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.
'We're not a theme park': Japan asks visitors to show respect amid a tourism boom
Visitor numbers are up more than 10 per cent compared to pre-pandemic levels with a combination of a weak yen, the relaxation of coronavirus restrictions and "revenge travel" making Japan one of the world's hottest destinations.
'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.
Boeing's Starliner capsule faces lengthy delays as technical issues postpone flight by at least 10 days
Boeing badly needs a space win for its Starliner venture, a years-delayed program with more than $US1 billion in cost overruns.
Rapper Drake's security guard shot outside star's mansion amid ongoing feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar
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.
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US pauses weapons shipment to Israel following IDF occupation of Rafah crossing
US President Joe Biden has been trying to head off a full-scale assault by the Israelis in Rafah, where hundreds of thousands of Palestinians have sought refuge from combat elsewhere in Gaza.
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Maradona trophy, alleged to have been stolen by mafia in the 1980s, to be auctioned in Paris
Diego Maradona was awarded the trophy for his scintillating play at the 1986 World Cup, where he captained Argentina to victory.
Trump less likely to face trial for keeping classified documents at Mar-a-Lago as case is indefinitely delayed
The prosecution and defence both acknowledged that the May 20 trial date needed to be delayed as the November US election draws closer.
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.