Victorian prison walls hinder efforts to block drone drug deliveries
Attempts to stop drones delivering contraband into prisons are being stalled by the weak, crumbling walls of historic Victorian-era facilities. Prison governors say the structures cannot support additional netting or win...
Trump advisers urge China to use Iran ties to reopen Strait of Hormuz
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called on China to leverage its close relationship with Tehran to help reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz for global shipping. They argued that ...
Four Australian women and nine children linked to IS set to return from Syria
The Australian government has arranged flights for a group of four women and nine children who are associated with the Islamic State, to bring them back from Syria. Some of the returnees are expected to face criminal cha...
Bondi Beach shooter faces 19 additional charges in anti‑Semitic attack case
Naveed Akram, the 24‑year‑old accused of the December 2025 mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration on Bondi Beach, has been charged with 19 new offences, according to Australian court records. The original attack claimed...
Trump attacks Pope Leo XIV, accusing him of enabling Iran's nuclear ambitions
In a recent interview, former President Donald Trump criticized Pope Leo XIV, saying the Pope’s statements are helping Iran and making the world less safe. The remarks come days before a planned visit by Marco Rubio to t...
Chinese electric‑vehicle makers eye European market after Beijing auto show
The Beijing International Automotive Exhibition showcased a large lineup of Chinese EV brands, many of which are already gaining traction in Europe. Automotive consultant Erik Böhme observed strong interest from European...
Russian strikes kill 27 in eastern Ukraine before proposed ceasefire deadline
At least 27 people, including 12 in a single attack, were killed by Russian shelling across eastern Ukraine on Tuesday, shortly before a midnight deadline for an open‑ended ceasefire proposed by Kyiv. Russia announced a ...
13‑year‑old shooter kills two staff, wounds students at Brazil's Acre school
A 13‑year‑old student opened fire at Sao Jose Institute in Acre, Brazil, killing two staff members and injuring two others, including an 11‑year‑old girl. The incident has heightened concerns over rising school violence ...
US Southern Command says boat strike in eastern Pacific kills three "narco‑terrorists"
The U.S. military reported that a strike on a vessel in the eastern Pacific killed three individuals it described as narco‑terrorists. No further details or evidence were provided, and human‑rights groups have labelled s...
Trump‑backed candidates sweep Indiana Republican primaries
In Indiana, a majority of Republican legislators backed by Donald Trump defeated incumbents who had resisted his redistricting pressure, securing a decisive win for the president’s allies. The victories come months after...
PM announces $10bn fuel and fertiliser security budget package
The Australian Prime Minister has announced a $10 billion budget package to secure fuel and fertilisers. The move comes as part of the government's response to market volatility caused by the Iran war....
Australia hiker search called off in Canadian national park
The extensive six-day air and ground search for a missing Australian hiker has been suspended in Nova Scotia, Canada. The police cited 'no new information' as the reason for calling off the search....
Australian women and children linked to IS set to return from Syria
Four Australian women and nine of their children, who were linked to suspected Islamic State fighters in Syria, are expected to travel back to Australia soon. The government has refused to assist the group....
Zack Polanski Falsely Claims British Red Cross Spokesperson Role
Green party leader Zack Polanski falsely claimed to be a spokesperson for the British Red Cross, according to the charity. The claim was also made on his personal website in 2020....
13-Year-Old Shoots Dead Two at Brazilian School
A 13-year-old boy shot dead two staff members and injured two others at a school in northeast Brazil. He was arrested over the attack, which prompted panicked students to try and escape....
Bolivian Transport Workers Block Roads with Buses in Fuel‑Strike
Public transport workers in El Alto, Bolivia, staged a strike over rising fuel costs, parking buses, cars and trucks to block major streets. Al Jazeera described the action as part of a broader protest by transportation ...
Soldier Tom: Solving family mystery of WW2 Soviet prisoner of war
A Jersey family helped a Soviet prisoner of war escape from a Nazi labour camp during World War II. However, the soldier, Tom, disappeared after the war in the Soviet Union. His family is still searching for answers....
Rolling Stones Launch New Album at Star-Studded Event
The Rolling Stones launched their new album Foreign Tongues at a star-studded event in New York. The trio, including Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, joined host Conan O'Brien to discuss the album....
Black people in England twice as likely to suffer stroke
A study by researchers at King's College London found that black people in England are twice as likely to experience strokes compared to their white counterparts. They also receive less timely care....
TUC urges reinstatement of windfall tax on banks
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has called for an increased windfall tax on the UK's largest banks, citing their surge in profits partly due to market turbulence caused by the Iran war. The current rate is 3%....