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Thousands of Rohingya refugees protest camp conditions and plead to return home Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
The United Nations has warned the already dire human rights situation in Myanmar has plunged to a "new low" as tens of thousands of refugees protest to return home.
Ghislaine Maxwell loses bid to overturn sex trafficking conviction Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
The accomplice to notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was convicted in 2021 of supplying under-aged girls to the deceased financier.
Small French village 'bombed by nature' as tornado barrels through Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
Footage shows a large tornado destroying homes, injuring 37 people and leaving residents in shock, as Europe's summer of extreme weather continues.
Chinese artist jailed over satirical works of ex-leader Mao Zedong Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
International rights groups have condemned the US-based artist's arrest, calling for his immediate release from prison.
eHarmony misled Australians over 'free' subscriptions, court rules Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
Users of eHarmony's website and app were conned with fake free dating services and then forced to pay, the Federal Court of Australia has found.
Lockerbie bombing trial delayed after new evidence discovered Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
Abu Agila Mohammad Mas'ud Kheir Al-Marimi, a Libyan intelligence operative, is accused by prosecutors of having previously confessed to his role in the 1988 bombing.
Israeli Knesset member vandalises Palestinian memorial in West Bank Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
Right-wing Israeli politician Zvi Sukkot vandalised a memorial to Palestinians killed over decades, then uploaded a video of it online.
Young Australians' home ownership rate at an 80-year low, report shows Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
A new report shows generational inequality is pushing young Australians out of the housing market.
Residents killed overnight not far from police station in Haiti Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
Hundreds of Haitians have been killed in frequent gang raids, with a fresh attack prompting thousands to flee their homes.
Education union 'blindsided' by ACT public school budget shake-up Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
Public schools in the ACT have received their budgets for next year, with a change in the way their funding is calculated, seeing a number of colleges facing a reduction.
Crows captain makes tearful speech as All Australian team is named Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
Max Gawn claims a record ninth All Australian blazer, while Nick Daicos swept the individual awards, but a speech from Adelaide captain Jordan Dawson stole the show at the AFL Awards.
Luke Gosling charged with breach of bail just weeks after alleged assaults Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
Another charge has been laid against Federal Labor MP Luke Gosling, with NT Police alleging his conditions were breached just weeks after he was granted bail by a court.Â
Distress beacon borrowing program proposed after teen hiker's death Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
The beacons are part of a safety program proposed by Wollondilly Council in memory of Lily Hooper who died while bushwalking in Nattai National Park.
SA wildlife park to vaccinate 100 birds against deadly H5 bird flu Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
Cleland Wildlife Park in the Adelaide Hills will administer vaccines to 100 of its captive native birds to try and protect against H5N1 bird flu.
Brumby cull on hold after advocate launches last minute court action Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
Aerial culls in a northern NSW national park stall following an injunction from an anti-brumby culling advocate.
Two Victoria Police officers cleared of manslaughter over man's death Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
Two Victoria Police officers will no longer face negligent manslaughter charges over the death of a man after a magistrate ruled the evidence was insufficient.
Chinese factory workers accidentally caught on camera glasses Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
A new pair of camera glasses purchased online has been found to contain video footage of factory workers who appear to have been unknowingly filmed.
'Significant' fencing safety issues at pool where toddler drowned, inquest hears Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
Fencing around the pool where a 19-month-old Adelaide boy drowned had safety issues, including a gate missing a hinge that was kept closed with a bicycle lock, an inquest has heard. Warning: This story contains details some readers may find distressing.
 'She didn't care what anybody thought': Margaret Olley in five paintings Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
The late Margaret Olley has been celebrated as an artist, philanthropist and subject of two Archibald-winning portraits. A new exhibition takes the artist back to her roots.
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Darwin retirees lose home and all possessions in Livingstone fire Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
A Darwin couple has lost everything after a fire tore through their home, and just months after flash flooding damaged the property. Now they face the heartbreaking task of rebuilding their lives from scratch.
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Father's house rammed before son died in A66 crash Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026 The house belonging to Cole Worthy's father is significantly damaged and its windows are smashed. CIA chief travels to Moscow for unannounced talks, US media reports Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026 Flight tracking data confirms an American military aircraft travelled to Russia from the US via Latvia on Tuesday. Trump says all mines cleared from Strait of Hormuz Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026 Iran has closed the vital waterway since the beginning of the conflict causing wild fluctuations in oil prices worldwide. Who does Iran trade with and what could Trump's 'economic D-Day' mean? Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026 Iran is no stranger to US sanctions and has developed deep economic ties with several countries.
Man dies in crash after police pursuit Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026 Two women are also hurt and one remains in hospital in critical condition. Yellow weather warnings issued as thunderstorms and flooding forecast Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026 The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning as heavy showers and thunderstorms are forecast to move northwards across the UK on Wednesday. Young people leaving care have death rate four times higher than national average Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026 Those leaving care have a death rate around four times higher than the general population, a new review reveals. US judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwell's 'frivolous' appeal against conviction Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026 The former Jeffrey Epstein accomplice loses her latest effort to be released from prison. Inspectors to assess police after Henry Nowak murder Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026 Hampshire Police officers initially arrested the student and placed him in handcuffs as he lay dying. Andrew Tate exaggerates and did not own supercars in photos, his lawyers say Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026 Prosecutors argue Tate and his brother Tristan are a flight risk and should not be released on bail. Brain disease in dead NFL players 'higher than previously shown' Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026 A new study says at least one in four ex-NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 had a degenerative brain disease but the true figure could be much higher. Asbestos killed my mum in her 40s – was her school to blame? Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026 Caroline Bryan died three months after being diagnosed of an incurable cancer linked to asbestos. Trump may hope an 'economic onslaught' will pressure Iran - its leaders are betting otherwise Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026 The US says new sanctions are an "economic D-Day", but Tehran's leaders have survived restrictions before. Sir Billy Boston - 'the world-class athlete, whose story deserved to be told' Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026 Rugby league commentator Matt Newsum says Sir Billy Boston was a "world-class athlete, whose story deserved to be told". Beyond China's humanoid robots, a quieter machine revolution is unfolding Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026 There are more than two million robots working in China's factories - and they are scaling up fast.
The grieving family who say the coroners' courts aren't working Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026 One man's death highlights the growing strains on the UK's coroner's courts 'What you see is what you pay' - why some US restaurants are banning tips Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026 Tips are central to US dining culture but some eateries think that they are unfair. Food influencers v critics: Why credibility counts Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026 People on the food scene look at the rise of influencers and the role of social media in the industry. Kate Hudson to make How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days sequel, 23 years on Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026 Hudson and Matthew McConaughey, her co-star from the 2003 rom-com, could be reunited for the sequel. England captain Joe Root says he is 'hacked off' and 'disappointed' at Brydon Carse incident Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026 England captain Joe Root says he is "hacked off" and "disappointed" at the incident involving fast bowler Brydon Carse at a Derby nightclub.
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