'Alarming': Fiji's HIV cases climb towards 1 percent of population
The number of Fijians who are HIV positive has risen to at least 9000 - almost one percent of the population - and infections are surging.
Australia slashes fuel tax in bid to bring costs down
Australia slashes fuel tax in bid to bring costs down
Australia will halve the tax on fuel and diesel for three months in a push to bring down costs that have surged due to the US-Israeli war on Iran.
Pesticides possible cause of 'horrific' disease hitting regional Aussies
Pesticides possible cause of 'horrific' disease hitting regional Aussies
Exposure to pesticides could be behind the rise in motor-neurone disease in agricultural areas in Australia, experts say.
Thieves make a break with 12 tonnes of KitKats
Thieves make a break with 12 tonnes of KitKats
A huge shipment of Nestle's crunchy KitKat chocolate bars was stolen in Europe, the brand says, warning that the heist risked causing shortages in stores right before Easter.
Australian fugitive Dezi Freeman shot dead by police
Australian fugitive Dezi Freeman shot dead by police
Australian fugitive Dezi Freeman has been shot dead during an hours-long stand-off with police, refusing to surrender after a seven-month manhunt.
Netanyahu orders expansion of Lebanon invasion
Netanyahu orders expansion of Lebanon invasion
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday he had ordered the military to further expand its operations in southern Lebanon, citing continued rocket fire by Hezbollah.
Iran accuses US of planning ground assault
Iran accuses US of planning ground assault
Iran says it is ready to respond to any US ground attack, accusing Washington of preparing a land assault while seeking talks, as regional powers meet in Pakistan to try to bring the two sides together.
Anti-Trump rallies held in thousands of cities
Anti-Trump rallies held in thousands of cities
Demonstrators decrying President Donald Trump's deportation efforts, war in Iran and other policies took to US city streets in the third round of the "No Kings" rallies.
Yemen's Houthis enter Iran war
Yemen's Houthis enter Iran war
The risk of an expanded Iran war is growing after Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis launched their first attacks on Israel since the start of the month-long conflict.
Rubio: Iran war to last 'weeks not months'
Rubio: Iran war to last 'weeks not months'
The US expects its military operations against Iran to conclude within weeks, not months, and Washington can meet all its objectives without using ground troops, Secretary of State Marco Rubio says.
New fuel security powers in Australia to address supply crisis
New fuel security powers in Australia to address supply crisis
Australian PM Anthony Albanese says the government is taking steps to be "over prepared" in the face of uncertainty about the Iran war.
Epstein scandal: US bank agrees big settlement with women
Epstein scandal: US bank agrees big settlement with women
The Bank of America has agreed to pay to settle a civil lawsuit brought by women who accused it of facilitating their sexual abuse by Jeffrey Epstein, court records show.
Trump pauses attacks on Iran's energy plants
Trump pauses attacks on Iran's energy plants, says talks 'going well'
US President Donald Trump says he will pause attacks on Iran's energy plants for 10 days at Tehran's request.
Transgender athletes banned from female Olympic events
Transgender athletes banned from female Olympic events
Only biological female athletes whose gender has been determined by a gene-screening test will now be eligible to take part in female category events at the Olympic Games.
Thailand fishing industry nearing standstill as fuel costs rise
Thailand fishing industry nearing standstill as fuel costs rise
A surge in diesel prices triggered by the US-Israeli war on Iran is pushing Thailand's multibillion-dollar fishing industry towards a standstill.
At least 24 dead as bus falls into river while boarding ferry
At least 24 dead as bus falls into river while boarding ferry
At least 24 people died after a passenger bus carrying around 40 passengers plunged into the Padma River while attempting to board a ferry in Bangladesh, officials said today.
Meta, Google found liable in landmark social media addiction trial
Meta, Google found liable in landmark social media addiction trial
A Los Angeles jury has found Meta and Google negligent for designing social media platforms that are harmful to young people.
US talking with itself, Iran says
US talking with itself, Iran says
Israel and Iran exchanged attacks yesterday, as Iran’s military rejected President Donald Trump’s assertion the United States was in negotiations to end the war.
Iran says 'non-hostile' ships can transit Strait of Hormuz
Iran says 'non-hostile' ships can transit Strait of Hormuz
Iran has told the United Nations Security Council and the International Maritime Organization that "non-hostile vessels" may transit the Strait of Hormuz.
Jealous Kiwi jailed for killing wife in Melbourne
Jealous Kiwi jailed for killing wife in front of their kids in Melbourne
A jealous New Zealand man who stabbed his wife to death in front of their children in Melbourne could be out of jail in 16 years.