New offences introduced for interacting with crocodiles in Australia's Queensland
Leanne Linard, Queensland's minister for the environment, announced a government crackdown on feeding and interfering with crocodiles.
Tue Sep 03 2024
Sydney knife attacker had mental health issues, ideology not motive, police say
The attacker, identified by police as 40-year-old Joel Cauchi, was known to police in the neighbouring state of Queensland.
Sun Apr 14 2024
Thousands of Australians without power in tropical cyclone aftermath
Queensland Premier Steven Miles told the Australian Broadcasting Corp that 64,000 people were without power on Friday due to the storm.
Fri Jan 26 2024
Tropical cyclone expected to lash Australia's Queensland from Thursday
The latest storm warnings come roughly a month after tropical Cyclone Jasper caused widespread damage across the region.
Wed Jan 24 2024
Thousands urged to higher ground as Australia battles floods
The flooding came with heavy rain from ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper, leaving tens of thousands without power and forcing evacuations.
Mon Dec 18 2023
Residents in Australian state urged to flee as wildfires blaze
Firefighters have been battling blazes in the state that have already killed two and destroyed dozens of homes.
Wed Nov 01 2023
Former Australian childcare worker charged with sexual abuse of 91 children
The man has been charged with 136 counts of rape and 110 counts of sexual intercourse with a child under 10.
Tue Aug 01 2023
Which countries could be most impacted by future heatwaves?
Researchers confirm that we can expect to see more record-breaking temperatures in the coming decades.
Sat Apr 29 2023
Grand opening of Astro's largest flagship experience store in IOI City Mall
This is the second Astro Experience Store after the successful launch of the first store in Queensbay Mall, Penang.
Fri Jan 27 2023
Cardi B given second chance by judge for community service hours
Cardi B has until March 1 to complete 15 days of mandatory community service over a 2018 assault at a strip club.
Thu Jan 19 2023
Penang second bridge, surrounding roads closed Dec 17
The bridge and several roads around it will be closed for the Penang 2nd Bridge Polis Diraja Malaysia Solidariti Fun Ride 2022.
Tue Dec 13 2022
Two police officers among six killed in gunfight in rural Australia
Three people, including a woman, were shot dead after specialist officers and air support responded to a siege situation at the property.
Tue Dec 13 2022
Biden pays respects to 'honourable' Queen Elizabeth before funeral
Biden will join presidents, prime ministers, kings, queens and sultans representing nearly 200 countries and territories at the funeral.
Mon Sep 19 2022
Factbox: Windsor Castle, Queen Elizabeth's home and now final resting place
Windsor Castle is the resting place of more than a dozen English and British kings and queens.
Mon Sep 19 2022
Why do we mourn people we don't know?
The vast majority of people grieving the queens passing will have never met her in person. So is this outpouring of grief of someone we don't know any different to mourning someone we were close to?
Fri Sep 09 2022
Elon Musk promises to award $1 mil each day to a signer of his petition
He awarded a $1 million check to an attendee of his event in Pennsylvania aimed at rallying supporters behind Donald Trump.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Zayn Malik postpones US tour dates after One Direction bandmate Liam Payne's death
Payne, 31, died on Wednesday after falling from a third-floor hotel room balcony in Buenos Aires, shocking fans of the boy band.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Why voters in a handful of swing states will decide the US presidential election
The contest will almost certainly be decided by just tens of thousands of voters a tiny fraction of the populace in a handful of states.
Sun Oct 20 2024
INSIGHT - Sudan's war risks 'lost generation' of children
A devastating crisis is unfolding in Sudan, where the most vulnerable members of society children are bearing the brunt of the violence.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Former special forces commander Prabowo to take up Indonesian presidency
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto will take over as president of the world's third-largest democracy after sweeping the country's election with policies like free meals for school children
Sat Oct 19 2024
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan,"
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024