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Melania Trump, Donald Trump, King Charles and Queen Camilla at Windsor Castle.

World NewsCommentsTrump, First Lady meet King, Queen at Windsor Castle

Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump have arrived at Windsor Castle, the historic second state visit for the US President.

Max Corstorphan

A Chinese citizen was harassed while transiting through a New Zealand airport, the embassy says. (AP PHOTO)

World NewsEmbassy accuses NZ of harassing Chinese citizens

The Chinese embassy in Wellington has accused New Zealand's security and intelligence agency of harassing Chinese citizens at its airports.

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Janice David, 34, was brutally killed by Earl Johnson, 39.

World NewsMan ties woman to steering wheel and stabs her on Insta live

‘She was going to say I raped her, they’re going to believe her over me. If I’m going down, I’m going to live forever.’ WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT

Eloise Budimlich

The text messages accused killer Tyler Robinson allegedly sent his lover after the assassination.

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‘Why did I do it?’: Alleged Kirk assassin’s excuse revealed

Accused killer Tyler Robinson texted his roommate-lover to confess to being the killer of Charlie Kirk, prosecutors claim. These are those texts.

Max Corstorphan and Kimberley Braddish

Utah prosecutors have announced plans to seek the death penalty for Tyler Robinson.

World NewsKirk suspect allegedly said he acted against ‘hatred’

Utah prosecutors allege Tyler Robinson had told his partner that he shot Kirk because he ‘had enough of his hatred’.

Anna Griffin, Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs and Jack Healy

A 13-year-old girl has been rushed to hospital with a dangerously high heart rate and hallucinations after overdosing during a TikTok ‘challenge’.

World NewsCommentsTeen nearly dies after dangerous social media challenge

A 13-year-old girl has been rushed to hospital with a dangerously high heart rate and hallucinations after overdosing during a TikTok ‘challenge’.

Kimberley Braddish

A young girl has told court how she was sexually abused by her father, grandfather, and brothers.

World NewsChilling details as girl alleges abuse by three generations

A young girl has told court how she was sexually abused by her father, grandfather, and brothers and what allegedly happened after she spoke out. WARNING: Graphic content

Kimberley Braddish

US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump have touched down in the UK for a state visit (AP PHOTO)

World NewsComments‘Everybody loves him’: Trump lands in UK for historic visit

US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump have touched down in the United Kingdom for a historic second state visit. 

Max Corstorphan

Prince Andrew, Duke of York and Prince William, Prince of Wales attend the funeral of The Duchess of Kent.

World NewsCommentsTense exchange between Prince Andrew and Prince William

Prince Andrew and Prince William appeared to have a very awkward interaction following the Duchess of Kent’s funeral.

Kimberley Braddish

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NEWSPremiumABC journo hits back at Trump ‘loser’ sledge

The veteran journo at the centre of Donald Trump’s wrath has hit back at claims he damaged Australia’s relationship with the US ahead of a potential meeting.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer and Jessica Wang

A judge has dismissed terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione.

crime, law and justiceLuigi Mangione’s terrorism charges dropped

A judge has dismissed terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione in New York state's case over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

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Illustration: Don Lindsay

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Is Trump a genius after all?

Last week’s collapse of the French government shows, unexpectedly, the dire consequences that many predicted from President Donald Trump’s erratic policies are now manifesting in Europe instead of the US.

Raymond Da Silva Rosa

Robert Redford starring in The Last Castle (2001).

World NewsCommentsRobert Redford dies aged 89

Robert Redford, the acclaimed actor and director known for iconic roles in films like Butch Cassidy, Sundance Kid and All the President’s Men has died in his sleep at his Utah home.

Amy Cavender

Denmark's increased funding aims to improve strained relations with Greenland's 57,000 residents. (AP PHOTO)

World NewsDenmark pledges $A379m for Greenland's infrastructure

Denmark has announced plans to increase spending in Greenland as Copenhagen tries to prevent US President Donald Trump taking control of the Arctic island.

Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen

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updatedPremium‘Isolated’: Wong’s Israel call after report

Australia’s foreign minister has spoken after a United Nations inquiry handed down damning findings of Israel’s military action in Gaza.

Thomas Henry

Asia Group chairman and co-founder Kurt Campbell says the Indo-Pacific’s ‘security situation is severe’. NewsWire / Martin Ollman

POLITICSPremium‘Severe’: Huge China warning to Australia

Former US president Joe Biden’s top adviser on the Indo-Pacific has dropped a dire warning on Australia.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

Charlie Kirk hands out hats before speaking at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. (Tess Crowley/The Deseret News via AP)

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SA police worker probed over Charlie Kirk assassination post

A South Australia police employee is being investigated for a social media post allegedly calling the death of US conservative figure Charlie Kirk ‘wonderful’.

Blair Jackson

The 22-year-old suspect in the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk reportedly sent a confession message to friends.

World News‘It was me’: Alleged Kirk shooter appears to confess

THE WASHINGTON POST: The 22-year-old suspect in the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk reportedly sent a confession message to friends on Discord just hours before surrendering to authorities

Hannah Knowles, Shawn Boburg, Aaron Schaffer

A Black bear forages (Stock photo by Jonathan Newton/Getty Images)

World NewsCommentsMan mauled by black bear in front of son dies

A man has died after being attacked by a black bear while working on his land in a tragic incident that has left his family heartbroken.

Kimberley Braddish

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UPDATEDPremium‘Willing to die?’: Key question on war pact

Anthony Albanese has been hit with a key question about a historic war pact with Australia’s closest neighbour.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

Intense Israeli airstrikes have battered Gaza City as hundreds of thousands continue to flee.

World NewsComments‘Human atrocity’: Trump warns Hamas over moving hostages

Israeli tanks have moved into Gaza City, triggering a new wave of civilian panic and evacuation, while Donald Trump has issued a warning to Hamas over reports hostages are being used as ‘human shields’.

Kimberley Braddish

The FBI has revealed new evidence that has been positively matched to Tyler Robinson.

DNA matches suspect in Charlie Kirk shooting case

The FBI has revealed new evidence that has been positively matched to Tyler Robinson, the suspect in custody for the killing of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk during an event at Utah Valley University.

Kimberley Braddish

The Australian pilot was the only one on board the light plane which crashed while carrying the drugs.

World NewsCommentsAussie pilot found dead with 200kg of SpaceX cocaine

Authorities have confirmed a pilot found dead after flying a plane that crashed carrying $80 million worth of SpaceX-branded cocaine, is Australian.

Matt Shrivell

Vishwash Kumar Ramesh is the sole survivor of the crash that killed more than 240 people on board. (AP PHOTO)

World NewsCommentsHeartbreaking update on sole Air India plane crash survivor

Months after the Air India plane disaster, the sole survivor is facing a heartbreaking decision that could change his life forever, and his family fears he may never return home.

Madeline Cove