Why this sunken island is changing the way we think about myths
Legend has it a jealous husband used a wave curse to sink Teonimenu into the ocean forever. Scientists have worked out what really happened.
Gaza aid 'choked off' after Israel seizes Rafah border crossing
Aid agencies warn of a humanitarian catastrophe as Israeli forces seize the Palestinian side of the Rafah crossing in southern Gaza and close the flow of aid through the checkpoint.
Boeing's Starliner capsule set for first crewed space flight in rivalry with SpaceX
Boeing badly needs a space win for its Starliner venture, a years-delayed program with more than $US1 billion in cost overruns.
Drake's security guard hospitalised after being shot outside Canadian rapper's mansion
Police could not confirm if the rapper was home at the time of the shooting.
Stormy Daniels gives graphic account of sexual encounter with Trump during hush money trial
The former adult film star offers jurors a graphic account of an alleged sexual encounter with the former US president she says she was paid to be quiet about.
Israel says it has taken control of Palestinian side of Rafah crossing
The Israeli Defense Forces say Israeli soldiers are now on the ground inside Rafah, Gaza's southern-most city. Look back on our coverage here.
Ukraine arrests two security officials over alleged Russian plot to assassinate Zelenskyy
Ukraine's primary internal security agency says it has detained two men over an alleged Russian plot to assassinate president Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Russia's Vladimir Putin sworn in for fifth presidential term as Australia boycotts ceremony
Australia was among a number of other Western countries that did not attend Vladimir Putin's presidential inauguration due to Russia's war in Ukraine.
Five men in custody after being caught crossing illegally into Australia
Five men are in custody on Saibai Island in the Torres Strait after being caught crossing into Australia illegally.
China lashes out over dangerous helicopter confrontation as Albanese faces pressure to contact Xi Jinping
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has not spoken to China's President Xi Jinping despite diplomatic tensions with Beijing re-emerging after a dangerous Chinese military interception of an Australian Navy helicopter in international waters.
Russia announces nuclear weapons drills in response to Western 'provocative statements'
The Russian Defense Ministry announced the plans, saying they would be in response to "provocative statements" from Western officials in recent weeks.
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'Obviously unconstitutional': TikTok sues US government over law forcing sale or ban
TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance are suing the US government over a law that would ban the popular video-sharing app unless it's sold to another company, arguing that it vaguely paints it as a threat to national security to get around the First Amendment.
Dortmund defeat PSG in Paris to book Champions League final berth
German club Borussia Dortmund are through to the UEFA Champions League final after defeating Paris Saint-Germain in Paris.
King Charles is too busy to see his son Prince Harry, who hopes to see him 'soon'
A spokesperson for the Duke of Sussex confirms that the pair will not meet during Prince Harry's current trip to Britain.
France reclaims world record for making the longest-ever baguette
French bakers have cooked the world's longest baguette at 140.53 metres, reclaiming a record that was held by Italy for the past five years.
Met Gala red carpet: How the stars interpreted the Garden of Time theme
The dress code was inspired by a short story about a count and countess who use their enchanted garden to buy themselves time against an encroaching angry mob.