BusinessAbandoning home ownership may be changing how people behave at work and homeBy age 30, 15% of 1990-born renters had already abandoned hopes of buying a home.24 Dec 02:00 AM
PremiumWorldHow lunar photography brought the heavens down to earthNew York Times: How Apollo’s moon photos changed how we see science, art and ourselves.24 Dec 02:00 AM
WorldLibya's top military chief killed in plane crash in TurkeyThe Falcon 50 jet crashed shortly after takeoff, killing all eight people on board.23 Dec 11:45 PM
WorldLawmaker sues to stop Trump from adding name to Kennedy CentreRepresentative Joyce Beatty says she was muted on the call when she opposed the change.23 Dec 11:27 PM
WorldExplainer: US approves first GLP-1 weight-loss pillNovo Nordisk to launch the pill form of Wegovy. A rival from Eli Lilly is expected soon. 23 Dec 10:55 PM
World'It’s a death sentence': Former Senator Ben Sasse has terminal cancerHe was one of a handful of Republicans to speak out against Trump during his first term.23 Dec 08:43 PM
WorldTwo Germans beaten to death in brawl in SpainPolice say the fight erupted at a rural Costa Blanca property near Elche.23 Dec 08:25 PM
WorldFive killed after plane for burn victims crashes in TexasRescuers say at least five of the eight people on board died in the crash.23 Dec 08:20 PM
WorldFrance launches probe over video of man harassing Jewish boyThe man speaks to the boy in English saying: 'Are you gonna free Palestine, bro?'23 Dec 08:14 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldHow to fix a typewriter and your lifeNew York Times: The slow death that led one man to save a forgotten trade.23 Dec 08:00 PM
WorldEgypt high-speed trains to connect Red Sea, MediterraneanIt is an attempt to modernise transport in the country, and is one of three planned lines.23 Dec 07:50 PM
WorldGreta Thunberg arrested at pro-Palestinian protest in LondonThunberg yesterday described detained hunger-strikers as 'political prisoners'.23 Dec 07:23 PM
WorldNew Epstein files shed more light on his ties to Prince AndrewUS files show Andrew was sought over both Epstein and Peter Nygard probes.23 Dec 07:01 PM
World‘Massive’ Russian strikes hit Ukraine energy sites in pre-Christmas attackRussia launched 635 drones and 38 missiles at cities and energy sites.23 Dec 05:45 PM
WorldNew Epstein files dump contains multiple Trump referencesProsecutors say records show Donald Trump used Jeffrey Epstein's jet many times.23 Dec 05:17 PM
WorldWho is most likely to work from home? Here’s what the data showsAnalysis shows some surprising recent shifts in who’s most likely to work at home.23 Dec 05:00 PM
WorldSeven men detained after Sydney ‘violence’ warning set for releaseTactical officers rammed a Hyundai and fired rubber bullets in the stop.19 Dec 03:33 AM
WorldAustralia announces gun buyback, day of ‘reflection’ after Bondi shootingCandles will be lit nationwide at 6.47pm on Sunday, December 21.19 Dec 02:01 AM
WorldBondi Beach attack: Hero shopkeeper who tackled gunman handed A$2.5m cheque as he recovers in hospitalHero Ahmed al Ahmed was handed A$2.5m raised by 43,000 donors.18 Dec 10:30 PM
New ZealandSurfers and swimmers congregate at Bondi BeachSurfers and swimmers congregate at Bondi Beach as they participate in a tribute for the victims of Sunday’s Bondi Beach attack, in Sydney on December 19, 2025. Video \ AFPWatch18 Dec 10:08 PM
EntertainmentSinger seeks professional help to rein in shopping addictionLily Allen was recently seen with a new Porsche and a $38k Hermes handbag24 Dec 07:22 AM
WorldUK Govt to relax farmers inheritance tax after protestsLevy threshold to be raised from £1m to £2.5m following rural campaigners’ protests.23 Dec 09:52 PM
WorldCat poo battle taken all the way to High CourtRichard Williamson of Wales said he awoke ‘with dread each day' at the mess to clean up.23 Dec 09:05 PM
Entertainment'Powerful story': US star Jelly Roll pardoned for past convictionsOfficials were impressed with how the singer had changed his life for the better.24 Dec 05:37 AM
EntertainmentFormer Home Alone house owner shares secrets in new memoirJohn Abendshien's family lived on set as filming unfolded in their home.24 Dec 03:42 AM
EntertainmentTaylor Swift makes $1.7 million donation to Feeding AmericaThe non-profit runs a nationwide network of 200 food banks in the US.23 Dec 11:46 PM
WorldExplainer: US approves first GLP-1 weight-loss pillNovo Nordisk to launch the pill form of Wegovy. A rival from Eli Lilly is expected soon. 23 Dec 10:55 PM
New ZealandAuckland Zoo elephant Anjalee loses calf in stillbirth at Australian zooKeepers supported Anjalee through labour, but the calf was stillborn.22 Dec 05:31 AM
WorldBondi shooting suspects visited gun shop in Philippines, police sayCCTV shows 50-year-old Sajid Akram visiting a Davao City gun shop.20 Dec 08:45 AM
WorldPerth mum fighting face infection after cosmetic surgery nightmare in VietnamA GoFundMe has raised nearly $70,000 to bring her home.19 Dec 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldFrom chips to security: China is getting much of what it wants from USNew York Times: Trump Administration adopting a less hawkish, more pragmatic approach.14 Dec 04:00 PM
World'We can't even afford to have sex': Anger as China adds tax to contraceptivesThe drastic measure is the latest plan designed to increase the country's birthrate.14 Dec 05:30 AM
WorldTsunami warning after 6.7 quake in JapanJolt comes days after a 7.5-level tremor in the same region injured at least 50 people.12 Dec 04:43 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldSteven Pinker on Donald Trump, fascism, the climate and free speechWatch19 Dec 04:00 PM
World2025 in review: Russia’s economy drives its war, but roadblocks wait Four years of heavy military spending set to come due for Vladimir Putin.23 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldA pottery master prospers in Japan by embracing a troubled historyNYT: Kazuteru Osako’s kiln is in the village where his Korean ancestors were settled.23 Dec 05:00 PM
PoliticsWinston Peters wants Member States to pull their weight as the UN lurches into potential liquidationThe UN's looming deficit could weaken ties between countries and undercut global aid.23 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldAn infamous Australian prison held the unexpected - a record collectionNew York Times: Twenty-six years after the site’s sale, a local shop has landed its vinyl.23 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldMacron’s butler accused of stealing tableware from Elysee PalaceThe butler is accused of taking more than 100 historic porcelain pieces.23 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldAt AmericaFest, the post-Kirk Maga movement met at a crossroadsCharlie Kirk’s widow Erika has stepped in as Turning Point’s new chief executive.23 Dec 04:00 PM
World'Still a long way to go': Bondi Beach officers' recovery update as one wakes from coma and another heads homeConstable Scott Dyson has left his coma after surgeries almost every day.23 Dec 06:49 AM
World'My mind went to the darkest places': Theme park glitch leaves riders hanging 30m in air 23 Dec 06:02 AM
New Zealand'Rare and serious': Rear seatbelt failure sparks voluntary Suzuki Fronx safety recall23 Dec 03:49 AM
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