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Spanish high-speed train crash kills at least 68

Spanish high-speed train crash kills at least 68

The death toll from a high-speed train crash in central Spain has climbed to at least 68 people, regional officials say.

Truce in devastated city holds, Russia and Ukraine say

Truce in devastated city holds, Russia and Ukraine say

Truce in devastated city holds, Russia and Ukraine say

Truce in devastated city holds, Russia and Ukraine say

Ukrainian and his Russian officials say there have been no ceasefire violations in the devastated city of Oleshky for 30 hours.

Brand says friends abandoned him after sex crime claims

Russell Brand has told a court allegations of sex offences had been "devastating" and not a single person would give evidence on his behalf.

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Housing a bright spot in otherwise grim inflation print

Housing a bright spot in otherwise grim inflation print

As prices rise for fuel, video games and just about everything else, the cost of buying a new home has remained flat.

Brand rejects charges as he takes stand in rape trial

Comedian Russell Brand has denied rape allegations during his UK trial and says a documentary about his alleged behaviour has had a devastating effect of him.

High-speed train collision kills dozens in Spain

High-speed train collision kills dozens in Spain

A high-speed train has slammed into the rear of another train in central Spain, killing at least 30 people in the country's second major rail accident in 2026.

Netanyahu, key rival both stake claims to lead Israel

Netanyahu, key rival both stake claims to lead Israel

Benjamin Netanyahu is calling for a right-wing government while rival Gadi Eisenkot says voters have rejected the ‌longtime Israeli Prime Minister.

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So You Are stakes Cup claim with Bendigo triumph

So You Are stakes Cup claim with Bendigo triumph

So You Are stakes Cup claim with Bendigo triumph

So You Are stakes Cup claim with Bendigo triumph

So You Are has staked his claim for a spot in the Melbourne Cup field with a strong victory under Rachel King in the Group 3 Bendigo Cup (2400m).

Man broke into home before wife's death, jury hears

Man broke into home before wife's death, jury hears

Man broke into home before wife's death, jury hears

Man broke into home before wife's death, jury hears

A man accused of his wife's murder had a narrow preconception of domestic violence and told her "churches are full of sinners", a jury has heard.

Trump backs Bolsonaro's move to US after loss in Brazil

Trump backs Bolsonaro's move to US after loss in Brazil

Trump backs Bolsonaro's move to US after loss in Brazil

Trump backs Bolsonaro's move to US after loss in Brazil

Flavio Bolsonaro is being given a US visa after his Brazilian election defeat, a move backed by Donald Trump that may widen the rift between the two countries.

November rate hike a lock after 'ugly' inflation result

November rate hike a lock after 'ugly' inflation result

November rate hike a lock after 'ugly' inflation result

November rate hike a lock after 'ugly' inflation result

All four of Australia's big banks are betting on a Melbourne Cup day rate rise after hot inflation figures heaped more pressure on the Reserve Bank.

'What the?': friend recounts cop's visit after deaths

'What the?': friend recounts cop's visit after deaths

'What the?': friend recounts cop's visit after deaths

'What the?': friend recounts cop's visit after deaths

A woman has broken down describing how a police officer friend turned up at her home and washed blood from a van after killing his ex and his new partner.

Childcare rapist pictured in extradition on new charges

Childcare rapist pictured in extradition on new charges

Childcare rapist pictured in extradition on new charges

Childcare rapist pictured in extradition on new charges

A man described as "Australia's worst pedophile" has been seen for the first time in years while being transported interstate to face more charges.

Casino dealt crushing $260m fine amid fight to survive

Casino dealt crushing $260m fine amid fight to survive

Casino dealt crushing $260m fine amid fight to survive

Casino dealt crushing $260m fine amid fight to survive

Australia's biggest listed casino company has been slapped with a hefty fine for breaking money laundering and organised crime laws as it chased profits.

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Premier makes a pit stop, rejects business pot shots

Labor’s campaign bus has made an unexpected pit stop at McDonald’s during the election trail, as the opposition hit out about the state’s business performance.

Greens chief scolds senator for defence on social media

David Shoebridge says taking to social media is 'not the way' to handle allegations and is vowing to let the investigation run without further interference.

New Zealand interest rates held in surprise dovish call

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has held interest rates at 2.75 per cent just days before the country's election.

Aussies chow down on mince as high cost of living bites

The nation's biggest supermarket chain has revealed a near seven per cent lift in quarterly food sales, partly driven by demand for cost-effective meat staples.

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Jones’s alleged teen victim denies lying about groping

A man has hit out at claims he lied, standing firmly by his recollection of being kissed and groped by talkback titan Alan Jones as a 17-year-old boy.

Starc heroics put Australia back in hunt in Cape Town

Mitchell Starc's six wickets have helped bowlSouth Africa out for 329 in the third Test at Newlands, after sending the Proteas in to bat on day one.

Brand told police he never had non-consensual sex

Former comedian Russell Brand was quizzed by police four times between November 2023 and July 2025 following allegations of sexual assault.

Two leaders urge Putin to end Ukraine war in rare call

Finland's president and Norway's prime minister have jettisoned the practice of most European leaders of avoiding contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Online hate is spilling into the real world, AFP warns

A real shift has occurred as online hate has extended out into real life, AFP Commissioner Krissy Barrett has told senators during a rushed late-night hearing.

Israeli voters pass wartime judgment on Netanyahu

Israelis ‌have surged to the polls for a vote seen not only as a verdict on Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership but also on what kind of nation Israel should be.

Russia, Ukraine down weapons as war starves town

A local truce between Russian and Ukraine comes as Moscow is accused of war crimes in the broader war, intentionally causing suffering and forcing men to fight.

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