EU leaders agree UK’s Brexit deal at Brussels summit
EU leaders have approved an agreement on the UK’s withdrawal and future relations – insisting it is the “best and only deal possible”. After 20 months of negotiations, the 27…
Far right-winger Jair Bolsonaro wins Brazil presidency
Add Brazil to the list of countries embracing far-right authoritarian politics. Former Army captain won the country’s presidential election on Sunday, riding a wave of frustration over corruption and crime…
NSW Labor MP hoses down possible Luke Foley spill
A NSW Labor MP has attempted to shut down speculation Opposition Leader Luke Foley will be ousted before the next state election. Senior NSW Liberal members are confident Mr Foley’s…
Lion Air plane carrying at least 188 people crashes after take off
There are no reports of survivors from a Lion Air passenger plane that has crashed into the ocean off Indonesia, carrying almost 200 people. Flight JT610 – which had 188…
Australia sexual abuse: National apology delivered to victims
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has given a national apology to victims of child sexual abuse. Hundreds of people gathered in Canberra on Monday to hear Mr Morrison deliver the…
Assange takes legal action against Ecuador
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is to launch legal action against the government of Ecuador, accusing it of violating his “fundamental rights and freedoms”. The move comes several months after Ecuador…
Day Five: Harry and Meghan attend Anzac memorial ceremony in Sydney
It has been the most sombre moment of the royal tour so far, but one that matters just as much to Prince Harry. The Duke of Sussex on Saturday officially…
Saudi authorities say Washington Post journalist died inside consulate after a fight
Saudi Arabian authorities say Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi died inside the country’s consulate in Turkey, confirming 18 Saudi nationals have been arrested and two senior staff sacked. The Saudi…
AFP asked to investigate leak of ASIO advice warning of violence over Israeli embassy policy shift
Federal Police have been asked to investigate how secret security advice warning of possible violence in response to Australia considering moving its embassy in Israel was leaked to a news…
China plans to launch artificial moon bright enough to replace city’s streetlights by 2020
China is reportedly in the process of creating an “artificial moon” that would be bright enough to replace the streetlights in the south-western city of Chengdu by 2020. The illuminated…