Millions of accounts blocked under social media ban
Millions of accounts blocked under social media ban
All 10 companies covered by Australia's social media laws are complying with bans on children accessing their apps.
Cars swept away by flash flood in Victoria river
Cars swept away by flash flood in Victoria river
Recovery efforts are still under way after torrential rains quickly overfilled a river system in Victoria, swamping campgrounds and sweeping vehicles away.
Europeans send troops to Greenland as Trump presses claim
Europeans send troops to Greenland as Trump presses claim
European countries sent small numbers of military personnel to Greenland as Denmark said it was pressing on with plans for a "larger and more permanent" NATO presence to secure the island coveted...
6 prosecutors quit
6 prosecutors quit
Six federal prosecutors reportedly resigned yesterday in reaction to the United States Justice Department’s handling of the ICE shooting of Minneapolis woman Renee Good.
‘We choose Denmark’: Greenland
‘We choose Denmark’: Greenland
Greenland's prime minister made it crystal clear yesterday that his people in no way want to become part of the United States
Venezuela envoy’s visit on same day as Machado’s
Venezuela envoy’s visit on same day as Machado’s
Venezuela's acting president plans to send an envoy to Washington to meet senior United States officials
Bill targets deepfake images
Bill targets deepfake images
The United States Senate passed bipartisan legislation yesterday that would allow individuals to sue over non-consensual intimate depictions of them
Child sex abuse allegation
Child sex abuse allegation
Emmy-winning actor Timothy Busfield is in police custody in Albuquerque, New Mexico, days after allegations that he sexually abused two child actors, who are brothers
At least 19 killed as crane falls on train in Thailand
At least 19 killed as crane falls on train in Thailand
A train derailed in northeastern Thailand on Wednesday after a construction crane fell on three of its carriages, killing at least 19 people and injuring about 80, police said.
Trump urges Iranians to keep protesting, says help on way
Trump urges Iranians to keep protesting, says help on way
US President Donald Trump has urged Iranians to keep protesting and remember the names of those abusing them, saying help is on the way.
BBC files for dismissal
BBC files for dismissal
The BBC will take legal steps to have United States President Donald Trump’s $US10 billion ($NZ17.3b) defamation lawsuit over a Panorama programme edit dismissed
Acclaimed Aussie author charged over child abuse material
Acclaimed Aussie author charged over child abuse material
Renowned Australian novelist Craig Silvey has faced court after police caught him allegedly engaging with paedophiles online and sharing child abuse material.
Weight-loss drugs market 'almost like Viagra': Pfizer boss
Weight-loss drugs market 'almost like Viagra': Pfizer boss
Pfizer is preparing for a consumer market for obesity drugs on par with the booming business it saw after it launched erectile dysfunction drug Viagra in 1998, CEO Albert Bourla says.
Massive floating gas platform arrives off WA coast
Massive floating gas platform arrives off WA coast
A massive floating platform has arrived off the West Australian coast as Woodside Energy's controversial Scarborough gas project nears production.
Adelaide writers' festival cancelled after swell of outrage
Adelaide writers' festival cancelled after swell of outrage
One of Australia's premier writers' festivals has been cancelled after almost 200 speakers and its director pulled out over the dumping of a Palestinian-Australian novelist.
Australia's disaster zones face long recovery
'Changed forever': Australia's disaster zones face long recovery
The loss of major local infrastructure illustrates the long road ahead for communities living through bushfires in Victoria and flooding in Queensland.
Festival director quits as writers drop out
Festival director quits as writers, including Ardern, drop out
The director of an embattled writers festival has quit after a Palestinian-Australian academic was barred from appearing by the board, triggering a boycott of 100 authors.
Queensland flooding 'worst I have ever seen'
Queensland flooding 'worst I have ever seen'
Homes have been inundated and communities isolated as the remnants of former Tropical Cyclone Koji are felt across the Queensland outback.
Trump weighs military response to Iran protest crackdown
Trump weighs military response to Iran protest crackdown
Tehran says it is keeping communications open with the US as President Donald Trump weighs responses to a deadly crackdown on nationwide protests in Iran, which pose one of the stiffest challenges to clerical rule since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
'One Battle', 'Hamnet' triumph at Golden Globes
'One Battle After Another', 'Hamnet' triumph at Golden Globes
Dark comedy One Battle After Another and Hamnet, a story about William Shakespeare's grief over the death of his son, claimed the top prizes at the Golden Globes.