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Freed Israeli hostage Rom Braslavski has described enduring ‘horrific’ sexual assault during his captivity, saying, ‘the goal was to crush my dignity’. WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT.

The Russian President has ordered his officials to submit proposals for a possible resumption of nuclear tests following Donald Trump’s comments last week.

Authorities confirmed that first responders are shifting from a rescue to recovery operation and that authorities ‘do not expect to find anyone else alive in the area’.

THE ECONOMIST: Evidence shows universal childcare can come with hidden costs for children.

A sighting of Meghan Markle on the set of a star-studded new film has triggered chatter that she may be returning to the profession she left behind eight years ago.

Russia claims major progress in its push to seize Pokrovsk, a crucial gateway to eastern Ukraine’s Donbas, but Kyiv insists its troops are still holding firm.

China remains the most potent and capable threat to Australia, with its ability to carry out hostile attacks outstripping that of Iran and Russia, former Home Affairs boss Mike Pezzullo has warned.

Dramatic footage has surfaced showing a UPS plane engulfed in flames and flipping during takeoff, as the death toll rises to nine and fears grow over what caused the deadly midair disaster.

JENI O’DOWD: Andrew’s scandal could have fomented republican ideology in Australia. Charles’ deft handling has prevented that.

2025 has been a devastating year for aviation, marked by catastrophic crashes worldwide. Here are some of the most significant air disasters that shook the globe this year.

China has been accused of widespread intellectual property theft and political meddling by Australia’s spy chief.

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Zohran Mamdani, a once unheralded state lawmaker from Queens whose affordability platform and charisma fuelled a meteoric political rise, has become the 111th mayor of New York.

The baby spent seven weeks using artificial ventilation, but has since been declared fit and healthy.

Two French nationals are in hospital after surviving an avalanche that killed seven fellow climbers on a Nepalese mountain.

The Australian government has issued urgent warnings for people travelling abroad as Typhoon Kalmaegi wreaks havoc across Asia.