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Secret tape recordings and ‘sham’ payments: the Liberals’ internal ideological war laid bare
The NSW anti-corruption watchdog has begun a public inquiry into allegations of branch stacking, illegal donations, and interference with preselection…
Netanyahu and Zelenskyy to arrive in Washington for Graham funeral – with hopes of winning Trump’s ear
Both men scheduled to meet Trump at time where US policy towards wars in Iran and Ukraine in state of fluxBenjamin Netanyahu and Volodymyr Zelenskyy a…
Israel’s approval of limited Gaza force a calculated manoeuvre, experts say
Analysts say Israeli cabinet's decision aims to deflect US pressure and fragment the Gaza Strip.…
Students and staff work to bring Islamic University of Gaza back to life
The university is looking to continue educating Palestinians amid Israel's genocidal war on Gaza.…
Potential for first Australian oil refinery in 60 years as treasurer braces for inflation from Middle East war
Commonwealth and Western Australia to fund study into construction of large-scale petrol refinery as buffer against fuel vulnerabilityGet our breaking…
Anger, shock and grief - questions remain in the wake of the Berlin Pride attack
As details emerge about the suspected Berlin Pride attacker's past, many are asking why he was not in prison.…
Gaza student tops national exams despite war and displacement
Gaza’s Saba Rabah ranked first in Palestine's national high school exams amid Israel’s genocidal war.…
Sooryavanshi praised by Laxman after teen stars against Zimbabwe in T20
After a difficult start to his international career in England, teen prodigy Sooryavanshi stepped up against Zimbabwe.…
Charli XCX photo purchased by National Portrait Gallery
The gallery describes the pop star as "one of the defining cultural figures of her generation".…
Wildfires in southwest Europe: What we know so far
More than 300,000 people have been evacuated from their homes to safety in France and Spain.…
Home Office blocking evacuation of dozens of women and children from Gaza
Refugee family reunions in limbo, despite Foreign Office saying it is ready get people out of war-torn territoryThe Home Office is blocking the evacua…
3 dead in mass shooting in Seattle. And, U.S. and Iran pause fighting
A mass shooting at a Seattle festival has left three people dead. And, the U.S. and Iran have been exchanging diplomatic messages after nearly tw week…
Fury v Joshua closer but hurdles still to clear
The long-awaited heavyweight fight between Britons Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua moves a step closer after they won their respective warm-up fights.…
Photos: France, Spain battle ‘monster’ wildfires as more heat looms
France and Spain are battling vast wildfires that have forced more than 325,000 people to flee, as a new heatwave looms.…
Senate to begin voting on Trump intelligence nominee Jay Clayton – US politics live
The US president’s pick to be the country’s director of national intelligence is expected to be approved within days – but only after a tense confirma…
Trump continues pause on Iran strikes as Pentagon reveals higher casualty figures | First Thing
Eighteen American troops have been killed and 624 wounded since White House launched war on Tehran. Plus, International Cowboy Day in KenyaGood mornin…
England's Langton feared for gymnastics future after fall
England's Gabriel Langton says he feared for his future in gymnastics after his horror fall at the Commonwealth Games.…
Musk takes 'crusade' to Europe with Armie Hammer film
Musk has backed a film called Citizen Vigilante featuring an American vigilante tearing across an unnamed European country.…
UK's iconic Jodrell Bank telescope faces axe in science cuts
Astronomers warn it would tear the heart out of UK science, and leave a generation untrained.…
Israeli forces storm multiple West Bank towns, settler violence worsens
At least 20 West Bank towns and villages have been raided, with homes demolished and dozens of Palestinians arrested.…
D4vd's Apple Music page reportedly hacked amid murder charges
A song titled I Did It briefly appears on the musician's profile, as a pre-trial hearing continues.…
France continues to fight devastating wildfires, while progress is made in Spain
In southern France a wildfire in the region of Gironde is still active, while two major fires in central Spain are finally coming under control, ahead…
Luke Littler to take on everyday darts players in Netflix live event
The 19-year-old darts champion will be challenged by 20 amateur players in a live event in October.…
Why has the US halted its bombing of Iran?
Tit-for-tat strikes have halted in the Middle East amid reports of depleted US weapons stocks.…
Moment Ukrainian drones strike Russia’s Belgorod
Dramatic videos captured the moment Ukrainian drones hit Belgorod, a Russian city near the Ukrainian border.…
Pirlo out of Italy football top job after backlash over Russian betting firm links
The uproar throws the Italian Football Federation into further disarray following Italy's third consecutive failure to qualify for the World Cup.…
How 'fire-generated thunderstorms' make wildfires more deadly
Certain types of severe wildfire can create pyrocumulonimbus - something that Nasa calls the "fire-breathing dragon of clouds".…
From dragons to aliens: The hot air balloons that make everyone look up
With Bristol Balloon Fiesta around the corner, we look at the wildest shapes to ever grace the skies.…
Why budding birders are flocking to Shazam-like apps to identify avians
Birdwatchers tell the BBC how apps have changed their lifelong hobby - and attracted new birders.…
Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez thanks young Gaza artist for painting him
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has thanked Layan Al Quqa, a young artist in Gaza for painting a mural of him…