Pakistan monsoon rains death toll reaches 216
Torrential rains in Pakistan have killed at least 216 people and injured 582 since June 26, officials say.
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Heart ‘ripped to shreds’: mother witnesses horror crash
A mother has spoken of her grief after her partner and two children were killed in a head-on crash during a horror period in which 10 people died.
‘Incredibly disturbing’: federal help for algae crisis
Millions of dollars in federal funding have been pledged to tackle a massive and toxic algal bloom choking life along a state's coast and waterways.
Swans defender faces AFL ban over homophobic slur
Sydney defender Riak Andrew is the latest AFL player in trouble for using a homophobic slur, this time towards an opponent in a VFL match.
‘Reprehensible’: man jailed, grandma killed in crash
A man has been jailed for his "reprehensible" behaviour after killing a grandmother and injuring her daughter in a crash, before fleeing the scene.
Nineteen dead as Bangladesh plane crashes into college
At least 19 people are dead after a Bangladesh Air Force training aircraft crashed in Dhaka's Uttara area.
UK, Australia, allies say Gaza Strip war ‘must end now’
The war in the Gaza Strip should end immediately and the Israeli government's aid delivery model is "dangerous," 25 countries have declared in a statement.
Death toll rises to 31 in Bangladesh air force crash
A Bangladesh air force training aircraft has crashed into a college campus in Dhaka, killing at least 31 people.
Protests take over from pageantry as parliament returns
Protests in and around Parliament House threatened to disrupt proceedings as the nation's politicians went through the traditional ceremonies of being sworn in.
Libs make first pitch to kingmakers in race to govern
A Liberal leader has made his first play to form government with balance-of-power independents after a state election that delivered another hung parliament.
The ‘critical’ data that could greenlight next rate cut
Economists await key quarterly data that could put the odds firmly in favour of an August interest rate cut, as the Reserve Bank sheds light on its shock hold.
Ukraine and Russia poised to hold peace talks
Russian and Ukrainian negotiators are set to meet in Turkey for talks within days, according to Ukraine's president and Russian media reports.
Four day week firms as win-win for workers and business
Cutting one day from the working week could reduce burnout and increase job satisfaction, a study has found, but it could also boost productivity.
Bedouin civilians leave Sweida as Syria truce holds
Ambulances, trucks and buses have ferried hundreds of Bedouin civilians and wounded people out of Sweida city to nearby Syrian displacement camps.
‘Duct tape’ image of kids circulated, police allege
Authorities believe a "disturbing" image of two young boys bound with duct tape was sent to multiple people before it was discovered by regional police.
US ‘not going to rush’ trade deals ahead of deadline
With the threat of US tariffs looming, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says his government is more focused on the quality of trade deals, not their timing.
Push to sanction Israel as ‘inhumane killing’ decried
Australia has been urged to sanction Israel after the government signed a statement condemning the denial of aid for starving Palestinian civilians.
‘It gets tiring’: Port forecast AFL action over racism
Port Adelaide football boss Chris Davies says "we all need to do more" following the online racism called out by Jase Burgoyne and Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera.
Police burnt out juggling jobs in DV-hit state
One state's police respond to up to 180,000 domestic and family violence calls every year and need more support, with unions calling for change.
Storm watch on Munster as star ruled out of Manly duel
Melbourne's Ryan Papenhuyzen will miss a third straight match with a calf issue while Cameron Munster is still to return to the club after his father's death.
Coniglio set to make AFL return as Giants rest Kelly
GWS are confident midfielder Stephen Coniglio has overcome a glute complaint and will make his return to AFL level, more than three months since his last game.
Dogs make Galvin call, as Eels drop star player
Canterbury have pulled the trigger on their first-choice halves pairing, while several other clubs have made big calls ahead of the run into the finals.
Last-ditch bid in knife-edge seat might not change fate
One of the most closely fought battles of the federal election faces a legal challenge, but one expert does not expect the result to flip.
Unlicensed killer driver ‘under-punished’, victims say
A man who committed more than 50 traffic offences in the span of 15 years was an "inevitable" risk of harming others on the road, a judge has heard.
Son of Wallabies gun eyes Lions family history
Wallabies playmaker Tom Lynagh is jostling with his former mentor James O'Connor for a chance to make Australian rugby history and face the touring Lions.
Aussie shares set new record on strong China growth
The ASX200 has climbed 0.7 per cent to finish above 8,600 for the first time, and was also within 10 points of its all-time intraday high.
Fatally stabbed man may have disturbed burglary attempt
A neighbour has discovered a man's body in a home after his wife raised the alarm, with police saying he may have disturbed a break-and-enter attempt.
Trump is ‘disappointed but not done’ with Putin
President Donald Trump remains unhappy with Vladimir Putin's resistance to US-led peace efforts over Ukraine but says he hasn't given up on the Russian leader.
Newcastle Knights players unaware of key duo departing
While rumours are buzzing about coach Adam O'Brien being sacked and skipper Kalyn Ponga switching codes, Newcastle players say they haven't been told anything.
Food bowl put ahead of coal with mine proposal rejected
A state government has been accused of sending "mixed signals" after rejecting a proposed coal mine in a major food bowl.
Man charged after baby drowns at popular camp site
Days after a baby was discovered in a popular camp site's lake, a man has been charged with manslaughter.