How the decline of the department store could shape the future of shopping
Department stores are fading away and retailers are grappling with the challenges of online trade. So what might this mean for physical shops and consumers?
Microsoft outage hits Outlook, Teams and Copilot, disrupting thousands
Microsoft services outage: thousands of users report issues with Outlook, Teams and Copilot. The company is working to restore services.
Iranian men guilty of spying on British journalists
Two Iranian men were convicted under Britain's National Security Act for spying on dissident journalists.
Breaking: Microsoft platforms suffering widespread outages, including Outlook
A global outage has hit Microsoft platforms including Outlook, with many users encountering trouble using their email accounts and other errors across the tech giant's suite of apps.
Will U.S. travel pick up after midterm 'blue wave'? Not so fast, say these Canadians
Travel from Canada to the U.S. dropped amid President Donald Trump's threats and trade war. While many Canadians view the Democratic Party's midterm election victory as an 'encouraging' sign, they say it's too soon to vi
Suspected bomb hoax threats force fresh evacuations of Italian schools
Schools across Italy have received bomb threats for the second day in a row, sparking fresh panic and evacuations.
White House reportedly discussing Howard Lutnick's future as Commerce secretary
Senior White House officials are discussing whether Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick should be pushed out in the wake of the spy scandal surrounding Nvidia's now former CEO Jensen Huang, two people familiar with the
Mercedes-Benz halts new investment in German plants, considers closures
The Stuttgart carmaker is temporarily halting all further investment at its German sites. Possible plant closures are looming, increasing pressure on staff, works council and IG Metall. Volkswagen and Audi have also anno
Putin indicates he will not compromise on Ukraine in meeting with US envoys
Vladimir Putin indicated on Thursday that Russia will not compromise on its hardline demands to end the Ukraine offensive but offered a short-term ceasefire in a key frontline city during a Kremlin meeting with US envoys
Salmon deaths at 'eye-watering' levels in Macquarie Harbour
Almost 2,000 tonnes of farmed salmon died over a 15-month period in Macquarie Harbour on Tasmania’s west coast, new data shows.
Victorian Labor's multi-million-dollar social media ad spend revealed
Labor might be splashing the cash on online ads, but analysts say Liberal and One Nation content is cutting through on social media as voters become fed up with a deluge of political and AI content.
Two men guilty of spying for Iran over plan to target journalists and lawyer
The men were convicted of engaging in conduct likely to assist an Iranian intelligence service.
Russia and Iran criticise US Caspian task force as study outlines joint sanction evasion
After CENTCOM affirmed it would maintain the naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and block the IRGC’s land and Caspian routes, Russia called this special taskforce a 'clear violation of international law'. At the same
FIFA president says Qatar safe for U-17 World Cup despite US withdrawal
Gianni Infantino and local organisers say preparations are continuing for the 19 November kick-off of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026 tournament, with FIFA expected to decide on a replacement for the US team. US Socce
Bowen pushes pragmatic climate deal amid pressure over fossil fuels
Chris Bowen says Australia's coal and gas exports have not damaged its standing in climate negotiations, as countries struggle to agree on how to move away from fossil fuels.
Live: Microsoft 'aggressively pursuing' solution to major outage
A widespread outage has hit Microsoft platforms, including Outlook, preventing users from accessing emails. Follow live.
Burnham to discuss ‘problem’ Chinese imports in final days of Brexit reset talks
The British prime minister said there will be "long nights ahead" as he finalizes a reset deal with Brussels.
What’s at stake in the renewed tensions over the Falkland Islands?
Argentina and the UK are in a legal battle over an offshore oil-drilling project.
Live: ASX to fall as Nvidia shares tumble following CEO exit
Australian shares are poised to open lower after Nvidia shares tumbled following CEO Jensen Huang's resignation. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
Nvidia without Huang 'a significant loss' and puts the AI boom under a microscope, say economists
Speaking at Web Summit Lisbon, one economist calls founder Jensen Huang’s exit “a critical mistake” and a “significant loss” for the industry, while another says large corporations are built to outlast the people who run
'False crops' trick invasive weed into killing itself
Red witchweed was first discovered in Habana in 2013 and remains the only known infestation in the country.
Qatar Under-17 World Cup is on despite US pull out
The Under-17 World Cup in Qatar will kick off as scheduled next week despite the United States’ decision to withdraw
When Bernice Gottlieb Visited a Community of People With Leprosy
By embracing Korean children stigmatized by the disease, she was a leader in the international adoption movement. She has died at 95.
A Key Paris Agreement Goal Is Dead. What Now?
Leaders at COP31 are confronting a new reality as global warming enters the “unsafe zone.”
Two men charged over alleged nail gun road rage incident on M1
Police allege a nail fired from a ute struck an SUV driver in the face before the vehicles collided near Appin Road on the M1 Princes Motorway.
Regional security dominates European talks in Dublin amid hybrid attacks
European nations discuss security collaboration and an envoy for Ukraine peace talks during the summit in Ireland.
Democrats gather in Denver to debate party’s future after US midterm wins
Majority Democrats’ What’s Next conference brings lawmakers and potential 2028 contenders to Denver.
Sixers win WBBL clash despite Ellyse Perry's strange run-out
Ellyse Perry is caught out by an odd process during the Sydney Sixers' WBBL innings, given out after a replay on the big screen prompted umpires to reconsider their original decision.
SA gives green light for gas to help power future data centres
The South Australian government says it is "absolutely fine" for gas to be used to help power data centres, despite its strategy focusing on renewable energy as the source.
Live: Home affairs minister considers backdown on backpacker visa policy
Tony Burke is considering changing the government's backpacker visa policy, which was announced two months ago at the National Press Club. Follow live.
Israeli strike on Gaza hospital kills six, including surgeon, medics say
Israeli fire killed 11 people in Gaza on Thursday, six of them in the bombing of Nasser hospital in south Gaza early in the day, health officials said, the deadliest single strike since Israel's elections last month. FRA
Palestinian baby dies from cold in Gaza amid Israeli restrictions on aid
The baby's father said he died of hypothermia overnight in their family's tent in southern Gaza.
US nonprofits sue tech giants to halt AI development
California lawsuit demands freeze training on 'catastrophic' artificial intelligence models.
Zelensky warns Europe over US-Russia talks on broader security arrangements
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned European leaders Thursday to be wary of discussions between the United States and Russia about a new security arrangement for the continent. Before launching the war in 2022,
Only four government ministers have saved money this year. Here's who
As the government pursues savings "across the board" ahead of the mid-year budget update, an ABC analysis shows only a handful of ministers have managed net savings so far this year.
Melania Trump steps back into the spotlight with Army base visit ahead of series premiere
It's part of a burst of public activity by a first lady regarded as among the most private women to hold the role
Why did Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resign, and who is Colette Kress?
Huang has stepped down amid revelations about extramarital affairs and allegations of Chinese espionage.
Plugged-in planet? COP31 host Turkey leads charge for electrification
It’s sweater weather in Paris. But even though November brings brisk temperatures and fall foliage, it doesn’t mean last summer’s record heat should fade from our memories. One of the suggested reasons why students are s
Seniors cards to become digitised under new government system
The state government has announced it will add seniors, carers and companion cards to the new Service Queensland app, sparking concerns about increased digitisation.
Financial pain of outer suburbs fuelled demise of David Jones, experts say
After 188 years, David Jones announced it would close 19 stores, most of them in Sydney's outer suburbs.
Senegal’s wrestlers turn tradition into gold at Dakar Youth Olympics
Senegal’s young wrestlers thrive as they adapt skills from their traditional sport to beach wrestling at Youth Olympics.
Four Victorians named in Australian of the Year awards
A pancreatic cancer advocate whose late husband played for the Hawks has been recognised as the 2027 Australian of the Year for Victoria.
'Nothing will stop us,' Nigerian opposition leader vows after campaign event attack
Violence broke out in Lagos on Thursday as members of the opposition Nigeria Democratic Congress gathered for a town hall meeting. Participants were forced to flee as suspected protesters armed with sticks, machetes and
Geelong mother says she is living in city of broken election promises
With a raft of promised projects either scrapped, delayed or ignored, Geelong could be a test case for whether voters turn against governments who do not fulfil their election pledges.
Trump says US does not 'need' Iran deal
Donald Trump's comments come after reports his vice-president was considering face-to-face peace talks with a hard-line Iranian security official.
UK mosque rebukes comission’s ‘warning’ following Palestine comments
The Lewisham Islamic Centre accused the charity watchdog of imposing disproportionate expectations on Muslim charities.
Hegseth awards medal to war memorial guard who reprimanded him and group
Specialist Thomas Iglesias was given a Joint Service Commendation Medal for the execution of his duties after Wednesday's incident.
Winter is coming: Putin seeks to 'hammer Ukrainians, their power grid, their water supplies'
As renewed diplomatic efforts seek to bring an end to Russia's war on Ukraine, the prospect of a negotiated settlement remains unlikely due to Russia's irreconcilable territorial demands, competing visions of European se