FBI agents' horror at stacked remains, bodily fluids and maggots at neglected funeral home
'It looked like something you’d like to forget but can’t,' an FBI agent testified.
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Tongan sacred remains returned to island kingdom 150 years later
The remains include that of a 10-year-old boy taken from Tonga in 1875.
NZ supports retaliatory US and UK air strikes against Houthis in Yemen
The militaries are using warship-launched Tomahawk missiles and fighter jets.
Heiress seeks 50 strangers to give away $44 million
New York Times: It sounds like a textbook scam. For once, it isn't.
'Control your client': Judge shuts down Trump's outburst in court
Trump unleashed a barrage of attacks in a six-minute diatribe before being cut off.
Opinion: Like it or not, high immigration is here to stay
Financial Times: Western politicians who promise to curb migration are doomed to fail.
South Africa tells the UN top court Israel is committing genocide in Gaza
South Africa says the Gaza war is part of a decades-long oppression of the Palestinians.
PNG PM under pressure to resign as MPs step down after deadly riots
A political crisis is starting to brew in Papua New Guinea.
Trump’s boldest argument yet: Immunity from prosecution for assassinations
New York Times: Trump's lawyer makes bold claim about immunity from murder prosecution.
Nearly 10,000 died from Covid-19 last month, fuelled by gatherings
It comes as the most prominent variant spread globally.
One person dead following avalanche at California ski resort
A major storm with snow and gusty winds moved into the region.
Ancient human DNA hints at why multiple sclerosis affects so many
Study of ancient DNA hints at why Northern Europeans more prone to multiple sclerosis.
Stephen Hawking: How the ‘flawed genius’ wound up in the Epstein scandal
There is no accusation of any wrongdoing by Professor Hawking.
Hundreds of people killed after fighting in central Gaza
Hundreds of people have been killed in recent days in strikes across Gaza.
At World Court, Israel to confront accusations of genocide
New York Times: Israel denies allegations of genocide made by South Africa.
Armed Aussie man in police standoff at medical clinic, staff held hostage
The 34-year-old man has been shot dead by NSW police.
'Huge vacuum': Can democracy survive 2024?
FT: A record 2 billion people are set to go to the polls as autocracy spreads worldwide.
'Complex attack': Yemen’s Houthis launch largest Red Sea drone and missile attack
The assault happened off the Yemeni port cities of Hodeida and Mokha.
Extremists attack UN helicopter, killing one passenger and abducting five
The extremists burnt the helicopter after confiscating what they thought was important.
Soldiers roam the streets of Ecuador’s biggest cities
New levels of fear enhanced in nation experiencing wave of criminal violence.
Is it bad to eat late at night?
New York Times: What happens if you make late night snacking a regular habit?
Mother of former US first lady Melania Trump dies
Trump announced the death today without disclosing the cause.
Opinion: Children born during the war in Gaza will never truly escape it
New York Times: The effects will last a lifetime for new mothers and their children.
Cane toad mayhem: Gold Coast residents' nightmare before Christmas
A relentless tide of toxic toadlets invaded Gold Coast suburbs.
Antony Blinken urges Israel to engage with region on postwar plans
The US and Israel are united in the war against Hamas but divided over Gaza’s future.
NZ joins international community in condemning North Korea's supply of missiles to Russia
US intelligence says North Korea has been supplying Russia with missiles used in Ukraine.
A glimpse inside a devastated Gaza
New York Times: The ruins of two towns show the sheer destruction caused by IDF.
Men arrested after breaking into live TV studio in Ecuador
Noises similar to gunshots could be heard in the background.
France gets its youngest and first openly gay prime minister
The Parisian says his goals include making security an 'absolute priority'.
Secret tunnel under synagogue leads to brawl with police
Hasidic Jewish worshippers arrested amid a dispute over a secret tunnel under synagogue.
Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2024
The Natural History Museum has announced the winners fro 2024, whittling down t nearly 60,000 to 18 category winners and one overall winner.
'Cold-blooded': Charges as police foil alleged $1.3m plot to smuggle reptiles
Police say criminal group allegedly tried to send lizards from Sydney to Hong Kong.
Man dives into waters to rescue woman as flood emergency intensifies
More than two dozen rescues have been carried out in Central Victoria as floods continue.