How an 'inexplicable' mistake led to Spain's train disaster

The incident that has claimed at least 68 lives "should not happen" in a modern EU country, experts say. [...]

No outright winner emerges in Israeli election, but Netanyahu defies expectations

With nearly 86 per cent of votes counted, Israeli media projected Netanyahu's bloc would win 53 of the 120-seat Knesset. [...]

'Whole country is grieving': Spain mourns after high-speed train crash kills at least 68

The crash is the second major train disaster in Spain this year, prompting renewed scrutiny of the country's rail safety. [...]

These Australians dug into the 'junk' of millions of cells. It could be a drug game-changer

Could the answer to treating some of Australia's most common diseases lie in our genes? [...]

Australia's $550 fuel hit is among world's highest

Experts say a move toward electric vehicles could help Australia cushion the blow from global fuel price shocks. [...]

The election 'kingmakers': How Arab parties could be the key to Israel's new government

The lack of a clear winner in Israel's election has opened up the possibility of surprising coalitions to form government. [...]

The $2.5 billion cancer bill Australia's sunscreen overhaul may not fix

The TGA is proposing several reforms to improve sunscreen quality to reduce skin cancer. Experts say there's a larger issue. [...]

Who won Israel's election? The biggest test is just beginning

Exit polls suggest Netanyahu's coalition trails its opponents, but as one expert warns, "anything can happen in Israeli politics". [...]

Inflation 'persisting longer' than desired, Treasurer says, after surprising spike

Another quarterly rise in inflation has the markets upping their bets on another interest rate rise in November. [...]

'The fire is out': Star casino's future in doubt after huge money laundering fine

Star Entertainment Group has repeatedly come under fire for scandals over money laundering and infiltration by organised crime. [...]

A 50-year-old cold case has finally been solved. The answer led to a notorious serial killer

Investigators say the 1974 death of 17-year-old Melissa Ann Smith shared Bundy’s favoured "pattern, motive, means and opportunity". [...]

Brazil told Flávio Bolsonaro he couldn't leave the country. He did it anyway

Despite an order to surrender his passports and assurances he would not flee, Flávio Bolsonaro is now believed to be in the US. [...]