Don’t subject Hong Kong’s private sports clubs to dubious lease changes
The Hong Kong government has set forth on a course of action which seems destined to upset large swathes of the middle class, including senior personnel from finance, business, technology and academia. These are the very
Human torso found in sofa in Sydney bushland prompts homicide investigation
Police called to Lane Cove North on Wednesday after sofa found containing human torso believed to be that of adult man Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast New South Wales police have launched a h
White House makes astonishing claim about ‘giggling’ on Trump’s C-Span call
Following the broadcast, President Trump took to Truth Social in the early hours of Tuesday morning to reject reports that his eight-minute interview was unannounced
Over 11,000 foreign military deaths recorded by Russia in war on Ukraine
The data was obtained by the Belarusian pro-opposition group Cyber Partisans and the Ukrainian hacker operation Silent Crow.
ByteDance prepares Muse-like agent in push to close AI gap
Muse has proven a big hit for Meta, consolidating AI research into a voice-based agent with an animated avatar that helps users with various tasks.
Hegseth, wife and aides spark scolding from guard at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
A soldier guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery issued a verbal reprimand to a group of advisers and staffers with U.S. War Secretary Pete Hegseth following a Veterans Day ceremony.
Disability funding changes labelled 'a win for every dodgy provider'
Well-respected disability advocacy organisations across the country have not had their funding renewed, in a move they say will leave vulnerable people to manage crises alone.
Former Italian Red Brigades member escapes house arrest in Argentina
Bertulazzi used a rope and harness to climb down from a fifth-floor apartment and evade authorities in Argentina.
China has more than 20 small nuclear reactor start-ups. Should the US worry?
More than 20 Chinese start-ups are developing small modular reactors (SMRs) with ambitions to reshape the global energy landscape, according to the founder of one of the sector’s front runners. Hu Po, founder of Weilan N
Indonesia’s vice president has resigned, aide says, stoking political uncertainty
The resignation comes amid growing signs of strain in the political alliance between President Prabowo Subianto and former President Joko Widodo.
Princess Catherine says nature played important role in cancer recovery
Speaking to author Robert Macfarlane in a rare interview about her cancer diagnosis, the Princess of Wales described the role nature played in her recovery.
People trapped in wreckage as New York building collapse kills two
Firefighters are digging through the rubble of a three-storey building in New York City after it collapsed at the edge of a construction site, trapping people beneath the wreckage.
Hegseth entourage reprimanded by guard at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Guard at memorial site can be heard yelling at group to 'maintain an atmosphere of silence and respect at all times'.
Nigeria's president launches re-election manifesto but can he regain voters' trust?
For Nigerians to feel meaningful improvements, reforms will need to go beyond the promises outlined, analysts say.
Why the US, Mexico and Guatemala may lose their measles-free status
An independent commission is reviewing whether countries in the Americas still meet measles elimination criteria.
Cameroon: Who is really calling the shots?
Biya’s absences raise questions about who holds power and what comes next in Cameroon.
Russia and Ukraine agree to prisoner swap as U.S. says lack of trust holds back talks
There was little else in the way of concrete breakthroughs announced after the U.S.-brokered meetings.
Labor apologises after CFMEU inquiry finds construction policy drove up costs
Commissioner Stuart Wood KC released his report more than a year early, citing an "urgent and pressing" need to implement change.
Hegseth scolded by security at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
An army sentinel guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in the Arlington National Cemetery has reprimanded Hegseth.
Court in UK Decriminalizes Same-Sex Relations in Trinidad and Tobago
The ruling, which could affect similar laws in other British Commonwealth countries, has spotlighted a legal system still intertwined with a former colonial power.
US election results could be positive for Lebanon, Hezbollah chief says
Naim Qassem says Republican losses and Israel's election result could help Lebanon maintain sovereignty.
US midterms: Democrat Colom defeats Hyde-Smith in Mississippi to win historic Senate seat
Democratic challenger Scott Colom defeated incumbent Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith in the Mississippi election for the US Senate, media projected on Wednesday, making him the Southern state’s first black senator since the
Young people in sub-Saharan Africa missing nearly 100 days of school due to malaria, research says
Malaria No More UK calls on donors – including the UK government – to continue investing in major global health bodies such as the Global Fund to fight Aids, TB and Malaria in the age of aid cuts
Roger Cook chides Labor MPs after fracas at parliament door
WA Premier Roger Cook reminds MPs of their responsibilities after a group of Labor members tried to shield their colleague Jags Krishnan from media questioning as he entered parliament yesterday.
Live: US envoys to meet Putin and Zelensky after Abu Dhabi talks
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky in Dublin on Thursday, seeking to build on two days of talks in Abu Dhabi. Zelensky s
Australian teen who went missing in bushland wearing only shorts and boots found alive after six days
William, 17, was reported missing after straying from his camp near Walhalla, in Victoria’s Gippsland region A teenage boy has been found alive after disappearing in dense bushland wearing only shorts and work boots near
Malaysian police shoot dead machete-wielding man who severed officer’s hand
A foreign man who allegedly hacked off a Malaysian policeman’s right hand during an attack at an apartment in Desa Amanpuri, Kepong, was shot dead. Armed with two machetes, the suspect charged out of a residential unit a
Breaking: Teen critical after train fall on Sydney Harbour Bridge
A teenage boy has been rushed to hospital after falling from a train and onto the tracks on the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Conflict must not distract from climate action, leaders warn COP31
COP31 host Turkey has been pushing for a goal to expand electrification at the center of a deal, even as critics say it may do little to curb warming.
Chinese twin sisters reunite after 20 years thanks to chance sighting in short video
A chance discovery on a short-video-sharing platform reunited Chinese twin sisters 20 years after they were separated at birth. Recently, 20-year-old Shenzhen resident Luo posted a video documenting her reunion with an i
Hong Kong charity helps neurodivergent people build confidence through nutrition, dance
For 33-year-old Coco Choi Pak-yin and 24-year-old Crystal Lee Wing-wai, few things bring more joy than dancing at the Hong Kong charity Love 21 Foundation. As neurodivergent individuals, they take part in a variety of ta
Argentina’s Milei cries as he bids farewell to the Pope
President Javier Milei became visibly emotional as he said goodbye to Pope Leo XIV.
Natalie spent more than $200k on IVF and didn't get her baby
The decision to end IVF is an individual one but these women say it can be tough to finally say you’ve had enough.
After election drubbing, Trump heads to Asia to show world he’s still in charge
The U.S. president will be looking to flex his foreign policy muscles during the ASEAN and APEC summits next week.
Police reviewing 'shocking' tasering of woman at Canberra bus stop
ACT police say they are reviewing a case where officers tasered an Aboriginal woman with an intellectual impairment at a Canberra bus stop.
Marrickville Golf Club says Anthony Albanese's membership worth $1,100
The honorary membership given to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese conferred full playing rights, putting its value well over the $5 for two years claimed by Mr Albanese, but it was not used.
How Blues star has created unimpeachable legacy ahead of historic feat
As Darcy Vescio prepares to become Carlton's first-ever AFLW 100-game player, they have forged a legacy that is secure both on and off the field.
Ousted Press Secretary Katie Zacharia melts down in BBC interview
The broadcast comes weeks after Zacharia was dismissed following five days as press secretary
What could Chinese intelligence have learned from Nvidia CEO’s affair?
Nvidia says no secrets were compromised, but experts question what sensitive information may have been exposed.
AFP officers forced to flee Türkiye over crime boss threats
Revelations that two AFP officers had to go into hiding from their overseas posts have emerged four years after they targeted a high-profile Australian crime figure.
Israel strikes intensive care at Gaza’s Nasser Hospital
Gaza's Civil Defence says an Israeli strike on Nasser Hospital has killed at least six people.
What is in Usman Khawaja's book Sabr and what did he actually say about Sandpapergate?
Much has been written and said about Usman Khawaja's new book — but what's actually in the pages of Sabr?
How India is marketing its skilled workforce to Australian businesses
India has positioned itself as a global hub of skilled, cheap labour, and Australian companies are cashing in and moving more jobs to its shores.
Queensland schools dropping senior drama subjects as enrolments fall
Drama enrolments in Queensland high schools have plummeted so precipitously that 42 fewer schools offered the senior subjects this year compared to before ATAR started.
Joyful mum says teen found after six days missing in bush is 'grounded for life'
The 17-year-old has been reunited with his family after going missing during a camping trip last week. His mother joked that he was "grounded for life".
Australian states could sue tobacco companies for billions in healthcare costs under proposal
Exclusive: Former barrister who helped legally establish that secondhand smoke causes lung cancer argues states could seek up to $50bn in compensation Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Australi
Nvidia shares plunge amid reports board to discuss CEO Huang’s future
Chip giants stock price falls more than 8 percent amid speculation over co-founder's position.
Beau Lamarre-Condon admits throwing Jesse Baird’s phone off a bridge after alleged murders, trial hears
Court hears former police officer agrees he was trying to destroy evidence that might incriminate him Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Beau Lamarre-Condon has admitted he threw Jesse Baird’s p