Minneapolis shooting: Obama and Clinton urge Americans to ‘stand up’ as more Republicans call for an investigation – live
Some elected officials condemn Trump’s federal surge in Minnesota and say DHS agents should leave state Alex Pretti did not brandish gun, witnesses say in sworn testimony Calls mount on…
Severe heatwave envelops South Australia as Victoria braces for record-breaking weather
Temperatures in Ouyen and Mildura in north-west Victoria forecast to reach 49C on Tuesday Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app…
‘He was laughing’: survivor speaks after Lake Cargelligo shooting as NSW police continue search for triple murder suspect
Investigators receive more information suggesting fugitive Julian Ingram had been in Mount Hope, about 70km from Lake Cargelligo, after Thursday’s shooting Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates…
News live: Invasion Day rallies under way around Australia; Sydney beaches close after shark sightings
Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Several beaches in Sydney are closed this morning after shark sightings in the water. Lifeguards…
Blurry rats and coyotes with mange: the oddly thrilling subreddit dedicated to identifying wildlife
The most popular posts on r/animalid are exotic lizards and rare birds – but it’s the haziest trail cam screenshots that feel the most dangerous, the most spectacular Read more…
The kindness of strangers: I was hitchhiking with nowhere to sleep when a man gave me his bed for the night
It was pouring and traffic was drying up. Then a car came along and the driver asked where I was staying the night Read more in the kindness of strangers…
This 26 January, we should question Australia’s subservience to a different empire: Trump’s America | Paul Daley
What would it actually take for Australia to ditch Aukus, dispense with the little America cloak and rethink the alliance? Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news…
A nation of rich cowards? Ben Quilty on why we need our artists – podcast
After the cancellation of Adelaide writers’ week in a furore over free speech, conversations are being had about how much Australia value its writers and artists. The renowned painter Ben…
Japanese Yen surges as intervention risks lurk
Gold surged past $US5,000 ($A7,283) per ounce early on Monday following a turbulent week where tensions over Greenland and Iran rattled sentiment, while markets remained on tenterhooks after a rout…
PM says Canada not planning to pursue China trade deal
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says his government has no intention of pursuing a free trade deal with China. He was responding to US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose…