World News
- Ninth woman's body found as South African police investigate string of deathson September 17, 2026 at 11:58 am
South Africa police have cautioned against assuming that all the killings are linked but many women are afraid.
- River home to 500 crocodiles chosen as Olympic rowing venueon September 17, 2026 at 11:05 am
A river that is home to about 500 saltwater crocodiles is given the OK to host Olympic and Paralympic rowing and canoeing events at the 2032 Brisbane Games.
- Aztec document goes on display in Mexico after 186 years abroadon September 17, 2026 at 11:00 am
France's national library is lending the manuscript recounting the history of the Aztecs to Mexico.
- EU announces plan to restrict social media access for under-15son September 17, 2026 at 10:00 am
Under the plans, only children over 15 would be able to set up their own social media accounts.
- Philippines' Duterte seen in person at International Criminal Court for first timeon September 17, 2026 at 9:48 am
He is due to be tried for crimes against humanity over thousands of deaths linked to his war on drugs.
- One dead after torrential rain and flash floods hit Barcelona regionon September 17, 2026 at 8:39 am
Flooding has caused widespread disruption across Valencia and Catalonia in north-east Spain.
- Uncontrolled AI could lead to 'silicon species' rivalling humans, warns Microsofton September 17, 2026 at 8:22 am
Mustafa Suleyman says he believes rival AI firm Anthropic is in effect teaching Claude it "may be conscious".
- Abducted South African journalist found dead with gunshot woundson September 17, 2026 at 6:46 am
The body of veteran broadcaster Owen Ndlovu was found hours after armed men kidnapped him near Johannesburg.
- India faces 100% tariff threat over Russian oil after US House voteon September 17, 2026 at 5:33 am
Trump’s tariff threat puts India’s Russian oil strategy- and its access to the US market - in a new bind.
- International students, 'visa hoppers' and backpackers targeted in Australia migration crackdownon September 17, 2026 at 5:05 am
The government wants to reduce net overseas migration to 225,000 people by 2028.