Vikings reacquire Kirk Cousins in deadline deal with Raiders
Kirk Cousins knows the city, coach and playbook extremely well from his six seasons in Minnesota from 2018 to 2023.
Labor won’t scrap ABC and SBS ombudsmen in favour of external body as suggested by antisemitism envoy
Exclusive : Jillian Segal suggested ‘transferring’ powers in updated report released a fortnight ago but government sources note media regulator already exists Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast
Foo Fighters interrupt Sydney concert to pay tribute to Beaconsfield miner Todd Russell
Dave Grohl tells Sydney crowd Russell, whose death was announced this week, was a ‘big’ hero of his Todd Russell, Beaconsfield mine collapse survivor, dies aged 54 due to illness Get our breaking news email , free app or
M. John Harrison’s ‘The End of Everything’ Wins Booker Prize
M. John Harrison’s dystopian tale “The End of Everything” beat out higher profile books by Marlon James, Elizabeth Strout and Douglas Stuart.
Aussie filmmakers left scrambling amid David Walliams allegations
Amid grooming accusations, David Walliams has been scrubbed from the upcoming movie, Fing!, which was filmed in Queensland and based on his 2019 children's book.
Spanish election: How bad is the housing crisis?
Your 5-chart guide to the problem that could bring down the Spanish government.
Kennedy family members sue to block construction of Trump's arch
Nine members of the Kennedy family have joined a lawsuit seeking to block construction of the US president's Independence Arch.
Meghan's father Thomas Markle back in federal custody after allegedly removing ankle monitor
The 82-year-old was placed under house detention in Florida last week after being charged over possession of child sex abuse material.
Japan to fortify denial capabilities with US in defence strategy revamp
Japan is considering including a commitment to strengthening its “capabilities to deny” an adversary’s aggression in coordination with the United States in a major defence policy document to be revised later this year, g
Foo Fighters' Grohl tribute for Beaconsfield mine 'hero'
Foo Fighters leader Dave Grohl has paid tribute to Beaconsfield miner Todd Russell at the band's Sydney concert.
Deal vs deal? US, China trade calls to honour commitments before Xi-Trump summit
During a video call on Friday, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng to uphold China’s previous commitments on agricultural goods and rare earth
Jensen Huang’s woes evoke sympathy and disbelief in his birthplace Taiwan
The Nvidia CEO admitted to having an affair with a woman who could have been a Chinese spy.
Trump takes victory lap after House GOP shelves Pete Hegseth impeachment articles
The Pentagon chief was accused of unlawfully waging a war with Iran, among other illegal wartime actions
Protesters throw milk at Joe Biden during Hunter event in Dublin
Pro-Palestinian protesters hurled milk towards Joe Biden in Ireland over his support for Israel.
Judge issues $75K warning after labour hire firm fails to pay foreign workers
A labour hire company operating on the Coffs Coast is forced to pay a fine after it failed to pay its backpackers.
US Republicans block efforts to impeach US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth over Iran war
US Defence chief Hegseth defended operations he led in Yemen, Iran and against alleged drug smugglers, stating, "I stand behind every one of these operations. I was proud to execute them, and I would do it again tomorrow
Malaysia says jellyfish light over Sabah was Chinese rocket, not aliens
A mysterious, jellyfish-shaped light spotted in the skies over Sabah was from a Chinese rocket launch, not aliens, according to the Malaysian Space Agency. The glowing trail linked to the Long March 12 rocket, launched f
John Setka expelled by CFMEU, denies 'misappropriating' $3.3m in union funds
CFMEU administrators allege its former Victorian leader diverted $3.3 million in union funds to his companies, as they expel him for five years.
Overseas stranger finds Australian family filmed in 1960s mystery video
A British TV director has harnessed the power of talkback radio to identify an Australian family who appeared in forgotten footage filmed in 1965 in Melbourne.
Council backflips to ban climate group's protests on community land
The City of Newcastle bans a climate action group from protesting on community land "now and into the future", sparking fears about the right to peacefully protest.
Tokyo court dismisses suit against Meta over fake ads involving celebrity
The ruling is believed to be the first judicial decision on whether fake ads impersonating celebrities infringe on their rights.
Mayor arrested for allegedly defrauding city to pay for accident he caused
The mayor of Awa, Tokushima Prefecture, conspired with two others to inflate the costs of a city contract to include the repair costs, police said.
Netanyahu heckled by Bennett at Knesset opening session
Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett repeatedly heckled caretaker PM Benjamin Netanyahu.
New light shows must attract business, not just spectators: tourism sector
New light shows replacing Hong Kong’s long-running “A Symphony of Lights” should help nearby shops and restaurants attract business, rather than simply drawing spectators who leave after the performance, tourism represen
Die dunkle Seite der Bundeswehr: Sexualisierte Gewalt gegen Frauen
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How AI powers Hong Kong Baptist University professors’ research to benefit society
Two researchers in Hong Kong are using advanced data-driven computation and artificial intelligence (AI) alongside traditional scientific principles to better understand the mechanisms of the human brain and tackle the g
Section 219: the future of US-Israeli defence partnership
US President Donald Trump has announced plans to end the billions of dollars in annual US military aid to Israel.
Kennedys sue to block Trump's arch, arguing it would cast shadow on JFK's grave
Nine members of the political dynasty say the 250ft structure would cast a shadow on gravesites.
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Rubio admits ‘a lot of work to be done’ for peace after first day of Kyiv-Moscow talks
US officials are seeking a ‘final end’ to Moscow’s war in resumed trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday
Gauff upset at WTA Finals; Pegula back on track
Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula are now vying for the last remaining semifinal berth from Group 1.
Tribute to former Adelaide Hills passenger rail in backyard model
As calls continue to reinstate passenger rail into the Adelaide Hills due to a growing population and freeway congestion, one train enthusiast is replicating how it looked when you could still catch a train to Bridgewate
Iran opens training camp for women in readiness for war
Iran has opened its first all-women military training camp amid fears of renewed US attacks.
How a small scrap of sandpaper shed light on cricket's so-called dark arts
Keeping the cricket ball in the perfect condition to behave the way you want it to has always been a part of cricket, but the Australians and their yellow scrap of sandpaper shed harsh light on the sport's so-called dark
ACL battles haven't halted these AFL draft hopefuls
After AFL hopeful Gus White ruptured his ACL this year, he sought advice from another player who experienced the same injury — and both are now hoping to be selected in this month's draft.
Underworld figure Mick Gatto gave CFMEU official gold bracelet after construction site assault, Big Build royal commission told
Former CFMEU official Paul Tzimas tells inquiry he suffered fractured ankle and a colleague was left with major injuries and severe PTSD Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A former CFMEU officia
Osaka struggles to stamp out cigarette littering
Despite a citywide ban on smoking on streets, a deadly fire believed to have been caused by a discarded cigarette butt broke out there last year.
Written in bone: China bets on ancient scripts for modern soft power
China has established an institute dedicated to preserving rare and endangered historical disciplines, advancing Beijing’s push to elevate traditional culture as a pillar of its soft power and national narrative. The ins
El Salvador fires missiles on Haitian gang hideout
El Salvador’s military fired rockets at a compound allegedly belonging to the leader of Haiti’s 400 Mawozo gang.
Farage cries foul after Reform slips to a tie with the Tories
The Reform UK leader is taking direct aim at pollsters — as his team plans to remind the British public why it gave the Conservatives such a kicking in 2024.
Turkey-Greece maritime spat threatens to spill into EU summit
ATHENS — A controversial maritime border deal between Libya and Turkey has riled Greece, annoyed the European Union — and could intrude on Friday’s EU leaders’ summit. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will raise
GOP-led House report slams systemic failures in handling of Epstein case
Decades of preferential treatment shielded Epstein and his associates, GOP-led report finds.
Rising Tide banned from using council land for protests at world’s largest coal port in Newcastle
NSW premier Chris Minns warned council would be complicit in any ‘illegal activities that occur at these protests’ Get our daily political email , free app or daily news podcast Newcastle council – home to the world’s la
Microsoft presses Trump to scuttle ban on Chinese data center tech
At stake are imports new models of Chinese optical transceivers, which allow data to travel over fiber-optic cables within data centers.
Headquarters of Haitian gang destroyed, El Salvador's president says
The infamous 400 Mawozo gang was targeted by the El Salvador military which has deployed thousands of troops to combat Haiti's gang violence crisis.
Beau Lamarre-Condon denies making fake Grindr account for Jesse Baird, double murder trial hears
Former police officer accused of murdering Baird and Luke Davies cross-examined in NSW supreme court Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Beau Lamarre-Condon has denied making a fake dating app ac
India moves to retain military recruits amid border risks and troop gaps
Thousands of Indian soldiers who would otherwise leave the military after four years will be kept on duty, in a major rethink of the country’s controversial recruitment model as New Delhi grapples with persistent manpowe
'One thing wrong' will cost obscene patch police officer his job, Blanch says
The WA Police Commissioner says an officer caught with a "despicable" patch on his uniform is "very lucky to have his job".
Flexible school enrolments soar as families consider classroom alternatives
Enrolments at Queensland's independent special assistance schools have increased sevenfold over the past decade.