Spain holds state funeral for 69 victims of deadly train crash
Spain’s King and Queen have joined families of the 69 victims from a deadly train collision at a state funeral.
'They will kill you too': Sonia Gandhi's turbulent journey in Indian politics
Sonia Gandhi's memoir revisits love, loss and political inheritance, offering a deeply personal defence of her family and its legacy.
‘Everything and everyone we love is at stake’: Thunberg slams COP31 talks
Climate activist urges world leaders to put people and planet before profit as she arrives at UN climate talks.
'It can kill us': Kenyans fear impact of El Niño with floods predicted
Forecasters warn that this year's El Niño could be one of the strongest on record, with heavy rain and flooding in Kenya.
Iran war live: Hegseth survives impeachment bid; Iran denies US talks
Despite bipartisan opposition to the war, a bid to impeach Hegseth fails as Iran denies talks with US.
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 Trump-Xi 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
Underworld figure Mick Gatto attended CFMEU meeting after construction site assaults, 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 A former union official has told a royal commission that underworld figure Mick Gat
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
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
Flexible school enrolments soar as families consider classroom alternatives
Enrolments at Queensland's independent special assistance schools have increased sevenfold over the past decade.
China dad modifies TV to quiz son on school subjects every 10 minutes to curb screen addiction
A father in southern China used artificial intelligence (AI) to modify his home TV system and tackle his son’s TV addiction. The system requires the boy to answer academic questions every 10 minutes to continue watching.
Breaking: Significant number of David Jones stores set to close
David Jones's receiver is set to close a significant chunk of the retailer's department stores.
Breaking: Significant number of David Jones stores set to close
David Jones's receiver is set to close a significant chunk of the retailer's department stores.
Former Iraqi awmaker Ahmed al-Alwani found dead in Beirut
Lebanese authorities launch 'murder' investigation after al-Alwani's body is found in an apartment in Beirut.
Toyota to build mini car at Indiana plant, reboot Scion brand
Minicars are still a novelty in the U.S., where the vehicles don't meet federal standards for high-speed roads.
U.S. charges three ‘Iranian operatives’ over U.K. airbase plot
Days after the September incident, the United States withdrew all its B-1 bombers from the base.
Sony bets on homegrown anime to fuel decades of future growth
Now in a strategic transition, the company is pouring time and money into the genre with the potential to power growth for decades to come.
Connecting legal expertise with global opportunities at Hong Kong Legal Week 2026
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Hong Kong became the first overseas base for the International Institute for the Unification of Private Law (UNIDROIT) in its 100-year history,
Alina Habba Mildon fired from company that gave her $50 million deal right before Trump’s pardon
The termination letter cited a failure to perform duties after the former Trump attorney reportedly shifted focus following her marriage to a Turkish investor
Egyptian journalist Lina Attalah faces prison as trial sparks international outcry
Egyptian journalist Lina Attalah, head of independent news outlet Mada Masr, faces a criminal court retrial Wednesday over charges of operating without a licence and publishing false news. The UN criticised Egypt’s “wide
Minjee Lee set to end horror 2026 season with Tour Championship absence
Minjee Lee will miss the Tour Championship for the first time since 2014 as she looks to rebound from a year to forget.
Boat capsized off Senegal's northwest coast leaving 39 dead
At least 39 people have died after a migrant boat capsized off Senegal, one of the country's deadliest migration tragedies in recent years. We'll try to understand why so many are still willing to put their lives at risk
Minister's moral dilemma as sister pleads to make cancer risk known
Katherine Vine desperately wants to notify her half-sister of a family cancer risk — but she doesn't know who she is, and wants the SA government to help.
US charges 3 ‘Iranian-backed’ men over alleged plot at UK Fairford air base
The men, including one who is already in jail, face charges over alleged plot at UK air base used in US war on Iran.
Republicans block Hegseth impeachment motion
Republicans have blocked a motion to impeach US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth over the war on Iran.
Advocacy group ordered to destroy abattoir video footage by High Court
An animal rights group has been ordered to destroy its recordings taken in a Victorian abattoir via secretly planted cameras, despite winning a High Court challenge over laws determining who owns the rights to covertly c
Haiti PM praises Bukele after Salvadoran troops help destroy gang headquarters
Haitian Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aime praised Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele on Tuesday after Salvadoran troops destroyed a suspected gang leader’s home. Bukele’s deployment of more than 2,000 soldiers followin
Wage earners near top and at bottom hardest hit by bracket creep
New analysis shows people who earn about $45,000 or $190,000 are the worst hit by bracket creep, the phenomenon that results in taxpayers being stung with higher rates over time.
Cooped-up free-range hens set free again as bird flu spread slows in SA
Egg farmers rethink the voluntary housing of their free-range hens as the spread of H5N1 bird flu eases in South Australia.
Trump team is destroying documents related to his many DC renovation projects, whistleblowers claim
Trump has moved fast to leave his mark on Washington, raising concerns about whether he is getting proper approval for the projects
Federal judge allows Trump’s $10bn defamation lawsuit against BBC to proceed
Trump-appointed judge Jeffrey T Kuntz partially denies British broadcaster’s motion to dismiss over edit Federal judge Jeffrey T Kuntz ruled on Tuesday that Donald Trump’s lawsuit against the BBC can proceed, denying in
Pakistani farmers in long fight to make German firms pay for flood damage
The litigation argues the firms' emissions contributed to climate change and turbo-charged rain that wiped out farmers' crops, livestock and homes.
China, Russia and US try to nail down AI nuclear agenda in time for Apec talks
Talks between China, the US and Russia could yield a commitment to control AI in nuclear arsenals as part of a broader agenda on global governance, sources told the South China Morning Post. The three nations have engage
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
From local courts to the world stage
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] A table tennis rally can turn in an instant. A change of spin, a sharply angled return or a moment’s hesitation can decide the point. At the hig
China hits $US1 trillion trade surplus as exports to US surge
Chinese exports surged 35 per cent last month, with the country on track to surpass the $US1.2 trillion trade surplus it achieved last year.
Melbourne aged care facility under police guard after shooting
Arcare has increased security at its Victorian and interstate sites, as police continue to investigate the incident.
Usman Khawaja makes changes to book tour after fiery TV interview
Usman Khawaja cuts down on media appearances regarding his book, Sabr, following incessant questions about the Sandpapergate chapter.
Australians mark Remembrance Day with services honouring fallen soldiers
Australians across the country have paused to honour and commemorate fallen soldiers this Remembrance Day, marking the 108th anniversary of the Armistice which ended the First World War.
A fare fight? What Hong Kong’s ride-hailing shake-up means for passengers
With eight companies vying for licences to provide ride-hailing services in Hong Kong under the new regulatory regime, industry observers expect a price war that will initially benefit passengers through lower fares. But
France supermarket hack marks new phase in Iran’s shadow war
Cyberattacks hit French supermarkets last month, forcing the disposal of entire inventories of perishable food.
Eisenkot quickly targets Netanyahu’s legacy in new Israeli parliament
Though questions still linger over who can form a government, Gadi Eisenkot's broad left-to-right bloc wasted no time in setting the agenda.
Real Madrid's Vinícius Jr sends surprise message to boy who lost his legs in Sudan's war
Double amputee Zaher told the BBC last year about his favourite footballer and a dream of being able to walk again.
Four bears put down after fatal mauling of mother and daughter in Canada
Investigators discovered the remains of art therapist Jenny Balcarras and her daughter Selah Reed last week, shortly after their family reported them missing.
Attempt to impeach Trump's defence secretary blocked
An attempt to impeach US defence secretary Pete Hegseth has been blocked following a vote in the House of Representatives on Tuesday.
'Odd' whale season alarming marine scientists
Experts say a decline in migrating humpback whales along Western Australia's coast reflects a trend across the Southern Hemisphere.
Will China’s maritime moves push Japan and South Korea closer together?
China’s growing naval presence in the waters between Japan and South Korea could give the two neighbours a new incentive to overcome long-standing historical tensions and strengthen security cooperation, according to ana