ABC managing director Hugh Marks apologized to Gina Rinehart and announced policy changes following legal threats over crude comments in the Race Around the World program.
A former sports star denied in a Sydney court that he fabricated indecent assault allegations against broadcaster Alan Jones after falling on hard times, as defence counsel questioned inconsistencies and potential financial motives.
During Alan Jones's criminal trial in Sydney, defence lawyers accused a complainant of fabricating indecent assault allegations to obtain financial compensation amid unemployment and financial difficulties.
China's strategic bomber is shown carrying a large, unidentified missile in a CCTV documentary, speculated to be the JL-1 based on its size and profile.
A complainant in the Alan Jones indecent assault trial told a Sydney court he reported the alleged abuse to teach his child right from wrong. Jones has pleaded not guilty to 22 charges.
Complainant J testified in Sydney Local Court that broadcaster Alan Jones, 85, allegedly indecently assaulted him during a 2004 stay at his Fitzroy Falls farm, demanding he shower and return in a robe, and later touching genitals and kissing without consent.
British journalist and broadcaster Rod Liddle has died at 66 after a short illness. A columnist for The Sun and The Sunday Times, and former editor of BBC Radio 4's Today programme, Liddle was remembered by his children and media colleagues as an inimitable, witty, and fearless journalistic force.
BBC radio presenter Tony Livesey has left 5 Live following allegations concerning his previous role as editor-in-chief of David Sullivan’s Sport newspapers. A BBC Panorama investigation accused Sullivan of predatory behavior and questioned Livesey's involvement in arranging a meeting between an alleged victim and Sullivan.
A former schoolboy athlete, Complainant J, testified in the Alan Jones trial, alleging the broadcaster kissed him and touched his genitalia as a teenager. J stated he feared losing Jones's financial support, which included money, a car, and a phone, if he reported the alleged indecent assaults. Jones denies all wrongdoing.
A champion athlete, now testifying in a Sydney court, alleges Alan Jones, 85, befriended him at 14, provided financial support, and committed indecent acts including kissing without consent.
Alan Jones, 85, faces 22 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching against six male complainants, spanning 2003-2020. He denies all allegations, pleading not guilty.
Veteran Sydney broadcaster Alan Jones has appeared in court for the start of his trial, facing 22 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching involving six male complainants. Jones, 85, has pleaded not guilty to all charges, with the judge-only trial expected to last several weeks.
Australia's Morning Mail covers significant news including falling house prices, concerns over First Nations deaths in custody, and the start of Alan Jones' trial. International news features the Middle East crisis and wildfire tragedies.
Former broadcaster Alan Jones faces 22 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching in a Sydney trial expected to last four months with 76 witnesses. Six complainants allege assaults between 2003-2020, with one giving in-camera evidence.
Two helicopters collided and crashed while battling a wildfire west of Athens, Greece. Four crew members were recovered from the crash site near Psatha, with two found unconscious, prompting a large-scale search and rescue operation. Gale-force winds had hindered firefighting efforts.
Chinese President Xi Jinping awarded a first-class merit to veteran naval test pilot Yang. Yang was honored for his bravery during a life-threatening incident where his plane lost cabin pressure at 10,000 meters but he maintained course to avoid a civilian flight path before landing.
Alan Jones, 85, a prominent former Australian broadcaster and Wallabies coach, is facing 22 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching involving six men in a New South Wales local court. The four-month trial in Sydney will hear from 76 witnesses, with Jones pleading not guilty to all charges.
The FCC's move to order early license renewals for ABC stations, following calls from President Trump to punish the network for disfavored speech, faces broad opposition from liberal and conservative groups, former FCC officials, and members of Congress, who warn of censorship and dangerous precedent.
PLA Rocket Force officer Cui Daohu described completing the construction of China's 'strategic trump card' missile positions on schedule, overcoming challenges with heavy components and precise assembly, as reported by state broadcaster CCTV.
A bipartisan group of former FCC officials condemns the FCC's unusual early license renewal review for ABC's 8 local stations, citing unconstitutional censorship and chilling effect on broadcasters, following petitions from conservative groups.
Netflix and the BBC are nearly tied as the first TV service choice for Britons, with 26% and 25% of viewers respectively, according to Ofcom's Media Nations report, highlighting Netflix's hit shows and the BBC's live event programming resilience.
China's 40,000-tonne amphibious assault ship Sichuan, equipped with an electromagnetic catapult system, has entered its final testing phase, with capabilities to launch crewed and uncrewed aircraft, including the GJ-21 stealth attack drone, enhancing Beijing's potential action capabilities against Taiwan.
US Vice President JD Vance and General Dan Caine expressed concern over a potential escalation of the US-Iran military conflict at a White House meeting, citing depletion of US ammunition stocks. The operation has been suspended, with the US reportedly urged by Persian Gulf countries to show restraint and instructed by Trump to continue negotiations with Tehran.
A Vietnamese vessel sank in bad weather; 45 survivors rescued with Chinese assistance via ships and helicopters, search ongoing for others.
