Lebanon Apr 21, 2026 Israeli Soldiers Sentenced to Jail for Damaging Jesus Statue in Lebanon A statue of the crucifixion of Christ has been replaced after one soldier photographed another swinging what looked like a sledgehammer at its head. Israeli Soldiers Sentenced to Jail for Damaging Jesus Statue in Lebanon A statue of the crucifixion of Christ has been replaced after one soldier photographed another swinging what looked like a sledgehammer at its head. See more
Ben Roberts-Smith Apr 24, 2026 Ben Roberts-Smith to attend first Anzac Day service since war crime charges Former soldier says he will ‘pay my respects’ at commemoration in Queensland where he has been living since being released on bailGet our breaking news email... Ben Roberts-Smith to attend first Anzac Day service since war crime charges Former soldier says he will ‘pay my respects’ at commemoration in Queensland where he has been living since being released on bailGet our breaking news email... Share
Australian economy Apr 24, 2026 Feeling gloomy about the economy? The ‘vibecession’ has arrived in Australia – but experts are less worried A poll shows most Australians think the country is either in a recession or will be soon. Economists have a different viewGet our breaking news email, free a... Feeling gloomy about the economy? The ‘vibecession’ has arrived in Australia – but experts are less worried A poll shows most Australians think the country is either in a recession or will be soon. Economists have a different viewGet our breaking news email, free a... Share
Rebel Wilson Apr 24, 2026 Rebel Wilson accused of hacking fellow actor’s Snapchat, leading to nude photo leak Charlotte MacInnes, who is suing Wilson for defamation, says alleged cyber-attack was ‘completely terrifying and caused me a new kind of anxiety’Get our brea... Rebel Wilson accused of hacking fellow actor’s Snapchat, leading to nude photo leak Charlotte MacInnes, who is suing Wilson for defamation, says alleged cyber-attack was ‘completely terrifying and caused me a new kind of anxiety’Get our brea... Share
South Korea Apr 24, 2026 Pilot’s selfie led to mid-air collision in F-15K fighter jet, says South Korea’s air force One pilot ordered to repay some of the $600,000 of damage caused by collision in 2021South Korea’s air force has apologised for a 2021 mid-air collision invo... Pilot’s selfie led to mid-air collision in F-15K fighter jet, says South Korea’s air force One pilot ordered to repay some of the $600,000 of damage caused by collision in 2021South Korea’s air force has apologised for a 2021 mid-air collision invo... Share
Rodrigo Duterte Apr 24, 2026 Philippines’ ex-president Rodrigo Duterte to face trial for crimes against humanity ICC judges say there are substantial grounds to believe Duterte guided anti-drugs crackdown that killed thousandsThe former president of the Philippines, Rod... Philippines’ ex-president Rodrigo Duterte to face trial for crimes against humanity ICC judges say there are substantial grounds to believe Duterte guided anti-drugs crackdown that killed thousandsThe former president of the Philippines, Rod... Share
Australian politics Apr 24, 2026 Anthony Albanese accused of ‘caving to gas companies’ as Labor set to reject new export tax David Pocock says prime minister – who is trying to shore up fuel supplies – is parroting industry talking pointsFollow our Australia news live blog for late... Anthony Albanese accused of ‘caving to gas companies’ as Labor set to reject new export tax David Pocock says prime minister – who is trying to shore up fuel supplies – is parroting industry talking pointsFollow our Australia news live blog for late... Share
Japan Apr 24, 2026 Tokyo workers encouraged to wear shorts to cut energy costs and keep cool Officials hope more casual attire for public servants will save electricity during Iran war as summer heat approachesPublic servants working for the Tokyo me... Tokyo workers encouraged to wear shorts to cut energy costs and keep cool Officials hope more casual attire for public servants will save electricity during Iran war as summer heat approachesPublic servants working for the Tokyo me... Share
Self-driving cars Apr 24, 2026 ‘Look, no hands’: China chases the driverless dream at Beijing car show As domestic sales slow, manufacturers are investing in AI and seeking growth in technology and in overseas marketsAt the world’s biggest car fair, which open... ‘Look, no hands’: China chases the driverless dream at Beijing car show As domestic sales slow, manufacturers are investing in AI and seeking growth in technology and in overseas marketsAt the world’s biggest car fair, which open... Share
US news Apr 24, 2026 US soldier involved in Maduro raid charged over alleged bets on capture Gannon Ken Van Dyke, who allegedly made more than $400,000 on Polymarket, could face up to 60 years in prisonA US soldier who played a role in the January ca... US soldier involved in Maduro raid charged over alleged bets on capture Gannon Ken Van Dyke, who allegedly made more than $400,000 on Polymarket, could face up to 60 years in prisonA US soldier who played a role in the January ca... Share
Coral Apr 24, 2026 Soundtrack of the sea: divers use underwater speakers to help dying coral reefs Divers are installing waterproof speakers in the ocean to help pull a coral reef near Jamaica back from the brinkThe northern coast of Jamaica once served as... Soundtrack of the sea: divers use underwater speakers to help dying coral reefs Divers are installing waterproof speakers in the ocean to help pull a coral reef near Jamaica back from the brinkThe northern coast of Jamaica once served as... Share
Fossil fuels Apr 24, 2026 How frustration at Cop stalemates inspires first global talks on phasing out fossil fuels ‘Coalition of the willing’ gathers in Colombia to try to bypass petrostate blockages of Cop summits and chart fresh pathThe world’s first Transitioning Away... How frustration at Cop stalemates inspires first global talks on phasing out fossil fuels ‘Coalition of the willing’ gathers in Colombia to try to bypass petrostate blockages of Cop summits and chart fresh pathThe world’s first Transitioning Away... Share
Florida Apr 24, 2026 Florida officials investigate planned ‘Sloth World’ attraction after 31 sloths die in warehouse Languorous tree dwellers from Guyana and Peru died from ‘cold stun’ in warehouse with no power or running waterSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter em... Florida officials investigate planned ‘Sloth World’ attraction after 31 sloths die in warehouse Languorous tree dwellers from Guyana and Peru died from ‘cold stun’ in warehouse with no power or running waterSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter em... Share
