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Ben Roberts-Smith’s arrest is a key point in our history

The arrest of Ben Roberts-Smith over war crime allegations ranks among the most important moments in our short history.

‘No fruit’ in home of drug smoothie murder accused

A woman accused of murdering her son by hiding drugs in his smoothie was found to have no fresh fruit remnants in her home following a police search, a jury has heard.

‘Ride with police’: Dubai police launch weekly cycling initiative at Autodrome

Dubai Police have launched "Ride with Police," a new weekly cycling initiative at Dubai Autodrome. This program invites residents to cycle alongside police officers and their professional cycling team in a structured, fitness-focused environment. The initiative aims to promote healthier lifestyles and foster community engagement by offering a unique opportunity for interaction.

Ceasefire a welcome development, no matter how shaky

For a few hours, it looked as though US President Donald Trump and the remnants of the murderous regime in Iran were locked in a mutually destructive pact

Key train lines to remain closed for rest of month

Buses will replace trains for up to four additional days on key Brisbane commuter routes, with tracks in the city’s south opening in May.

‘I want to make myself obsolete’: the MP fighting for Greenland’s self-governance

Qarsoq Høegh-Dam aims to use his seat in Danish parliament to shift power from Copenhagen to Nuuk It’s not the standard motto for a newly elected parliamentarian, but Qarsoq Høegh-Dam is adamant: if he does his job properly, there will soon be no need for it. “I want to make myself as obsolete as possible,” he said. Last month, Høegh-Dam, a Greenlandic politician, became the first member of the pro-independence Naleraq to be elected to the Danish parliament. The new MP is clear that if all goes to plan, the largely autonomous Arctic territory will be the sole responsibility of the parliament in Nuuk, the island’s capital. And there will no longer be any need for two seats representing Greenland in Copenhagen, its former colonial ruler. Continue reading...

Beneath this town in Kenya lies a hidden energy goldmine; here’s how it powers a nation

Kim's rare praise, Lee's apology and then a barrage of missiles: Why did North Korea fire two rounds

North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles on Wednesday. This followed a rare conciliatory message from leader Kim Jong Un to South Korean President Lee Jae Myung. Seoul convened an emergency meeting and urged Pyongyang to stop violating UN resolutions. Analysts suggest North Korea is asserting strength while seeking nuclear power recognition.

Artemis II astronauts on the home stretch after journey around the moon

Scientists on the ground have just started to analyse the reams of new information, including never before seen pictures of the moon, captured by the crew of the Artemis II mission.

Storm boss gives update on Tui

Storm boss Frank Ponissi provides a telling update on the health of Tui Kamikamica.

UK house prices fall in March amid uncertain impact of Middle East conflict

Average price dips back below £300,000 after higher energy costs have knock-on effect on mortgage rates UK house prices fell in March, as the housing market lost momentum amid uncertainty over the conflict in the Middle East and the impact on the economy and interest rates. Figures from Halifax, which is part of Lloyds – Britain’s biggest mortgage lender – showed property prices dipped by 0.5% in March compared with a month earlier. As a result, the average price of a home slipped back below £300,000, to £299,677, after first crossing the milestone in January. Continue reading...

JD Vance continues Hungary visit after accusing EU of election interference – Europe live

US vice-president has repeatedly endorsed Viktor Orbán ahead of key election on Sunday US vice-president JD Vance continues his stay in Budapest, where he is expected to address the conservative Mathias Corvinus Collegium this morning on the back of his yesterday’s “not-at-all endorsement” of the embattled prime minister Viktor Orbán, five days out from the key election on Sunday. His comments yesterday caused quite a stir after he repeatedly blasted the European Union for allegedly interfering with the vote, before repeatedly endorsing Orbán, openly campaigning for him and thus effectively interfering with the election on his own. Continue reading...