'Question after question': Rights body urges FIFA to strengthen World Cup integrity

"The FIFA World Cup 2026 has raised question after question," Council of Europe secretary general Alain Berset has said. [...]

Hanson tells UK conservative conference audience to 'not apologise for being white'

One Nation Party leader Pauline Hanson said the UK had massive migration problems and she was seeing similar issues in Australia. [...]

Sydney family embrace divided loyalties ahead of Argentina-Spain World Cup showdown

For this Spanish-Argentine family, the World Cup final promises both fun and some friendly rivalry. [...]

Influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in US on new charges, face extradition

The United Kingdom is seeking the extradition of Andrew and Tristan Tate from the US. [...]

Could Alzheimer’s be predicted years before symptoms? A test offers new clues

A 'game changer' test for Alzheimer's could soon be on the way, doctors say. [...]

Watch: England beats France 6-4 after holding off stunning second-half fightback

England's 4-0 lead was threatened by a France comeback, as Kylian Mbappé became the World Cup's all-time top scorer. [...]

United States launches new strikes on Iran after two US soldiers killed by Iranian attack

New waves of strikes from the US and Iran have claimed more lives, with both sides taking aim at the Strait of Hormuz again. [...]

Australia's coal capital is preparing for what once seemed 'unimaginable'

A once-in-a-lifetime change is taking place on the sites of old coal-fired power stations. [...]

DFAT making urgent inquiries after Australian tackled and handcuffed by ICE at US airport

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade said it would provide consular assistance to any Australian citizen who requested it. [...]

Laos says lack of autopsies means cause of tourist deaths cannot be proven as methanol

Those indicted over the deaths are facing charges related to selling food harmful to health and operating an illegal business. [...]

FIFA World Cup 2026: Why England and France still have something to play for

Neither side wanted to be playing in the third-place playoff, but there is still plenty on the line when England and France meet. [...]

Albanese issues Opposition a One Nation 'test' at launch of Islamophobia report response

Angus Taylor has been challenged to follow the lead of former prime minister John Howard in how he handles Pauline Hanson. [...]