Brasília encounter, like Brazilian president’s recent trip to China and offer of peacemaking in Ukraine, is part of diplomatic reset Russia’s minister of foreign affairs, Sergei Lavrov, is due to arrive in Brasília on Monday for talks with his Brazilian counterpart, Mauro Vieira, in the latest of a series of bilateral encounters likely to ruffle … Read more
ABC says it has no plan yet to shut down accounts but is ‘liaising with Twitter regarding changes to account verification and labels’ Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Twitter has slapped a “government-funded media” label on the ABC … Read more
Court told Alexander Csergo was paid to prepare reports on Australian defence arrangements, but lawyer says documents were ‘not necessarily sinister’ Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast A well-educated, sophisticated Australian businessman received envelopes of cash from suspected Chinese … Read more
Treasurer says he will engage with opposition and crossbench on legislative changes around central bank Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The central bank and governor, Philip Lowe, need to “change the way that they go about things” including … Read more
WHO warns some hospitals in Khartoum short of blood and other critical supplies to treat wounded and clashes enter third day Explainer: why is there fighting in Sudan? At least 97 people have been killed and hundreds wounded as clashes spread across Sudan, and the World Health Organization (WHO) said some hospitals were running out … Read more
Lionel Richie, 73, shared that it was a ‘surprise’ and an ‘honor’ to be named as a performer at the upcoming coronation of King Charles. Read More
When I’m enjoying a lavish restaurant dinner and suddenly feel the urge for a slice of sticky toffee pudding, I know exactly what to do: I’ll ask the waiter if they’ve got any vinegar in the kitchen. Read More
Master jazz pianist Ahmad Jamal passed away on Sunday at the age of 92 after waging a battle with prostate cancer. The legendary musician’s death was confirmed by his daughter Sumayah. Read More
The official figures lay bare the horrific scale of abuse – with 6,500 attacks being reported in just three years. They include gang rapes and assaults on children. Read More
At least four people have died and another 28 have been injured at a Sweet 16 birthday party in a small-town in Alabama. Read More