Giant sequoias return to Hobart's St David's Park in centenary celebrations

A pair of young giant sequoia trees have been planted in Hobart's St David's Park to replace two that were removed in April after vandalism, fire and other factors led to their decline.

ABC News2 hours ago
Society

FAA grounds US flights nationwide after ‘communication issue’

US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says federal aviation agency is ‘investigating the issue’.

Al Jazeera2 hours ago
Society

Tanker collides with cruise ship on Mississippi near New Orleans

A freighter collided with a cruise ship carrying around 130 people near New Orleans, causing the paddlewheel vessel to capsize. Rescue operations are underway.

Deutsche Welle2 hours ago
Society

🔴 US flight authority orders national ground stop over air traffic control 'communication issue'

France 243 hours ago
Society

U.S. Federal Aviation Administration issues national ground stop

The U.S. ‌Federal Aviation Administration on Friday issued a national ground ​stop "due to extraordinary circumstance ​and reasons for safety" after the agency ​earlier reported serious air traffic ‌control communication

CBC3 hours ago
Society

Exhibition celebrating 'unbridled messiness' of womanhood opens in Canberra

Magic, witchcraft, ancient rituals, and unbridled sexuality are some of the complex and multifaceted aspects of womanhood explored in latest exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery.

ABC News3 hours ago
Society

US aviation administration orders grounding of all flights

The US Federal Aviation Administration has issued a national ground stop "due to extraordinary circumstance and reasons for safety".

ABC News3 hours ago
Climate

Battery-powered trailers could slash diesel costs for truck operators

Australian trucking operators are trialling battery-powered trailers that could lower diesel consumption and cut emissions without replacing existing trucks.

ABC News3 hours ago
Society

Watch: Cruise ship seen sinking after collision with cargo ship in New Orleans

All passengers have been accounted for after a cargo ship collided with a docked cruise ship.

BBC3 hours ago
Society

More than 100 rescued after tanker and cruise ship collide in US

A tanker has collided with a river cruise boat docked near the port of New Orleans with more than 100 passengers onboard, leaving the pleasure vessel partially submerged.

ABC News3 hours ago
Society

Is Tasmania's salmon industry willing to 'play by the rules'?

The salmon industry is "important to Tasmania", people are constantly reminded. But should it take precedence over other industries and people's enjoyment of their natural surroundings?

ABC News3 hours ago
PoliticsSociety

Switching runways, flying higher proposed in bid to reduce Brisbane aircraft noise

Six years after the city's second $1.1 billion runway opened, the federal government's air traffic oversight body is seeking community feedback on five options to reduce everyday impacts on residents.

ABC News3 hours ago
Society

Tanker collides with New Orleans river cruise carrying 129 passengers, rescue operation underway

A tanker struck and partially submerged a New Orleans river cruise carrying around 129 passengers. Multiple people were rescued as search-and-rescue operations continued.

Euronews3 hours ago
Society

Wallabies ring changes ahead of Scotland Test

Carter Gordon has been brought back as starting five-eighth as Australia seeks to avoid a fourth-straight Test defeat in Scotland.

ABC News3 hours ago
Society

Bird experts cover 38,000km looking for signs of H5 bird flu

Ecologist Richard Kingsford has been counting birds for decades as part of an annual survey but this year, there's a new threat.

ABC News3 hours ago
Society

Pope Leo cheered on return to Peru city where he served as bishop

An estimated 1.5 million people have welcomed Pope Leo XIV back to the city in Peru where he once served as bishop.

Al Jazeera3 hours ago
Society

Miracle on the Mississippi: everyone safe after tanker hits and sinks New Orleans cruise

At least 180 passengers and crew members were rescued Friday after a tanker lost control, hit and sank a paddleboat on the Mississippi River, the mayor of New Orleans said. Video from the scene showed the much larger Atl

South China Morning Post3 hours ago
Society

Qatar and Turkiye send message of deterrence with new defence pact

Qatar and Turkiye have signed a mutual defence pact, deepening their partnership amid growing regional instability.

Al Jazeera3 hours ago
Society

Federal appeals court rules against Trump in battle over trucker licenses in New York

New York, California and other states have repeatedly sued the Trump administration over blocked transportation funds

The Independent3 hours ago
Society

Australia captain Cummins denies involvement in ‘Sandpapergate’

Australia cricket captain Cummins has rejected claims by ex-teammate Usman Khawaja linking him to 2018 ball-tampering

Al Jazeera3 hours ago
Society

Police are done with the Swans, but the saga is far from over

Police have finished with the Swans, but the club’s own review of its AFL program is far from over. Will it get to the heart of what went wrong?

ABC News4 hours ago
Society

CAR: Opposition marches in Bangui against rising cost of living

Hundreds of people took to the streets of Bangui on Friday to protest the rising cost of living in Central African Republic and the arrest of five civil society leaders.

Africanews4 hours ago
Society

‘Murder plain and simple’ or manslaughter? Lamarre-Condon’s court grilling

The cross-examination of Beau Lamarre-Condon concludes with the alleged killer accusing the prosecution of trying to "mislead" him.

ABC News4 hours ago
Society

Turkey and Qatar pledge unified stance against attacks in mutual defence pact

Turkey and Qatar signed a mutual defence agreement Friday, pledging a unified response to any attack on either country, the two leaders said in a joint statement. The defence pact follows the Mecca Joint Defence Agreemen

France 244 hours ago
Society

NSW growers reveal the tough calls made before this year's harvest

NSW growers weigh variable yields against soaring input costs in a season where optimism helped some through and others chose not to plant at all.

ABC News4 hours ago
Society

Nvidia scandal: US treasury chief blames Lutnick’s commerce department over alleged lack of action

US commerce secretary faces sack as questions emerge over senior Trump officials’ knowledge of alleged Chinese spy’s ties to Jensen Huang US politics – live updates The US commerce secretary, Howard Lutnick, is facing gr

The Guardian4 hours ago
Society

Australia, Philippines to ink defence deal amid South China Sea tensions

Australia and the Philippines are set to sign a major defence cooperation agreement as tensions continue to flare with China over the South China Sea.

ABC News4 hours ago
Society

Are you team car door or car bonnet? This town's history depends on your answer

Lightning Ridge is a town divided by car parts, disputed facts and a history as elusive as the precious black opal mined here.

ABC News4 hours ago
Society

How 1851's Black Thursday helped shape Victoria

It shaped colonial-era Victoria and is remembered as being a "baptism of fire" for the Garden State. But few today know about the Black Thursday bushfire.

ABC News5 hours ago
Society

Migrants risk deadly route to Spain’s Canary Islands

More than 7,400 migrants arrived in Spain’s Canary Islands during the first 10 days of November.

Al Jazeera5 hours ago
Society

IRGC says tanker caught fire after hitting mines in Strait of Hormuz

A liquefied gas carrier caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after hitting naval mines, according to the IRGC.

Al Jazeera5 hours ago
Technology

Microsoft services begin recovering after global outage

Microsoft services began recovering on Friday after a global outage disrupted Outlook and Teams.

Al Jazeera12 minutes ago
Society

Litany of missed opportunities in Floreat murder tragedy

A coronial inquest into the deaths of Jennifer Petelczyc and daughter Gretl puts police errors under the microscope, and sees an apology from the gunman's daughter.

ABC News25 minutes ago
Society

All departing U.S. flights grounded due to communication outage

The Department of Homeland Security said the incident did not appear to be the result of any "nefarious attack."

The Japan Times1 hour ago
Society

A beginner’s guide to camping in Japan

In a country with a convenience store on every corner and trains that are never late, camping is a wildly fun time.

The Japan Times1 hour ago
Society

Live: All US departing flights grounded due to communication issues

Flights departing from across the US have been grounded, following a national order from the country's aviation body. Follow live.

ABC News2 hours ago
Society

LIVE: Pacific-bound, transatlantic flights to take off amid US ground halt

US air regulators have issued a nationwide ground stop for departing flights, citing a communications problem.

Al Jazeera2 hours ago
Society

All US flights grounded due to communication issues: homeland security head

Air travel across the United States came to a halt on Friday afternoon after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ordered all flights grounded because of a communications breakdown at the regional centres that manag

South China Morning Post2 hours ago
Society

Pope thanks crowds on emotional return to ‘second home’ in Peru’s Chiclayo

The Chicago-born pope was welcomed by huge crowds in the coastal city, on the final leg of his South America tour.

Al Jazeera4 hours ago
Society

Missing teen 'kept his wits' in the bush and saved his own life

Staying hydrated and warm, and in easy sight of rescuers, were all factors that helped rescuers find 17-year-old William in dense bushland.

ABC News4 hours ago
Society

Nvidia scandal fallout widens as Trump's treasury secretary blames cabinet colleague

Scott Bessent suggests Howard Lutnick’s commerce department failed to ban exports of Nvidia's chips to a firm thought to have links with China.

BBC4 hours ago
Society

Burkinabe authorities vow to support gold miners expelled from Guinea

Since November 6, thousands of Burkinabe gold miners have been returning home. In Bobo-Dioulasso, more than 37,000 Burkinabe nationals, including some 8,000 children, as well as more than a thousand citizens of other nat

Africanews5 hours ago
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