Newsroom Explains

News.com.au news editor Shannon Molloy takes a deeper look at the most talked-about stories from Australia and around the world.

Way, way down at the deepest point of the ocean lies a disaster of humanity’s own making that will never die – with untold consequences.

Efforts to push back against China’s bullying behaviour will prove ultimately pointless, with Australia dangerously beholden to Beijing.

Famed for being the perfect picture of proper, Queen Elizabeth does have a wild side, evidenced by the time she “partied and drank” for four days.

Beijing’s brutal persecution of millions is condemned across the world. But it is proving very lucrative for China.

A new star-studded reality TV competition that’s meant to drive real-life positive outcomes has been panned as being “truly horrific”.

Experts agree the next major world conflict will be sparked by China, and its massive military began quietly training for it several years ago.

After hundreds of cases of a bizarre neurological illness, now a fresh theory has been offered on what is actually causing it.

The spectacular falling out between Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle was almost resolved with a peace offering – before a shock betrayal.

Thousands of people have been snatched and ‘disappeared’ by authorities in China for being too critical, too rich and sometimes for no reason at all.