Friday prayer massacre: Deadly clash between rival jihadist factions in central Nigeria

Scores of villagers have been killed and abducted in central Nigeria as rival jihadist groups turn on one another. [...]

'Obesity paradox': Study finds common health metric could be misleading for older people

Researchers say the findings support a broader approach to assessing health in older adults. [...]

'Incredibly traumatic experience': third woman eyes legal action over Swans hotel ordeal

A third woman has joined two others in alleging they were sexually assaulted in a hotel by Sydney Swans players. [...]

Can Australia rebuild social cohesion? Inquiry hears calls for change

The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion questions combating antisemitism without silencing debate [...]

Russian drones hit Ukraine mall, killing 16 and wounding 13 including children

Russia is escalating its air ‌war on Ukraine as the conflict between the two countries now heads to its 4-1/2-year mark. [...]

This Liberal MP took a journey from northern China — heading somewhere few Australians dare visit

In 2010, Opposition foreign affairs spokesperson Ted O'Brien got a rare opportunity to visit a secretive nation. [...]

Myanmar military strike kills 14 attending monastery retreat

The Myanmar military has dropped more bombs after a new UN report said it has increasingly used low-cost aircraft to kill civilians. [...]

Sword attack at Swedish school kills one, injures three

As school reopened in the central Swedish town of Fagersta, a sword attack has shaken the small town of 13,000. [...]

ACT signs on to federal firearms buyback scheme

The ACT has joined NSW in participating in the federal government's gun buyback scheme, set up following the Bondi mass shooting in December. [...]

Afghan refugees like Lina are being deported back to face the Taliban. Can Australia help?

A multitude of threats face Afghan refugees — not just Taliban retribution but a migration crackdown. [...]

Trump pledged support for fossil fuels. Now his war in Iran is fast-tracking renewables

The "drill, baby, drill" president's Middle Eastern assault has accelerated the green energy transition — but will it be enough? [...]

The missing piece of evidence Australia is still pursuing after Zomi Frankcom's killing

Australia says critical questions remain unresolved after Israel concluded its two-year investigation into the fatal strike. [...]