Manosphere content could get shut down, inquiry hears, amid minister's denial

The government's proposed online safety bill has sparked free-speech and red-tape fears and calls for stronger child protections. [...]

Why Trump ally Pete Hegseth is on 'thin ice' in his own party

The US defence secretary could soon face an impeachment vote for his handling of the Iran war. [...]

Cabinet minister Anne Aly hacked after 'inadvertently' opening WhatsApp scam link

It's understood the Labor frontbencher received a link from "a trusted friend", which led to her WhatsApp account being hacked. [...]

A cliffhanger election has left NZ waiting. What happens next?

With voters turning to minor parties amid a cost of living crisis, New Zealand faces weeks of negotiations. [...]

A suspected spy, a powerful CEO and a global contest: The Nvidia controversy explained

Nvidia says there's no reason to believe US national security or company secrets were compromised. [...]

Why your next specialist visit could cost a lot more than expected

Already exorbitant fees are continuing to rise every year — here's by how much. [...]

Donald Trump says he is 'highly unlikely' to order Iran strikes if talks progress

A week after his stance on the Iran war contributed to dismal midterm results, the US president says he is unlikely to order more strikes. [...]

What we know so far about the shooting in the Polish city of Krakow that killed six people

Poland began two days of national mourning after a gunman killed six people in Krakow's historical main square. [...]

Helicopter crash in Indonesia kills local crew member, while Australian, NZ citizen survive

Local officials initially reported that two Australians had survived, but the nationality of one was later updated. [...]

Major Australian employers are cutting jobs. What does it mean for the economy?

A rate hike and a slew of company job cuts have raised questions on the labour market's strength. [...]

Could the next US president have Australian roots?

The Australia-linked 39-year-old has surged past JD Vance in White House prediction markets in the United States. [...]

Community mourns delivery rider killed in Melbourne

Jianming Feng, a delivery rider, was killed while working in Melbourne's CBD on Friday evening. [...]