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The lone bull elephant has killed at least 20 people, including four children.

World NewsCommentsRogue elephant kills 20 in terrifying ten-day rampage

A rogue elephant has killed at least 20 people, including four children, in a terrifying ten-day rampage.

Peta Rasdien

World leaders appear cautious about invitations to join US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace initiative which requires a $1.5 billion buy-in.

unrest, conflicts and warCommentsTrump invites Albanese, Australia to join Board of Peace

World leaders appear cautious about invitations to join US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace initiative which requires a $1.5 billion buy-in.

Staff Writers

Finance Minister Katy Gallagher says Greenland’s future ‘is a matter for Greenland and Denmark’. Martin Ollman / NewsWire

PoliticsPremiumAus reacts to new Trump Greenland threat

A senior minister has put down Canberra’s position on Greenland after Donald Trump’s latest threat to allies in Europe.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

The organiser of an anti-Islam demonstration was injured during clashes with other protesters. (AP PHOTO)

World NewsAnti-ICE protesters face off with far-right activists

Anti-ICE protesters in Minneapolis have chased off a group of far-right activists who planned to ‍march on a neighbourhood where many immigrants live.

Jack Brook

Demonstrators young and old marched to the US consulate in Nuuk, Greenland's capital. (AP PHOTO)

World NewsThousands march in Greenland to oppose Trump's threats

Thousands of people have marched in Greenland and Denmark to protest the US president's threats to take over the Arctic island.

Staff Writers

Indonesian rescue teams are searching for a surveillance plane that went missing with 11 on board. (AP PHOTO)

World NewsVideoCommentsFrantic search as Indonesian plane with 11 on board vanishes

Some 400 people have been deployed to search for a plane that disappeared from flight tracking systems, though bad weather is hampering efforts.

Staff Writers

Rallies sprang up around the world in support of protesters in Iran, where the regime cracked down. (AP PHOTO)

World NewsDeath toll in Iran protests over 3000: rights group

A massive crackdown appears to have quelled protests that rocked Iran, which a rights group says killed more than 3000 people.

Staff Writers

Iranians walk past the wreckage of a burnt-out bus in Tehran after massive protests receded. (EPA PHOTO)

World NewsIran protests appear to abate after deadly crackdown

Iran's security forces seem to have quelled the country's nationwide protests, residents and rights groups says, while fears of a US attack have ​retreated.

Parisa Hafezi and Nayera Abdallah

Pro-Palestinian protesters pictured at Sydney’s Town Hall. NewsWire / Damian Shaw.

NEWSPremiumDefiant act over Israeli President visit

Hundreds of people have gathered in NSW to demand Anthony Albanese cancel Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s controversial visit to Australia.

Pamela Rontziokos

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators have returned to the streets of Sydney despite a ban on protests. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

World NewsDemonstrators defy protest ban, oppose Israeli's visit

Pro-Palestine protesters have returned to Sydney's streets in defiance of new laws, vowing they will try to disrupt a proposed visit by the Israeli president.

Alex Mitchell

ASIO chief Mike Burgess’ has been accused by Hizb Ut Tahrir of ‘propaganda pandering’. NewsWire / Martin Ollman

NEWSPremiumRadical Islamic group blast ASIO boss

A radical Islamic organisation banned in the UK, Europe, and the Middle East has accused Australia’s spy chief of “propaganda pandering” as sweeping hate group reforms target the organisation.

Nathan Schmidt

Just nine hours after sharing pictures of her and her husband clinking champagne glasses in a hot tub she was found dead.

World NewsCommentsTragedy as wife found dead on first wedding anniversary

‘She had everything to live for’: The couple had recently had their visas approved ahead of their planned move to Australia with their three daschund dogs. 

Ava Martin

The clarity of the video is unlike anything taken previously of uncontacted tribes. 

World NewsVideoCommentsIncredible footage of uncontacted Amazon tribe emerges

Never seen before vision of an uncontacted Amazonian tribe known to be violent has emerged showing just how isolated they are from modern life. 

Peta Rasdien

A woman has allegedly discovered disturbing videos of her teenage babysitter while holding her husband’s phone during his medical procedure, leading to his arrest.

World NewsShock videos of teen babysitter ‘found on husband’s phone’

A man who asked his wife to hold his phone during a medical procedure is now facing serious charges.

Kimberley Braddish

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World NewsVideoCommentsWATCH: People run for lives as massive avalanche hits

An enormous avalanche has struck Europe’s tallest mountain, with horror vision showing people swallowed by the icy powder cloud.

Max Corstorphan

Benjamin Netanyahu has asked Donald Trump to delay a US attack on Iran.

World NewsCommentsNetanyahu asks Trump to postpone US attack on Iran

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has spoken with US President Donald Trump, asking him to postpone any attacks on Iran. Here’s why.

Edward Wong and Tyler Pager

Over 2500 people have been reported killed in the Iranian regime's response to nationwide protests. (AP PHOTO)

World NewsWait and see: Trump sees Iranian crackdown easing

After warning the US could intervene on behalf of Iranian protesters, President Donald Trump now sees the regime's repression and killings subsiding.

Staff Writers

The child was left abandoned in squalor, writing a heartbreaking note.

CrimeGirl’s heartbreaking note after being abandoned by parents

She was found living in squalor, with a dead dog in a wardrobe.

Troy de Ruyter

Police have been working with community leaders to reduce tensions in a remote Indigenous community. (Aaron Bunch/AAP PHOTOS)

World NewsMore cars torched in remote community unrest

Hostile confrontations have continued in a troubled outback town where cars have been torched and brawlers brandished bladed weapons, police say.

Lloyd Jones

Nearly one year into his second term, US President Donald Trump declares he answers only to his own morality.

World NewsCommentsThis is not how a normal president speaks

Nearly one year into his second term, US President Donald Trump declares he answers only to his own morality.

Jamelle Bouie

Aussies are advised to exercise caution when travelling to Oman. Smartraveller

NEWSHigh-stakes meeting after Iran horror

Leaders have met for a high-stakes meeting as Aussies are asked to prepare for further chaos across the Middle East.

Ria Pandey and Nathan Schmidt

Law enforcement officers at the scene of a reported shooting in Minneapolis, a week after the death of Renee Good.

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Federal agent shoots immigrant after ‘ambush attack’

Another person has been shot by a Federal agent in Minneapolis, a week after the death of Renee Good sparked nationwide protests.

Peta Rasdien

Iran's airspace has been closed and the US is sending warships to the Middle East.

World NewsCommentsIran airspace closed: US moves warships to Middle East

The Pentagon has ordered US warships in the South China Sea to move immediately to the Middle East, reports claim, and Iran has shut down its airspace, as fears of imminent military intervention grow.

Max Corstorphan

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NEWSPremiumCop’s two-word message to protesters

Protesters planning to march at two demonstrations despite a ban have been warned to expect riot police and officers with long firearms.

Eli Green