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UPDATEDPremiumRussia charges Aussie captured in Ukraine

Russian authorities have laid criminal charges against captured Australian man Oscar Jenkins, who was a volunteer fighter for Ukraine.

Alexandra Feiam

Iran and the US have not held direct negotiations since 2015 under former US president Barack Obama. (EPA PHOTO)

DefenceIran and US hold talks in bid to reach nuclear deal

Iran claims an agreement on its nuclear program with the US is possible as long as Washington is realistic, as the nations begin a second round of talks.

Parisa Hafezi

J.K. Rowling has spoken out about the court ruling in the UK and mentioned India Willoughby.

THE NIGHTLYHarry Potter author in transgender storm after court ruling

World-renowned author JK Rowling has wasted no time jumping back into the transgender debate limelight and branded a famous UK newsreader a ‘man’ after a controversial court ruling. 

Matt Shrivell

J.K. Rowling has spoken out about the court ruling in the UK and mentioned India Willoughby.

CultureHarry Potter author in transgender storm after court ruling

World-renowned author JK Rowling has wasted no time jumping back into the transgender debate limelight and branded a famous UK newsreader a ‘man’ after a controversial court ruling. 

Matt Shrivell

Paris Hilton says her new business can take on Disney.

THE NIGHTLYParis Hilton’s big plan to be the ‘next Disney’

Paris Hilton may be best known as a pop culture icon, but she has big plans to cement her place in the world of business and the future of entertainment.

Lucy's close encounters with asteroids should help scientists better understand the solar system. (AP PHOTO)

World NewsNASA Lucy spacecraft nears asteroid for close encounter

The Lucy spacecraft launched by NASA in 2021 is set to swoop past a small asteroid called Donaldjohanson.

Staff Writers

Chinese war ships recently circumnavigated Australia.

Federal PoliticsCommentsTimor Leste set to join Chinese military exercises

The president of Timor Leste has said his country would be willing to join Chinese-led military exercises in the latest signpost of the growing great power competition on Australia’s doorstep. 

Nicola Smith

A grand jury has agreed to press federal murder charges against Luigi Mangione.

THE NIGHTLYLuigi Mangione one step closer to death penalty

Accused killer Luigi Mangione has moved one step closer to the death penalty after a grand jury in a US federal court agreed to a raft of charges against the Ivy League graduate.

Matt Shrivell

A grand jury has agreed to press federal murder charges against Luigi Mangione.

Americas - USA, Canada, South AmericaVideoLuigi Mangione one step closer to death penalty

Accused killer Luigi Mangione has moved one step closer to the death penalty after a grand jury in a US federal court agreed to a raft of charges against the Ivy League graduate.

Matt Shrivell

At least four people are dead after a cable car collapsed near Naples in Italy.

THE NIGHTLYFour killed after cable car plummets into mountain range

A terrifying scenario has played out as a cable car plummeted and crashed into a mountain range, killing at least four people at a popular European tourist spot. 

Matt Shrivell

At least four people are dead after a cable car collapsed near Naples in Italy.

World NewsFour killed after cable car plummets into mountain range

A terrifying scenario has played out as a cable car plummeted and crashed into a mountain range, killing at least four people at a popular European tourist spot. 

Matt Shrivell

President Donald Trump says he is looking forward to the day Fed boss Jerome Powell is gone.

BusinessComments‘Not happy with him’: Trump’s feud with Fed boss ignites

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says he has no intention of leaving his post before his tenure is up in May 2026 after Donald Trump said he wants him ‘out of there’.

Staff Writers

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News‘Shaking’: Aussies held at gunpoint abroad

Two Aussie influencers were left “shaking and crying” after armed police held them at gunpoint at their Airbnb in the US.

NewsWire Staff

Gracelyn Vick went missing from family front yard.

The Nightly6-year-old girl found dead after playing in front yard

A heartbroken US family is dealing with the loss of Gracelyn Vick, who was reported missing from their home on Sunday, with details emerging about the death of her and two other siblings.

Kimberley Braddish

The teen is accused of being involved in the hitman plot

CrimePremiumAussie teen linked to contract killings

A Sydney boy has been accused of attempting to recruit people to commit contract killings in Denmark and Sweden.

Kelsey Wilkie

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newsPremium‘Very real’: Dutton raises Russia concern

Peter Dutton has issued concern over the growing presence of Russia in the Indo-Pacific region, eyeing a political brawl on national security.

Jessica Wang and Sarah Keoghan

After being unable to urinate for six years due to a rare condition, a 27-year-old woman has detailed her harrowing journey, including a stay in a psychiatric hospital.

The NightlyWoman unable to pee for six years gets rare diagnosis

After being unable to urinate for six years due to a rare condition, a 22-year-old woman has detailed her harrowing journey, including a stay in a psychiatric hospital.

Kimberley Braddish

Pop star Katy Perry and five other women launched into space on a Blue Origin rocket and successfully returned to Earth on Monday.

SPACE TOURISMVideoCommentsTears as Katy Perry lands back on Earth after launching into space

The pop star serenaded the crew with a fitting song during the 11-minute flight.

Joe Brock

Pop singer Katy Perry (third from left) feels "super connected to love" after her trip to space. (AP PHOTO)

World NewsKaty Perry back on earth after 11 minute trip to space

Pop singer Katy Perry was one of six women who took part in the first all-female spaceflight in more than 60 years.

Staff Writers

Lauren Sanchez, Katy Perry and Gayle King are preparing to blast off. (AP PHOTO)

World NewsKaty Perry, Lauren Sánchez to fly to edge of space

Pop star Katy Perry is one-of-three celebrities joining an all female crew of civilians blasting off in a rocket that will transport them to the edge of space.

Staff Writers

Pilot Sean Johnson was killed along with a Spanish tech CEO and his family in a helicopter crash in New York City.

NYC DISASTERPilot in deadly helicopter crash identified as sad details of passengers emerge

The horrific crash killed all six people on board the chopper, including the pilot and a family with three children.

David Shepardson and Digital Staff

US President Donald Trump has had his annual physical exam at Walter Reed Army Medical Centre.

Americas - USA, Canada, South AmericaCommentsWhat Donald Trump’s medical exam is likely to reveal

Donald Trump has had his annual check-up with the presidential doctor after saying he has ‘never felt better’.

Matt Shrivell

Investigators will determine the cause of a small plane crash in Boca Raton, Florida.

THE NIGHTLYHorrific footage as plane crashes killing all occupants

Terrifying footage has emerged after a small plane carrying three passengers slammed into a highway in Florida killing all the occupants in a massive fireball.

Matt Shrivell

Investigators will determine the cause of a small plane crash in Boca Raton, Florida.

Americas - USA, Canada, South AmericaHorrific footage as plane crashes killing all occupants

Terrifying footage has emerged after a small plane carrying three passengers slammed into a highway in Florida killing all the occupants in a massive fireball.

Matt Shrivell

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