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Google to run internet cables to Pacific islands in Australia-US deal

Alphabet's Google will run undersea cables powering internet access to at least eight far-flung Pacific Ocean nations under a joint US-Australian deal set...

Earth’s ‘vital signs’ are at their worst levels in human history: A bleak snapshot in six charts

The Earth's "vital signs" are at record extremes and endangering life on the planet, according to new research from a global team of...

Instagram is being sued for using addictive features linked to depression, anxiety in kids

Dozens of US states are suing Meta Platforms and its Instagram unit, accusing them of fuelling a youth mental health crisis by making...

Calls for ‘humanitarian pause’ in Hamas-Israel war as Gaza reports record 24-hour death toll

The United Nations, United States and Canada appealed on Tuesday for a humanitarian pause in the Israel-Hamas war to allow safe deliveries of...

Australia joins calls for ‘humanitarian pause’ in Hamas-Israel war as ADF deploys to Middle East

Key PointsAustralia and New Zealand have joined global calls for a "humanitarian pause" in the Israel-Hamas war.The Australian government is working with 79...

Friends or foes? Where Israel’s Middle Eastern neighbours stand on its war against Hamas

Israel has normalised relations with two of its direct neighbours, while several other states and groups in the Middle East are seen as...

Iran warned the Middle East could ‘go out of control’. Who is in alliance with who?

Israel has normalised relations with two of its direct neighbours, while several other states and groups in the Middle East are seen as...

Families are begging Israel to focus on freeing hostages. Here’s how these negotiations work

Key PointsFamilies of people taken hostage by Hamas are pleading with Israel to focus on their release.Israel has said its "war machine is...

Could this be an alternative to a constitutionally enshrined Voice to Parliament?

It was always going to be a big ask for Australians to vote in favour of an .There’s been much said about the...

‘Do you call this equality?’: Why this nation’s prime minister is going on strike

Key PointsTens of thousands of women and non-binary people in Iceland are expected to go on a full-day strike on Tuesday.Prime Minister Katrín...

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