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'The line-up is huge': Australians caught up in US flight chaos

Thousands of flights have been delayed or cancelled across the US, leaving Australian travellers stranded at airports.

ABC News17 minutes ago
Politics

What we know about the US air traffic communications outage

Aviation authorities cited "extraordinary circumstances and reasons of safety", with the White House blaming outdated air traffic control technology for the outage.

ABC News29 minutes ago
Society

US-bound flights out of Australia delayed after telecommunications outage grounded American planes

Sydney and Melbourne airports say flights were affected by now-lifted ban on departures in US US flight outage – live updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Some US-bound flights from Sydney

The Guardian34 minutes ago
Health

Australian waste may be part of the problem for Indonesia's 'plastic farmers'

For decades, locals in East Java in Indonesia have been burning plastic waste but may not have been aware of the health consequences.

ABC News37 minutes ago
Technology

FAA lifts nationwide ground stop on all US flights

The United States on Friday lifted an hours-long ground stop at the nation's airports, with top officials explaining that the disruption was not due to a cyberattack or a sweeping Microsoft outage.

France 2452 minutes ago
Society

Measles-associated deaths reach 10 in US after two more deaths reported

More than 5,400 confirmed measles cases have been recorded in the US to date this year.

Al Jazeera1 hour ago
Society

The Townsville creatives making their own queer community

Townsville's queer culture is less visible than other aspects, but that is changing as more people are creating the communities they once had to leave regional Queensland to find.

ABC News1 hour ago
Science

SpaceX launches Starship rocket, fails to recover booster

SpaceX had planned to catch and reuse both stages of its biggest rocket for the first time. But the booster exploded over the Gulf of Mexico, while the spacecraft continued into orbit.

Deutsche Welle1 hour ago
Society

Predicting weather in the Southern Hemisphere is challenging. Here's why

Weather forecasts in the Southern Hemisphere can be less accurate compared to the Northern Hemisphere. Despite advances in technology, there are still some gaps.

ABC News1 hour ago
Society

Japan considers setting five-year defense spending plan at ¥60 trillion

The Defense Ministry estimates that necessary defense expenditures for the five-year period will total ¥70 trillion to ¥80 trillion.

The Japan Times1 hour ago
Society

A friendship forged on the rugby league fields of New Zealand a century ago

It's been more than 100 years since Awhina and Rita's ancestors travelled from the rugby league fields of New Zealand to Australia.

ABC News1 hour ago
War

Russia sets cull of up to 30 per cent of brown bears after 36 people killed in attacks

The Russian government has established a cull of ⁠up to ⁠30 per cent of brown bear ⁠populations to keep numbers in check after bear attacks killed 36 people this year, the Ministry of Natural Resources was quoted as sayi

South China Morning Post1 hour ago
Society

Rubio labels international law a tool of elites, attacks ICC

The Secretary of State warned that the U.S. would never submit to the "sterile vision of radical judges or soulless global bureaucrats."

The Japan Times1 hour ago
Society

Major police incident underway in Perth's south

One person has been arrested as police respond to a serious incident in Perth's south.

ABC News2 hours ago
Society

Tanker collision leaves riverboat passengers clinging to railings

Passengers were rescued after a tanker ship collided with a riverboat docked on the Mississippi River in New Orleans.

Al Jazeera2 hours ago
Society

Former FAA official says ‘nobody really knows what is going on’

Former FAA safety team representative Kyle Bailey says grounding flights is the safest course of action.

Al Jazeera2 hours ago
Society

Stuart Bonds made ‘racist’ and ‘divisive’ comments. But One Nation is showing no sign of dumping the NSW candidate

The former coalminer’s claim Australians are being ‘demographically replaced’ sparked wide criticism, but his party has shown no signs of dumping him Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast In a Face

The Guardian2 hours ago
Society

China holds 80% of world’s underwater data centre patents as computing energy demands grow

China owns 80 per cent of the world’s underwater data centre patents, giving it a decisive lead in critical technologies, according to a two-decade study of global patents in the field. The findings reveal a shift away f

South China Morning Post2 hours ago
Society

Questions remain after Nvidia CEO's departure

While Jensen Huang's resignation puts an end to his long reign over Nvidia, questions about America's national security and Donald Trump's knowledge of the whole saga remain.

ABC News2 hours ago
Society

Pentagon No. 3 hails subs as ‘indispensable’ to deterring foes in Pacific

Elbridge Colby said the "silent service" is crucial when it comes to denying an adversary control of the "first island chain."

The Japan Times2 hours ago
Society

ASEAN faces Myanmar dilemma as some members pursue closer ties

Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations are set to review their decision to exclude Myanmar when they meet in Manila from Sunday.

The Japan Times2 hours 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 American Heritage steps away from a tourist-heavy downtown

The Independent3 hours ago
Culture

Regional bands say it's now cheaper to do a gig in London than interstate

Some of the country's hottest musical exports say it's now cheaper to fly to London or the United States for gigs than to travel interstate to play for Australian audiences.

ABC News3 hours ago
Society

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 Jazeera3 hours 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 News3 hours 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.

BBC3 hours 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 Post3 hours ago
Society

Man dies after house fire in Geelong suburb

The Victorian Opposition has pledged to build a new fire station in Armstrong Creek, following the death of a man in a house fire this morning.

ABC News3 hours 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 Jazeera3 hours 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 News4 hours 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 Times4 hours ago
Society

U.S. grounds all flights for hours, sparking travel chaos

The nationwide stop left hundreds of thousands of passengers in limbo, with some pulled off planes moments before departure.

The Japan Times4 hours 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 Times4 hours 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 Times4 hours 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 Independent4 hours 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.

BBC4 hours 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 Times4 hours 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 News4 hours 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 News4 hours 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 News4 hours ago
SocietyHealth

Spanish goalkeeper barred 12 games for collision leading to death of Tenerife striker

While Spain mourns the death of a soccer player who suffered a cardiac arrest after an on-field collision, the emergency medical treatment he received is falling under scrutiny.

CBC4 hours ago
Society

U.S. flights cleared to take off again after ground stop order caused thousands of delays and cancellations

CBC5 hours ago
Society

Live: US lifts order grounding flights after thousands of travellers impacted

United States officials have lifted an order to ground thousands of departing flights at airports across the country. Follow live.

ABC News5 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.

BBC5 hours ago
Society

LIVE: FAA reopens airspace after ground stop blamed on ‘outdated equipment’

US air regulators have reopened airspace hours after a ground stop halted flights nationwide.

Al Jazeera5 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 News5 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 Independent5 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 News5 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 News6 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 News6 hours ago
Society

US flight departures resume after FAA lifts nationwide ground stop

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says airplane departures can resume after the agency lifted a nationwide ground stop caused by communications problems. Air travel across the United States had come to a halt ear

South China Morning Post6 hours ago
Society

US flights resume after FAA lifts hours-long nationwide ground stop

US officials say air control centres affected by 'communication issues', but no threat detected.

Al Jazeera6 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 Welle6 hours ago
Society

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

France 246 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

CBC6 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 News6 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 News6 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 News6 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.

BBC6 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 News6 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 News6 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 News6 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.

Euronews6 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 News6 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 News6 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 Jazeera6 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 Post6 hours ago
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