World Politics
Roblox on notice after 'disturbing' reports of child grooming in Australia
The Australian government has put the popular social gaming site on notice following media reports of children being approached and groomed by predators on the platform.
Japan's 'Iron Lady' Sanae Takaichi forges stunning election win
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's coalition swept to a historic election win.
Trump backs merger between local TV operators Nexstar Media and Tegna
"We need more competition against THE ENEMY, the Fake News National TV Networks," Trump wrote in a social media post.
Japan's election: What you need to know
Polls suggest Japan's first female prime minister is heading for a decisive victory, as financial woes and tension with Beijing loom large. Audio
Man charged with Vance death threat amid rising US political violence
Shannon Mathre was charged for possessing child sexual abuse materials, which carries a higher maximum sentence.
Backdown on apes video shows even the 'Teflon president' has limits
US President Donald Trump's complete impunity and dominance, "Peak Trump", may have passed, writes John Lyons.
Takaichi tipped for big win as Japan votes
Polls suggest her Liberal Democratic Party will regain a majority in the government's powerful lower house.
US plans upcoming meeting for Gaza 'Board of Peace' in Washington
The plans for the meeting, set to take place on 19 February, are in early stages and could still change.
'I didn't make a mistake': Trump condemns, doesn't apologise for racist video
The White House first defended the post on Friday depicting the Obamas as apes, then deleted it 12 hours after it appeared.
Trump announces tariffs on any country that trades with Iran
Iran's top diplomat says nuclear talks with the US mediated by Oman are off to a "good start" and set to continue.
Another Benghazi consulate attack suspect arrested
The US has arrested a person suspected of playing a central role in the 2012 attack on its consulate in Libya, Attorney General Pam Bondi said on Friday.
NSW police given extra powers ahead of Israeli presidential visit
Protesters planning to rally in central Sydney asked to choose a different place: "It's very important that people remain calm and act respectfully during this visit..."
'Of course I do': Trump condemns video showing Obamas as apes
A spokesperson for former President Barack Obama and wife Michelle has declined to comment.
'Unhinged bottom feeder': House Minority Leader Jefferies rips Trump over 'racist' video
The House Democratic leader condemned the US president, after a racist clip depicting the Obamas was shared on Truth Social.
Politicians, business titans and prominent figures with ties to Epstein
The US Justice Department's release of millions of internal documents related to Jeffrey Epstein has revealed the late financier and sex offender's ties to many prominent people in politics, finance…
Iran says talks with US in Oman were a 'good start'
The talks follow growing concerns that a failure in the high-stakes negotiations could set off another Middle East war.
Trump offered to unfreeze NYC tunnel funding if Dulles airport, train station renamed after him
The US president offered to drop his funding freeze for a US$16 billion New York tunnel project if key Democrats would support naming Dulles Airport and Penn Station after him.
NATO expected to discuss Arctic security plans next week
Defence ministers intend bolstering Greenland's security to ward off Donald Trump's designs on the territory.
Norway police open probe into ex-prime minister over Epstein
Thorbjoern Jagland, who also chaired the Norwegian Nobel committee, is being investigated for possible aggravated corruption.
UK PM apologises to Epstein's victims over Mandelson appointment
Keir Starmer says he did not know the "depth and darkness" of the relationship Peter Mandelson had with the convicted sex offender.