A coronial inquest in Australia examines the death of Budda Spencer, a 13-year-old First Nations boy who died in an industrial skip bin in Port Lincoln in May 2021, highlighting concerns over support for his family.
Western Europe sees a drop in temperatures with rain expected, ending a prolonged heatwave, while the southern US extends extreme heat warnings with dangerously high heat indices.
More than 200 musicians, including Massive Attack, Brian Eno, and members of Radiohead, have urged Andy Burnham to reject plans for the Rosebank oilfield and North Sea fossil fuel expansion, warning of climate impacts and arguing it will not lower energy bills.
Angus Taylor states the Coalition will only back the Albanese government's NDIS overhaul if the 'widow tax' investment property loophole is removed first.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei defended his warnings about artificial intelligence against investor Gavin Baker's criticism, arguing that public skepticism stems from a broader crisis of trust rather than executive messaging.
Morning briefing covering an FBI probe into Chinese espionage via a fake Brisbane consultancy, Sally McManus's departure from the ACTU, Logie award winners, and global news updates.
The UK maintained its position as the fastest-growing G7 economy in the first half of 2026, defying IMF warnings regarding the impact of the Iran war. Strong consumer spending, aided by warm weather and the World Cup, alongside business IT investment, drove growth, though rising energy bills and inflation threaten future resilience.
Donald Trump has ordered US defense secretary Pete Hegseth to substantially reduce joint US-South Korean military drills, citing his relationship with Kim Jong-un, despite warnings that North Korea is adapting battlefield tactics from Ukraine.
Heavy rain in eastern Japan has left nine people dead after an unprecedented deluge flooded over a thousand homes and severely disrupted transportation in the Chiba region.
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia's Flores island, killing at least 47 people, collapsing buildings, and prompting a brief tsunami warning.
A recall of nearly 1.6 million dozen eggs has been elevated to the FDA's highest-risk warning as a salmonella outbreak sickens at least 98 people across 17 states, resulting in 26 hospitalizations.
Thailand faces severe labor shortages and struggles to replace departed workers, particularly from Myanmar and Cambodia, due to regional conflicts, exit controls, and rising costs.
South Korea fired warning shots at North Korean soldiers who crossed the Military Demarcation Line (MDL) in the eastern front-line area, prompting their return, in the first such incident this year.
At least 5 people are dead and thousands evacuated in Indiana due to devastating floods, with the White River exceeding 1913 records. Officials warn of dangerous water levels amid ongoing storms.
Christopher Berry-Dee, the UK's bestselling true crime author, faces allegations of domestic violence, child sexual abuse, and fabricating quotes from serial killers, contradicting his claimed sympathy for victims.
Midwest Poultry Services recalls 19 million eggs due to potential Salmonella Enteritidis contamination, affecting six states with eggs sold under various brands between June 6 and July 3.
At least five people died and thousands were stranded at Narita airport after unprecedented heavy rain triggered landslides and power outages in Chiba prefecture, eastern Japan.
China published ecological assessment reports on nine disputed South China Sea features, blaming the Philippines for environmental harm and coral loss at Sandy Cay and Second Thomas Shoal amid rising tensions with Washington.
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Flores Island in Indonesia, killing at least 20 people, toppling buildings, and prompting a brief tsunami warning.
Hundreds gathered in Alice Springs for the funeral of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby, whose disappearance earlier this year sparked a massive search and nationwide grief.
Nigel Farage won the Clacton by-election but skipped the result declaration and cancelled interviews, citing police security warnings. The win temporarily deflects attention from an ongoing parliamentary financial standards inquiry.
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake in eastern Indonesia killed at least 40 people, triggered a brief tsunami warning, and caused building collapses, landslides, and power cuts across the Flores region.
Infectious diseases, including gastroenteritis, scabies, and impetigo, have broken out among migrants in Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta following a mass influx of over 72,000 individuals from Morocco.
Police Scotland has warned of potential protests against a planned AI datacentre in Larbert, as public opposition to energy-intensive AI infrastructure grows across the UK.
