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.
'Truly the last resort': Judge warns of jail time for Donald Trump after tenth gag order breach
The judge overseeing Donald Trump's criminal trial said he would hold the former president in contempt of court for a tenth time for violating a gag order and said he would consider jailing him for further violations.
'Wanted to steal their tyres': Aussie brothers confirmed dead in what Mexican police say was botched robbery
Mexican authorities say they believe two Australian tourists and their American friend were shot dead by thieves who were trying to steal their car for its tyres.
Israel orders Al Jazeera to close its offices in Israel, as Netanyahu labels it an 'incitement channel'
The decision is an escalation of Israel's long-running feud with Al Jazeera, which it accuses of bias, and also threatens to heighten tensions with Qatar, which owns the channel.
Four Australian fashion icons help us unpack the Met Gala
You’ve seen all the Met Gala looks, now it’s time for the experts’ review on the couture of it all.
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.
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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.
Wilson claims first world championship after tense final session
Englishman Kyren Wilson becomes snooker world champion, defeating Welshman Jak Jones in the final.
Why is Australia in Eurovision?
It may seem a bit weird Australia is competing in a contest that starts with "Euro" given we're so far away from the continent. But we've been taking the Eurovision stage for years now.
Manchester United's hopes of European football fading after 4-0 thumping by Crystal Palace
Michael Olise scored a brace of goals as Crystal Palace completed a league double over Manchester United for the first time in its history.
From Zendaya's double looks to Chris Hemsworth's debut, see all the glamour from the Met Gala – as it happened
The Met Gala is over for another year. Stars of film, fashion, music, sports, politics and social media graced New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art for the biggest night in the fashion calendar.