Jeff Bezos' 127m superyacht Koru has docked at Cairns Marlin Marina, bringing an economic boost to Far North Queensland. Bezos' whereabouts remain unconfirmed.
The 2026 US midterms will test Trump's political strength. Democrats need just four seats to flip the House — and reshape the final years of his presidency.
Foreign Minister Penny Wong and PM Albanese blast Israel after it rules out criminal proceedings over the death of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom in Gaza.
Hungary's Sandor Csanyi calls Kevin Lamour's dismissal the "final straw" as Montenegro, Israel and Wales join growing calls for Infantino to resign.
Donald Trump has refused to answer a direct question about his relationship with White House staffer Natalie Harp, deflecting when pressed on the matter.
Four crew members killed in Houthi strike on cargo ship as Iran says there has been zero progress in efforts to revive a stalled interim peace deal with the US.
Parents who lost children to online harms urge parliament to pass tougher social media ban laws as a Senate inquiry hears from platforms and advocates.
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement is planning to spend up to $20 million on electric shock gloves that deliver painful stimuli to gain compliance from detainees.
Australian delivery drivers will earn a minimum $31.30 per hour from August 17 after the Fair Work Commission approved a landmark gig economy standards order.
Tesla chair Robyn Denholm sits at the centre of a pay deal that could hand Elon Musk up to $824 billion if SpaceX acquires Tesla.
A trailer has dropped for Mum, I'm Alien Pregnant, a New Zealand comedy body horror film set to screen at the Melbourne International Film Festival in 2026.
The Waratahs face Fijian Drua in a crucial Round 10 Super Rugby Pacific match, with young talent Bowen set to make his mark.
Anthony Albanese is under fire after remarks about a melon gift from Japan's PM were branded insulting. Here's exactly what was said and the fallout.
Meta has launched a downloadable AI model for personal computers as CEO Mark Zuckerberg publishes a sweeping essay calling for AI to be distributed widely.
Typhoon Dolphin has made landfall in Zhejiang province with winds of 151 km/h, forcing over one million evacuations and cancelling thousands of flights.
Former Australian ambassador to China Graham Fletcher says diverging worldviews make a genuine partnership impossible, warning key risks could still derail ties.
President Abelardo de la Espriella was inaugurated in Cali as FARC dissidents bombed a highway tollbooth and a drone strike killed a police officer.
A SpaceX rocket has crashed into the moon at 8,700km/h after drifting off course for a year. Telescope observations in Chile confirmed a debris plume from the impact.
Abdul El-Sayed has won the Democratic nomination for Michigan's US Senate seat, setting up a high-stakes November battle against Trump-backed Republican Mike Rogers.
Nepalese-born para taekwondo athlete Shrijana Ghising has been granted fast-tracked Australian citizenship and is targeting a medal at the 2028 Paralympics.
Italian waste workers spent hours sifting through rubbish bags to recover a €1 million lottery ticket mistakenly thrown out by its owner.
A Swinburne University astronomer is part of an international team that may have observed vacuum birefringence, a quantum phenomenon theorised by Werner Heisenberg in 1936.
Video shared by President Zelensky shows a market trader in Kherson being pursued by a Russian drone in a disturbing display of targeted civilian harassment.
Rare photos of detained Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi meeting with the Red Cross offer the first independent proof of life in years — but raise hard questions.
The Pacific island nation of Nauru has officially renamed itself the Republic of Naoero, reverting to its traditional pre-colonial name to strengthen national identity.
Google, Meta and TikTok face a 2.5% levy on Australian digital ad revenue unless they strike deals with local news publishers under revised federal laws.
Israeli airstrikes killed at least 18 Palestinians across Gaza on Sunday, as a senior minister confirmed no ceasefire deal exists despite Trump's peace plan claims.
Emmy Award-winning actress Anna Friel takes on a leading role in The F Ward, a new medical drama from Australian streaming service Stan.
US President Donald Trump has declared a historic agreement for the full disarmament of Hamas, but Israel has yet to publicly endorse the deal.
H5N1 bird flu has been confirmed on Kangaroo Island, with a positive detection at Seal Bay threatening Australia's endangered sea lion population of just 12,000.
Donald Trump publicly pushed back at Benjamin Netanyahu during their White House meeting, saying he didn't need Israel's PM to brief him on Iranian nuclear sites.
Bali's landfill closure has left rubbish piling up on streets and beaches as tourist numbers near seven million and Indonesia pursues a Dubai-style economic zone.
Gold Coast and Brisbane dancers are finding fame in South Korea's K-pop scene, where choreographers are treated as artists rather than back-up performers.
The US military launched its 12th consecutive night of strikes on Iran as Trump threatened to destroy civilian infrastructure and oil prices surged past $93 a barrel.
The parents of Australian ISIS propagandist Tareq Kamleh have spoken publicly after learning their son is alive and held in a Baghdad prison.
Ukraine's president faces his toughest domestic challenge yet as mass protests over recruitment, corruption and war strategy shake his administration.
Trump says Saudi Arabia's nuclear deal depends on joining the Abraham Accords, casting doubt over the agreement just a day after it was announced.
Wildfires across France, Spain and Italy have forced more than 80,000 people to evacuate as record heat and fierce winds overwhelm firefighting efforts.
Ukraine has struck two more Wildberries warehouses in southern Russia, killing one person, as Kyiv escalates its deep-strike campaign targeting Russian logistics.
Australia's peak Jewish group condemns Labor's draft national platform for removing Hamas disarmament language and failing to reflect government policy on Palestine.
Trump signals imminent strike on Iran's Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site and appears to blame Jordan for US troop deaths as three soldiers are named.
Ridge Barredo, known to Australian audiences from Married at First Sight, has arrived in Scotland to compete as a weightlifter at the Commonwealth Games.
Donald Trump's White House address on election security offered no new proof, recycled old grievances, and left even Republicans on Capitol Hill silent.
The US has launched fresh strikes on Iran after two American service members were killed in an Iranian ballistic missile and drone attack on a base in Jordan.
Former CEO Giovanni Castellucci has been sentenced to 12 years in prison over the Italian motorway bridge collapse in Genoa that killed 43 people.
The US House has passed the Sunshine Protection Act to make daylight saving time permanent year-round. The bill now heads to the Senate.
Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz and Trump's naval blockade are reshaping the Middle East conflict — and could set a lasting international precedent.
The US has bombarded Iranian coastal defences and missile sites for a fifth day as Iranian leaders declare negotiations off the table amid Strait of Hormuz tensions.
The US has launched a new wave of strikes on Iran, reimposed a naval blockade, and threatened to target power plants and bridges unless Tehran returns to talks.
Former PM Malcolm Turnbull has urged Australians to ignore News Corp outlets, comparing Sky News to a drunk ranting outside a pub on a Saturday night.
President Trump declares the US will charge a 20% cargo toll to guard the Strait of Hormuz and reimpose an Iranian naval blockade as conflict escalates.
A devastating fire tore through a pub in Bangkok early Monday, killing at least 27 people. Thailand's PM attended the scene as investigations begin.
The US hit over 140 Iranian military targets as Tehran closed the Strait of Hormuz and launched retaliatory strikes on Gulf neighbours. Full report.
A new exhibition at Melbourne's Town Hall Gallery asks visitors to slow down, put away their phones, and engage deeply with art celebrating the printed page.
Australian universities must now meet new legal standards on antisemitism and racism, as vice chancellors prepare to face a royal commission this week.
The assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader was meant to trigger regime collapse. Instead, it demonstrated the Islamic Republic's remarkable resilience.
A Serbian man was partially pulled through a dislodged cabin window on a Ryanair Boeing 737 shortly after take-off from Thessaloniki, Greece, before passengers pulled him back in.
Independent lab tests reveal 87% of imported Chinese aluminium windows and doors fail Australian safety standards, raising serious structural and health concerns.
The body of slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has reached Iran's holiest shrine in Mashhad as mourners chant revenge slogans against Donald Trump.
The body of slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has arrived at Iran's holiest shrine as mourners chant death threats against Donald Trump amid renewed US-Iran hostilities.
Maritime data reveals China deployed four surveillance ships across the Pacific before test-firing a nuclear-capable missile near Tuvalu and Nauru.
Connor Storrie scores his first Emmy nod via SNL as Heated Rivalry stays ineligible. Plus Widow's Bay, Hacks and more 2026 Emmy surprises.
Lauren Bennett, whose vocals featured on LMFAO's 2011 hit Party Rock Anthem, has died aged 36. Her father reveals she suffered a severe medication reaction.
Hamas has dissolved its Gaza governing body after nearly 20 years, but experts warn the group's refusal to disarm remains the core obstacle to lasting peace.
Indian PM Narendra Modi has landed in Melbourne for his third Australia visit, with 25,000 expected at a public rally and major trade and defence talks ahead.
Trump branded Iran 'scum' and declared their ceasefire deal 'over' at the NATO summit in Ankara, while Ukraine secured a major Patriot missile manufacturing breakthrough.
Trump has offered Ukraine a licence to produce Patriot missiles, but experts warn manufacturing could take years and may come too late for the war.
NATO leaders struck $72 billion in arms deals at the Türkiye summit, but Trump warned of further troop withdrawals and criticised key European allies.
Indian steelmaker Jindal Steel is in a two-way race to acquire Whyalla's collapsed steelworks, pitching its global decarbonisation track record against an Australian rival.
Perth biotech Proteomics International has secured a US patent for its PromarkerEndo blood test, targeting a 360,000-test annual US market for endometriosis diagnosis.
Queensland Reds back Tom Lynagh has opened up about his commitment to Brisbane and his recovery journey as he works his way back from injury.
Alex de Minaur is spiralling after consecutive early grand slam exits. With self-doubt mounting, Australia's world No.6 faces a pivotal career decision.
China fired a nuclear-capable ballistic missile into the South Pacific, drawing sharp condemnation from Australia, New Zealand, the US and Pacific island nations.
Australia and New Zealand have condemned China's submarine-launched ballistic missile test in the Pacific, calling it destabilising to the region.
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Russia has unleashed one of its most devastating attacks on Kyiv in months, hammering the Ukrainian capital with an 11-hour barrage of missiles and drones…
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