Jo Jo and her family landed in Sydney from Gaza hours before Israel announced a ground operation in Rafah
Jo Jo and her family endured a harrowing journey to escape Gaza just in time. But their relief at finding safety in Australia is bittersweet as tens of thousands more remained trapped in the territory with nowhere to go.
As the threat of war in Europe looms, this country has begun drafting young women into service
Denmark is planning to expand its national service program and make it mandatory for women. While the issue is politically contentious, Russia's invasion of Ukraine is raging nearby and many are keen to sign up.
Young Thai monarchy reform activist dies in prison following hunger strike
Netiporn 'Bung' Sanesangkhom was accused of insulting Thailand's monarchy and was awaiting trial when she undertook a hunger strike.
'I could pay for it with my head': Artist unveils 2.8-metre pink portrait of king at Buckingham Palace
King Charles III's first portrait since his coronation 12 months ago is unveiled in London as artist Jonathan Yeo reveals the royal was initially "surprised" at the modern spins he put on the work.
Fears grow over delay of Wuhan whistleblower's release from prison
A Chinese citizen journalist who was jailed for reporting on the outbreak of COVID-19 was due to be released on Monday, but human rights advocates have received no confirmation that she's been freed.
New Caledonia imposes curfew following fiery overnight riots
Overnight riots in the South Pacific French territory saw vehicles torched and roads blocked in the wake of proposed constitutional reforms.
Fourteen dead, more than 70 injured after storm brings down massive Mumbai billboard
Officials say the agency that owns the billboard did not have a permit to put up the hoarding, measuring larger than an olympic swimming pool.
A spy for China's secret police is going public to reveal how people in Australia are targeted
A spy for one of the most feared and powerful arms of China’s intelligence apparatus is revealing his identity and operations overseas, including in Australia, as part of a Four Corners investigation.
Rachel 'hit the jackpot' when she found meat for 74 cents. She posted the bargain online to help others deal with rising costs
As the cost-of-living crisis worsens, the ABC spoke to families and students who say they're relying on savings tip-offs online, discount stores, and food banks to get by.
Most intense fighting for weeks rages in Gaza's north and south
US national security adviser Jake Sullivan says it is "a total outrage" that Israeli citizens have attacked aid bound for Gaza.
Orcas have sunk another boat off European coast. Baffled scientists think they may know why
A group of at least 15 orcas off the coast of Spain have sunk seven boats over the past four years. The origin of this new behaviour has baffled scientists, though the leading theory suggests they're following a "social fad".
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Major manhunt underway after gunmen ambush French prison van to free drug dealer named 'The Fly'
French police are hunting for a group of gunmen who killed two prison officers in an ambush on a prison van that freed a convict linked to gangland drug killings known as "The Fly".
'I violated my moral compass': Trump's estranged lawyer tells court he regrets lying for him
Donald Trump's lawyers have tried to use Michael Cohen's words against him, grilling him about insulting social media posts and television appearances to try to undermine his testimony that the former president authorised a hush money payment to a porn star.
'Foundations are fairly fragile': Ange Postecoglou hits out at Spurs after missing out on Champions League spot
Two goals from leading marksman Erling Haaland moved Manchester City to the top of the EPL ladder with one match to play, while Ange Postecoglou hit out at Spurs, saying 'foundations are fairly fragile' after missing out on Champions League spot.
Ominous threat as Titmus's Canadian rival warns there's more to come
Summer McIntosh books her spot at the 2024 Olympic Games by swimming the fastest 400 metre freestyle in the world this year — but the Canadian teenager said she was "not happy" with her time.
'A car can be a weapon': The horrifying moment car crashes into leaders of cycling race
The shocking moment a car crashed into the back of the leader of an under-19 cycling race in France was captured on TV.