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'Incomprehensible': NSW town reels after young boys killed

A rural New South Wales town is being urged to stay strong as shattered residents come to grips with the "incomprehensible" killing of two young boys.

Pakistan accuses India of 'blatant act of war'

Pakistani soldiers take security measures around the city of Muzaffarabad, Pakistan as people...

Pakistan accuses India of 'blatant act of war'

India has attacked Pakistan and Pakistani Kashmir with at least eight deaths reported, and Pakistan called the assault a "blatant act of war" as the worst fighting in more than...

Sole survivor of poisonous mushroom lunch speaks out

Erin Patterson, who cooked the deadly meal. Photo: Supplied

Sole survivor of poisonous mushroom lunch speaks out

The sole survivor of a deadly mushroom meal has for the first time publicly revealed what happened after taking a seat at Erin Patterson's lunch table.

Former NZ police chief named as Victoria's top cop

Former New Zealand police commissioner Mike Bush. File photo

Former NZ police chief named as Victoria's top cop

An outsider has been tasked with leading Victoria's troubled police force out of the mire after months of top-level staffing woes.

Israel may seize all Gaza in expanded operation, officials say

Israeli tanks operating near the Gaza border. Photo: Reuters

Israel may seize all Gaza in expanded operation, officials say

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu says an expanded offensive against Hamas would be "intensive" after his security cabinet approved plans that may include seizing the Gaza Strip and controlling aid.

Grandmother arrested after two young boys found dead

Two young boys have been found dead at a home in a small Australian town, and police have arrested a woman believed to be their grandmother.

Police foil bomb plot targeting Lady Gaga concert

Displays show Lady Gaga performing during her concert at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro....

Police foil bomb plot targeting huge Lady Gaga concert

Brazilian police say they thwarted a bomb attack planned for Lady Gaga's concert that drew over 2 million people to Copacabana Beach on Saturday.

Husband denies dehydrator poisoning accusation

Mushroom cook Erin Patterson's estranged husband has denied asking her if she used a dehydrator to poison his relatives, days after a fatal meal in Australia.

'He's very good': Trump praises Albanese election win

US President Donald Trump. Photo: Reuters

'He's very good': Trump praises Albanese election win

Donald Trump has praised Anthony Albanese after Labor's landslide election win but, didn't weigh in on suggestions his presidency contributed to a drop in coalition support.

Trump orders reopening of Alcatraz

US President Donald Trump says he is directing the Federal Bureau of Prisons to rebuild and reopen the infamous Alcatraz prison in the San Francisco Bay.

Labor claims landslide win in Australian election

Anthony Albanese celebrates Labor's crushing election win with partner Jodie Haydon and son...

Labor claims landslide win in Australian election

Anthony Albanese says Australia has turned a corner as he celebrates an emphatic Labor landslide victory in the federal election.

Trump posts AI image of himself as pope

President Donald Trump posted an AI-generated photo showing himself as the pope ahead of this week's gathering of cardinals to choose a new leader of the 1.4-billion-strong Catholic Church.

Mushroom murder trial cooks up fresh revelations

The son of two alleged murder victims and estranged husband of their accused killer, has spent one-and-a-half days in the witness box.

Thailand reports first anthrax death

Thailand has reported its first anthrax-related death, prompting a public health alert after authorities identified hundreds potentially exposed.

'Huge night' for Reform UK party

Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage celebrates the victory by his party's candidate in the...

'Huge night' for Reform UK party

Nigel Farage's Reform UK party made early gains in local English election results and dramatically won a parliamentary by-election by the smallest ever margin.

Labor in driver's seat as Aussies go to polls

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. File photo

Labor in driver's seat as Aussies go to polls

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have made last-ditch bids to convince Australians why they should lead for the next three years.

Polls close as Australians await election winner

There can be only one winner: counting has begun on who will form Australia's next government....

Polls close on election day as Australians await winner

Polls have closed across eastern states and the count has begun to determine the make up of Australia's next federal parliament.

Hundreds of tyres shredded after metal spill

Hundreds of tyres shredded after metal spill on Aussie motorway

Flying metal shards punctured hundreds of car tyres along a major highway connecting two Australian cities, bringing traffic to a screeching halt.

Global Insight: Trump causing tension for NZ govt

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and his Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters at Parliament. File...

Global Insight: Trump causing tension for NZ govt

Donald Trump’s aggressive protectionism could threaten the unity of New Zealand’s coalition government, warns Prof Robert Patman.

Husband emotional on stand in mushroom trial

Estranged husband emotional on stand in mushroom murder trial

Erin Patterson's estranged husband has cried while recalling his dad discoloured, unable to speak and "really struggling" in hospital after being poisoned.

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