Rally held for abductee Megumi Yokota 49 years on
Participants called for the return of Yokota, who was kidnapped from Niigata on Nov. 15, 1977, when she was a junior high school student.
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.
Police investigate suspected fatal stabbing of man in Melbourne's south-east
Emergency services are called after a man with suspected stab wounds is found in Frankston in the early hours of the morning.
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 chanted 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.
ABC Wordage quiz: Sort out these body parts
You must stay on your toes and remain tight-lipped. Don't stick your neck out, and at all costs avoid a bum steer.
'No justice, no peace': Fifth round of protests sweep across France
Between 106,000 and 200,000 people took to the streets across France on Saturday for the fifth round of protests, according to figures from the interior ministry and student unions respectively, as turnout fell and some
Philippines wins first Eurovision Song Contest Asia
Front-runner Carmelle emerges victorious with her women's empowerment anthem Sobra-Sobra.
Louisiana DA orders chemical castration of convicted child rapist: ‘We will take his manhood’
Louisiana is the only state allowing surgical castration for certain sex offenders, though state confirmed in September that it has never carried out the procedure
France sees fifth consecutive Saturday of nationwide protests
Yellow vests, students, and education unions took to the streets to voice a range of frustrations, from rising cost of living and calls for better funding for education to stronger protection for children and teenagers a
US blames system upgrade for longest nationwide FAA ground stop since 9/11
Sean Duffy, the country's transportation secretary, said his agency is 'going to hold people accountable'.
Philippines’ Carmelle storms to victory in Eurovision Asia debut in Bangkok
Filipino singer Carmelle won the first Asian edition of the Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday with a fiery performance of her dance-pop song “Sobra-Sobra”. The 19-year-old beat 10 other acts in the grand final in Bangk
Rising costs and arrests fuel protests in Central African Republic
Hundreds take to the streets of Bangui to protest rising fuel prices and arrests in the Central African Republic.
COP31: Protesters, UN urge swift climate deal
The UN climate chief has warned that "tactical delays" at the COP31 climate talks in Turkey could prevent a deal to slow global warming.
MAGA’s Lauren Boebert roasted over midterms concession video: ‘God’s got this’
Boebert was accused of hypocrisy over her Christian messaging in a video she posted following her ouster to Democrat Eileen Laubacher
Can these true crime sleuths solve Australia's most infamous cold cases?
At a seaside festival in regional South Australia, true crime obsession meets the grief of families whose loved ones are presumed murdered.
Portugal 1-4 Denmark: UEFA Nations League – as it happened
All the updates as Denmark thrash Portugal in Braga in Nations League Group A4 clash.
US: What exactly caused the longest nationwide ground stop in 25 years?
After a nearly five-hour ground stoppage, flights in the US have resumed. However, officials are warning that it will take days to recover from the ongoing delays related to the incident. Transport Secretary Sean Duffy e
Wales claim historic victory against All Blacks for first time since 1953
Wales claimed a historic 35-28 victory over New Zealand in Cardiff on Saturday, securing their first win over the All Blacks since 1953.
How a US extradition bid over Hamas allegations put a wealthy activist before a Spanish court
James ‘Fergie’ Chambers, a Cox Enterprises heir, faced a two-hour hearing about alleged support for Hamas A two-hour hearing in Spain’s high court Friday on the US extradition request of wealthy leftwing activist and phi
Empower conference: officials and youth discuss peace and security
At the Empower Conference in Doha, officials gathered with youth to discuss initiatives for global peace and security.
Young musicians connect a community across the Line of Control
Sharing Shina songs online, musicians in Kashmir, Ladakh and Gilgit-Baltistan renew ties across the divide.
Thousands of US flights grounded as old technology causes air traffic control meltdown
The stoppage was the first nationwide ground stop since January 2023