Russian President Vladimir Putin says the US will continue to advance its military-political and economic interests in the Arctic.

A US judge has ordered US government agencies to preserve Signal messages about Houthi military strike.

US President Donald Trump has announced a new 25 per cent tariff on a key industry, saying his action will ‘continue to spur growth like you haven’t seen before’.

It’s official. Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton’s race to the Lodge — and a May 3 ballot box showdown — has finally begun.

AARON PATRICK: Anthony Albanese launched the 2025 election with an attack on his opponent so deceptively brazen that it explains how Labor went from campaign lagger to front-runner in under two months.

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has launched his official election pitch, promising Australians a better future under a Coalition Government and vowing to be the ‘prime minister for home affordability’.

A pilot is in a critical condition after a plane crashed while performing a stunt at an air show in Victoria.

A man will face court after he was arrested and charged with the alleged kidnapping of a mother and her baby 10 months ago.

The college’s principal has paid tribute and encouraged parents to speak to their children about the death.

Andrew and Nicola Forrest-owned Akubra will open its first retail store, with the promise of more to come throughout the year.

An investigation has lifted the lid on the millions of dollars the failed business actually owes.

Three senior mining executives have warned Australia must get its policy setting right to remain competitive in the international marketplace.

EDITORIAL: As both leaders try to convince punters they’re worth a shot, let’s hope the theatre of the campaign doesn’t blinker them to what really matters. 

BEN HARVEY: For the vast majority of you, fellow Australians, this is a cost-of-living within your means crisis.

THE FRONT DORE: It’s time to fess up. In the three years since he became PM, we’ve been wrong about Anthony Albanese. We’ve been unreasonable. Unkind. Definitely unfair.

THE NEW YORK TIMES: A doctor whose academic paper was used to help convict Lucy Letby of murder says his work was misinterpreted by an expert witness. He’s now searching for the truth.

The Pentagon is preparing to brief US President Donald Trump’s right-hand man, DOGE leader Elon Musk, on a 20-30 page top-secret military plan for war with China.

JAMELLE BOUIE: Donald Trump is clearly not restrained by the Constitution. He’s also not restrained by another important element of constitutionalism — an interest in and concern for the future.

Popcorn doesn’t go with everything. To match what you’re snacking with what you’re watching, go no further than this guide.

Leonardo DiCaprio is having a busy day. His mystery movie with Paul Thomas Anderson has dropped its first trailer, and his next film with Martin Scorsese has landed a distributor.

Dua Lipa has learnt her fate after her hit song Levitating was drawn in to a bitter copyright court case involving a 1979 disco song.

‘I can’t be too blunt about this: thousands of people die each year.’

THE WASHINGTON POST: Hoping to avoid death? So are scientists who are making progress on slowing down the ageing process.

Young travelling Australians will be targeted on social media, podcasts, at airports and with text messages warning them of the dangers of methanol poisoning and urging them to keep an eye on their mates.

Charlie Albone and Melissa King share their insights on Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show show gardens. 

Have you ever felt really frustrated with trying to get to your health goal and not sure where you are going wrong? Here’s what you’re doing wrong.

THE WASHINGTON POST: If you’re one of the 15 million people who shared your DNA with 23andMe, it’s time to delete your data.

The Aussie star produced a shot for the ages to send the crowd into delirium.

The Aussie boxer has explained why he doesn’t want his dad ringside.

Australia’s sprint sensation will light up the track, live and free on Seven and 7plus.

‘We urge residents and tourists to always be alert and immediately report if they experience or see a similar incident’

Buildings have swayed in Bangkok and startled residents have poured into the streets as a strong 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck the Thai capital.

In agony and having just witnessed the brutal execution of her parents, a 10-year-old girl’s decision to play dead probably saved her life.