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Two Men Handcuffed to Seats After Allegedly Threatening Passengers on Flight

Striking portrait of a seahorse farewell wins Ocean Photographer of the Year 2026

An exercise in thinking about the unthinkable: a U.S. debt default

Why Brock Purdy is a unique challenge to Rams’ new defense

Australia targets algorithmic social feeds as it looks to hit Big Tech harder

Prince George arrives at Eton, the elite school that taught his father and 20 UK prime ministers

U.S. Reading Scores Plummet on Global Exam

U.S. reading scores and global student literacy plummet to the worst levels of the century.

Alleged killers of Australian surfers and American friend go on trial in Mexico

Gary Oldman Says a James Bond Has Been Picked

49ers happy to be in Australia, call it 'a cool experience'

5 distinct outlets capture the 49ers arriving in Melbourne for a season opener while navigating time zone confusion and local food.

OpenAI's chief scientist says AI labs may need to slow down: 'No one is prepared for the consequences'

Wimbledon set to take stand against influencers after US Open chaos

This is the big warning sign in the bond markets. It’s not just a U.S. problem.

‘Spider-Man’ Still on Top at Labor Day Box Office While ‘Coyote vs Acme’ Holds Strong

New movies to watch this weekend: See 'Onslaught' in theaters, rent 'I Want Your Sex,' stream 'The Runner' on Prime Video

Steve Irwin's family celebrates 'superhero' dad, 20 years after shock death

49ers, Rams taking opposite approaches to longest road trip in NFL history

I’m a former Pentagon adviser. Trump has utterly failed to understand how wars work

Andy Burnham blames Brexit for ‘low growth’

Ted Lasso continues to fumble most of its female leads

Australia, US commit $580 million to support Pacific Island nations

Meta bricked the cameras on thousands of its AI glasses

Notorious Olympic breakdancer Raygun admits ‘I was cringe’ reflecting on viral debut

‘Below Deck’ star Nathan Gallagher faces arrest warrant in Australia after ‘choking’ ex Gael Cameron

This popular sweetener may raise your heart attack, stroke risk

Scientists make potential breakthrough in search for dark matter

How AOC is upending norms around motherhood and political candidacy

Térence Atmane struck by cramps, later denied treatment in bizarre U.S. Open loss to Jaume Munar

Trump says Iran striking Gulf neighbors was 'very good thing,' Israel would be gone without him

'Like fighting a dinosaur': Sydney woman recalls how she punched shark during attack

Statins can safely cut risk of heart attacks or strokes in healthy people aged over 70, world-first clinical trial shows

Cyborg cockroaches with tiny syringes designed to join search and rescue teams in major disasters

Norway’s King Harald in ‘very serious’ health condition, royal family cancels all planned events

Music Review: Mike D 5D’s debut solo album ‘Thank You’ offers glitchy, post-Beastie Boy fun

Australia’s music industry bans AI songs from charts

Mass Mortality and Infected Mammals: Australia’s Bird Flu Fears Come True

KPMG Australia cuts hundreds of workers and partner pay after audit scandal

Leah Stewart: Australian shark attack victim grateful for 'second chance at life'

Australian shark attack survivor Leah Stewart speaks out about her harrowing encounter, expressing gratitude for her survival.

ZZ Top Throws Texas-Sized Celebration at First Show Since 'Dear Drummer' Frank Beard's Death: Set List + Video

Australia confirms first H5N1 bird flu case in local mammal

Missing hiker found dead in Australia as police apologize for ‘miscommunication’ that she was still alive

Australia passes law to levy tech giants that fail to pay for local news

Australia passes a law levying tech giants that fail to pay for local news, drawing immediate pushback from Trump allies and U.S. Republicans.

U.S. Debt Hits $40 Trillion as America’s Borrowing Binge Continues

The United States national debt has surpassed a historic $40 trillion, marking a significant milestone in government borrowing.

Sydney Swans ban 5 players for rest of AFL season over hotel misconduct and a police investigation

How Much Natalie Portman Gossip Is Actually in Life of M?

Mushroom murderer Erin Patterson is appealing

Robert Downey Jr., Harrison Ford, Honor Bob Iger at Disney Legends

Pallister hands Ledecky her first international 800 free loss

Live Updates From Disney’s Mega Film and TV Panel at D23 2026 🔴

Second train derails in England in less than 24 hours amid record heatwave

In Darwin, Hasan Mahmud takes the biggest step in his evolution

Gruesome discovery days after young siblings go missing in Thailand’s notorious ‘Sin City’

Rescue operation underway as passenger train derails in southern England

A passenger train derailment in southern England triggers an active rescue response with serious injuries reported.

AI was supposed to destroy jobs. Where’s the carnage?

For Nigel Farage, success brings new pressures and a showdown with Count Binface

Contradicting public statements, Trump took secret flight from Turkey amid Iranian threat

Reports detail an elaborate secret departure by Trump from Turkey amid Iranian threats.

Australian homicide investigation called off after ‘body’ turns out to be lifelike doll

Top Battles to Watch at the 2026 Pan Pacific Swimming Championships

Australia probes near-miss collision of two planes on tarmac at Sydney airport

Violent street assault captured on surveillance as bystanders intervene: ‘Look what you’ve done!’