Angus Taylor defends shadow minister Sarah Henderson's unnecessary triple-zero calls during Telstra's nationwide outage, as SA police investigate a claimed death linked to the outage.
South Australia police are investigating a death at a regional hospital after Senator Kerrynne Liddle claimed an elderly person died during the Telstra outage. Police say they were not initially notified.
Donald Trump launched new airstrikes on Iran after declaring the US-Iran memorandum over. The conflict threatens global energy markets as Tehran leverages control of the Strait of Hormuz.
Neil the one-tonne elephant seal, known for viral antics in Tasmania, has returned to sea. Authorities say his departure is natural, but he may return.
Racist abuse during the World Cup has surged, with a 13-fold increase in online attacks. Experts link the rise to divisive political rhetoric and social media inaction.
Loss of TPS for Haitians and Syrians could worsen caregiver shortages, as immigrants make up 30% of long-term care workers. Experts warn of crisis.
The inquest into the death of Sheffield United midfielder Maddy Cusack has been adjourned for a second time in 2026, with new documents lodged and further evidence required, pushing the restart to 7 December.
Funding shortfalls have slashed rations and healthcare for Uganda's 2 million refugees, with acute malnutrition rising 50% and clinics closing, leaving many without care.
Charlie Kirk, assassinated 10 months ago, is now the subject of widespread online memes and mockery, marking a shift from initial reverence among conservatives.
Indian PM Narendra Modi addressed 25,000 supporters at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne, praising the diaspora's role in India-Australia ties, while protesters condemned his human rights record.
A 56-year-old man has been arrested after a loyalist bonfire in Moygashel, County Tyrone, featured a mosque effigy, condemned as an incitement to hatred.
Eleven Republican politicians have written to the WNBA asking the league to protect Caitlin Clark from 'multiple attacks' on court, citing potential racial motivation.
An LGBTQ+ cruise ship with 2,000 passengers, including Patti LuPone, was denied entry to Egypt just days after Turkey blocked it, citing moral values.
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, 52, was fatally shot by ICE agents during a targeted enforcement operation on Tuesday, marking the 10th fatal shooting by immigration officials in Trump's second term.
Prominent economists including Jim O'Neill urge Andy Burnham to replace six key taxes with a single levy to raise £75bn a year for public services.
A Manhattan federal appeals court rejected Donald Trump's emergency request to delay paying $5.8m to E Jean Carroll after her 2023 sexual abuse and defamation trial victory.
Reform UK activists urged to abandon Greater Manchester mayoral campaign to support Nigel Farage in Clacton byelection, sparking claims of desperation.
Scrutiny mounts on Reform UK's finances as questions swirl about gifts, loans, and donations, with even supporters questioning Nigel Farage's judgment.
FTC consumer protection head Chris Mufarrige defends record, pledges more actions on scams and junk fees, despite challenges from Trump administration policies.
Justin Baldoni and his wife Emily released a five-minute Instagram video addressing the 'traumatic' legal fight with Blake Lively, which ended in a settlement in May.
The US Air Force canceled promotions of 135 airmen due to a grading error in a security forces test, blaming an outdated scoring key. The rescore affects 2,285 candidates.
Doreen Lawrence will not pay any of the legal bill for the failed lawsuit against the Daily Mail, with Prince Harry ensuring she is not out of pocket.
David Hearn, three-time US Olympian, pleaded not guilty to felony property destruction after allegedly damaging the $14.7m reflecting pool renovation on the National Mall.
Opposition to AI data centers is a tangible way to register concern about AI, but experts warn it obscures larger issues of corporate power and wealth concentration.
Ruth Ellis receives posthumous conditional pardon after 71 years, but campaigners warn the justice system still fails abused women, with domestic abuse services underfunded and victims like Sally Challen facing harsh sentences.
The NSW government has spent at least $305,500 on legal fees unsuccessfully defending anti-protest laws, including $117,455.50 on a single challenge to Pard laws struck down by the court of appeal.
Anthony Albanese apologised for a Kylie Minogue comment on a podcast. Experts discuss the double-edged sword of social media appearances for politicians.
Telstra's triple zero failure highlights the flaws of neoliberal telecoms policy. A national essential services network is needed to ensure reliable emergency communications.
Former BHP chief economist Dr Huw McKay says a carbon price is needed to drive mining decarbonisation, as leaked documents show BHP delayed renewables and truck electrification.
At least 14 killed and 78 injured in US strikes on Bandar Abbas and Sirik; residents describe fear and water shortages as temperatures exceed 45C.