Recruiter says there's 'a lot of angst' as farmer demand for seasonal workers falls
Demand for Pacific Island seasonal workers is falling after a post-COVID boom in numbers, and some say one reason is changes requiring labourers receive at least 30 hours of work each week.
Benjamin Netanyahu vows Rafah assault will happen 'with or without' ceasefire deal, as war crimes probes continue
United Nations chief Antonio Guterres says any invasion of Rafah will represent "an unbearable escalation", killing thousands of civilians and forcing hundreds of thousands to flee.
Philippines says China damaged its vessels at sea with water cannons
The Philippines accuses China's coast guard of harassing and damaging two of its boats in a disputed area of the South China Sea, rejecting Beijing's position that it had expelled those vessels from the hotly contested shoal.
In Iceland, there are almost no babies born with Down syndrome. It's raised concerns from disability advocates
Prenatal testing means some genetic conditions, like Down syndrome, can be identified in utero. But experts say it raises complex and challenging questions about how we value people with disabilities.
Two men charged with cutting down famous 150yo Sycamore Gap tree in England
Authorities take more than six months to bring charges after the 31-year-old and 38-year-old's arrests in October last year.
Donald Trump fined for breaching gag order in 'hush money' trial
The judge overseeing the criminal trial fines the former US president $US9,000 ($A13,842) for online posts.
Indonesia evacuates 12,000 people as volcano erupts again
The mass evacuation is the second of its kind this month, with authorities concerned about the potential of a tsunami being caused by the eruption.
India's Modi government operated 'nest of spies' in Australia before being disrupted by ASIO
Indian spies were kicked out of Australia after being caught trying to steal secrets about sensitive defence projects and airport security, as well as classified information on Australia's trade relationships.
'I want my children to become doctors': The push to get an education in a warzone
Since the war began in Gaza, children have been unable to go to school and have had dreams of becoming doctors or engineers put on hold. Now some former teachers are offering education lifelines.
King Charles all smiles as he visits cancer patients during first public engagement in months
Flashing a broad grin, King Charles III returned to in-person royal duties on Tuesday, after more than seven weeks away from the spotlight.
'I need some help': Co-winner of $1.9 billion US jackpot is immigrant father from Laos who has cancer
One of the winners of a $US1.3 billion ($A1.92bn) lottery jackpot revealed as an immigrant from Laos who has had cancer for eight years and had his latest chemotherapy treatment last week.
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Thirty years on from F1's darkest weekend, the deaths of Senna and Ratzenberger have left a legacy of safety
Formula 1 suffered a catastrophe in 1994 when the sport lost two drivers on the same race weekend. While the legendary Ayrton Senna took most of the spotlight, Roland Ratzenberger's legacy lives on through F1's safety innovations.
Man arrested in London for killing 14yo boy and attacking four others with sword
A 36-year-old was arrested on suspicion of murder after the attack near the Hainault underground station in London.
New photo from Prince William and Kate's wedding published for anniversary
A new photo of the Prince and Princess of Wales on their wedding day has been published on the couple's social media accounts to mark their 13th wedding anniversary.
James Webb Telescope captures iconic Horsehead Nebula in unprecedented detail
NASA's James Webb Telescope has captured the most detailed infrared images ever taken of the Horsehead Nebula, one of the most majestic and recognisable objects in the night sky, the space agency says.
Columbia University begins suspending pro-Palestinian activists for refusing to pack up and leave New York campus
The student protesters were given a form to sign, acknowledging they would be suspended for their participation.