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Australia's peak doctors’ body is calling for the next federal government to change laws so that voluntary assisted dying services can be provided over the phone.

Discover how the CEO of Wayfairer Travel helps ultra-wealthy clients avoid travel headaches with simple yet effective strategies anyone can use.

Coach Theo Wolf reveals the surprising parenting strategies that have helped students secure spots at top universities.

Over the next decade, advances in artificial intelligence will mean that humans will no longer be needed ‘for most things’ in the world, says Bill Gates.

Public-private partnerships for acute hospitals will be banned in one state under laws put forward after a toddler's tragic death.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has reportedly stressed the importance of North Korea to be at the forefront of accelerating AI-powered drones for military use, as new ‘suicide drones’ are tested.

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

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio insists no war plans featured in a group chat on encrypted messaging service Signal between administration officials, as more messages are released.

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

‘I was on the floor, leaning against the wall on the carpet and I was in the middle of crying.’

The family of a Perth teenager who is battling a sixth relapse of leukaemia are desperately trying to fund potentially lifesaving treatment overseas after exhausting all medical options in Australia.

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.

Han Jong-Hee, co-chief executive of Samsung Electronics who joined the technology giant nearly 40 years ago has died in hospital after a medical incident on Tuesday.

‘I always tell people the way I play, but most people don’t take me seriously.’

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.