Judge dismisses Trump's defamation lawsuit over Epstein birthday letter report

The 2025 publication of the birthday letter heaped pressure on US President Donald Trump, even as he decried the scandal as a hoax. [...]

Why tensions between Iran, Israel and the United States are rising again

As the US and Israel mull further strikes following important elections, Iran has issued an ultimatum. [...]

Violence erupts at French demonstrations over cost of living and inequality

Despite government efforts to clamp down on protest violence, demonstrations have resumed across France. [...]

The Australian town caught between a housing shortage and rising seas

A community founded by displaced islanders fears history could repeat itself as climate threats intensify. [...]

Russia’s ‘clever’ assault on the Western world and the damage it's inflicting

Foreign adversaries are waging a quiet war on democracy. Is Australia prepared for what comes next? [...]

First Southeast Asia, now Madagascar: Scam centres are spreading globally

Crackdowns in Southeast Asia have failed to stamp out scam centres, which are now spreading to Africa. [...]

‘Bicycle for the mind’: The contentious AI claim disproven by school students

As AI develops and solves problems beyond human scope, is there a risk that the smarter our devices get, the dumber we become? [...]

US, Argentina face questions over role in Flávio Bolsonaro’s flight from Brazil

Flávio Bolsonaro fled Brazil because he claimed he was a victim of "persecution" in his own country. [...]

What happens when Australia’s inflation basket gets reweighted?

It is necessary to change the weights of items in the CPI basket so they are representative of contemporary spending. [...]

Three days of supplies? How prepared are Australians for the next disaster?

Australians are advised to prepare for climate-driven emergencies ahead of peak bushfire season. [...]

A month after a botched execution, Christa Pike says she is still in pain

Christa Pike is the only inmate to ever survive after being injected with lethal doses of execution drugs. [...]

As the world grows more divided, Canada and Europe are betting on each other

The EU and Canada are deepening ties as both navigate strained relations with the US. [...]