Dozens dead, including children, in Sudan drone attack
A drone attack by the Rapid Support Forces has hit a vehicle carrying displaced families in central Sudan, killing at least 24 people, including eight children
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‘Tough’ journey but Vegas jackpot in reach for NRL’s Tu
After years of sacrifices, hurt and patience, St George Illawarra's Setu Tu would feel like the luckiest man in Las Vegas if he made his NRL debut in round one.
Legal fight ahead of contentious Israeli president trip
Protesters are headed to court after police were granted extra power to try and stifle demonstrations against the Israeli president's visit to Australia.
Online creators working to disrupt the police narrative
Standing outside police recruitment events, armed with 'you shouldn't be a cop' flyers, Tom Raue hopes to change Australians' minds.
‘Dream come true’: Elvis rocks LIV with debut triumph
Rising Australian Elvis Smylie has made a dramatic mark on LIV Golf, winning his debut on the Saudi-backed tour in Riyadh under lights with a stellar display.
Few getting through Gaza’s Rafah border crossing
Far fewer people than expected have crossed in both directions since the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopened, after two years of war.
‘Left it all out there’: Guseli falls short in big air
Valentino Guseli has been unable to repeat his qualifying heroics in the final of the Olympic big air event with the young Australian finishing 10th.
Indigenous artist’s exhibition a full-circle moment
An exhibition spanning Palawa artist Jemima Wyman's 30-year career will finally open at a leading gallery that has been plagued by flood and funding troubles.
Australian social media ban both a success and failure
Australian laws banning children from social media have the world talking but two months in, experts say they are far from foolproof.
‘Off our roads’: high-powered e-bikes to be crushed
Police will confiscate and crush high-powered, illegal e-bikes in a crackdown after a viral video of 40 hoons speeding across the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Japan’s PM on track for vote blizzard in winter poll
Japanese voters have cast their ballots in an election expected to hand the nation's first female leader, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, a resounding win.
Coalition touts era of trust, unity after bitter split
The leaders of the federal Liberal and National parties have struck a deal to get the coalition back together, ending a very public and damaging separation.
Private demand under the microscope after rate hike
Fresh data will reveal whether the strong momentum in private spending, which spurred the Reserve Bank to lift interest rates, has continued into 2026.
Sharpe and I can share the field: Newcastle’s Smith
New coach Justin Holbrook is still deliberating which of Sandon Smith and Fletcher Sharpe will partner marquee man Dylan Brown in Newcastle's halves.
Queensland topple Vics again in ‘extreme’ conditions
Queensland's Tom Straker finished with career-best match figures of 7-75.as the Bulls completed a narrow Sheffield Shield win over Victoria at the MCG.
Wallabies’ surprise first opponents at Rugby World Cup
The fixtures for Australia's home Rugby World Cup next year have been revealed, with the hosts facing Hong Kong, New Zealand and Chile in the group stage.
Body cameras deployed to field officers in Minneapolis
US federal agents in Minneapolis will wear body cameras after the killing of two US citizens sparked weeks of protests about the immigration crackdown.
Madam made ‘intriguing’ call after young model vanished
As one of Australia's most notorious disappearances is reinvestigated, there is renewed focus on a brothel madam's call shortly after her employee vanished.
Giddey among All-Star snubs, LeBron earns 22nd-straight
Australia's Josh Giddey has been overlooked for a NBA All-Stars berth but he wasn't the only big snub, while LeBron James made it 22-straight selections.
Ex-NRL player’s child-choking and assault charges heard
Josh McGuire's solicitor has pressed for "pertinent" evidence to be disclosed to his legal team after the ex-NRL star was charged with assaulting a child.
Global grain glut pushes growers toward self-storage
A global oversupply of grain continues to weigh on the earnings of one of Australia's biggest handlers, as growers opt to keep their product on-farm.
Mortgage holders brace for hundreds more in repayments
Two incorrect assumptions have set the Reserve Bank on track for a costly U-turn on interest rates, with borrowers facing steeper repayments on their mortgages.
Murder charge over death of three-week-old baby
A 25-year-old man has faced court over the alleged murder of a newborn baby who died in hospital from internal injuries.
Treasurer announces first female head of ASIC
Former corporate lawyer Sarah Court will succeed Joe Longo as chair of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.
Nationals sent to back benches after coalition divorce
The dramatic breakup of the coalition has left the Liberals as the official opposition while the Nationals languish on the cross bench.
Rebels benched, jobs swapped in coalition peace offer
The Nationals are weighing a reconciliation deal proposed by the Liberals to restore the coalition after weeks of damaging infighting.
Borrowed time: rate hike unlikely to be one-and-done
Mortgage holders could face back-to-back rate hikes after the Reserve Bank raised interest rates amid rising inflation pressures.
Iran president gives go-ahead for talks with US
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian says he's instructed his government to begin negotiations with the United States.
Russia pounds Ukrainian energy facilities before talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Russia has launched a major attack on Ukraine with around 450 drones and 70 missiles launched.
Australia’s quantum leap: $20m boost for homegrown firm
Quantum technology that promises to outsmart artificial intelligence could be made in Australia after an investment in a Sydney company.
New headgear to be tested in world-first study
A world-first concussion and head impact study will assess the efficacy of a specially designed headgear during elite and community AFL and rugby games.