Car plunges into backyard pool in Sydney
An elderly motorist mistakenly drove his car into a neighbour’s swimming pool overnight. ⌘ Read more

In the U.K., a Violent Cycle: Hateful Attacks, Right-Wing Agitation and Riots
Two stabbings have fueled violent protests in England and Northern Ireland in the last 10 days, fanned online by right-wing voices. In Britain and across Europe, it’s a grim pattern. ⌘ Read more

Australia news LIVE: Government ramps up its attacks on One Nation; Trump calls off Iran strikes; World Cup kicks off in Mexico City
Follow along with our latest live news updates from Australia and beyond. ⌘ Read more

Security Is Tight as a Match in Mexico City Starts a Historic World Cup
As the largest World Cup ever kicks off in Mexico City on Thursday afternoon, the security around Estadio Azteca was strict, as law enforcement officers held off protesters. ⌘ Read more

Mexico City Protests Go On Without Disrupting the World Cup Opening Ceremony
Thousands of people protested on Thursday as the capital hosted the first match of the World Cup, though the demonstrations appeared to be largely peaceful. ⌘ Read more

U.S. Blocks Deal by Florida-based Vanguard Energy to Supply Fuel to Cuba
The deal to ship 250,000 barrels of fuel to Cuba could have eased an energy crisis. But the Trump administration says Vanguard Energy lacks the authorization to proceed. ⌘ Read more

In a Trump-Endorsed Presidential Candidate, Colombia’s Women See a Familiar Far-Right Playbook
Colombia’s presidential front-runner has sparked a debate about masculinity and machismo. Women’s rights groups see a familiar right-wing playbook. ⌘ Read more

Security Is Tight as a Match in Mexico City Starts a Historic World Cup
As the largest World Cup ever kicks off in Mexico City on Thursday afternoon, the security around Estadio Azteca was strict, as law enforcement officers held off protesters. ⌘ Read more

Security Is Tight as a Match in Mexico City Starts a Historic World Cup
As the largest World Cup ever kicks off in Mexico City on Thursday afternoon, the security around Estadio Azteca was strict, as law enforcement officers held off protesters. ⌘ Read more

The Brisbane schools parents pay thousands before students pick up a pencil
“I’ve had conversations with other parents, and they indicate things like ‘we’ve got our name down for little Mary at four different schools’.” ⌘ Read more

A state-first trial was trying to save WA’s prized reefs, until a cyclone threatened months of hard work
Millions of coral eggs and embryos during two separate spawning events – one in Exmouth and the other in Coral Bay – to save the reefs after a mass bleaching event. But Cyclone Narelle threatened to derail the project. ⌘ Read more

The map that exposes Sydney’s bloody two-year gang war
Data compiled by the Herald reveals the shocking pattern of shootings, firebombings and underworld violence that has scarred the city. ⌘ Read more

Major spaghetti junction to Sydney’s new airport set to open to drivers
The opening of the interchange linking the new M12 motorway to the M7 comes four months before the first passenger flights take off at Western Sydney Airport. ⌘ Read more

Bupa renews seven-figure Carlton deal amid Sayers court saga
The health insurer has signed on for three more years as a Carlton sponsor as the club’s handling of its former president’s explicit photo scandal is scrutinised in the Supreme Court. ⌘ Read more

New-look Age quiz: Where were the Sydney Swans originally based?
Test your knowledge of Melbourne and Victoria with Stephen Brook’s quiz. ⌘ Read more

Apple, get the hell out of my uterus
Please, we don’t need the tech bros’ surveillance of our most intimate bodily functions. ⌘ Read more

Only one Labor MP will go to the World Cup. It’s not Anika Wells
The Canberra contingent bound for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will include just one federal Labor MP, and at least three members of the Liberal Party. ⌘ Read more

U.S. Officials Told Colombia to Cancel President’s Meeting With Mamdani
The State Department canceled President Gustavo Petro’s visa last year after he attended a pro-Palestinian rally in Manhattan. He had planned to attend a forum led by Mayor Mamdani of New York. ⌘ Read more

Mexico City Protests Go On Without Disrupting the World Cup Opening Ceremony
Thousands of people protested on Thursday as the capital hosted the first match of the World Cup, though the demonstrations appeared to be largely peaceful. ⌘ Read more

13 Afghan Civilians Killed in Airstrikes on Pakistan Border, U.N. Says
Pakistan said its airstrikes targeted militant camps. The United Nations confirmed reports by the Taliban government that mostly women and children were killed. ⌘ Read more

Need a U.S. Visa and Want to Skip a 12-Month Line? That’ll Be $750
A new fast-track program will allow certain visa applicants to pay a premium and secure an interview within 10 business days. ⌘ Read more

Scientists Measure Earth’s Vast Underground Fungal Webs
With machine learning and a high-resolution imaging robot, scientists measured and mapped the extent of Earth’s carbon circulatory system. ⌘ Read more

Netanyahu Aide Charged With Endangering Israeli Security Over Document Leak
Jonatan Urich, a media adviser to the Israeli prime minister, was accused of passing classified intelligence about negotiations with Hamas to a German newspaper. ⌘ Read more

U.K. Defense Secretary Resigns, in a Blow to Starmer
John Healey unexpectedly announced that he was stepping down, saying Prime Minister Keir Starmer was failing to invest enough money in the British military. ⌘ Read more

NOAA Issues El Nino Advisory
The global weather pattern threatens to worsen floods and heat waves already intensifying due to climate change. But it may also mean fewer hurricanes. ⌘ Read more

NOAA Issues El Nino Advisory
The shift in global weather patterns threatens to worsen floods and heat waves that were already intensifying because of climate change. ⌘ Read more

In the U.K., a Violent Cycle: Hateful Attacks, Right-Wing Agitation and Riots
Two stabbings have fueled violent protests in England and Northern Ireland in the last 10 days, fanned online by right-wing voices. In Britain and across Europe, it’s a grim pattern. ⌘ Read more

U.K. Defense Secretary Resigns, in a Blow to Starmer
John Healey unexpectedly announced that he was stepping down, saying Prime Minister Keir Starmer was failing to invest enough money in the British military. ⌘ Read more

Can the U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire Survive Days of Strikes?
Analysts saw little prospect of either President Trump or Tehran backing down after days of exchanging fire. ⌘ Read more

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Toronto Police Officer Fatally Shot While Investigating U.S. Consulate Shooting
The officer was shot on Thursday while investigating the firing of a gun outside the U.S. consulate in March, the authorities said. ⌘ Read more

NOAA Issues El Nino Advisory
The shift in global weather patterns threatens to worsen floods and heat waves that were already intensifying because of climate change. ⌘ Read more

In Britain, a Violent Cycle: Hateful Attacks, Right-Wing Agitation and Riots
Two stabbings have fueled violent protests in England and Northern Ireland in the last 10 days, fanned online by right-wing voices. In Britain and across Europe, it’s a grim pattern. ⌘ Read more

Iran’s Attacks on Gulf States Underscore Their Dependence on U.S.
The targeted countries host sprawling American military bases and thousands of personnel at a time when the United States is waging war against Iran. ⌘ Read more

Can the U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire Survive Days of Strikes?
Analysts saw little prospect of either President Trump or Tehran backing down after days of exchanging fire. ⌘ Read more

Women Who Fled Iran Are to Be Deported to Central African Republic, Lawyers Say
The women are among nearly two dozen people slated to be sent to a country where the U.S. government has advised “Do not travel for any reason.” ⌘ Read more

U.S. Officials Told Colombia to Cancel President’s Meeting With Mamdani
The State Department canceled President Gustavo Petro’s visa last year after he attended a pro-Palestinian rally in Manhattan. He had planned to attend a forum led by Mayor Mamdani of New York. ⌘ Read more

Israel Set to Rapidly Expand West Bank Settlement
In a major push, the government is rushing to place temporary housing at about 60 empty sites in the Israeli-occupied West Bank before national elections this fall. ⌘ Read more

Can the U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire Survive Days of Strikes?
Analysts saw little prospect of either President Trump or Tehran backing down after days of exchanging fire. ⌘ Read more

Man charged with murder of woman allegedly kidnapped from Sydney’s north-west
Police began investigating the 58-year-old’s disappearance after her car was found on a street in Winston Hills on Tuesday. Her body has not been found. ⌘ Read more

This Is Mexico and Canada’s World Cup, Too. Don’t Expect Unity.
Mexico and Canada have faced significant recent tension in their relations with the United States. But in their historic World Cup bid, the three countries promoted teamwork. ⌘ Read more

Young teens risk mental health harm after one year of social media use
A study that tracked teenagers for a decade found a decline in their wellbeing from time online – but it also provides a critical window for intervention. ⌘ Read more

Superquiz, Friday, June 12
Trivia buffs, test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz. ⌘ Read more

The War in Ukraine Has Now Gone On Longer Than World War I
Parallels between the two wars abound, from the grinding nature of the fighting to the way new technologies reshaped warfare. ⌘ Read more

U.K. Defense Secretary Resigns, in a Blow to Starmer
John Healey unexpectedly announced that he was stepping down, saying Prime Minister Keir Starmer was failing to invest enough money in the British military. ⌘ Read more

Analysis of Satellite Image and Videos Suggest Precision U.S. Strikes on Iranian Water Facility
It is unclear if the U.S. intentionally struck the facility or knew what it was. Deliberately targeting civilian infrastructure could constitute a war crime. ⌘ Read more

U.K. Defense Secretary Resigns, in a Blow to Starmer
John Healey unexpectedly announced that he was stepping down, saying Prime Minister Keir Starmer was failing to invest enough money in the British military. ⌘ Read more

A Fractured North America Begins a Historic World Cup
Mexico and Canada have faced significant recent tension in their relations with the United States. But in their historic World Cup bid, the three countries promoted teamwork. ⌘ Read more

Ryanair Is Being Investigated for Charging Parents to Sit Next to Their Children
Britain’s competition watchdog will determine whether the airline’s mandatory fee is unfair. The low-cost airline called the investigation “bogus.” ⌘ Read more

Workers at one of Australia’s most crucial ports are going on strike
The Australian Manufacturing Workers Union (AMWU) confirmed 90 per cent of its members at BHP’s Pilbara port operations had backed the proposal to stop work, with strike action expected to be imminent. ⌘ Read more

Two Men Sentenced to Death for 2015 Bangkok Bombing
A Thai court convicted the men, who are Uyghur, for a terrorist attack at a Hindu shrine that killed 20 and injured dozens more. ⌘ Read more

U.S. Officials Told Colombia to Cancel President’s Meeting With Mamdani
The State Department canceled President Gustavo Petro’s visa last year after he attended a pro-Palestinian rally in Manhattan. He had planned to attend a forum led by Mayor Mamdani of New York. ⌘ Read more

Former bikie boss detained in Bali
A former bikie boss has been detained in Bali after he was allegedly found hiding in the toilet of a private jet bound for Africa. ⌘ Read more

A nuts and bolts narrative
While pondering a lack of wax. ⌘ Read more

Hundreds of BHP staff vote to strike following stalled pay negotiations
Hundreds of BHP Port Hedland staff are a step closer to walking off the job at Australia’s biggest iron ore hub. ⌘ Read more

Calls for inquest into Virginia Giuffre’s death
Women’s safety advocates have written to the WA coroner calling for an inquest into the death of former prince Andrew accuser Virginia Giuffre. ⌘ Read more

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‘Amazon.com of South Korea’ Is Fined a Record $409 Million
South​ Korea​’s regulatory investigation of Coupang, an e-commerce giant incorporated in the United States, has led to diplomatic tension between Seoul and Washington. ⌘ Read more

Labor needs to refocus its attacks on One Nation
Readers respond to the rise in popularity of One Nation. ⌘ Read more

These polluting behemoths pay more on toll roads than cars. A campaign says that’s unfair
The increasing popularity of giant utes is prompting a parliamentary inquiry to consider reducing the amount they are charged to use Melbourne’s toll roads. ⌘ Read more

Youth detention workers strike, leaving skeleton crews on staff
Nearly all workers at the state’s three youth detention centres left their posts on Thursday morning ⌘ Read more

New-look Brisbane Times Quiz: What was the mystery light in the sky above Queensland?
Check out our new quiz format and test your knowledge of the week’s news. ⌘ Read more

The mystery of miscarriages – and the scientists looking in a long-stigmatised place for answers
Australian researchers are among the first in the world to study menstrual blood and its link to pregnancy complications. ⌘ Read more

NSW universities took $3.2 billion from domestic students but are still running at a loss
Full-time domestic students cost an average of $12,000 each even though they are paying for expensive degrees, a parliamentary report has found. ⌘ Read more

Hanson opens up on domestic violence, prison and racism claims
While detailing her life running a small business prior to politics, Hanson admitted that she had experienced domestic violence in her life but refrained from going into detail. ⌘ Read more

More than $1 billion in fines could be raked in over next four years in SA
More than $1 billion in fines and penalties is expected to be raked in from misbehaving SA drivers over the next four years. ⌘ Read more

Woman hit and killed by rubbish truck
The griefstricken grandparents of a 23-year-old woman who was hit and killed by a rubbish truck have remembered her as a “good-natured, gorgeous young woman”. ⌘ Read more

Man who sexually abused nine children jailed
A man who sexually abused nine children in his care has today been sentenced to 24 years’ jail and will likely die behind bars. ⌘ Read more

Former bikie boss detained in Bali
A former bikie boss has been detained in Bali after he was allegedly found hiding in the toilet of a private jet bound for Africa. ⌘ Read more

Women Who Fled Iran Are to Be Deported to Central African Republic, Lawyers Say
The women are among nearly two dozen people slated to be sent to a country where the U.S. government has advised “Do not travel for any reason.” ⌘ Read more

In a Trump-Endorsed Presidential Candidate, Colombia’s Women See a Familiar Far-Right Playbook
Colombia’s presidential front-runner has sparked a debate about masculinity and machismo. Women’s rights groups see a familiar right-wing playbook. ⌘ Read more

Protests Threaten to Disrupt Mexico City’s World Cup Opening Ceremony
Unions and other groups plan to demonstrate at the capital’s World Cup stadium, adding tension as the much-watched event begins. ⌘ Read more

Why Mexico’s President Will Not Attend the World Cup Opening Match
President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico plans to intentionally skip the entire tournament, breaking a decades-long tradition of sports diplomacy. ⌘ Read more

Mum’s anguish after disabled child’s formula stolen
A Melbourne mum has issued an emotional plea for help after her disabled child’s nutritional formula was stolen. ⌘ Read more

Drivers hit by major IT outage at VicRoads
Victorian drivers have been hit by a major IT outage while trying to pay for services at VicRoads. ⌘ Read more

Police hunt four men over two separate assaults in Melbourne
Police are looking for four men after two separate assaults on drivers in Melbourne. ⌘ Read more

Manhunt ramps up in Melbourne for escaped prisoner
An escaped prisoner who fled custody after attending a funeral in Melbourne’s north-west could be in hiding somewhere in the city, police said. ⌘ Read more

Kew VicRoads tower to be bulldozed this week after eleventh-hour U-turn
Demolition at the site will commence in just days, after the state government turned away from a plan to retrofit the 1960s structure and transform it into apartments. ⌘ Read more

Violence in Belfast After Brutal Stabbing Attack: What to Know
There was unrest in Belfast and elsewhere after video of a brutal stabbing circulated online, amplified by far-right activists. ⌘ Read more

Police arrest alleged arsonist
An alleged arsonist has been arrested by police after he wandered the streets as his own house burned. ⌘ Read more

Serial fraudster learns fate
A serial fraudster who swindled innocent Queenslanders out of cash, promising valuable goods which he never delivered, has learned his punishment. ⌘ Read more

Coroner raises questions after patient’s death
A Queensland coroner has questioned the credibility of a doctor in scathing findings into the death of one of his patients. ⌘ Read more

Family says it was obvious grandmother shouldn’t have been discharged after Adib surgery
The Gold Coast woman died days after she was operated on by the prominent weight-loss surgeon, a coroner finding that her path to surgery was rushed. ⌘ Read more

CFMEU probe head flags interim report as union grills former watchdog
The recently extended probe has its eye on early calls around an updated state building code and enforcement, after wrapping-up evidence from former watchdog figures. ⌘ Read more

Police searching for gunman behind failed after-school hit
Police are throwing all their resources into the hunt for a gunman behind a failed hit on a father and his daughter outside a Sydney high school. ⌘ Read more

NSW Police releases review into workplace behaviour
NSW Police has released an independent review into the force’s culture, following growing concerns about bullying and harmful behaviour within the workplace. ⌘ Read more

Anthony Koletti allegedly ‘shoulder-barged’ elderly woman
An elderly woman has claimed in court that the widower of alleged fraudster Melissa Caddick shoulder barged her while on an evening walk last year. ⌘ Read more

Gang rapist charged with alleged drug supply
Convicted gang rapist Mohammed Skaf has been arrested and charged in Sydney’s south-west on allegations of drug supply. ⌘ Read more

Opposition Leader shuts down plan for Liberals to run to One Nation
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has shut down a plan that would see Liberals run dead to One Nation in some winnable seats. ⌘ Read more

The Perth parking spots charging drivers $57 a day
Parking in the Perth CBD is costing drivers $5 more than it did in 2013, but depending on where you go, it can cost a lot more. ⌘ Read more

‘Amazon.com of South Korea’ Is Fined a Record $409 Million
South​ Korea​’s regulatory investigation of Coupang, an e-commerce giant incorporated in the United States, has led to diplomatic tension between Seoul and Washington. ⌘ Read more

Australia news as it happened: Coalition leaders rubbish idea of One Nation non-compete clause; Optus breached privacy rules; JB Hi-Fi to refund customers over misleading prices
Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond. ⌘ Read more

‘Amazon.com of South Korea’ Is Fined a Record $409 Million
South​ Korea​’s regulatory investigation of Coupang, an e-commerce giant incorporated in the United States, has led to diplomatic tension between Seoul and Washington. ⌘ Read more

No end in sight to VicRoads chaos as IT bungle leaves drivers unable to register cars, book tests
Motorists continue to be frustrated almost a week after a system upgrade crashed the organisation’s online portal. ⌘ Read more

The 28 WA pubs, bars and clubs where you can watch the FIFA World Cup live
It’s the list everyone’s been asking for: where can West Australians go to watch the World Cup live this week? ⌘ Read more

‘Blind eye to insidious behaviour’: Former top cop demands change to ‘unacceptable’ culture
Karen Webb commissioned the review into NSW Police culture which found that while there had been significant reform, toxic personalities and behaviours persisted. ⌘ Read more

A Fractured North America Begins a Historic World Cup
Mexico and Canada have faced significant recent tension in their relations with the United States. But in their historic World Cup bid, the three countries promoted teamwork. ⌘ Read more

Melissa Caddick’s widower says police tricked him over alleged Vaucluse assault
Anthony Koletti is accused of shoulder barging a 73-year-old woman at a clifftop reserve in Sydney’s eastern suburbs. ⌘ Read more

Anthony Koletti allegedly ‘shoulder-barged’ elderly woman
An elderly woman has claimed in court that the widower of alleged fraudster Melissa Caddick shoulder barged her while on an evening walk last year. ⌘ Read more

U.S. Officials Told Colombia to Cancel President’s Meeting With Mamdani
The State Department canceled President Gustavo Petro’s visa last year after he attended a pro-Palestinian rally in Manhattan. He had planned to attend a forum led by Mayor Mamdani of New York. ⌘ Read more