Italy miss out on World Cup again after Bosnia and Herzegovina’s shootout triumph
The story will be of another Italian apocalypse, yet another infamous occasion for a nation that has won four men’s World Cups but is starting to believe it may never…
American journalist kidnapped in Iraq, officials say
The journalist was identified as Shelly Kittleson by media advocacy groups as well as Al-Monitor, one of the news outlets for which she worked An American journalist has been kidnapped…
Japan allows divorced couples to negotiate joint custody of children for first time
The new rules are the first major change to the country’s laws governing child-rearing in more than a century Divorced couples in Japan will be able to negotiate joint custody…
Plans for gaudy Trump presidential library in Miami spark ridicule
Video posted on social media depicts a rendering of the proposed 50-storey gargantuan structure decked in gold In a city of respected art deco buildings, ridicule is being heaped on…
Australia’s superb fairywren could be extinct within decades due to climate crisis, researchers say
Scientists tracked bird population in Canberra’s botanic gardens and found climate impacts starting to affect them Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email,…
‘Severe disinformation campaign’ fuelling trans hate speech, Australia’s sex discrimination commissioner says
Trans and gender-diverse people experience ‘significant and preventable barriers to their safety and dignity’, report finds Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email,…
Ukraine war briefing: Ukraine calls Hungary ‘a disgrace’ after leaked calls with Moscow emerge
Kyiv urges inquiry after leaked calls appeared to capture Hungarian foreign minister telling Moscow he would try to amend EU sanctions to its liking. What we know on day 1,498…
Labor’s draft party platform more assertive on China and omits mandatory jail term stance
Exclusive: the 2026 document is designed to provide ‘scaffolding’ for a long-term Labor government Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app…
Australia politics live: PM to address nation tonight on Iran and fuel crisis; new traffic data shows cars deserting city streets
Prime minister’s address to the nation will be broadcast across all TV and radio networks simultaneously at 7pm AEDT. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app…
Attack on US radar plane at Saudi base raises concern over Iran’s capabilities
Ukraine says Russian spy satellite had photographed base before strike, as Moscow accused of helping Tehran Middle East crisis – live updates The destruction of a US E-3 Sentry airborne…