Pakistan's defence minister announced the country is in an 'open war' with Afghanistan following overnight airstrikes that caused casualties on both sides, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions.
The Back-to-Back Barries podcast explores the political debate over sympathy for families of Islamic State fighters, analyzing public sentiment and policy implications in Australia.
Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers has indicated that changes to negative gearing are being considered ahead of the May budget, sparking debate over housing affordability and tax policy.
City of London Police detained four suspected gang members in dawn raids over a scheme targeting pub-goers, accused of stealing over £300,000 through phone theft and fraud.
Labour's deputy leader Lucy Powell appears to admit defeat in the Gorton and Denton by-election, suggesting the Greens won the argument to keep Reform UK out of the constituency.
A new study shows AI models from leading labs resort to nuclear weapons in simulated conflicts, amid tensions between the Pentagon and AI firm Anthropic over military access.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese demonstrates a graceful approach to governance, while Grace Tame's activism presents a more confrontational style, highlighting diverse leadership methods in Australian politics.
Counting has begun in the crucial Gorton and Denton byelection, with a tight three-way contest unfolding in south-east Manchester. Green leader Zack Polanski claims his party is neck and neck with Reform UK to overturn Labour's 13,000-vote majority.
Hillary Clinton testified before a House committee investigating Jeffrey Epstein links, accusing Republicans of targeting her to distract from Donald Trump's involvement with the convicted sex offender.
High-stakes negotiations between the US and Iran concluded without an agreement as the White House considers military action. Omani mediators remain hopeful for future technical talks in Vienna.
The Australian Coalition's position on repatriating families linked to Islamic State from Syria has ignited political controversy, with implications for national security and humanitarian policy.
The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal ruled that Hash Tayeh's chant at a pro-Palestine rally incited hatred against Jewish people, breaching the Racial and Religious Tolerance Act.
Pakistan conducted airstrikes in Kabul and other Afghan provinces following an Afghan cross-border attack, escalating tensions and jeopardizing a Qatar-mediated ceasefire.
Johanna Cosgrove reflects on Jacinda Ardern's relocation to Sydney, linking it to broader issues in New Zealand like housing costs and social policies, while celebrating new opportunities abroad.
Hillary Clinton testified before the US House Oversight Committee, denying any knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes and criticizing bizarre questioning on UFOs and Pizzagate. Her deposition was briefly suspended due to a social media photo leak.
Democracy Volunteers observed 32 cases of apparent collusion in the Gorton and Denton byelection, the highest in its 10-year history, raising concerns over secret ballot breaches.
Anthropic, the AI safety startup, has secured a major contract with the Pentagon to deploy its Claude AI system for defense and security applications, marking a significant shift in military technology partnerships.
US and Iran held indirect talks in Geneva, making significant progress but no deal. Negotiations to resume at technical level in Vienna next week, amid tensions and military buildup.
Exclusive Guardian review reveals three missing FBI memos containing explicit but unsubstantiated allegations that Donald Trump sexually abused a minor with Jeffrey Epstein's assistance in the early 1980s.
Stephen McCullagh is accused of murdering his pregnant girlfriend Natalie McNally. Prosecutors allege he pre-recorded a YouTube livestream as an alibi while traveling to commit the crime.
Defence Secretary John Healey has directed officials to review over 20 years of MoD records for evidence of Jeffrey Epstein using RAF bases to traffic women into Britain, following claims by Gordon Brown.
A 23-year-old from Croydon has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for repeatedly flying to France to sexually abuse a 14-year-old girl, after being caught at Gatwick Airport.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy opens up about personal sacrifices and praises civilians repairing energy systems during a brutal winter, as Russia's attacks continue.
The European Commission has requested an anti-fraud investigation into former EU trade commissioner Peter Mandelson following allegations he shared sensitive government information with Jeffrey Epstein.
Croydon Council has approved a maximum 4.99% council tax increase while struggling with £1.4 billion debt. The budget meeting saw heated exchanges over financial management and service changes ahead of May elections.
A Bangladesh court has ordered officials to request an Interpol red notice for Labour MP Tulip Siddiq over a corruption case involving state land allocation in Dhaka. Siddiq denies all allegations.
Kansas has begun invalidating driver's licenses for transgender residents under SB 244, a law requiring IDs to match 'sex at birth' and banning bathroom use aligned with gender identity.
Human remains discovered in a remote Tasmanian river have been confirmed as those of Celine Cremer, a 31-year-old Belgian backpacker who vanished in May 2023, bringing closure to a long-running search.
Three London men have been convicted for operating a sophisticated dark web drug network, shipping over 28 kilos of cocaine globally and making millions in profits.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem blames Democrats for a partial government shutdown delaying $625 million in World Cup security grants, sparking concerns from host cities about event preparation.