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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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
Thailand’s elderly kept in cages
A nursing home in Thailand, has been accused of keeping dozens of senior residents, in metal cages.
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.
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
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 No. 2 reactor proceeding smoothly
The 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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
What does Japanese wine taste like? Start with a Koshu.
When it comes to a grape variety that best represents Japanese wine, Koshu would be the ideal candidate.
Tatsuhiro Sakamoto strikes late as Japan stuns Brazil in friendly
The match was the first meeting between the teams since Brazil's 2-1 win in the round of 32 at the World Cup in June
Author Tim Winton says Exmouth wrong place for a port
A proposed deep sea port could see Exmouth transformed into a major trading centre for the Gascoyne region, but a world-renowned writer and some locals fear it will cause irreversible damage.
Tim Anderson’s latest ‘JapanEasy Kitchen’ is more than forced fusion
The new cookbook focuses on Japanese ingredients but shows you how to make dishes with plenty of variety.
David Jones’ future looks grim. Is Myer next?
With Myer’s profitability battered and share price languishing near all-time lows, DJs’ slide into administration raises an uncomfortable question Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast When the ret
How distance and old-fashioned phone calls grew love for Amber and Kirsty
Amber and Kirsty Sayers-Hunt met in a mining town and Amber stuck to the rules. But then, when she was about to move away, Kirsty made the first move and their love story started.
A relative newcomer, ‘hakusai’ cabbage is now entering peak freshness
Despite a relatively short history in Japan, this leafy vegetable is a great ingredient when the weather turns chilly.
Ronaldo-less Portugal thrashed 4-1 by Denmark in the Nations League
Rasmus Hojlund stars with brace as Denmark close in on a spot in the Nations League quarterfinals.
US flights resume after ageing technology blamed for outage
Amid the Xi-Trump clamour, can Apec revive the business of cooperation?
The 33rd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit will be held in Shenzhen from November 18 to 19. The venue is not accidental. Forty years ago, this was a border town of rice fields and duck ponds; it is now wher
Brisbane buildings made from sandstone touched by dinosaurs
Fossilised footprints belonging to 230-million-year-old dinosaurs have been unearthed in Brisbane, imprinted in the same sandstone used to construct the city's most recognisable buildings.
Insiders predict Jensen Huang ‘will have a second act’ as resurfaced images show him embracing alleged Chinese spy
Silicon Valley leaders predict that despite the scandal, it’s not over for the 63-year-old Nvidia co-founder
India’s Assam state demolishes homes of 132 Muslim families
Authorities in India’s Assam have demolished the homes of 132 Muslim families.
Portugal sees fresh protests over government policies seen as worsening housing crisis
Dozens of Portuguese cities saw protests Saturday against the housing shortage. Demonstrators demand rent caps, stronger tenant protection and more public housing.
New Orleans port sues for control of China-linked tanker that crashed into cruise ship
Just hours after a tanker in New Orleans lost its steering and slammed into a docked river cruise boat, the city's port sued to make sure federal investigators can seize the vessel that is owned by a subsidiary of a Chin
Can being ‘non-Western’ cost you your home in Denmark?
Denmark’s Supreme Court is set to rule on whether families can be forced from their homes under a law.
More than 100,000 rally across France in new Yellow Vest protests
Protesters chant against declining affordability, the Macron government, police violence, and poor school conditions.
Tens of thousands march in latest Portugal housing protests
These were the biggest protests against rising housing costs in Portugal since the social movement began weeks ago.
John Fetterman signals he would consider quitting Democratic Party if they make ‘troubling’ majority leader pick
Fetterman also warned his party not to turn the next two years ‘into a circus of constant hearings’ about getting ‘payback’ on the Trump administration
Pope Leo urges end to violence in Peru during visit to remote Andes town
In Santa Cruz de Succhabamba, the pope told people not to respond to injustice with brutality.
Watch: Cruise ship overturns after collision with tanker in New Orleans
Around 130 people were rescued from a cruise ship after it was struck by a tanker while docked in New Orleans, Louisiana on Friday.
Philippines’ Carmelle wins first Eurovision contest in Asia
Filipino entry, pop and rap song Sobra-Sobra, takes 19-year-old to victory at grand final in Bangkok Carmelle Collado has won the first Eurovision song contest Asia, taking the Philippines’ entry, Sobra-Sobra , to victor
Don't just take the cheapest and other expert tips to find the best solar installer
Hundreds of thousands of Australians are installing solar batteries, but there's also been a spike in consumer complaints. Here's what the experts say you should consider when deciding which company to use.
US blames outdated technology for nationwide flight disruption
Artists relish flying the flag for WA's biggest remote community
Bidyadanga artists ventured to Broome to showcase their work at a local gallery, drawing a crowd in the hundreds.
Woman killed and two other people seriously injured in Scenic Rim crash
A 73-year-old woman has died in a crash between a car and a truck near Aratula that also injured an 11-year-old boy and a 22-year-old man.