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One Nation and farming representatives are calling on the federal government to release environmental water in the Murray-Darling Basin for agricultural use, following job losses and a forecast drop in crop production.
British prosecutors and London police have charged a 65-year-old man with genocide-related offenses stemming from the 1994 mass killings in Rwanda, marking a significant first-of-its-kind arrest for the UK.
Thirteen-year-old Kalkadoon and Pitta Pitta cowgirl Lareece Daley-Kennedy is heading to youth world finals in Oklahoma and Texas, boosted by a $10,000 contribution from the Mount Isa Rodeo as the event steps up its support for outback youth.
Saudi Arabia's air defences intercepted a ballistic missile fired toward Riyadh at dawn, marking the first air raid alert in the capital since a military escalation began in July.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has expunged the criminal record of Elor Azaria, a former soldier convicted of manslaughter for killing a wounded Palestinian in Hebron in 2016.
According to economists, the Federal Reserve's recent benchmark interest rate hike underscores a broader structural shift away from the low-rate, low-inflation environment that followed the Great Recession.
Grammy-winning rapper Macklemore has pledged $1 million to Palestinian aid organizations following his departure from Ed Sheeran's tour, drawing much-needed financial support and renewed attention to ongoing humanitarian crises.
French police have arrested two German nationals following a stunt in the Louvre Museum's Mona Lisa gallery where they taped personal paintings to the wall "for fun."
Oman has invited Indian investments in Sohar Port, highlighting its location away from the conflict-affected Strait of Hormuz to secure uninterrupted access to Persian Gulf energy resources.
Lecturers and staff at the University of Dundee have begun a five-week strike on the first day of the new term as part of an ongoing dispute over job cuts and potential compulsory redundancies.
A new report from Dragon Search SA has documented nearly 1,700 dead sea dragons following the harmful algal bloom that emerged in South Australian waters in early 2025.
Station Casinos marked its 50th anniversary by distributing more than $70 million in Red Rock Resorts stock to nearly 10,000 eligible employees, calculated at $1,000 for every year of service.
Chinese President Xi Jinping will travel to the United States for a state visit from Sept. 23 to Sept. 25, marking his first trip to the country in nearly three years.
A recent study shows artificial intelligence lifts homework scores but drops exam performance, prompting neuroscientists to warn about long-term brain health and sparking student boycotts.
Chad Gilbert, founding guitarist of the influential pop-punk band New Found Glory and co-writer of the 2000s anthem My Friends Over You, has died at 45 following a battle with cancer.
According to researchers and rights activists, Israel is deploying artificial intelligence tools to monitor Palestinian land and expedite demolitions in the occupied West Bank.
Sydney duo Fathom overcame unexpected firefighting helicopter delays and a plane propeller failure to finish their ninth gig with just 15 seconds remaining in a Guinness World Records attempt.
A University of Massachusetts Dartmouth freshman football player was killed and another wounded during a weekend stabbing in Providence, Rhode Island. Another student has been arrested and charged with murder.
Northern Territory Police have arrested three men in Wadeye after a vehicle was stolen from RAAF Base Darwin, triggering an alleged crime spree across the Greater Darwin region.
Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke has outlined Labor's latest immigration measures at the National Press Club, as net overseas migration figures remain above government targets.
United States women's national team midfielder Savannah DeMelo has filed a negligence lawsuit against University of Louisville Health and two physicians following her on-field cardiac arrest during a National Women's Soccer League match.
Writing in his BBC Sport column, Tony Pulis analyzes Frank Lampard's tough start at newly-promoted Coventry City, explaining why handling losses and managing personal energy are crucial for survival in the Premier League.
Canberra public school teachers are expected to reject the government's latest pay and conditions offer, paving the way for further industrial action as the Australian Education Union highlights severe teacher shortages leading to classes of up to 90 students.
Shabtay Yaacoby, 56, has been handed the longest money laundering sentence in Australian history after a New South Wales District Court trial linked him to fraudulent digital currency schemes.
Massachusetts town Athol celebrates the completion of Mill Brook Crossing, uncovering a buried stream and turning a downtown parking lot into wetlands and green space.
Israeli settlers and senior politicians, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, have carried out provocative incursions into the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound and underground tunnels in occupied East Jerusalem.
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed hope that the war against Iran is nearing its conclusion, even as escalating clashes between Houthi fighters and Saudi forces widen the conflict and impact global energy supplies.
A landmark survey of Australians living with dementia and their carers has exposed lengthy diagnostic wait times, missed early warnings, and high levels of carer burnout.
According to a new scientific study, global heating was a destabilising factor in the August glacier collapse that triggered catastrophic flash floods in Nepal and Tibet.
United States embassies across the Middle East issued heightened security alerts for American citizens, warning of potential flight cancellations and airspace closures as regional hostilities expand.
United States diplomatic missions across the Middle East have issued urgent security alerts, warning American citizens of potential flight cancellations, airspace closures, and rapid conflict escalation after Houthi rebel strikes targeted Saudi Arabia.
Socceroos player Cristian Volpato's lawyer confirms the 22-year-old will challenge a police charge of driving with cocaine in his system following an incident in July.
Marking its 50th anniversary in 2026, Buffalo's Tifft Nature Preserve commemorates a half-century journey from a 264-acre municipal landfill and industrial dump to an ecological haven featuring Erie County's largest remnant wetland and over 260 observed bird species.
Monitoring data from 2025 shows Manx shearwater breeding sites on St Agnes and Gugh have surged to a record 225 following a 2013 conservation project to remove invasive rats.
A global research review published in Plos One has found that women with identical medical conditions to men are less likely to receive active treatments such as surgery, stents, or strong pain management.
Operating in Jujuy province, Latin America's first solar-powered railway connects historic towns in the Quebrada de Humahuaca valley using battery technology.
Russia has promised to escalate strikes on Kyiv after facing what it termed its largest-ever wave of Ukrainian drone attacks during the final day of the country's first wartime parliamentary elections.
Researchers in Russia have utilized bags of clean moss placed alongside three major highways to monitor and measure metal pollutants generated by vehicle traffic.
BBC Sport examines the mounting pressure on manager Martin O'Neill and his Celtic squad following a difficult derby loss to Rangers and ahead of a defining stretch of fixtures.
United States lawmakers have approved comprehensive sanctions targeting Russia's economy, energy, and defense sectors, along with provisions for steep tariffs on major buyers of Russian oil such as China and India.
British singer Ed Sheeran addressed fans in Philadelphia at his first concert since the removal of support act Macklemore over pro-Palestinian remarks, acknowledging difficult decisions and apologizing for mistakes.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has vowed to press ahead with economic reforms despite heavy losses for his CDU party in two regional elections, where the far-right Alternative for Germany secured a leading position in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.
Ukraine launched a massive overnight drone barrage targeting the Moscow region, hitting a key oil refinery and residential areas, while regional officials reported two deaths and multiple injuries.
According to a recent report by the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team, tens of thousands of North Korean workers stationed in Russia and China raised hundreds of millions of dollars last year to support Kim Jong Un's nuclear ambitions.
Diamonds defender Sarah Klau has received a $5,000 fine and a suspended two-game ban from Netball Australia after pleading guilty to assault and failing to disclose the charges before the Commonwealth Games.
Newly released footage and transcripts from Minneapolis detail the Sept. 2 shooting that left two residents dead and five others injured, including two police officers.
A series of recent killings in South Africa has renewed intense scrutiny on regional efforts to combat gender-based violence, with activists warning that legislation alone is insufficient without practical implementation and community support.
A New South Wales woman who fatally stabbed her two young sons in their Blue Mountains home has been found not criminally responsible due to severe mental health impairment.
Independent MLA Fiona Carrick has issued a formal apology in the ACT Legislative Assembly after an investigation found she breached the code of conduct during a staff meeting.
According to ABC News, Russian authorities report that Ukraine launched over 1,000 drones across the country, targeting Moscow and striking infrastructure as Russia concludes its wartime parliamentary election.
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