NSW Bushfires: Disaster Declared, 12 Homes Lost
A natural disaster has been declared in parts of NSW as bushfires destroy homes. Over 300 firefighters battle blazes. Get the latest updates and safety information.
A natural disaster has been declared in parts of NSW as bushfires destroy homes. Over 300 firefighters battle blazes. Get the latest updates and safety information.
A natural disaster is declared in NSW after bushfires destroy at least 16 homes. Prime Minister Albanese warns of a 'difficult' summer as crews brace for strong winds.
Emergency aid is announced for NSW Central Coast bushfire victims as up to 16 homes are lost. Meanwhile, the federal government faces pressure over its refusal to repatriate Australian children from Syrian camps.
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The Albanese government is set to reveal a new east coast gas reservation scheme, facing calls from unions and manufacturers to target exporters and lower prices now. Read the latest.
A second US military strike on a suspected drug boat, killing survivors, has ignited a legal firestorm. Experts question the campaign's legality under international law. Read the full analysis.
The 7am Avanti West Coast service from Manchester to London has been saved after a public outcry. Passengers and staff react to the U-turn on plans to scrap the busy but often delayed intercity train.
Republican lawmakers intensify scrutiny of the Trump administration's controversial military strikes on suspected drug-trafficking boats from Venezuela. Key hearings and classified briefings are set for this week.
Photographer Ana María Arévalo Gosen documents the harrowing wait of women in a Venezuelan detention centre, where Daniela was sentenced in secret and Roxana fought addiction. Discover their stories of resilience.
The 7am Avanti West Coast service from Manchester to London will carry passengers after a regulator's U-turn. Read the full story on the victory for commuters and local politicians.
President Donald Trump has declared any nation producing illegal drugs for the US faces military attack, with land strikes in Venezuela imminent. Read the latest on the escalating crisis.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth cites 'fog of war' over a controversial second strike. As Pope urges Trump against military action in Venezuela, tensions escalate over drug trafficking claims.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has invoked the 'fog of war' to defend a controversial second strike on a boat. The news comes as Pope Leo XIV urges President Trump against military action in Venezuela.
Pope Leo's unprecedented call for dialogue between Donald Trump and Nicolás Maduro marks a bold diplomatic intervention in the Venezuela crisis. Explore the details and potential consequences.
Pope Leo has publicly advised Donald Trump to pursue dialogue over military force to address the Venezuela crisis. Read the latest on this diplomatic intervention.
Donald Trump's alleged ultimatum to Nicolás Maduro to leave Venezuela or face consequences signals a dangerous escalation in US foreign policy. Analysis suggests military action before Christmas is a real possibility. Read the full report.
As US-Venezuela tensions rise, experts analyse Maduro's guerrilla warfare and 'anarchisation' strategy. Could it make the country 'ungovernable'? Read the full analysis.
Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro pledges loyalty after a reported phone call with Donald Trump, who has increased pressure with sanctions and a narcoterrorism reward. Explore the rising tensions.
Revelation of a US military radar in Trinidad and Tobago raises concerns the Caribbean is being drawn into the escalating US-Venezuela standoff. Read the full analysis.
An inquest hears the pilot of a Sea World helicopter was seen using cocaine the night before a crash that killed four. Read the shocking details of the investigation.
The White House clarifies that a US Navy commander, not Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, ordered a second strike on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat, amid war crime allegations. Read the latest.
Donald Trump reportedly demanded Nicolás Maduro relinquish power and leave Venezuela immediately in a tense phone call. Explore the escalating US pressure campaign and Maduro's defiant response.
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro vows to defend the nation as the US considers escalating military action. Tensions soar over US strikes and a major Caribbean deployment. Read the latest.
The White House confirms 'many options' are being considered, including land attacks on Venezuelan drug gangs, amid high tensions and a major US military deployment in the Caribbean. Read the latest.
A major report reveals systemic cronyism in UK political appointments, with Victoria banning non-consensual intersex surgeries. Discover the findings and global implications.
The Office of Rail and Road has reversed its decision to run an early Avanti West Coast service empty, allowing passengers back on the popular sub-two-hour route. Read the full story.
The 7am Avanti West Coast service from Manchester to London will carry passengers after a regulator U-turn. The sub-two-hour train, vital for business and hospital trips, had faced being axed.