Donald Trump announced via Truth Social that the US had struck three of Iran's nuclear enrichment facilities in the early morning. Jay...

In Bangladesh, severe flooding is becoming increasingly common. As climate change worsens, the country’s low-lying geography and dense...

'Invasion Day' protesters flooded inner Melbourne streets this morning calling for the end of Australia Day celebrations. Speeches, dances, and chants were held on the steps of Parliament House before thousands marched toward Flinders Street Station. The Burne's Ruby Alexander  captured the day in pictures.

Japan's bear parks face scrutiny over conditions and treatment

After the warmest September in history, Australia headed into its first El Niño summer since 2015-16. So what does this mean and what are the risks? Tim McGrath reports Spring is a beautiful time of the year. The flowers are blooming, the short, cold days of winter are disappearing into the rearview, and the sun is starting to show itself for the first time in months.  For many, AFL grand final day exemplifies this change as we officially say farewell to winter. This year, h

The coronation is just a day away. Here's the current rundown of what to expect on May 6 -- from the pomp and ceremony, to anti-monarchy...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed young Australians directly yesterday, sharing his experiences as a world leader during wartime. Zelensky spoke through video link via the Australian National University Centre for European Studies, where he addressed more than 3000 students from more than 21 participating universities across the country. He spoke of the ongoing war in his country and the ever-important support required from overseas countries and allies. “Yo

How did you get interested in journalism? I got interested in the heyday of 60 Minutes , when it was George Negus and Jana Wendt. My strongest subject at school was English so I was interested in a humanities-oriented career. Although, I was a big horse rider and I wanted to be a vet. But, when I was 15 my science teacher said ‘you’re probably better off doing something you’re innately good at’, which was writing. How did you break into journalism? After an internship, I wo

Afghanistan descended into chaos this week when the Taliban took control of Kabul and declared an interim government. The militant Islamic group stormed through the country capturing all the major cities, with Kabul being their final stop. Since the Taliban’s return to power anyone who worked with Western governments, government officials, journalists, human rights defenders and women have become targets of the new regime, and many have been killed. Many fear the harsh laws

On July 13, 2021, the US Department of Justice issued a statement announcing the unsuccessful attempt by the Islamic Republic of Iran intelligence service to abduct an Iranian-American journalist and human rights activist from New York City and transfer her to Iran. Masih Alinejad is an Iranian-American journalist, women’s rights activist, and founder of the My Stealthy Freedom online movement against compulsory hijab law. She has been repeatedly threatened and intimidated

Islamic fundamentalist cleric Ebrahim Raisi received 17,926,345 of 28,933,004 million votes cast to become the eighth Iranian President on Friday. According to many critics of Iran’s government, the election was engineered, and because of widespread disqualifications by the Guardian Council, which is responsible for monitoring elections in Iran, a range of political organisations and voices were not included. The Ministry of the Interior said it was the lowest turnout in th