International

Expansion of space operations comes as ADF entering ‘most challenging strategic environment since second world war’, minister saysGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralian defence force recruits are being asked to aim for the stars, with two new positions advertised in defence’s space command.Applicants were invited to apply directly for the two space specialist roles – an operations officer to plan and support missions, and an […]

One MP who now considers a spill inevitable says accepting shorter suspensions for rogue Nationals senators was a significant backdownGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSussan Ley’s deal to reunite with the Nationals has damaged her credibility and potentially shifted some MPs into her leadership rival Angus Taylor’s corner, according to colleagues who are bracing for a spill as soon as this week.As Ley told a […]

A Tennessee woman says her dog suffered a broken rib after being kicked by a federal officer.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article

All our updates, with post-match interviews, as England beat Nepal by 4 runs at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article

Lokesh's late heroics with bat are not enough as Nepal are beaten by two-time champions in Group C match in Mumbai.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article

Blaze probably caused by candles at makeshift tribute near Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, say policeA memorial for the victims of a deadly fire at a new year party in Switzerland itself caught fire early on Sunday, probably sparked by candles left burning inside, police have said.It was a makeshift tribute to the 41 people killed and the 115 injured in the fire that erupted in the early hours of […]