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Italian court gives ‘off-grid’ Australian mother more access to three children
The removal of the children last year sparked a debate over whether the “family in the woods” should be allowe…
Norway’s new king stands with daughter to take oath, as support for scandal-hit royals recovers
King Haakon VIII formalised the start of his reign following the death of his father Harald, as Ingrid Alexand…
Iran accuses US of bombing a wedding in first major strikes since July
Iranian state media reported explosions near the port city of Bandar Abbas, and other locations, as US Preside…
Australia pledges $600m to fight drug traffickers as Pacific countries ‘caught in crossfire’
Australia is pledging more than half a billion dollars to fight South American cartels trafficking drugs throu…
US releases video of strikes on Iran
The US military has posted a video showing some of its latest strikes on Iran.
This valley was the last known location of a Sydney family. Then a wave 100 metres high hit
Near the flood-destroyed Nepalese town that’s the last known location of an Australian family on a Hindu pilgr…
Pedestrian lucky to be alive after BMW M3 goes sideways into a petrol bowser
A BMW M3 driver is lucky to have only struck a petrol pump and not a pedestrian after losing control of his ve…
Nepal floods: Five Australians found alive as desperate search continues for 38 Aussies still unaccounted for
Five Australians have reportedly been found alive in Nepal, sparking fresh hope as the search continues for 38…
Knife-wielding woman confronts police in Times Square
Footage shows a knife-wielding woman confronting police officers in New York's Times Square moments before she…
New British PM makes first address to MPs
New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has made his first speech in Parliament.
Donald Trump warns biggest Iran attack is ‘waiting in the wings’ as US strikes targets near Strait of Hormuz
Donald Trump has warned his biggest attack on Iran is still ‘waiting in the wings’ as powerful US strikes hamm…
Second missing Aussie found alive in Nepal
A second Australian missing in the Nepal flooding has been found alive, but 42 others are among the thousands …
Trump chose to go it alone against Iran. Now he’s learning the value of friends
Trump gave a grab-bag of aims for starting the war. Now he has the additional problem of simply guaranteeing f…
US launches major strikes against Iran for first time since late July
Iranian state media reported explosions near the port city of Bandar Abbas, and other locations, as US Preside…
THE NEW YORK TIMES: A factory in rural Ireland is at the centre of a dispute over Russia
Europe’s largest alumina refinery has come under scrutiny after an investigation reported that a large quantit…
Major update for off-grid UK-Australian family after kids removed from home in central Italy
The couple’s three kids have been housed in a residential care facility since November.
Perth family's desperate plea for missing 30-year-old
Luke Costanzo's family issues desperate plea to help find the missing Perth man in Nepal's disaster zone.
Princess Eugenie: Royal shares sweet snaps of new baby girl Adelaide four weeks after birth
Princess Eugenie took to social media just weeks after giving birth to her third child.
THE NEW YORK TIMES: A principal saved 900 students before his school was washed away in deadly Nepal torrent
THE NEW YORK TIMES: The school was destroyed in seconds, and at least one teacher remained missing as of Monda…
‘Legend’ former ADF combat medic killed while volunteering in Ukraine
The soldier, known by his call sign “Mozzie” in Ukraine, was killed in action last Wednesday, according to his…
‘Hoping for a miracle’: Family of Perth man, Luke Costanzo, missing in Nepal flood disaster’s desperate plea
The family of 30-year-old Australian Luke Costanzo are ‘hoping for a miracle’ after catastrophic flooding swep…
Second missing Australian found following Nepal-Tibet flash floods
A second missing Australian has been found safe in Tibet, after almost a week unaccounted for.
Norwegian queen’s disgraced son freed from house arrest to attend late king’s funeral
Marius Borg Høiby was found guilty of rape in June and is serving his sentence under house arrest with an ankl…
Defense attorney comments as Lindsay Clancy jury ends third day of deliberations without verdict
Lindsay Clancy's defense attorney discusses the ramifications of the case after the jury ended a third day of …
Second Australian found after Nepal disaster, ‘grave concerns’ for 42 still missing as death toll passes 1000
DFAT officials contacted the person, whom the government has not identified, on Tuesday to offer consular assi…
US Army’s top civilian leader resigns as it grapples with two wars
Dan Driscoll has handed in his notice with no replacement lined up and the armed forces under pressure from th…
Nepal-China floods: Australian ‘safely located’ in Tibet, DFAT confirms as about 4,400 remain missing
The number of unaccounted Australians is now 42.
Aussie drummer River Langford fighting for life after hit-and-run while on tour in UK
An Australian drummer is fighting for life in a London hospital after an alleged hit-and-run cut his UK music …
Bali fire: Second major fire in Bali within 24 hours after rubbish tip erupts into flames
Another major fire has hit the holiday hotspot island, less than 24 hours after a popular Seminyak restaurant …
Bali venue bans popular birthday decoration after balloon blamed for Chez Gado Gado fire
The move comes just one day after a devastating inferno ruined a well-known restaurant.
Race to free hundreds feared trapped in Nepal’s hydropower tunnels as flood deaths surpass 950
At least 900 workers are still reportedly unaccounted-for from 12 hydropower projects destroyed or damaged by …
Donald Trump declares Iran is ‘officially failed nation’, claiming country is dead
Donald Trump has declared ‘Iran is officially a failed nation’, saying the country is dead and calling for its…
Aberdeen, UK: Little Dreams Nursery fined after 10 month old burnt by bleach, boiling water in 2021
His family issued a statement saying, ‘No parent should have to experience that’.
Revived Toyota Celica to offer hybrid power, rival Honda Prelude – report
Hot on the heels of the Honda Prelude, which returned to Australian showrooms this year after more than two de…
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s Royal Lodge up for grabs but new tenant faces strict rules and hefty upkeep costs
Prospective tenants for Royal Lodge, available from October, must pass strict security tests and foot an eye-w…
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks after stabbing attack
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani addressed the media after a stabbing attack in Times Square.
‘My heart is aching’: Wall of the missing lays bare desperate race to find Nepal victims
Every day, visitors post pictures of their loved ones outside a hospital in Kathmandu, hoping someone will rec…
Trump rebukes reporter over nuclear weapons
Donald Trump has scolded a reporter in the White House when she asked him if he considered using a nuclear wea…
Nepal floods leave 500 workers trapped in tunnels as 43 Australians remain missing amid China disaster
Rescuers are racing against time to reach hundreds trapped underground as grave fears grow for 43 Australians …
Ebola outbreak: Infections surpass 6000 as epidemic declared largest in DRC’s history, vaccine rollout begins
Democratic Republic of Congo authorities report that the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history has topped…