Australia is courting its next Pacific partner

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has visited the Solomon Islands just as China launches a nuclear-capable ballistic missile in the region. [...]

Social media companies not asking for proof of age despite higher penalties

Only one out of 10 platforms asked to verify a user's age when setting up a new account. [...]

Has FIFA's Balogun decision set a 'dangerous precedent'?

FIFA's decision to suspend a match ban for USA player Folarin Balogun has sparked outrage and claims of political interference. [...]

Authorities urge public not to panic as bird flu tally climbs

A further two suspected cases have been detected, while authorities across the country ask for calm. [...]

What Australia can learn from Norway about creating athletes like Haaland

Norway does not encourage competition in youth sport. Is that approach breeding international sporting champions? [...]

'Despicable': French striker Kylian Mbappé condemns Paraguayan senator as racist

Mbappé was responding to comments made by a Paraguayan senator on social media after the national team's loss to France. [...]

'Glaring problem': China's missile test could be a troubling signal, analysts warn

Some say this week's launch signals something bigger than a one-off provocation. [...]

WATCH: Folarin Balogun's return fails to make the difference as Belgium thrash the USA

Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo played his last World Cup match as Spain defeated Portugal with a last-minute goal. [...]

Young Aussie rules player's death sparks call for pitch safety review

The death of a young footballer on Monday night after clashing heads with an opponent has sparked calls for revised pitch safety protocols. [...]

Hamas dissolves Gaza governing body, clearing path for US-backed technocratic committee

The National Committee for the Administration of Gaza was created by the Trump-backed Board of Peace established in October 2025. [...]

'I would do anything': The boy searching for his mother in the ruins

Among the rubble of Venezuela's earthquakes, I found grief, anger and extraordinary resilience. [...]

How do Australia's 'great deals' with its neighbours compare to China?

As Albanese shores up deals in the Pacific, he heads to a China stronghold. [...]