A growing outbreak of meningococcal B and meningitis has killed two young people in the UK as the number of infections climb. Here's why infectious disease professor Paul Griffin thinks Australia should be worried.
Motörhead guitarist Phil Campbell dies aged 64
In a statement on Instagram, his family says he "passed away peacefully following a long and courageous battle in intensive care after a complex major operation".
First known image of Mountbatten-Windsor, Mandelson and Epstein released
An image appearing to show Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and the sacked UK ambassador to Washington, Peter Mandelson, with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein has been uncovered in the latest document dump released by the US DOJ.
MAFS expert Mel Schilling says 'light is starting to fade' as cancer spreads
MAFS expert Mel Schilling says she does not know how long she has left to live after revealing cancer has spread to her brain.
Oil tankers burn as Iran's new leader vows to keep Strait of Hormuz closed
Iran's new supreme leader says the Strait of Hormuz should remain closed as a tool of pressure, vowing to "obtain compensation from the enemy".
Sophie Ellis-Bextor is embracing middle age on the dance floor
Megahits Murder on the Dancefloor and Groovejet made her a household name but Sophie Ellis-Bextor is so much more.
Britain and the US had a special bond. This war might have changed that
Many nations, including Australia, claim to have a special relationship with the United States. Britain, and some in Europe, are finding out that's no longer the case.
Beth Mooney sold for record fee in Women's Hundred
Australia's evergreen run machine Beth Mooney has cashed in on her enduring excellence, scooping a joint-record payday of $395,000 in the auction for The Women's Hundred.
Over 3 million Australians experienced personal fraud last financial year — as it happened
The ASX 200 has fallen sharply as the oil price skyrockets in Asian trade, and a planned major release of crude supplies by the IEA has failed to calm markets.
Starmer warned over ex-ambassador's links to Jeffrey Epstein, files show
Fresh questions are being asked about the British prime minister's judgement in appointing Peter Mandelson as the UK's ambassador to the US.
Queen Camilla delivers message of support to survivors of all types of violence
Queen Camilla has delivered a speech marking International Women's Day with a message to survivors of all types of violence, saying: "Please know that you are not alone."
Two new novels lift the curtain on what life is really like as a royal
With Queen Mary of Denmark soon to arrive in Australia and scandal engulfing the House of Windsor, royals are swamping our news cycle. So why are readers so fascinated by royal fiction?
ASX closes 1pc higher, petrol prices up 17c a litre in last week — as it happened
The Australian market closed 1 per cent higher, regaining some of yesterday's losses. Catch up on the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to visit Australia next month
The visit will mark seven years since they last touched down in the country for their successful tour as the newlywed Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
Huge fire near Glasgow Central Station causes train disruptions
A huge and devastating fire near Britain's Glasgow Central Station causes the cancellation of dozens of train services.
Thirty years ago, Bridget Jones paved the way for future comic heroines
When Oxford-educated Helen Fielding introduced readers to Bridget Jones in her newspaper column, in her own words, she was "quite embarrassed". Three decades later, the book has sold more than 15 million copies worldwide.
ASX sheds $90 billion as oil's 25pc surge crushes Asian markets
The All Ordinaries has shed 2.9pc, or about $90 billion in value, as global markets crumble and oil prices surge 25pc above $US110/barrel and global interest rates start to climb on inflation fears.
Hemmed in by wars, here's how some airlines are still flying from Australia to Europe
Travel routes between Australia, Asia and Europe are narrowing. Here is how airlines are still flying the Kangaroo Route despite wars in the Middle East and Ukraine.
Notorious UK child killer Ian Huntley dies after prison attack
Ian Huntley had been on life support after being hit over the head with a metal bar at Frankland prison in north-east England.
'Pray we don't get there': Analysts forecast huge surge in petrol prices
US crude oil has posted its biggest weekly gain in futures trading history, with the war in the Middle East leading to a major disruption to global fuel supplies.
UK MP's partner reportedly arrested on suspicion of spying for China
Three men have been arrested by British police and are being held in custody on suspicion of spying for China.