1. Rural mums forced to travel 500km for miscarriage care
2025-10-12 19:00:06
Claire and Jake Brett wondered if they would ever get to meet their second baby. Photo: PR IMAGE PHOTO
After suffering five miscarriages, Claire Brett spent every day of her next pregnancy gripped by fear and panic.
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2. Hostages set to be released as Trump heads to Israel
2025-10-12 18:19:06
Thousands of people are returning to Gaza City, hopeful a ceasefire will bring an end to the war. Photo: AP PHOTO
A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has held in the Gaza Strip for a third day ahead of the expected release of Israeli hostages and...
Sydney's Jewish community held a vigil to mark the second anniversary of the October 7 attacks. Photo: Sittixay Ditthavong/AAP PHOTOS
A two-year war launched by Israel on Gaza after a stunning Hamas attack could be coming to close as fears abound for a...
4. Madagascar president warns attempted coup 'under way'
2025-10-12 13:05:30
Youth-led Madagascar protests began over water and electricity shortages but have since escalated. Photo: AP PHOTO
Madagascar's presidency says "an attempted illegal and forcible seizure of power" is under way in the African country, without providing...
5. Aid trucks enter Gaza as ceasefire deal brings hope
2025-10-12 09:40:01
Trucks carrying humanitarian aid have begun entering the Rafah crossing between Egypt and Gaza. Photo: AP PHOTO
Hundreds of humanitarian aid trucks have begun entering the Gaza Strip from Egypt in accordance with the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal that many...
The Taliban government says Afghan forces have captured 25 Pakistani army posts. Photo: AP PHOTO
Afghanistan says it has killed 58 Pakistani soldiers in border operations, in response to what it called repeated violations of its territory and...
7. Philippines, China trade accusations over vessel clash
2025-10-12 06:24:52
A Chinese coastguard ship fired a water cannon at a Philippine vessel, officials in Manila say. Photo: AP PHOTO
The Philippines and China have accused each other of responsibility for a maritime confrontation near disputed islands in the South China Sea,...
8. Reserve Bank to lay out reasons for not cutting rates
2025-10-12 01:00:00
Mortgage holders should gain a little more understanding of interest rate decisions this week. Photo: Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS
Mortgage holders can expect to receive a little more insight into why Australia's central bank has chosen to keep interest rates...
9. Zion Church pastor detained in China, daughter says
2025-10-11 14:08:53
Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri's Zion Church is one of the largest that is not registered with authorities. Photo: AP PHOTO
A pastor of a prominent underground church in China has been detained, according to his daughter, a church pastor and a group that...
10. Powerful quakes strike off Philippines, seven dead
2025-10-11 05:18:23
The southern Philippines has been hit by twin earthquakes, the strongest measuring 7.4. Photo: AP PHOTO
Two powerful offshore earthquakes have struck the same region in the southern Philippines, with the first 7.4 magnitude tremor killing at least seven...
11. Kyiv plunged into darkness after mass Russian attack
2025-10-10 11:33:56
Parts of Kyiv were plunged into darkness after overnight Russian attacks. Photo: AP PHOTO
Large parts of Kyiv have been plunged into darkness after Russian drones and missiles struck Ukrainian energy facilities, cutting power and water to homes and...
12. Peru's President Boluarte ousted as crime grips nation
2025-10-10 06:52:48
Dina Boluarte was Peru's first female president and its sixth leader in just under a decade. Photo: AP PHOTO
Peru's Congress has voted to remove deeply unpopular President Dina Boluarte from office as a crime wave grips the South American...
13. Kim Jong-un boasts of N.Korea's standing at celebration
2025-10-10 05:04:08
North Korea was holding fast against its "ferocious" adversaries, Kim Jong-un said. Photo: EPA PHOTO
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has declared the country's global standing is growing stronger every day at an event attended by visiting foreign heads...
Five people were taken to hospital after air strikes struck Kyiv apartments and energy sites. Photo: AP PHOTO
A major Russian attack on central Kyiv has triggered a fire in a high-rise apartment building and targeted energy sites, cutting power to parts...
15. Wall St ticks lower, Powell offers no guidance on rates
2025-10-09 15:24:25
Traders are turning their attention to the earnings season as official data releases remain halted. Photo: AP PHOTO
Wall Street's main indexes have edged lower after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell offered no fresh policy signals, leaving investors...
16. Russian air defence responsible for jet crash: Putin
2025-10-09 14:09:24
The controversy over the crash has roiled the previously warm ties between Moscow and Baku. Photo: AP PHOTO
President Vladimir Putin says that Russia's air defence was to blame for downing an Azerbaijani jetliner in December that killed 38 people, his...
17. Ukraine strikes cause Russian fuel shortages: Zelenskiy
2025-10-09 11:27:36
Ukraine has recently fired its new Flamingo cruise missiles at Russia, Volodymyr Zelenskiy says. Photo: AP PHOTO
Strikes on Russian oil facilities by Ukraine's newly developed long-range missiles and drones are causing significant gas shortages in...
18. Australia and India together on Indo-Pacific security
2025-10-09 06:06:12
Ministers Richard Marles and Shri Rajnath Singh have agreed to more bilateral defence co-operation. Photo: Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS
Australia and India have pledged to deepen defence co-operation in a more precarious environment across the...
19. Hostages free 'soon' after Gaza peace plan signoff
2025-10-09 00:10:49
An end to the Gaza war is in sight, with Israel and Hamas signing off on the peace deal. Photo: AP PHOTO
US President Donald Trump says Israel and Hamas have reached a long-sought deal for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release under his plan for ending...
20. How Aussie universities fared in latest global rankings
2025-10-08 23:00:04
Many Australian universities have risen in the latest global rankings, but a few have slid down. Photo: Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS
University of Melbourne has retained its position as the top-rated Australian institution for the 16th consecutive year,...
21. Flight delays, anger as US govt shutdown continues
2025-10-08 22:34:23
As the US government shutdown enters a second week, there is no discernible endgame in sight. Photo: EPA PHOTO
The US Federal Aviation Administration has delayed flights for a third day at airports including Reagan Washington National and Newark Liberty...
22. Alleged arsonist charged over deadly LA wildfire
2025-10-08 18:07:11
US investigators accuse 29-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht of lighting a fire on New Year's Day. Photo: AP PHOTO
Californian authorities have charged a 29-year-old man with starting a deadly fire that erupted into the most destructive blaze in Los Angeles...
23. Myanmar's military strikes village in glider raid
2025-10-08 16:44:33
A ceremony to mark the end of Buddhist Lent, was interupted in a village by a paraglider bombing. Photo: EPA PHOTO
Myanmar's military carried out a paraglider strike on a village that killed at least 24 people, including children, and wounded more than...
24. Melbourne professor among Nobel Prize chemistry winners
2025-10-08 10:55:10
The Nobel Committee for Chemistry announced the 2025 winners at an event in Stockholm, Sweden. Photo: AP PHOTO
A University of Melbourne professor is among a trio of international scientists to win the Nobel chemistry prize for developing a new form of...
25. EU chief urges response to Russia's 'grey zone' attacks
2025-10-08 10:24:00
If Europe hesitates to act, the grey-zone campaign will grow, Ursula von der Leyen warns. Photo: AP PHOTO
Russia is waging a "targeted grey-zone campaign" against Europe, including airspace violations, sabotage and cyberattacks that will only escalate if...
US President Donald Trump has joked around with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney ahead of talks. Photo: EPA PHOTO
US President Donald Trump has promised to treat Canada fairly in talks over punishing US tariffs on Canadian goods, but was less...
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28. EU to halve steel import quotas to preserve industry
2025-10-07 18:35:02
EU steel is currently protected by safeguards that cap imports of 26 steel grades. Photo: AP PHOTO
The European Commission has proposed cutting tariff-free steel import quotas by almost half and a 50 per cent duty for excess shipments in a bid to...
29. Thousands killed and widespread destruction in Gaza
2025-10-07 07:50:31
The war in Gaza has caused widespread destruction and displaced most of the population. Photo: AP PHOTO
Below is a summary of the extent of the death and damage during the Gaza war, with much of the data drawn from reports released by the United Nations...
30. Flotilla detainees' relatives plead for safe return
2025-10-07 05:22:40
Australians are being held in an Israeli jail after trying to reach Gaza with an aid flotilla. Photo: PR IMAGE PHOTO
Australian father-of-two Hamish Paterson's mind was close to home when he saw footage of children in war-torn Gaza.
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31. Five dead, infrastructure damaged in Russian air attack
2025-10-07 01:46:50
In Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia, one person was killed and 10 others wounded in a combined strike. Photo: AP PHOTO
Russia has rained missiles and drones on Ukraine in a mass overnight attack, killing at least five people and damaging civilian infrastructure...
32. Weiss named CBS News editor-in-chief in Free Press deal
2025-10-06 19:01:51
Bari Weiss says CBS was part of a deep family tradition growing up in Pennsylvania. Photo: AP PHOTO
Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison has named Bari Weiss editor-in-chief of CBS News as part of a deal to acquire the online news site she founded, The...
Australia's top cyber intelligence agency probed 16 cases of suspected fraud within its own ranks last year, with two allegations deemed serious enough to launch formal investigations.
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34. Israel deports 171 flotilla members to Greece, Slovakia
2025-10-06 16:26:25
Greta Thunberg was among flotilla activists to arrive in Athens after being deported from Israel. Photo: AP PHOTO
Israeli authorities say they have deported campaigner Greta Thunberg and another 170 activists from an international flotilla prevented last...
35. Talks begin in Egypt on plan to end Gaza Strip war
2025-10-06 15:47:39
Talks in Egypt are focusing on a potential ceasefire, hostage releases and prisoner exchanges. Photo: EPA PHOTO
Delegations from Israel and Hamas have begun indirect negotiations in Egypt that the United States hopes will bring a halt to the war in the...
36. US shutdown in sixth day as threat of lay-offs looms
2025-10-06 11:57:37
Democratic leaders aren't caving to the White House's hardball tactics over the government shutdown. Photo: AP PHOTO
The US government shutdown has entered its sixth day, with President Donald Trump's Republicans and congressional Democrats still at an...
37. Hamas readies for Gaza talks US hopes will halt war
2025-10-06 07:08:41
The first phase of a US plan for Gaza deals with the swap of hostages and Palestinian prisoners. Photo: AP PHOTO
Hamas officials are in Egypt for talks with Israel the US hopes will lead to a halt in fighting and the freeing of hostages in...
38. Australian activist detained in Israel alleges abuse
2025-10-06 06:28:54
Surya McEwen's mother claims he has had his arm dislocated and his head shoved into concrete. Photo: PR IMAGE PHOTO
The mother of an Australian activist detained in Israel says her son is being abused, including having his head slammed into...
39. Trump blocked from sending National Guard to Oregon
2025-10-06 03:32:43
Donald Trump has been blocked from sending the California National Guard troops to Portland. Photo: AP PHOTO
A federal judge in Oregon has temporarily blocked Donald Trump's administration from sending some 200 federalised California National Guard...
40. Markets volatile amid momentum toward a rate cut
2025-10-05 20:00:08
Analysts say the US government shutdown has raised market expectations of a rate cut. Photo: AP PHOTO
The S&P 500 eked out a record closing high in a volatile session, with interest rate-cut expectations holding up as the US government shutdown went on...
41. Israel and Hamas prepare for talks as peace hopes rise
2025-10-05 20:03:40
Israeli attacks have continued in parts of the Gaza Strip, reportedly killing at least 16 people. Photo: AP PHOTO
Israel and Hamas are preparing for indirect negotiations in Egypt as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the release of hostages held by...
42. Zelenskiy criticises world 'silence' at Russian attacks
2025-10-05 17:50:38
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says "Russia is openly trying to destroy our civilian infrastructure". Photo: AP PHOTO
Following yet another large-scale Russian attack involving drones, bombs and missiles against Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has...
43. Rubio hopes Gaza Strip hostage deal can be done in days
2025-10-05 14:24:32
Israeli attacks have continued in parts of the Gaza Strip, reportedly killing at least 16 people. Photo: AP PHOTO
The war in the Gaza Strip has "not yet" ended, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says, describing the release of the hostages held by Hamas...
44. Landslides sweep away Nepali villages, leaving 44 dead
2025-10-05 14:04:36
Nepalese soldiers are helping move people to safer areas following flooding in the country's east. Photo: AP PHOTO
Landslides, a lighting strike and floodings triggered by severe rainfall have killed at least 44 people in Nepal, with five others reported...
45. Russian drone, missile strikes kill five in Ukraine
2025-10-05 10:05:37
The latest strikes by Russia have targeted civilian infrastructure in Zaporizhzhia. Photo: AP PHOTO
At least five people have died after Russia launched drones, missiles and guided aerial bombs at Ukraine in a major nighttime attack targeting civilian...
46. Georgia protesters clash near presidential palace
2025-10-05 01:50:55
Georgian police used water cannons to block protesters outside the presidential palace in Tbilisi. Photo: EPA PHOTO
Georgian riot police have used pepper spray and water cannons to drive demonstrators away from the presidential palace in Tbilisi as the...
47. Trump authorises National Guard troops to Chicago
2025-10-05 00:03:22
The deployment of National Guard troops to Chicago follows similar moves in other parts of the US. Photo: AP PHOTO
President Donald Trump has moved to deploy the National Guard in another US city by authorising 300 troops to protect federal officers and...
48. Populist billionaire on track to win Czech election
2025-10-04 16:26:09
Andrej Babis promised faster growth, higher wages and pensions as well as lower taxes. Photo: AP PHOTO
Billionaire Andrej Babis's ANO party is cruising to victory in the Czech Republic's parliamentary election, raising the prospect of a government that...
49. 'Savage' Russian strike hits passenger train in Ukraine
2025-10-04 12:01:30
At least 30 people were injured in a Russian drone attack on a train in Ukraine's Sumy region. Photo: AP PHOTO
Dozens have been injured in a "savage" Russian drone strike on a Ukrainian railway station, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says, as...
50. Islamic Jihad backs Hamas response to US Gaza plan
2025-10-04 10:25:27
Donald Trump demanded Israel stop bombing Gaza in order to get hostages out safely. Photo: AP PHOTO
A hardline ally of Hamas that also holds Israeli hostages is supporting Hamas's response to a US plan to end the war in Gaza - a move that could help pave...
51. Populist billionaire seeks comeback in Czech election
2025-10-04 08:44:50
Voters are concluding two days of voting in the Czech Republic's general election. Photo: AP PHOTO
Czechs are voting in the final day of an election likely to return populist billionaire Andrej Babis to power on pledges to raise wages and lift growth,...
52. Huge protests in Italy after Gaza aid flotilla halted
2025-10-04 04:26:34
Some two million Italians took to the streets in protest at the Gaza war. Photo: AP PHOTO
More than 2 million people rallied across Italy in over 100 cities for a one-day general strike to support the residents of Gaza and a humanitarian aid...
53. US says it hit boat carrying 'narco-terrorists'
2025-10-04 01:43:42
US officials say their military strikes are needed to stem the flow of drugs into the United States. Photo: AP PHOTO
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth says he ordered another strike on a small boat he accused of carrying drugs in the waters off...
54. Munich Airport shuts again after suspected drones
2025-10-03 23:09:52
Air travel through Munich airport has again been disrupted, after several drones were sighted. Photo: AP PHOTO
German authorities have shut down Munich Airport for the second time in less than 24 hours after more suspected drone sightings.
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55. Markets volatile amid momentum toward a rate cut
2025-10-03 21:47:11
Analysts say the US government shutdown has raised market expectations of a rate cut. Photo: AP PHOTO
The S&P 500 eked out a record closing high in a volatile session, with interest rate-cut expectations holding up as the US government shutdown went on...
56. UK police accidentally shot victim in synagogue attack
2025-10-03 18:45:14
Forensic teams are examining the scene of a stabbing incident at a synagogue in Manchester. Photo: AP PHOTO
UK police say they accidentally shot a victim who died in the attack on a synagogue in Manchester, as well as one of the survivors, as they...
57. Trump gives Hamas until Sunday to back Gaza Strip deal
2025-10-03 17:50:56
US President Donald Trump says a peace proposal would allow remaining Hamas fighters to leave. Photo: AP PHOTO
US President Donald Trump has given Hamas militants until Sunday to accept his proposal to end the nearly two-year-old war with US ally Israel...
58. 'Match your words': Australia to pony up for PNG pact
2025-10-03 17:32:28
Australia and Papua New Guinea are agreeing to come to the aid of the other if under attack. Photo: Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS
Australia will have to break out the chequebook to hold up its end of a historic defence alliance with Papua New Guinea, analysts...
59. Germany investigates after drone sightings shut airport
2025-10-03 08:02:18
Authorities flocked to Munich airport overnight following reports of drone sightings. Photo: AP PHOTO
Drone sightings at Germany's Munich airport have led to the cancellation and diversion of dozens of flights on the eve of a national holiday, leaving...
60. German airport reopens after drones halt flights
2025-10-03 06:39:42
Authorities flocked to Munich airport overnight following reports of drone sightings. Photo: AP PHOTO
Germany's Munich airport has reopened after shutting due to drone sightings that forced the cancellation or diversion of dozens of flights and...
61. Electric car U-turn puts low-emission options on track
2025-10-03 02:31:36
Australians bought 12,076 new electric cars during September - 11.3 per cent of all new vehicles. Photo: Steven Markham/AAP PHOTOS
Australian motorists are performing a U-turn on electric cars, with the low-emission vehicles representing more than one in...
62. Australia-PNG treaty set for signing after dummy pass
2025-10-03 01:58:16
PNG's anniversary celebrations are being cited for the delay in signing the treaty with Australia. Photo: Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS
A mutual defence treaty between Australia and Papua New Guinea is being hailed as a major military win for both nations...
63. Myanmar's military retakes key town from ethnic rebels
2025-10-02 20:13:53
Myanmar's military is stepping up efforts to retake resistance-controlled areas, ahead of elections. Photo: AP PHOTO
Myanmar's military has taken back control of a major district capital in Shan State more than a year after losing it to an armed ethnic...
64. Europe's stance on Russia hardens amid drone incidents
2025-10-02 18:38:28
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen warned her counterparts Europe "can no longer be naive". Photo: EPA PHOTO
Europe must take a more aggressive approach with Russia by shooting down drones that enter European airspace and boarding shadow fleet ships...
65. Israeli strikes kill dozens, as Hamas mulls Trump plan
2025-10-02 16:23:26
Israel's campaign in Gaza has killed more than 66,200 Palestinians and wounded nearly 170,000. Photo: EPA PHOTO
Israeli strikes and gunfire have killed at least 41 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, according to hospitals, as Hamas still considers its...
66. Vietnam pair accused of sex attack evade NZ extradition
2025-10-02 11:05:34
The Vietnamese embassy in Wellington did not respond to a request for comment on the matter. Photo: AP PHOTO
Two Vietnamese officials accused of sexually attacking two young female servers at a Wellington restaurant won't return to face criminal charges...
67. Philippines quake toll rises to 72, rescue continues
2025-10-02 07:03:12
The death toll from a magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck off Cebu province has reached 72. Photo: EPA PHOTO
Rescuers have used backhoes and sniffer dogs to look for survivors in collapsed houses and other damaged buildings in the central Philippines...
68. The things keeping Brisbane's Olympics boss up at night
2025-10-02 06:56:55
Brisbane needs more accommodation and skilled migrants, its Olympics chief Andrew Liveris says. Photo: Jason O’Brien/AAP PHOTOS
Anxieties surrounding Brisbane's ability to deliver key projects before its seven-year Olympics countdown ends have been...
69. Zelenskiy accuses Russia of deliberate Chernobyl attack
2025-10-01 23:31:43
Russia is being accused by Ukraine's president of trying to create the risk of nuclear incidents. Photo: AP PHOTO
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy accuses Russia of trying to create the risk of nuclear incidents, alleging Moscow had deliberately...
70. Trump says China's Xi using soy as negotiation tactic
2025-10-01 23:01:16
President Donald Trump claims China is not buying American soybeans as a negotiating tactic. Photo: AP PHOTO
US President Donald Trump says soybeans would be a major topic of discussion when he meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping in four...
71. EU leaders back 'drone wall' to repel Russian intrusion
2025-10-01 21:34:37
NATO's chief backs the idea of a "drone wall" to protect Europe's eastern flank from incursions. Photo: AP PHOTO
European Union leaders back plans to bolster the bloc's defences against Russian drones as they met in Copenhagen, days after airspace...
72. Flotilla bound for Gaza says boats being intercepted
2025-10-01 19:59:31
Organisers of a flotilla say they have detected at least 20 vessels on their radar nearby. Photo: AP PHOTO
Military personnel have intercepted an international flotilla trying to deliver medicine and food to the Gaza Strip and boarded its boats as it...
73. Sensitive discussions ongoing on Gaza plan: White House
2025-10-01 19:43:33
Medics say seven people were killed in strikes on a Gaza City school sheltering displaced people. Photo: AP PHOTO
The White House says there are "sensitive discussions" taking place over US President Donald Trump's proposal to end the war in the Gaza...
74. US Supreme Court lets Cook remain on Fed for now
2025-10-01 16:48:49
The top US court has rejected an administration request to have Lisa Cook removed from the Fed. Photo: AP PHOTO
The US Supreme Court says it will hear arguments in January over US President Donald Trump's attempt to remove Federal Reserve governor Lisa...
75. Israel ramps up Gaza offensive as Hamas weighs US plan
2025-10-01 10:46:20
At least 17 people have been killed by Israel's military, most of them in Gaza City. Photo: AP PHOTO
Hamas's review of US President Donald Trump's Gaza plan has stretched into a third day as Israel pressed its offensive in Gaza with at least 17...
76. 'Arms fair': Israel-owned company draws protesters' ire
2025-10-01 06:28:42
Yusus Omar says Australia provides parts for drones that launch strikes on Gaza. Photo: Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS
Activists want a state-owned Israeli defence company booted from a space conference for its role in the destruction of Gaza.
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77. Ukraine warns of critical situation at nuclear plant
2025-09-30 23:52:16
Ukraine says Russian shelling prevents restoration of a line needed to prevent a nuclear meltdown. Photo: AP PHOTO
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says the situation at the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station had become critical,...
78. Ukrainian Nord Stream blasts suspect detained in Poland
2025-09-30 19:44:29
Mysterious blasts in 2022 damaged pipelines that were built to carry Russian gas to Germany. Photo: AP PHOTO
A Ukrainian diver wanted by Germany over his alleged involvement in explosions in 2022 in the Nord Stream pipeline that largely severed Russian...
79. Trump says firms to cut drug prices for tariff relief
2025-09-30 17:55:43
Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla says $US70 billion will go into research and development and manufacturing. Photo: AP PHOTO
US President Donald Trump says Pfizer will cut the price of all prescription drugs in the country's Medicaid program for those on low...
80. PM tells Hamas, Israel to 'engage' with peace plan
2025-09-30 04:03:35
The US appears confident it has found a way to end the conflict in Gaza, with Israel's agreement. Photo: Jason O'BRIEN/AAP PHOTOS
Australia has thrown its weight behind a US-brokered plan to end the war in Gaza and return Israeli hostages held in the...
81. Stokes rides towards sunset after rags-to-riches career
2025-09-30 03:52:05
Kerry Stokes plans to step down as chairman of Seven West Media if a merger eventuates. Photo: Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS
They don't come much more self-made than Kerry Stokes.
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82. Seven-Southern Cross merger to end media baron's era
2025-09-30 01:59:52
Kerry Stokes has given a retirement date of next February in an announcement of a media merger. Photo: James Worsfold/AAP PHOTOS
The Seven Network's parent company is merging with Australia's biggest radio owner in a deal that would see billionaire media...
83. Aussie researchers look to space to help on earth
2025-09-29 23:00:01
The Australasian Space Innovation Institute promises to deliver its biggest changes on earth. Photo: Darren England/AAP PHOTOS
Australian aerospace projects are expected to be boosted with the launch of an institute dedicated to turning local research...
84. Zelenskiy proposes joint air shield with Ukraine allies
2025-09-29 20:26:30
Ukraine says it is well-equipped to help NATO countries deal with aerial threats from Russia. Photo: AP PHOTO
Ukraine has proposed building a joint air defence shield with allies to protect against threats from Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr...
85. Trump says Netanyahu agreed to US-sponsored peace deal
2025-09-29 19:34:28
President Donald Trump says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu backs a US peace-plan. Photo: AP PHOTO
President Donald Trump says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed to back a US-sponsored Gaza peace proposal aimed at ending a...
86. Trump plans 100 per cent tariff on foreign-made movies
2025-09-29 16:55:22
US President Donald Trump has said he will impose a 100 per cent tariff on movies made overseas. Photo: AP PHOTO
President Donald Trump says he will impose a 100 per cent tariff on all films produced overseas that are then sent into the US, repeating a...
87. Trump, Netanyahu to meet amid pressure to end Gaza war
2025-09-29 12:52:48
US President Donald Trump and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu will hold talks to end the Gaza war. Photo: AP PHOTO
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is due to hold talks with his most important supporter US President Donald Trump, who has hinted at...
88. Pro-EU ruling party wins Moldova election with majority
2025-09-29 07:57:10
Moldova's ruling party PAS, led by President Maia Sandu, received 50.1 per cent of the vote. Photo: EPA PHOTO
Moldova's pro-European Union ruling party has won a resounding victory over its Russian-leaning rival in a key parliamentary election, an...
89. Republicans, Democrats fight to avoid US govt shutdown
2025-09-28 21:55:05
The United States government is on the brink of its 15th partial shutdown since 1981. Photo: AP PHOTO
Ahead of a meeting between lawmakers and US President Donald Trump, the Republican leaders of Congress are seeking to blame Democrats for an impasse...
90. Russia pounds Kyiv in mass drone and missile attack
2025-09-28 21:39:06
Russia launched 595 drones overnight and Ukraine defences shot down 568 of them. Photo: EPA PHOTO
Russia has launched hundreds of drones and missiles at Kyiv and other parts of Ukraine, killing at least four people and injuring dozens, in one of the most...
Moldova President Maia Sandu says this election is an existential moment for her country. Photo: EPA PHOTO
Moldova's ruling party has pulled ahead of the pro-Russian opposition as votes cast in a key parliamentary election were counted, but it looks set...
92. Wall St ends higher after as-expected inflation data
2025-09-28 21:00:00
The Dow was down 0.2 per cent, the S&P 500 0.3 per cent and the Nasdaq fell 0.7 per cent. Photo: AP PHOTO
US stocks ended higher on Friday after mostly in-line US inflation data, but the three major indexes posted losses for the week.
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93. Trump says 'we will get it done' in the Middle East
2025-09-28 18:37:38
US President Donald Trump has voiced optimism about ending the conflict in the Gaza Strip. Photo: AP PHOTO
US President Donald Trump has expressed optimism about reaching a deal to end the war in the Gaza Strip, saying there is "a real chance for...
94. 'Massive attack': Russia pounds Kyiv with air assault
2025-09-28 12:23:33
Russia launched a large scale attack across Ukraine using nearly 600 drones and 48 missiles. Photo: EPA PHOTO
Russia has launched hundreds of drones and missiles at Kyiv and other parts of Ukraine, killing at least four people and injuring dozens, in one...
95. Four killed as Russia launches major attack on Kyiv
2025-09-28 08:21:01
A residential area of Kyiv was one of several hit by Russian attacks across Ukraine. Photo: AP PHOTO
At least four people have been killed after Russia unleashed a barrage of drones and missiles on Ukraine, with the capital Kyiv suffering the heaviest...
96. Russia launches major drone, missile attack on Ukraine
2025-09-28 04:46:14
Poland has scrambled planes and closed its airspace near its southeastern cities. Photo: EPA PHOTO
Kyiv has come under heavy bombardment in what independent monitors say is one of the biggest Russian attacks on the Ukrainian capital since Moscow launched...
97. Russia: Aggression will be met with 'decisive response'
2025-09-28 00:47:06
Sergey Lavrov told the UN Russia will mount a "decisive response" to any aggression. Photo: AP PHOTO
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has told the West that any aggression against Moscow will face a "decisive response", warning against attempts to...
98. Hamas says it has not received US peace proposal
2025-09-27 21:07:15
The Israeli army says its aircraft have struck 120 targets across the Gaza Strip over the past day. Photo: AP PHOTO
Hamas has not received US President Donald Trump's Gaza Strip ceasefire plan, the Palestinian militant group which runs the enclave says...
99. Russia rejects having plans to attack NATO or EU
2025-09-27 19:35:00
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has accused some foreign politicians of warmongering. Photo: AP PHOTO
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has warned the NATO military alliance and the European Union that "any aggression against my country will...
100. Renewed drone sightings at Danish military facilities
2025-09-27 14:35:47
Unexplained drone activity has been reported by people over several Danish airports Photo: AP PHOTO
Denmark's defence ministry says "drones have been observed at several of Danish defence facilities" overnight.
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101. Wall St ends higher after as-expected inflation data
2025-09-26 21:27:57
The Dow was down 0.2 per cent, the S&P 500 0.3 per cent and the Nasdaq fell 0.7 per cent. Photo: AP PHOTO
US stocks ended higher on Friday after mostly in-line US inflation data, but the three major indexes posted losses for the week.
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102. Australia to cop deeper impact from new US meds tariffs
2025-09-26 17:31:22
Donald Trump is whacking yet another tax on imported goods: a 100 per cent levy on pharmaceuticals. Photo: Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS
US President Donald Trump's fresh tariff hike on branded pharmaceuticals could dampen investment and research in Australia's...
103. Russia's 2025 offensives have failed: Ukraine chief
2025-09-26 11:23:20
Ukrainian troops are now defending an active front line that's 1250km long, the army says. Photo: AP PHOTO
Russia's spring and summer offensives have failed to meet their goals, Ukraine's military chief says, adding that Russia is firing twice as much...
104. PM flies into friendlier territory with like minds
2025-09-26 10:58:19
Anthony Albanese is attending the Global Progress Action Summit during his visit to London. Photo: Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS
Donald Trump can wait.
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105. NATO, EU waging war on Russia, Lavrov tells G20 at UN
2025-09-25 23:46:48
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov hit out at NATO and the UE at a G20 meeting at the UN. Photo: EPA PHOTO
Russia's top diplomat has accused NATO and the European Union of using Ukraine to declare a "real war" against his country in a speech at the...
Health authorities are sounding the alarm over limited resources to tackle the outbreak. Photo: AP PHOTO
As a deadly new Ebola outbreak kills dozens in southern Congo, health authorities and organisations are sounding the alarm, warning they lack the...
107. Denmark links drone sorties to state actor: Latvia says
2025-09-25 16:30:50
European officials see a pattern of disruption that has exposed European airspace vulnerability. Photo: AP PHOTO
Denmark has informed its NATO allies that drone incursions that shut two of its airports are linked to unspecified "state actors", Latvia's...
108. Israel deepens Gaza City assault as Netanyahu visits US
2025-09-25 11:58:23
Israel is pressing on with its push to eliminate Hamas in Gaza despite its international criticism. Photo: AP PHOTO
Israeli forces are advancing deeper into Gaza City as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu heads to New York to address the United Nations...
109. Drones over Danish airports 'meant to spread fear'
2025-09-25 09:44:35
Denmark's Aalborg airport was closed for three hours due to drone incursions late on Wednesday Photo: AP PHOTO
Drone incursions that briefly shut two of Denmark's airports and affected military installations were hybrid attacks intended to spread fear,...
Danish police are investigating the appearance of drones over the airspace in Aalborg. Photo: AP PHOTO
Denmark's Aalborg airport has closed due to drones in its airspace, two days after the Nordic nation's Copenhagen airport was shut over drone sightings...
111. Super Typhoon Ragasa batters HK, kills dozens in Taiwan
2025-09-25 00:44:48
Areas near promenades were flooded as Typhoon Ragasa hit Hong Kong. Photo: AP PHOTO
Typhoon Ragasa, one of the strongest storms to hit Asia in years, has whipped waves taller than lampposts onto Hong Kong promenades after leaving deadly destruction in...
112. Kimmel's TV return monologue racks up nearly 19m views
2025-09-24 21:32:45
Jimmy Kimmel's monologue on his return to late night TV had been seen nearly 19m times on YouTube. Photo: AP PHOTO
The monologue Jimmy Kimmel delivered on his return to late-night US television has been seen nearly 19 million times on YouTube and...
113. 'ANTI-ICE' written on bullet in deadly US shooting
2025-09-24 20:51:22
US local police say a suspect opened fire on an ICE office from an adjacent building. Photo: AP PHOTO
A gunman who wrote "ANTI-ICE" on an unused bullet has killed one detainee and wounded two others when he fired on a US Immigration and Customs...
114. US envoy hopeful of Gaza Strip 'breakthrough' in days
2025-09-24 19:15:54
Israel has drawn global condemnation over its military conduct in the Gaza Strip. Photo: AP PHOTO
US President Donald Trump has presented leaders from several Muslim-majority countries with a 21-point plan peace plan for the Middle East and the Gaza...
115. 'Four killed' in demos for statehood in India's Ladakh
2025-09-24 17:35:07
Indian authorities say protesters set a police vehicle on fire during a statehood demonstration. Photo: AP PHOTO
At least four people have been killed and dozens injured in India's Himalayan region of Ladakh as protesters demanding statehood for the...
116. Israel moves deeper into Gaza City as Trump talks peace
2025-09-24 10:57:10
Israeli forces have ignored calls to stop an offensive into Gaza City that aims to finish off Hamas. Photo: AP PHOTO
Israeli forces are pushing towards the heart of Gaza City, risking the lives of Palestinians who stayed put in hopes that growing...
117. Kremlin rejects Trump claims on war in Ukraine
2025-09-24 09:01:17
Ukraine should act now to retake all the land seized by Russia, President Donald Trump said. Photo: AP PHOTO
The Kremlin rejects the central arguments for US President Donald Trump's rhetorical U-turn on the war in Ukraine, as nationalists and political...
118. Farming export success sows seeds of growth goal reset
2025-09-24 07:13:25
Output targets might be met ahead of schedule but Australian farmers may not be seeing any benefits. Photo: Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS
Australia's agricultural output is expected to reach $100 billion ahead of schedule, but the target's relevance has been...
119. Asian stocks ease after Wall Street's overnight dip
2025-09-24 01:27:58
Asian stocks are down after a slide on Wall St. Photo: AP PHOTO
Asian stocks have begun the day on the back foot after declines on Wall Street overnight following comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell that gave little indication about the...
120. Super Typhoon Ragasa lashes HK, 14 dead in Taiwan
2025-09-24 01:17:43
Ragasa is packing winds of up to 200km/h as it barrels towards Hong Kong. Photo: AP PHOTO
Super Typhoon Ragasa, the world's most powerful tropical cyclone this year, is lashing Hong Kong with hurricane-force winds and torrential rain, while heavy...
121. Typhoon death toll climbs to 14 in Taiwan after flood
2025-09-24 00:10:47
Around 700 flights have been cancelled, stranding passengers at Hong Kong airport. Photo: AP PHOTO
Fourteen people are dead in eastern Taiwan's Hualien county after a barrier lake in the mountains overflowed and sent a wall of water into a town during a...
122. Ukraine can win back all lands lost to Russia: Trump
2025-09-23 20:18:45
Ukraine is in a position to take back territories taken by Russia, says US President Donald Trump. Photo: EPA PHOTO
US President Donald Trump says he believes Ukraine, with the support of the European Union and NATO, can win back all of the territory...
123. 'Something really special': a pilot's tribute to an iconic machine of war
2025-09-23 19:30:00
Retired Major-General Steve Jobson recalls flying a Black Hawk helicopter through the lower Hindu Kush mountains after an enormous earthquake struck Pakistan two decades ago.
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124. Trump condemns recognition of Palestinian state
2025-09-23 18:18:17
President Donald Trump says recognising a Palestinian state rewards "horrible atrocities" by Hamas. Photo: AP PHOTO
US President Donald Trump has condemned moves by Western powers to recognise a Palestinian state, saying such steps would reward "horrible...
125. Denmark links airport drones to other attacks in Europe
2025-09-23 12:15:05
Danish authorities are investigating a drone incursion that closed Copenhagen Airport for hours. Photo: AP PHOTO
Drones that halted flights at Denmark's main airport are the most serious attack yet on its critical infrastructure, say police who have...
126. War grinds on as Ukraine's Zelenskiy seeks help at UN
2025-09-23 10:14:10
Russian ballistic missiles struck the town centre of Tatarbunary in Ukraine's Odesa region. Photo: AP PHOTO
Russia and Ukraine continue to exchange drones, missiles and bombs, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy perseveres with efforts to bolster...
127. Super typhoon forces evacuations in the Philippines
2025-09-22 14:17:22
Super Typhoon Ragasa is expected to bring storm surges, floods and landslides. Photo: EPA PHOTO
Thousands of people have evacuated from northern Philippine villages as one of this year's strongest typhoons threatened to cause flooding and landslides on...
128. Russia and Ukraine trade deadly drone strikes
2025-09-22 09:46:05
Firefighters carry a person after a Russian strike in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine. Photo: AP PHOTO
Russia and Ukraine are swapping accusations of deadly drone strikes on civilian areas of their countries, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy anticipates...
129. Other Australian preaching to mend plight of children
2025-09-22 03:23:48
Both Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Reverend Bill Crews take their messages to the world stage. Photo: Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS
Anthony Albanese has made a splash in New York but another Australian leader is also making waves with his message of...
130. 'Unprecedented threats': UN protections for aid workers
2025-09-22 01:51:55
Melbourne woman Zomi Frankcom was killed in an Israeli air strike while working for an aid group. Photo: James Ross/AAP PHOTOS
Slain humanitarian aid workers have been remembered as Australia announced protections for those who risk their lives in...
131. Ukraine, Russia attacks kill four civilians: officials
2025-09-21 20:42:28
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy hopes to finalise security guarantees in talks with allies. Photo: AP PHOTO
Ukrainian attacks on Russia's Belgorod border region have killed three civilians while Russian shelling of eastern Ukraine has left a man...
132. Murdochs could take part in TikTok deal, Trump says
2025-09-21 18:59:12
US President Donald Trump included negotiations over TikTok as part of economic talks with China. Photo: Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS
US President Donald Trump says media mogul Lachlan Murdoch and business leaders Larry Ellison and Michael Dell will be...
A Palestinian state has been formally recognised by Australia, the United Kingdom and Canada. Photo: AP PHOTO
Palestinian Foreign Minister Varsen Aghabekian Shahin says countries recognising a Palestinian state this week are taking an irreversible step...
134. Israeli strikes kill dozens in Gaza City, tanks advance
2025-09-21 12:06:44
Israel describes Gaza City as the last bastion of Hamas as it ramps up its offensive. Photo: AP PHOTO
Israeli forces have blown up more residential buildings in Gaza City, killing at least 31 Palestinians and prompting many others to flee, Gazan health...
135. Trump pressures attorney-general to investigate foes
2025-09-21 03:53:03
Attorney-General Pam Bondi is under pressure from Donald Trump to charge his enemies with crimes. Photo: AP PHOTO
US President Donald Trump he has appointed his former lawyer Lindsey Halligan to be US Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, hours...
136. Inflation fading but rate cut doubtful at least for now
2025-09-21 02:00:00
Experts believe inflation will drop driven by the falling cost of housing, recreation and culture. Photo: Daniel Pockett/AAP PHOTOS
Mortgage holders may soon get a better idea of when they can expect another interest rate cut as the Reserve Bank's boss...
137. Israeli strikes kill 14 in Gaza as Palestinians flee
2025-09-21 00:51:21
The Israeli army says it wants to "destroy Hamas' military infrastructure" in the Gaza Strip. Photo: AP PHOTO
Scores of Palestinians, many pushing carts of belongings or carrying their possessions on their backs are fleeing Gaza City as Israel ramps up...
138. UK fighter jets begin NATO air mission over Poland
2025-09-21 00:00:10
Two RAF Typhoons patrolled Polish skies to deter and defend against aerial threats from Russia. Photo: EPA PHOTO
British fighter jets have flown their first NATO air defence sortie over Poland as part of NATO's Eastern Sentry mission, aimed at...
139. Hamas threatens hostages as Israel advances on Gaza
2025-09-20 18:08:22
The Israeli army says it wants to "destroy Hamas' military infrastructure" in the Gaza Strip. Photo: AP PHOTO
The Palestinian militant organisation Hamas has threatened to disappear the remaining Israeli hostages it holds as Israeli forces step up their...
140. Ukraine, Russia exchange hits after Estonia 'violation'
2025-09-20 17:34:33
The Ukrainian army says it has targeted oil refineries in two regions of Russia with drone attacks. Photo: AP PHOTO
Four people have been killed in Ukrainian drone attacks in southwestern Russia, authorities say, as Ukraine reported three casualties in...
141. Delays hit some European airports after 'cyber attack'
2025-09-20 15:22:17
Brussels Airport said it had been affected by a cyber attack against a service provider. Photo: AP PHOTO
A cyber attack on a provider of check-in and boarding systems has disrupted operations at several major European airports including London's...
142. Israeli strikes kill 31 in Gaza, offensive ramps up
2025-09-20 12:58:06
Deadly Israeli air strikes have continued across Gaza City. Photo: EPA PHOTO
At least 31 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza City, medical officials say, as Israel pressed ahead with its military offensive on the territory's main metropolis despite...
143. Russia denies jets violated Estonian airspace
2025-09-20 11:47:25
Estonian officials say three Russian MiG-31 fighter jets entered Estonia's airspace for 12 minutes. Photo: EPA PHOTO
Russia's Defence Ministry has denied its aircraft violated Estonia's airspace, after Tallinn reported three fighter jets crossed into its...
144. Trump administration places new restrictions on Harvard
2025-09-20 05:48:00
The US Education Department has raised concerns about Harvard University's finances. Photo: AP PHOTO
President Donald Trump's administration has escalated its campaign against Harvard University, placing new restrictions on its ability to access federal...
145. US vaccine advisers abandon broad COVID shot support
2025-09-20 02:33:48
The new vaccination advice comes as COVID-19 remains a public health threat in the US. Photo: AP PHOTO
Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr's new vaccine advisers have confusion to COVID-19 vaccination season by declining to recommend them for anyone and...
146. PM to recognise Palestine at UN, awaits Trump meeting
2025-09-20 01:42:07
Anthony Albanese and US President Donald Trump are attending the United Nations General Assembly. Photo: Dave Hunt/Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS
Australia will recognise Palestine on the world stage as Anthony Albanese embarks on an agenda-setting international...
147. Trump to impose $100k annual fee for skilled visas
2025-09-20 01:36:03
Trump's administration is reworking temporary employment visas as part of its immigration crackdown. Photo: AP PHOTO
The Trump administration will ask companies to pay $US100,000 ($A152,000) a year for H-1B worker visas, potentially dealing a big blow to...
148. Progress on TikTok deal as Trump and Xi agree to meet
2025-09-19 23:49:03
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping agreed to further talks on the sidelines of APEC in October. Photo: AP PHOTO
President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have made progress on a TikTok agreement, the US leader says, and will meet face-to-face in...
149. Complex puzzle: concessions needed for climate target
2025-09-19 17:32:07
Solar panels, both on houses and in farms, are a huge part of Australia's energy future. Photo: Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS
Targets to reduce Australia's greenhouse gas emissions will require difficult trade-offs on the location of large renewable projects,...
150. Trump and Xi seek TikTok win to break US-China gridlock
2025-09-19 04:18:14
An agreement on TikTok is at the top of the agenda for Donald Trump and Xi Jinping's call. Photo: AP PHOTO
President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will seek an agreement to help keep the video app TikTok online in the US and ease tensions...
151. Starmer, Trump hail renewal of 'special relationship'
2025-09-18 16:28:10
US President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer have hailed their close links. Photo: AP PHOTO
US President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer have hailed the renewal of their countries' "special relationship," drawing the US...
152. Asian stocks, US dollar drift higher after Fed rate cut
2025-09-18 09:58:39
Global stocks have lifted following the Federal Reserve's quarter-point rate cut. Photo: AP PHOTO
Asian stocks and the US dollar nudged higher on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve's first interest rate cut of the year, while French politics kept its...
153. French unions strike against austerity, budget cuts
2025-09-18 08:59:23
Students block a school in Paris during a strike called by major trade unions to oppose budget cuts. Photo: AP PHOTO
Teachers, train drivers, pharmacists and hospital staff have gone on strike and teenagers blocked their high schools in France, part of a...
154. Labor's 'ambitious' climate goal triggers slammed as 'weak and deangerous'
2025-09-18 07:17:00
The federal government's goal to cut carbon emissions by at least 62 per cent of 2005 levels by 2035 was swiftly condemned by climate groups and the opposition, with experts arguing it will not be high enough to stave off the impacts of climate...
155. Ukraine to get first US missiles in new supply system
2025-09-18 03:06:55
Missiles for advanced rocket launchers are among the US-made weapons being sent to Ukraine. Photo: AP PHOTO
Ukraine will receive missiles for advanced air defence systems and rocket launchers in the first batch of weapons being sent under a new funding...
156. No reserve auction for one of Canberra's best-regarded hospitality businesses
2025-09-17 19:30:00
One of Canberra's best-regarded hospitality businesses will be sold in a no-reserve auction, less than a year after the current owner took over.
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157. US Fed cuts rates by quarter of a percentage point
2025-09-17 18:17:41
The Federal Reserve has cut a key rate by a quarter-point and signalled two more cuts by year end. Photo: AP PHOTO
The Federal Reserve has cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point and indicated it will steadily lower borrowing costs for the...
158. Trump begins historic state visit to UK amid protests
2025-09-17 12:10:08
For the second time, Donald Trump has been greeted by a British monarch on a state visit. Photo: AP PHOTO
King Charles has greeted Donald Trump as the US president's historic second state visit to Britain began with unprecedented pomp, intense security,...
159. Dollar, shares lag, gold glitters as Fed verdict looms
2025-09-17 02:55:55
Markets are counting down to the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision and outlook. Photo: AP PHOTO
The US dollar is on the defensive, shares have edged lower, and gold has scaled new heights as global markets count down to an anticipated rate cut by...
160. Ask Fuzzy: What causes the afternoon energy slump?
2025-09-16 14:30:00
We have all experienced it: an incessant wave of tiredness that hits mid-afternoon, accompanied by low morale, poor focus and heavy eyelids. This universal phenomenon, known as the afternoon energy slump, is driven by the workings of our body's internal...
161. China fires water cannon at Philippine ships near shoal
2025-09-16 10:29:06
The Philippine coast guard accused its Chinese counterpart of harassing ships in the South China Sea Photo: AP PHOTO
China's coast guard has fired water cannon at Philippine ships near the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, accusing...
162. Israel is committing genocide in Gaza Strip: UN inquiry
2025-09-16 08:21:23
The war in Gaza has killed more than 64,000 people, according to the Gaza Health Ministry. Photo: AP PHOTO
Israel has committed genocide in Gaza and top Israeli officials including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu incited these acts, a United Nations...
163. Australia urged to lasso US back to Indo-Pacific region
2025-09-16 07:13:59
Kurt Campbell says no nation punches so far above its weight in Washington than Australia. Photo: Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS
Australia is being counted on to use its influence as a close US ally to urge Washington to do more in the Indo-Pacific region and...
164. Officials disclose fresh detail on 2035 climate target
2025-09-16 04:06:56
Australia's 2035 climate target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions is expected to be released soon. Photo: Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS
Australia's 2035 climate target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions could be a single figure, rather than a range, treasury...
165. Not all parking fines are the same – what you need to know
2025-09-15 22:00:00
Social media has been buzzing recently about the differences in parking fines, with many people not realising some fines aren't enforced in the same way as others.
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166. Students killed in Myanmar as junta escalates air war
2025-09-15 07:55:50
Nineteen students were killed in a military airstrike on a boarding school, a Myanmar militia says. Photo: AP PHOTO
A Myanmar military airstrike on a school last week killed at least 19 students, an ethnic militia says, as the war-torn nation's ruling...
167. Violence against women put in spotlight amid conflicts
2025-09-15 07:24:07
The largest gathering dedicated to ending gender-based violence will be held in Australia. Photo: Stephanie Gardiner/AAP PHOTOS
Hard-won rights for women must be fiercely protected as they are not guaranteed, particularly in times of conflict, advocates...
168. Minister torpedoes talk defence billions to appease US
2025-09-15 06:24:12
The government says defence funding is being boosted to bolster capabilities, not to satisfy the US. Photo: Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS
Australia denies its multi-billion-dollar spending boost for WA shipyards is about appeasing the Trump...
169. 'Grubby': ANZ fined $240m for unconscionable conduct
2025-09-15 02:07:40
ANZ has copped a $240 million fine and sharp criticism by the regulator for widespread misconduct. Photo: Darren England/AAP PHOTOS
A major Australian bank is guilty of "grubby", unconscionable behaviour, the country's top securities regulator says in...
170. UK, US to announce tech, energy deals during Trump stay
2025-09-14 23:53:35
As the UK prepares to welcome President Donald Trump, new tech and energy deals have been flagged. Photo: AP PHOTO
The United States and Britain will announce agreements on technology and civil nuclear energy during US President Donald Trump's...
An Arab-Islamic summit, convening after the attack on Qatar, say Israel must end "hostile acts". Photo: EPA PHOTO
Leaders of Arab and Islamic states will warn that Israel's attack on Qatar and other "hostile acts" threaten coexistence and efforts to...
172. Defence seeks assurances from Microsoft over $495m IT contract
2025-09-14 19:30:00
The Department of Defence sought assurances from Microsoft about its reliance on foreign engineers after revelations that the company used China-based tech personnel to service US military computer systems.
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173. Ukraine launches major aerial attack on Russia refinery
2025-09-14 18:23:16
US-built HIMARS rockets were used in Ukraine's overnight attack on Russia. Photo: EPA PHOTO
Ukraine has launched a large attack with at least 361 drones targeting Russia, sparking a brief fire at the vast Kirishi oil refinery in Russia's northwest,...
174. Ukraine attacks major Russian refinery in drone assault
2025-09-14 11:15:27
The drone war between Russia and Ukraine is escalating as talks on ending the conflict continue. Photo: AP PHOTO
Ukraine has targeted Russia with hundreds of drones, sparking a brief fire at the vast northwest Kirishi oil refinery, Moscow says.
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175. Shadow cabinet reshuffle after outspoken senator sacked
2025-09-14 05:46:14
Opposition Leader Sussan Ley hopes rebuild the coalition's standing after a damaging few weeks. Photo: Ethan James/AAP PHOTOS
The federal opposition is looking to put a tumultuous period behind it after shuffling shadow cabinet to replace an axed...
176. Billions sunk into AUKUS defence hub ahead of US visit
2025-09-14 01:28:59
The government will announce funding to kickstart the delivery of a Defence precinct in Perth. Photo: Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS
A $12 billion funding pledge aimed at boosting Australia's naval capabilities is part of the "biggest peacetime increase" in...
177. Poland, Romania on alert for Russian drone activity
2025-09-13 21:02:24
The alert came after multiple Russian drones crossed into Poland on Wednesday. Photo: EPA PHOTO
Romania scrambled fighter jets when a drone breached the country's airspace during a Russian attack on Ukrainian infrastructure near the border, the defence...
178. Dozens arrested amid police clashes at London rally
2025-09-13 20:46:32
The marches come as the UK is divided over migrants crossing the English Channel. Photo: AP PHOTO
A massive London march organised by far-right activist Tommy Robinson drew more than 110,000 people and became unruly, with dozens arrested and at least 26...
179. Poland, Romania on alert for drone threat in Ukraine
2025-09-13 17:18:17
The alert came after multiple Russian drones crossed into Poland on Wednesday. Photo: EPA PHOTO
Polish and allied aircraft were deployed in a preventive operation in Poland's airspace because of a threat of drone strikes in neighbouring Ukraine, and the...
180. US to deploy National Guard to Memphis, Trump says
2025-09-12 18:50:45
Memphis has one of the highest violent crime rates in the United States, according to the FBI. Photo: AP PHOTO
US President Donald Trump says he will send the National Guard to the city of Memphis in Tennessee to address crime concerns there with the...
181. Trump says patience on Putin running out, NATO beefs up
2025-09-12 17:24:02
President Donald Trump says the United States will "have to come down very, very strong" on Russia. Photo: AP PHOTO
US President Donald Trump says his patience with Russian President Vladimir Putin is running out but he stopped short of threatening new...
182. Trump calls Albanese 'a good man' after latest call
2025-09-12 01:43:12
President Donald Trump told an Australian reporter Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is a "good man". Photo: Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS
US President Donald Trump has praised Anthony Albanese as a "good man" after the two leaders racked up their fourth...
183. UN Security Council condemns Israeli strikes on Qatar
2025-09-11 19:23:55
Hamas says five of its members were killed in an Israeli attack on Qatar's capital Doha. Photo: AP PHOTO
The United Nations Security Council has condemned recent strikes on Qatar's capital Doha but did not mention Israel in the statement agreed to by all...
184. Zelenskiy discusses joint arms production with US envoy
2025-09-11 18:54:14
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is seeking joint production of drones and weapons with the US. Photo: AP PHOTO
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says he has discussed developing joint weapons production with the United States and imposing further...
185. UN Security Council to meet on Poland drone incursions
2025-09-11 10:53:09
President Karol Nawrocki told soldiers the drones were "an attempt to test our capabilities". Photo: EPA PHOTO
The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting to discuss drone incursions into Poland's airspace, which its president portrays as an...
186. Nepal's protesters, army in talks to decide leader
2025-09-11 08:21:30
Soldiers patrol the streets of Kathmandu while shops, schools and colleges remain shut. Photo: EPA PHOTO
Nepal's army is set to resume talks with "Gen Z" protesters to pick an interim leader for the Himalayan nation after angry demonstrations that killed...
187. Philippines protests China's plan for disputed shoal
2025-09-11 07:50:47
China's announced the approval of a plan to create a national nature reserve at Scarborough Shoal. Photo: AP PHOTO
The Philippines is protesting a plan by China to establish a nature reserve at one of the most hotly disputed shoals in the South China Sea...
188. 'Pass the torch': writers protest over journal's demise
2025-09-11 04:04:09
Supporters of Meanjin have protested against the closure of the literary journal after 85 years. Photo: PR IMAGE PHOTO
Supporters of literary journal Meanjin have staged a protest against its closure, as its publisher denies claims coverage of the Gaza...
189. Australia affirms Vanuatu support after treaty delayed
2025-09-10 06:42:54
An Australian deal to help Vanuatu with climate, economic and security goals could still go ahead. Photo: Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS
Top Australian ministers are confident a security treaty can be signed with Vanuatu after the deal was scuppered days before...
190. Trump post on Russian drones little comfort for Europe
2025-09-11 01:47:00
Polish authorities are examining suspected Russian drones that landed in the country's southeast. Photo: AP PHOTO
US President Donald Trump's response to Russia's provocative drone incursion into Poland's airspace, has contrasted sharply with...
191. Ukraine urges Europe air shield as Poland downs drones
2025-09-10 19:56:30
Polish authorities are examining suspected Russian drones that landed in the country's southeast. Photo: AP PHOTO
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says an incursion into Poland by Russian drones means Europe has to work on creating a joint air...
192. Regional response to Israeli attack under way: Qatar PM
2025-09-10 18:59:31
Israel's attack on Hamas members in Doha drew widespread international condemnation. Photo: AP PHOTO
Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani says there will be a response that is under discussion with regional partners to Israel's...
193. Leaders condemn Russia over drones in Polish airspace
2025-09-10 10:31:50
Poland shot down suspected Russian drones that entered its airspace on Wednesday. Photo: EPA PHOTO
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194. Israel vows to kill any Hamas survivors of Qatar attack
2025-09-10 10:17:38
An Israeli strike targeted a compound in Doha that hosted Hamas's political leadership. Photo: AP PHOTO
If Israel did not kill Hamas leaders in an air strike on Qatar it would succeed next time, the Israeli ambassador to the United States says after the...
195. Poland becomes first NATO member to fire in Ukraine war
2025-09-10 09:45:44
Firefighters secure parts of a damaged drone that was shot down by Polish authorities. Photo: AP PHOTO
Poland has shot down drones that entered its airspace, the first time a member of NATO is known to have fired shots during Russia's war in...
196. Angry protesters in bid to Block Everything in France
2025-09-10 09:19:34
French police fired tear at protesters during Block Everything protesters in Marseille, France. Photo: AP PHOTO
Protesters are staging demonstrations across France, disrupting traffic, burning rubbish bins and at times clashing with police in a bid to...
197. Soldiers guard Nepal's parliament after deadly protests
2025-09-10 08:50:27
Troops are patrolling the charred remains of Nepal's parliament after two days of violent unrest. Photo: EPA PHOTO
Soldiers are guarding Nepal's parliament and patrolled deserted streets amid a curfew in the capital Kathmandu, after two days of deadly...
198. Australia wants peace after Israel's 'criminal assault'
2025-09-10 06:39:06
Australia and other nations have criticised Israel for a strike against Hamas in the Qatari capital. Photo: Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS
Anthony Albanese has backed calls for a de-escalation of violence in the Middle East following Israel's attack in...
199. Soldiers patrol Nepal's capital after deadly protests
2025-09-10 06:01:18
Nepalese army personnel are patrolling the streets in Kathmandu following two days of unrest. Photo: AP PHOTO
Armed soldiers are guarding Nepal's parliament amid streets deserted after indefinite curfew was clamped on the capital, Kathmandu, following...
200. Poland shoots down Russian drones in its airspace
2025-09-10 03:07:29
Polish airspace was repeatedly violated by "drone-type objects" during a Russian attack on Ukraine. Photo: AP PHOTO
Poland scrambled its own and NATO air defences to shoot down drones after a Russian air attack on western Ukraine, the first time in the...
201. Second drone attack on boat in flotilla for Gaza
2025-09-10 00:40:26
Another boat trying to deliver aid to Gaza has been been attacked by a drone. Photo: AP PHOTO
International aid initiative Global Sumud Flotilla says one of its boats has been attacked by a drone at Tunisia's Sidi Bou Said port - the second such strike...
202. Agreement reached on resuming Iran nuclear inspections
2025-09-09 21:27:35
The UN's atomic watchdog is hoping to resume nuclear site inspections in Iran. Photo: AP PHOTO
Iran and the UN's atomic watchdog say progress has been made in negotiations over resuming nuclear site inspections.
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203. Hamas says five dead in Israeli strike on Qatar capital
2025-09-09 20:08:38
Smoke rose over the Qatari capital Doha after an Israeli air strike targeted Hamas members. Photo: AP PHOTO
Israel's military has launched an air strike against the leaders of Hamas in Qatar, where the Palestinian militant group has long had its...
204. Apple touts 'game changer' slimmer iPhone Air
2025-09-09 19:40:41
Apple CEO Tim Cook has spruiked his company's iPhone Air as a "game changer". Photo: AP PHOTO
Apple has showed off a new, slimmer iPhone "Air" model with a high-density battery and a brand new processor.
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205. Macron names loyalist Lecornu as new French PM
2025-09-09 18:36:27
Sebastien Lecornu has held posts in local governments and overseas territories. Photo: AP PHOTO
French President Emmanuel Macron has named loyalist Sebastien Lecornu - a one-time conservative protege who rallied behind his 2017 presidential run - as...
206. Ethiopia launches Africa's largest hydroelectric dam
2025-09-09 10:33:23
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is among the 20 biggest hydroelectric dams in the world. Photo: AP PHOTO
Ethiopia has officially inaugurated Africa's largest hydroelectric dam, a project that will provide energy to millions of Ethiopians while...
207. France's Macron seeks new PM after government's fall
2025-09-09 09:58:18
Whoever President Emmanuel Macron picks as his new prime minister will have a near-impossible job. Photo: AP PHOTO
French President Emmanuel Macron is seeking his fifth prime minister in less than two years after opposition parties united to oust...
208. Israeli military urges full evacuation of Gaza City
2025-09-09 06:19:35
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is pressing ahead with his plan to seize Gaza City. Photo: AP PHOTO
Israel's military is ordering Gaza City residents to leave before a new offensive after Israel warned it would step up its military attacks in the strip...
209. Defence veteran suicide rate falls to 10-year low
2025-09-09 05:37:11
The latest figures show 73 defence personnel and veterans took their own lives in a 12-month period. Photo: Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS
The annual veteran suicide rate is at its lowest level in a decade, as the commonwealth spruiks new measures to...
210. Suicide rate among defence veterans reaches 10-year low
2025-09-09 02:47:45
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has released a report on defence and veteran suicide. Photo: Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS
Veteran suicide rates have fallen to their lowest level in a decade, as the federal government looks to speed up...
211. Congress releases alleged Trump letter to Epstein
2025-09-09 02:34:20
Donald Trump denies writing a birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein, who died in prison in 2019. Photo: AP PHOTO
Democrats in the US House of Representatives have made public a birthday letter Donald Trump allegedly wrote to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein...
212. Norway's ruling Labour Party wins re-election
2025-09-08 23:25:00
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere has claimed victory in the nation's general election. Photo: EPA PHOTO
Norway's minority Labour Party government has won a second term in power while the populist right achieved its best-ever election result,...
213. Israel vows 'mighty hurricane' if Hamas don't surrender
2025-09-08 19:20:37
If Hamas don't surrender their hostages, they can expect a "mighty hurricane", warns Israel. Photo: EPA PHOTO
Israel has told residents of Gaza City to leave immediately after warning that it would step up air strikes and ground operations in the Gaza...
The Coalition's recent attacks on the size of the defence bureaucracy have raised some uncomfortable truths for the Albanese government.
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215. Israel vows Gaza 'hurricane' to force Hamas surrender
2025-09-08 10:19:15
Israeli forces bombed Gaza City from the air, residents say, as they continued their offensive. Photo: AP PHOTO
Israel will ramp up air strikes on Gaza in a "mighty hurricane" to serve as a last warning to Hamas that it will destroy the enclave unless...
216. Flight protection scheme set for take-off without compo
2025-09-08 06:35:26
A new code is expected to establish better safeguards for travellers who have flights cancelled. Photo: James Gourley/AAP PHOTOS
Airline passengers may soon have greater protections for cancelled or delayed flights, but consumer advocates say a proposed...
217. Company accelerates electric truck parcel deliveries
2025-09-08 06:20:04
Electric trucks are becoming easier to access in Australia but charging them can be challenging. Photo: PR IMAGE PHOTO
A major Australian transport firm is celebrating its adoption of more than 100 electric delivery vehicles and encouraging last-mile...
218. After 'last warning', Trump eyes Gaza deal 'soon'
2025-09-08 02:24:00
Advancing Israeli forces are now just a few kilometres from the centre of Gaza City. Photo: AP PHOTO
US President Donald Trump suggests a Gaza deal could come soon to secure the release of all hostages held by Hamas, after earlier issuing what he called...
219. Trump issues 'last warning' to Hamas to accept deal
2025-09-07 20:09:31
Israeli air strikes continue as President Donald Trump issues a warning to Hamas to accept a deal. Photo: AP PHOTO
US President Donald Trump has issued what he called his "last warning" to Hamas, urging the Palestinian militant group to accept a deal to...
Kyiv's main government buildings have been set ablaze in an overnight aerial attack by Russia. Photo: EPA PHOTO
Russia launched its largest air attack of the war on Ukraine overnight, setting the main government building on fire in central Kyiv and...
221. Climate finance crunch time at Pacific leader talks
2025-09-07 17:30:46
Australian is under pressure to commit more support for climate action in the Pacific. Photo: Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS
Pacific leaders are set for a more intimate gathering than usual at key annual talks, but excluding some heavyweight nations may prove...
222. Israeli airport reopens after being hit by Yemen drone
2025-09-07 15:19:59
Two people were injured when a drone from Yemen hit an Israeli airport's arrivals lounge. Photo: EPA PHOTO
Israel's Ramon Airport near the southern city of Eilat resumed operations after being briefly shut when a drone launched from Yemen struck the...
223. Norwegians vote in tightly fought parliamentary poll
2025-09-07 12:55:51
Analysts say Norway's election is likely to deliver a Jonas Gahr Store-led "tutti frutti" coalition. Photo: AP PHOTO
Norwegians are voting in a close race between a left-wing bloc led by the incumbent Labour Party and a right-wing bloc headed by the...
224. Four killed in massive Russian air attack on Ukraine
2025-09-07 12:36:57
Russia has mounted its largest overnight air attack on Ukraine, killing three people. Photo: AP PHOTO
Russia's largest overnight air attack of the war has set the main building of the Ukrainian government in Kyiv on fire and four three people dead,...
225. Embattled Japanese PM resigns to avoid party split
2025-09-07 09:24:17
Japan's embattled Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has announced his resignation. Photo: AP PHOTO
Embattled Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has resigned, ushering in a potentially lengthy period of policy paralysis at a shaky moment for the world's...
226. Three killed in massive Russian air attack on Ukraine
2025-09-07 08:21:39
Russia has mounted its largest overnight air attack on Ukraine, killing three people. Photo: AP PHOTO
Russia's largest overnight air attack of the war has set the main building of the Ukrainian government in Kyiv on fire and left three people dead,...
227. Baby among the victims in latest Russian attack on Kyiv
2025-09-07 04:56:09
Russia has been heavily targeting Kyiv with missile and drone attacks in recent weeks (file photo). Photo: AP PHOTO
An infant was among three people who died in Russia's overnight attacks on Kyiv that injured 18 and set on fire scores of buildings in the...
228. Growth figures, business data to dominate forecasts
2025-09-07 02:00:00
There are concerns a GDP increase could trigger a pause in interest rate cuts. Photo: Darren England/AAP PHOTOS
The fallout from stronger-than expected GDP growth figures is expected to cast a shadow over economic developments, as fears mount the...
229. Trump threatens Chicago with apocalyptic force
2025-09-07 00:58:33
Protests are being held in Chicago after Donald Trump threatened to call in the National Guard. Photo: AP PHOTO
US President Donald Trump has amplified his promises to send National Guard troops and immigration agents to Chicago by posting a parody image...
230. Israeli protesters call on Trump to end Gaza war
2025-09-06 22:09:39
Thousands of Israelis have gathered in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem to call for a ceasefire in Gaza. Photo: AP PHOTO
Thousands of Israelis have rallied in Tel Aviv, issuing direct appeals to US President Donald Trump to force an end to the Gaza war and secure...
231. Zelenskiy says Ukraine making 60 per cent of its arms
2025-09-06 21:02:57
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says a project will undertake weapons production in Denmark. Photo: AP PHOTO
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says nearly 60 per cent of weapons used by Ukraine's military are domestically produced, already exceeding...
232. Israeli military urges Gaza City residents to leave
2025-09-06 08:01:25
The military is telling Palestinians to leave Gaza City for a coastal area of Khan Younis. Photo: AP PHOTO
The Israeli military is calling on Palestinians in Gaza City, the enclave's largest urban area, to leave for the south, warning the military is...
233. Tariff olive branch on some goods for 'aligned' nations
2025-09-06 03:07:37
US trade representatives can exempt some industrial materials and pharma compounds from tariffs. Photo: AP PHOTO
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order offering some tariff exemptions as soon as Monday to trading partners who strike...
234. US immigration agents arrest hundreds at Hyundai plant
2025-09-06 01:13:47
A Hyundai plant in the state of Georgia has been raided by US immigration authorities. Photo: AP PHOTO
Hundreds of workers at a Hyundai Motor car battery facility under construction in the US state of Georgia have been detained in a raid by authorities,...
235. Trump plays down possible regime change in Venezuela
2025-09-06 00:08:38
The Pentagon accuses Venezuela of flying fighter jets near a navy destroyer in the Caribbean. Photo: AP PHOTO
The United States is not talking about regime change in Venezuela, President Donald Trump says as the US orders an additional 10 stealth fighter...
236. US immigration agents arrest 475 in Hyundai plant raid
2025-09-05 18:48:06
Hyundai says no workers detained by US officials were employed directly by the car maker. Photo: AP PHOTO
Hundreds of workers at a Hyundai Motor car battery facility under construction in the US state of Georgia have been detained in a major raid by...
237. Hamas releases hostage video, Israel bombs high-rise
2025-09-05 16:27:30
The Israeli military has bombed a high-rise building in Gaza City after warning civilians. Photo: AP PHOTO
Hamas has released a video of two Israeli hostages seized from a music festival in Israel in October 2023, and one says he is being held in Gaza...
238. Three Britons among dead in Lisbon streetcar crash
2025-09-05 12:40:04
Foral tributes have been laid as Portugal mourns the 16 people killed in a horrific streetcar crash. Photo: AP PHOTO
Three Britons were among the 16 killed in a streetcar crash in Lisbon, police say, as the mangled wreckage was removed for further...
239. Western troops in Ukraine would be fair targets: Putin
2025-09-05 08:00:11
Having foreign troops in Ukraine makes no sense if peace is reached, Vladimir Putin says. Photo: AP PHOTO
Any Western troops deployed to Ukraine would be legitimate targets for Moscow to attack, Russian President Vladimir Putin says in a warning to...
240. PM talks up 'warm' Trump phone call but no meeting set
2025-09-05 06:16:43
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has had a phone call with US President Donald Trump. Photo: Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS
Anthony Albanese has hailed a "warm and constructive" call with Donald Trump, but when the prime minister will come face-to-face with the US...
241. Strong aftershocks hit Afghanistan after deadly quakes
2025-09-05 05:46:34
Agencies warn of a critical need for money and medical supplies for Afghanistan's quake victims. Photo: AP PHOTO
Two powerful aftershocks have shaken eastern Afghanistan in a span of 12 hours, triggering fears of more deaths and destruction in a region...
242. No modelling in climate review, as lobby urges action
2025-09-04 23:04:35
Significant progress must be made for Australia to halve its emissions in the next decade. Photo: Diego Fedele/AAP PHOTOS
The coalition has denied that delays in reaching a position on climate change will lead to business groups being more closely...
243. Sweeney jeans ad frenzy boosts teen clothing retailer
2025-09-04 22:48:10
Shares in American Eagle have soared after the clothier reported success with its ad campaign. Photo: AP PHOTO
Shares of American Eagle Outfitters have spiked after the teen clothing retailer said the frenzy surrounding its Sydney Sweeney ad campaign...
244. 'Warm and constructive': Albanese gets call with Trump
2025-09-04 21:34:26
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has had a phone call with US President Donald Trump. Photo: Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS
Anthony Albanese has held further talks with US President Donald Trump on trade and security, but there's no word yet on when the pair will...
If we ever had doubts that China was on the rise, they would have been dispelled by the military parade in Beijing on Wednesday.
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246. Thai ex-PM Thaksin leaves country amid turmoil
2025-09-04 19:17:59
Thaksin Shinawatra's daughter Paetongtarn Shinawatra was recently dismissed as prime minister. Photo: AP PHOTO
Thailand's influential former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has flown out of the country, police say, a day before a parliamentary vote for...
247. Faster approvals essential for net zero: business lobby
2025-09-04 19:00:03
Significant progress must be made for Australia to halve its emissions in the next decade. Photo: Diego Fedele/AAP PHOTOS
Faster project approvals are essential for Australia to reach its emission targets, an assessment from one of the nation's leading...
248. Macron says 26 countries ready for Ukraine truce role
2025-09-04 16:09:57
French President Emmanuel Macron says guarantees will involve vows to rebuild Ukraine's military. Photo: AP PHOTO
Twenty-six countries are ready to take part in an international force as part of security guarantees for Ukraine in the event of a peace...
249. Ukraine's allies meet amid doubts over guarantees
2025-09-04 11:46:40
Presidents Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Emmanuel Macron attend a summit on Ukraine at the Elysee Palace. Photo: AP PHOTO
Some 30 Western leaders are holding talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy over security guarantees for Kyiv in the event of a...
250. Afghanistan quake toll rises, as aid crunch looms
2025-09-04 07:24:19
Global aid agencies are warning of dwindling funds to help Afghanistan's earthquake victims. Photo: AP PHOTO
Rescue workers are battling to pull bodies from the rubble of homes razed in Afghanistan's earthquakes as time runs out for survivors, who face a...
President Donald Trump's administration seeks a Supreme Court appeal against a ruling on tariffs. Photo: AP PHOTO
Donald Trump's administration has asked the US Supreme Court to hear a bid to preserve his sweeping tariffs pursued under a 1977 law meant...
252. 'Appalled': John Howard accuses PM of betraying relations with Israel over Palestine
2025-09-04 02:00:11
Former prime minister John Howard has accused Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke of undermining Australia's relationship with Israel by formally recognising Palestinian statehood.
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253. Tech platforms told to 'mobilise' for social media ban
2025-09-04 00:33:49
The clock is ticking on Australia's social media ban for under-16s, due later in 2025. Photo: Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS
Tech giants have been told to begin preparations to kick under-16s off their platforms, but young Australians hold doubts about the...
254. AI business 'wake-up call': teach workers or miss out
2025-09-03 22:00:03
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has named artificial intelligence technology as a national priority. Photo: Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS
Many workers do not have the skills necessary to tap into artificial intelligence technology, a study has found, with just one in 10...
255. End Ukraine war in talks or it will end by force: Putin
2025-09-03 16:22:34
"There is a certain light at the end of the tunnel," Russian President Vladimir Putin says. Photo: AP PHOTO
Russian President Vladimir Putin says there is a chance to end the war in Ukraine via negotiations "if common sense prevails," an option he'd...
256. Zelenskiy to push allies for more pressure on Russia
2025-09-03 10:18:19
Russia launched more than 500 drones and dozens of missiles at Ukraine overnight. Photo: EPA PHOTO
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will press for stronger pressure on Moscow as he meets allies in Denmark and France after Russian forces launched a sweeping...
257. Israeli military pushes further into Gaza City
2025-09-03 09:10:40
Israeli forces are continuing their offensive in Gaza City despite international condemnation. Photo: AP PHOTO
The Israeli military has moved deeper into Gaza City, with soldiers and tanks pushing into Sheikh Radwan, one of the urban centre's largest and...
258. China shows off weapons in massive military parade
2025-09-03 05:48:28
China's military parade featured hypersonic anti-ship missiles including the Yingji-17. Photo: AP PHOTO
CHINA'S PEOPLE'S LIBERATION ARMY DISPLAYS WEAPONS DURING A PARADE IN BEIJING:
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Japan's Nikkei slid 0.5 per cent in early trade on Wednesday. Photo: AP PHOTO
A global slide in long-dated bonds extended into Asia, while gold climbed to a new peak as concerns mounted over government debt and economic growth.
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260. China's Xi warning: the world faces war or peace
2025-09-03 02:04:02
More than 50,000 spectators have packed Tiananmen Square for the spectacle. Photo: AP PHOTO
Chinese President Xi Jinping has warned the world is facing a choice between peace or war as he kicked off his country's largest-ever military parade flanked by...
261. Xi, flanked by Putin and Kim, hosts military parade
2025-09-03 01:12:32
More than 50,000 spectators have packed Tiananmen Square for the spectacle. Photo: AP PHOTO
China has kicked off its largest-ever military parade in a show of its growing firepower and geopolitical clout as President Xi Jinping seeks to cast Beijing as...
262. Google can keep Chrome but must share search data
2025-09-02 22:52:20
Google has been ordered to share data with rivals to open up competition in online search. Photo: AP PHOTO
A US judge has handed Alphabet's Google a key victory, ruling against US prosecutors' bid to make the tech giant sell off its popular Chrome...
263. US strikes vessel carrying drugs from Venezuela
2025-09-02 22:21:41
The US has deployed warships to the Caribbean with to crack down on drug cartels. Photo: AP PHOTO
The US military has attacked a vessel from Venezuela in the Caribbean operated by the Tren de Aragua gang that was carrying illegal drugs, in the first...
264. Trump is 'very disappointed' with Putin over Ukraine
2025-09-02 21:35:47
Russia is engaged in a new troop buildup on the frontline and still launching strikes on Ukraine. Photo: AP PHOTO
President Donald Trump says he's "very disappointed" in Russian President Vladimir Putin and the US is planning to take action to reduce...
The government has a point when it says that the Freedom of Information rules need to be changed.
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266. Australia eyes chance to strike deal on Trump's tariffs
2025-09-02 19:00:12
Australia will push to negotiate US tariff relief on the sidelines of an upcoming global summit. Photo: Darren England/AAP PHOTOS
Trade Minister Don Farrell is pushing to meet his United States counterpart on the sidelines of a major summit as Australia...
267. China's Xi hosts Putin, Kim in challenge to West
2025-09-02 15:56:32
North Korea leader Kim Jong Un arrived in Beijing for talks with Chinese and Russian counterparts. Photo: AP PHOTO
China's President Xi Jinping is convening his Russian and North Korean counterparts in Beijing for the first time, in a show of solidarity...
268. Israeli reservists report for duty before new Gaza push
2025-09-02 10:43:34
Some 40,000 Israeli reservists are to report for duty on Tuesday for the Gaza City offensive. Photo: AP PHOTO
Tens of thousands of reservists have started to report for duty before a new Israeli offensive in Gaza City, which Prime Minister Benjamin...
269. Xi welcomes 'old friend' Putin in face of US challenges
2025-09-02 06:45:05
Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping are meeting in Beijing as relations deepen between Russia and China. Photo: AP PHOTO
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin as an "old friend" as the two meet at a time when their countries...
270. Gaza strikes kill 31, Belgium to recognise Palestine
2025-09-02 04:21:36
The Israeli army continued its ongoing offensive in Gaza with a series of deadly air strikes. Photo: AP PHOTO
Israel has launched strikes across the Gaza Strip, killing at least 31 people as it presses ahead with a major offensive in the territory's...
271. Ukraine backers to discuss post-war support at summit
2025-09-01 20:01:12
Supporters of Ukraine will meet in Paris to discuss how they will provide security post war. Photo: AP PHOTO
France is to host a mostly virtual meeting of some 30 countries to discuss their latest efforts to provide Ukraine with security support once...
272. Russia suspected of jamming GPS on EU leader's plane
2025-09-01 11:33:04
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is touring EU nations near Russia and Belarus. Photo: AP PHOTO
A plane carrying European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was hit by GPS jamming over Bulgaria in a suspected Russian operation, a...
Israel is pushing ahead with a plan to take full control of the Gaza Strip, starting with Gaza City. Photo: AP PHOTO
Israel has pushed tanks deeper into Gaza City and detonated explosives-laden vehicles in one suburb as airstrikes killed at least 19...
274. Afghanistan quake kills 800, at least 2500 injured
2025-09-01 09:45:43
Hundreds of people are dead after an earthquake struck in Afghanistan's east. Photo: EPA PHOTO
Desperate Afghans clawed through rubble in the dead of the night in search of missing loved ones after a strong earthquake killed some 800 people and injured...
275. Peace Prize winner fears big tech war on democracy
2025-09-01 07:38:35
Maria Ressa believes big tech companies are one of the greatest threats to democracy. Photo: Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS
The federal government has been criticised for abandoning laws targeting disinformation on social media, with a Nobel Peace Prize laureate...
276. Xi, Putin share vision for new global order at forum
2025-09-01 06:13:12
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping at a summit in Tianjin. Photo: AP PHOTO
Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged leaders at a regional summit to leverage their "mega-scale market", while Russian President...
277. China's Xi unveils vision for new global order
2025-09-01 04:28:56
China is hosting more than 20 world leaders at a two-day summit held in the port city of Tianjin. Photo: AP PHOTO
Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged Shanghai Cooperation Organisation members to leverage their "mega-scale market", while unveiling his...
278. Push for women's health funding to close gender gap
2025-08-31 21:00:17
Women's health outcomes are being impacted by chronic underfunding of research, experts warn. Photo: Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS
From periods to pregnancy, menopause and mental health, women's health challenges cover a wide spectrum, with experts warning...