World
Global affairs and geopolitics
Australia records 215 cases of bird flu
Greens senator demands government transparency as H5 outbreak spreads.
France arrests hundreds over wildfires
Authorities carried out mass arrests after summer fires destroyed over 300,000 acres of forest, causing the worst damage since the Second World War.
Near miss at Australia's busiest airport
Jetstar's A320 and Qatar Airways' Boeing 777 narrowly avoided a collision on the runway at Sydney due to a shortage of controllers.
Banks hires detective in response to Sunday Times
A prominent figure in Reform UK accuses the newspaper of hacking, while the journalist investigates the party's finances.
Spanish police dismantle major smuggling network
78 arrested in operation targeting network linking Spain, Portugal and Algeria in drug, human and arms trafficking.
Young people from conflict regions gather at Devon camp
Teenagers from Israel, Palestine, India and Pakistan spent three weeks at the boarding school, blending fun with intensive dialogue.
Khan calls on Burnham to commit to climate action
The mayor calls for a reduction in dependence on fossil fuels and a rejection of new oil projects.
US awards grants for education in UK, London disputes
The US embassy in London offers up to $500,000 for public education programmes, sparking accusations of interference in British politics.
Police reopen probe into break-in at Ann Widdecombe's home
Counter-terrorism police are reviewing the 2025 incident following the discovery of her body with serious injuries.
Court halts White House construction, Trump attacks ruling
The two-week pause in the White House construction project costs $400 million, as resistance grows in Congress to the nomination of Todd Blanche as attorney general.
Murkowski blocks Blanche over rioter fund
Alaska senator blocks Blanche over rioter fund
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign joint defence pact
The three nations have agreed that an attack on one will be considered an attack on all, as part of enhanced security cooperation.
Thailand: Seven dead in shooting at school north of Bangkok
Thai teenager killed grandparents and six others at Debsirin school before taking his own life.
Ukrainian strikes destroy Wildberries warehouses
Fires in logistics centres have caused supply collapse for thousands of small businesses relying on the platform.
ACLU condemns Trump’s orders; senators move against Fauci
The American Civil Liberties Union warns that Trump’s orders will fail in court, as senators prepare to impeach Fauci.
Jones trial, cancelled bird shows and airport chaos
Alan Jones denies fabricating an incident, while federal parliament returns from recess as Atlassian shares rise.
Trump administration to overhaul Head Start program
Proposed changes to the federal programme have sparked alarm within the community.
Man dies after dog attack in Sydney
Body of 23-year-old found on rural property in Eschol Park suburb with injuries indicating an attack.