‘Best New Year’s Eve ever’ for most, but some trouble
One of the world's first celebrations of the new year reached new heights, with most enjoying their night, but some have larger troubles than just sore heads.
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Howard confronts Iraq War call as documents unearthed
Previously secret documents show concerns over a wheat scandal derailing Australia's commercial interests and plans to reshape Iraq as a free-market haven.
Australia scrambled defences to hijackers and bombers
Declassified cabinet papers show government officials raised the prospect of the prime minister ordering to shoot down commercial aircraft in a suicide attack.
Court approves arrest of impeached South Korean leader
Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol faces detention after a court issued a warrant for his arrest.
US plans six-day state funeral as Jimmy Carter mourned
As the US plans a state funeral for former president Jimmy Carter, tributes continue to pour in from global organisations and his own tiny community.
New year changes to boost payments and career options
Employers who underpay staff will be committing a criminal offence in 2025, while more than a million Australians will see changes to government payments.
Trump loses appeal of E Jean Carroll defamation verdict
US President-elect Donald Trump has lost his appeal of the multi-million dollar E Jean Carroll defamation verdict.
Party hard but party safe: Aussies set to welcome 2025
Australians are set to ring in the New Year but revellers have been urged to party with a plan to ensure a night to remember - not one to forget.
‘Domino effect’ could unlock national sex offender list
A state law could pave the way for the development of a publicly accessible national sex offender register, the parents of Daniel Morcombe say.
Short trips, cheaper grub: tight budgets change travel
Australians are still travelling but patterns are changing to reflect tougher financial conditions with many taking shorter trips closer to home.
National day of mourning declared for Jimmy Carter
US President Joe Biden has declared a national day of mourning for Jimmy Carter, whose death at 100 has sparked global tributes for his life's work.
Loyalty penalty costing power customers, warns ACCC
Energy consumers are paying more than they should be and the consumer watchdog wants households to force providers to compete harder by shopping around.
Liberal leader promises party unity after messy battle
Brad Battin has paid his respects to former leader John Pesutto after taking his place at the helm of the Victorian Liberals.
South Korean MPs impeach acting president Han
South Korea's political crisis is threatening to intensify with the impeachment of the acting president, amid fears it could trigger a new financial crisis.
Russian drone attack kills two in Ukraine’s Donetsk
A Ukrainian town in Donetsk on the front lines of the war has been hit with Russian drones, which struck a multi-storey apartment building, killing two people.
Libs Battin down the hatches as leader outlines vision
Brad Battin has vowed to tackle the cost of living, crime, budget repair and regional roads after ousting John Pesutto as Victoria's Liberal party leader.
Cambodian opposition leader sentenced to two years jail
A Cambodian court has convicted an opposition party leader of inciting social disorder and sentenced him to two years in prison.
Victoria could be a key election battleground: Newspoll
Victoria could be a big player in deciding the next federal election result, according to a new Newspoll analysis.
Gaza war overshadows Bethlehem midnight mass
The Catholic Church's highest representative in the Holy Land, has told Palestinians in Gaza they are not alone, during a Christmas mass.
Trump pushing death for ‘rapists, murderers, monsters’
US President-elect Donald Trump says he plans to pursue the death penalty for "monsters", after President Joe Biden commuted sentences for 37 death row inmates.
‘A love story’: rebuilding Darwin after Tracy
Survivors gathered at the shoreline in Darwin at dawn to remember the moment 50 years earlier when Cyclone Tracy made landfall, claiming 66 lives.
Christmas conditions sparkle for millions of Aussies
From the beach to the bush, Australians were treated to a day of sunshine on Christmas though it remains a time when many are doing it tough.
Julian Assange marks first Christmas since release
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has marked his first Christmas since his release from prison in a rare photo shared by his wife Stella Assange.
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Australian story: PM remembers 50 years of Tracy
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has reflected on how Cyclone Tracy impacted the nation on the eve of the 50th anniversary of Darwin being flattened.
New French government named after budget fight collapse
French President Emmanuel Macron's office has announced a new cabinet line-up following months of political deadlock.
Israeli parliament extends state of emergency
The Israeli parliament has extended the country's state of emergency until the end of 2025.
US House panel finds Matt Gaetz paid for sex and drugs
The US House ethics committee has accused Matt Gaetz of paying for sex and drugs while he was a congressman, in a newly released report.
Italy to push ahead with Albania offshore detention
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has vowed to push ahead with a controversial plan to detain asylum seekers in centres in Albania.
Leaders praise Aussie resilience and Christmas spirit
The resilience of Australians has been celebrated by political leaders as communities battle natural disasters over Christmas.
Bangladesh tells India it wants ex-PM Hasina extradited
Bangladesh has sent India an extradition request for former prime minister Sheikh Hasina who fled the country following violent protests against her rule.
‘Greenland is not for sale,’ PM tells Trump
Greenland's leader insists the vast Arctic island is not for sale and has rebuffed fresh comments from Donald Trump that it should be in American hands.