The bombs that exploded in central Israel city of Bat Yam were timed to go off simultaneously in what security services say was a planned mass bombing attempt by Hamas; Israeli police now in desperate search to find others.
Benjamin Netanyahu has blasted Hamas after the group staged an inhumane handover of four dead hostages and inserted propaganda material inside their coffins, ignoring pleas by Israel and the International Red Cross for it to be respectful and private.
The Home Affairs Minister denies citizenship ceremonies for more than 12,500 people are motivated by the upcoming election or targeting marginal seats, after Peter Dutton called it a cynical ploy and the Nationals accused him of ‘industrial scale seat stacking’.
For Donald Trump, it was The Joe Rogan Experience. Kamala Harris courted Call Her Daddy’s massive female audience. Now, the PM has joined the ranks of politicians turning to popular podcasts to connect with voters, sitting down for 90-minutes with Abbie Chatfield.
US giant CoStar has timed its Domain takeover pitch to perfection as Nine Entertainment’s great media experiment is starting to crumble just five years after its merger with Fairfax Media.
Amid a $23bn divorce, Mike Cannon-Brookes is suing the absolute pants off of a once-trusted family office executive, claiming corporate skulduggery has been afoot.
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Writer Geraldine Brooks was barely into the brutal adjustment of life as a widow after her husband of over three decades died, when she detected the sense she should be ‘over it’.
The former head of the Spanish football federation was found guilty of sexual assault after the 2023 World Cup final but cleared of a second charge of coercion.
That is not Yalta; it is Munich. It will bring neither peace nor freedom to Ukraine and encourage more aggression by dictators worldwide.
Had Elon Musk performed his (admittedly) bizarre thank you gesture to a crowd of Trump supporters in Australia, rather than the US, he could have found himself in jail.
At first our leaders decided to ignore what was happening, then they just hoped it would go away. Now they are starting to appreciate the depth of the problem.
The strategic weight of the word of the president of the United States was once a powerful and positive factor in the strategic environment. Trump is trashing the credibility of his own words. And he’s insulting people who have given their lives for freedom.
RBA governor Michele Bullock is in Parliament after Tuesday’s rate cut call. Guzman to beat IPO profit estimates. Nine-controlled Domain assessing CoStar’s $2.65bn buyout bid. Mayne’s $672m takeover by US-based Cosette backed by major investors. QBE dividend up.
The peak superannuation body remains aggrieved at a decision to axe corporate governance reforms including diversity changes, saying business leaders should ‘rise above politics’.
CoStar has raided Domain Group, with Macquarie Securities amassing up to 10 per cent of the stock.
The wealth group has provided its takeover suitors three detailed presentations apiece as it flagged the board would assess resuming dividend payments in the second half.
Tomago’s owners, including Rio Tinto and CSR, could pay twice as much for their electricity needs once a coal contract ends in 2028.
Annastacia Palaszczuk was warned by Queensland’s corruption watchdog that her top public servant may have engaged in corrupt conduct and she should consider sacking him, but instead sent him to London on a three-year trade posting.
An international college owned by a businessman who dined with Anthony Albanese has been accused by federal regulators of being more interested in ‘making money’ than the welfare of overseas students.
The NT Chief Justice has blamed increased policing in the Territory for skyrocketing incarceration figures, saying officers were taking a ‘zero tolerance’ approach to crime under the new Country Liberal government.
A NT teenager accused of a violent assault of a two-month-old baby was granted bail to attend an ‘on country’ funeral on a $7000 taxpayer-funded charter flight – only to flee custody.
Australia’s biggest military exercise Talisman Sabre will be hosted in cooperation with Papua New Guinea this year amid moves to bind the nations’ military forces more closely than ever.
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Little has been understood about what goes on in the brain’s ‘appetite control centre’. The first cell map of the human hypothalamus, though, is set to supercharge future weight loss drugs.
When the novelist Emilia Hart became seriously ill at 26, she stopped trusting her own body — until she started visiting her local pool.
Embattled private hospital provider Healthscope has announced the closure of its maternity services in Darwin and Hobart.
Lung cancer is the biggest killer of all cancers, with one person in Australia dying of the disease every hour. But with a new screening program, it need not be a death sentence.
As another damning report blames eating these foods for a whole host of health issues, Peta Bee reveals the worst offenders.
All I want is a steak and fries, and maybe an ice cream. But with all the conflicting advice around today, there’s already too much on my plate.
A groundbreaking clinical trial has proved that the majority of melanoma patients whose cancer has spread to the brain can be ‘cured’.
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One year on from an alcohol-fuelled haze last New Year’s Eve when Matt Condon vowed off ever drinking again, this is how it’s worked out.
Jean Woods’ husband died 13 years ago, leaving her to navigate life without his companionship. “I used to love being alone, but now there’s too much time alone,” she says. The effect of loneliness – on society and ourselves – is only now being understood.
Scientists ‘excited’ by promising trial results showing men with aggressive prostate cancer felt better and lived longer when taking a combined therapy.
What happened to me could happen to anyone – and they would not know about it. Silent heart attacks strike with no warning. But you can learn about prevention, and what to do next.
There is a sense of shock among senior Taiwanese officials as they watch the President of their most important security backer America give Ukraine a lesson in the ‘cold reality’ of international relations.
Anthony Albanese has made the preservation of Ukraine’s sovereignty a key test for the international rule of law after Donald Trump launched a stunning attack on Volodymyr Zelensky.
Donald Trump has signalled his preference to potentially remove Volodymyr Zelensky from power entirely so he can strike a deal to carve up Ukraine with Putin in the absence of objections.
The plan has stirred rare unity among Arab states
NATO nations continued their largest combat exercises of 2025 on Wednesday, testing their ability to rapidly deploy large-scale forces on the 32-nation alliance’s eastern border with Russia.
Jeff Bezos’s studio will now control who plays 007 and when the next film goes into production.
From an Ottolenghi tray bake to a David Herbert classic, discover a range of delicious and easy salmon recipes to make for dinner tonight.
What happens when you put virtuoso dancers and choreographers in a dance lab with a Bluey engineer, feminist horror filmmaker and contemporary visual artists?
The actor best known for Succession is annoying but excellent in this funny film about a pair of Jewish cousins on a pilgrimage to visit the childhood home of their Holocaust survivor grandmother.
A cluster of nature-focused retreats are touting a simpler road to wellbeing free of maddening technology. Their refreshing approach sees the return of mountain hikes, nourishing meals and a slower pace.
For exclusivity, isolation, views and a guaranteed chill-out ambience, nothing comes near this unique South Island glamping experience.
Overseas supermarkets are the new tourist hotspots. Ditch the art galleries — these are the top 10 places to visit for iconic packaged food.
With the effects of hurricanes and wild storms becoming more profound, are you putting yourself at risk by going on a voyage?
It’s simple, interactive, and always a talking point – a great way to end a meal with friends and family.
As a wine writer, I work hard to give the most accurate and objective scores I can. Then along comes a wine which is simply one of the most remarkable liquids you’ll ever put in your mouth.
Chinese newcomer Zeekr X has hit the market with a classy, powerful and reasonably priced vehicle. What a shame I’m not writing about that – instead, I’m asking why anybody would want a car which neighs like a horse.
Victorian authorities have invested in bringing huge sporting and cultural events to their state – from F1 to Yayoi Kusama and now, the NFL. Here’s how to make the very most of a short stay in the southern capital.
Meghan Markle is back with a renamed commercial venture, and As Ever, she can’t resist a dig at the Royal Family.
The Champions Trophy is back after an eight-year hiatus. Here’s everything you need to know, including seven stars Australia must topple to snare one of the rare trophies not currently in their possession.
Hailing from a university that boasts England cricket captains and rugby legends in its alumni, Jamie Adamson is Super Rugby’s least likely breakout star.
South Sydney star Latrell Mitchell will be out of action for the club for an extended period after suffering an injury at training.
The AFL is set to reinvestigate Christian Petracca’s King’s Birthday near-death experience after an official demand from the AFLPA.
Kotoni Staggs reveals what it means to join the Broncos leadership group and his plans to keep Selwyn Cobbo at the Broncos, while Gehamat Shibasaki is set to complete a remarkable comeback story.
The Sea Eagles and former coach Des Hasler have finally settled their long-running legal dispute, Ezra Mam goes ‘rogue’ and more in this week’s Sport Confidential.
Dreaming of sun-soaked days, mouth-watering feasts and breathtaking landscapes? A cruise to these Mediterranean ports will tick all the right boxes.
A first-generation berry farmer is looking to extend the berry season in Australia with new methods of farming.
In a perfect world, this country’s record for fair dealing with American companies would be enough to persuade Donald Trump to exempt Australia from the tariffs he plans to impose.
It’s possible Donald Trump is lulling Vladimir Putin while setting him up for a great fall. Maybe Trump has thought a dozen moves ahead and has Putin right where he wants him.
Corporate Travel’s strong results in Australia and the US have overshadowed an overall drop in half year profit.
Footage taken from the cockpit of another jetliner waiting on the tarmac at Toronto Pearson International shows the Delta plane come in for what looked like a normal landing when it slams into the ground, bursting into flames and rolling upside down.
Ten Australian institutions make the Times Higher Education Reputation Rankings for 2025, as the importance of a university’s brand increases.
As universities are ordered to stay alert for student protests, a new chief commissioner has been appointed to head the tertiary education watchdog.
James Packer says footage of two Sydney nurses threatening to kill Israeli patients is ‘beyond imagination’.
Frank Green, the brand best known for its $60 customisable water bottles, has opened a flagship store in Melbourne and has plans to launch more around the world, according to founder and CEO Ben Young.
Property group Irongate is again making its mark with a series of lucrative industrial real estate plays.
The Queensland government’s 50c public transport fares has sparked the fastest return of office workers to the Brisbane CBD over any other capital city.
The tech behemoth has released a new entry-level iPhone, which costs $400 less than the standard model. Here’s what the new features are.
The company is installing its long-awaited cellular modem, called C1, a component that took years to develop, in its lowest-priced iPhone.
Attempts to rescue 90 surviving false killer whales stranded on a remote Tasmanian beach have failed, forcing authorities to make ‘tough, confronting’ choices.
One of the largest studies of its kind has found women are more generous than men.
A very special vineyard, set up by an Australian wine legend, is the hero behind this $100 bottle of sublime shiraz.
This salad is my go-to when I’m looking for something light, fresh, and easy to prepare.
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