Three Chinese naval vessels and a Russian corvette completed a circumnavigation of the Japanese archipelago following a 17-day joint patrol, prompting concern from Tokyo.
North Melbourne defeated the Western Bulldogs 15.10 (100) to 11.11 (77) in a 23-point upset at Docklands Stadium, marking their first win against the Bulldogs since 2019 and providing a massive boost for coach Alastair Clarkson.
Russian Foreign Ministry official Alexey Fadeyev stated at a briefing that Western nations are accomplices in Kiev's drone attacks on civilians, criticized Armenia's policies, and outlined Moscow's positions on negotiations and international relations.
Edward Kuperman, a Yale graduate with a deep interest in China, faced public accusations of being a spy within two months of working as a live-streamer in Dunhuang, despite initial praise from Chinese state media.
An 18-year-old learner driver has been jailed for 19 months after pleading guilty to dangerous driving causing the death of 15-year-old Caitlyn Bragger in a 4WD crash near Logue Brook Dam, Western Australia, in June 2025.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez traveled to Algeria for talks to resolve a 2022 diplomatic row stemming from Spain's stance on the Western Sahara conflict, highlighting deep regional rivalries between Algeria and Morocco.
Nato works to deliver urgent air defences to Ukraine as President Zelenskyy warns of increased Russian missile production ahead of winter and severe shortages of US-made Patriot interceptors.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi avoided explicitly pledging to maintain the nation's non-nuclear principles during the 81st anniversary of the Hiroshima atomic bombing, stating only that the government is upholding the policy as it reviews security documents.
Western Union partnered with Rain to launch Stablecard, a digital wallet and Visa card allowing users in 37 markets to hold and spend USDPT, a US dollar-backed stablecoin issued on the Solana blockchain.
A 36-year-old Western Sydney woman, Jasmine Baker, was arrested and denied bail after being charged with 62 offenses, including 18 death threats sent to politicians, media figures, and organisations over five years.
An India-flagged cargo vessel, the MSV Faize Noore Oliya, sank in the Red Sea off Yemen's western coast on August 4 after being hit by a projectile. All 14 crew members were rescued safely by the Yemeni Coast Guard.
Western Australia's NAPLAN results reveal year 9 students outperforming national averages across all categories, while 40 per cent of year 3 students struggle with numeracy and younger cohorts largely rank below national averages.
Author Gil Durán discusses his book 'The Nerd Reich', arguing that Silicon Valley tech billionaires are aligning with fascist movements to dismantle democracy and establish permanent hierarchies.
Hong Kong police arrested a 67-year-old woman for allegedly swindling two property owners out of HK$4.3 million using a virtual currency investment scam disguised as a rental agreement.
Western Australia's government will maintain its ban on uranium mining, rejecting pressure from industry advocates and a recent export deal with India, Mines Minister Daniel Pastorelli confirmed.
Prisoners in Western Australia are receiving up to $10.15 a week to sleep on cell floors due to severe overcrowding, which judges have cited as grounds to reduce criminal sentences.
Western Europe is uniting against the Russian threat, building a joint military-industrial system while using Ukraine as a proxy. Meanwhile, the US reduces direct involvement but maintains influence to counter China.
Tim Carmody manages feral camels on his 400,000-hectare property in Western Australia, partnering with a pet food business to kill and use them for low-allergenic meat, helping reduce camel numbers and manage pet allergies.
Taiwan's defence ministry announced upcoming military drills will test the wartime relocation of weapons production lines and simulate PLA attack scenarios across the Taiwan Strait.
The Trump administration plans to close 5 small U.S. diplomatic missions in Africa, Asia, and the Western Hemisphere, saving $4.4M/year, while reopening posts in Libya, Syria, and Venezuela.
An investigation examines whether Iran's prominent opposition figure Reza Pahlavi has lost credibility among Western policymakers and Iranians amid changing political dynamics and varying international stances.
Japan's defence white paper highlights China's growing military capabilities in the western Pacific, while Tokyo pledges to enhance its own military strengths and monitoring systems, prompting Beijing to accuse Japan of 'neo-militarism'
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin told TASS that the West has not presented constructive ideas on Ukraine, instead using ultimatums and pressure tactics, which he says will not succeed.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visited Kumamoto after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake killed 38, with recovery hampered by extreme heat up to 40C, water shortages affecting over 46,000 households, and criticism of shelter conditions; a mall explosion killed two employees.
