Rwanda’s leading opposition figure said the Commonwealth had made a mockery of itself by allowing the president to whitewash his crackdown on political opposition.

Global economic indicators are flashing red with a real risk of stagflation, one of the world’s most senior economists warns. Russia shattered weeks of relative calm in the Ukrainian capital with long-range missiles fired toward Kyiv.

NSW Blues coach Brad Fittler could only laugh after Latrell Mitchell called for Matt Burton to retain his spot

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was top of the agenda at the G7 meeting in Germany.

At least four people have died after a Colombian stadium collapsed during a bull fighting event.

Protesters in the US have taken to the streets for the third day after abortion laws were overturned.

Former Labor man will not be contesting the state election for the Liberals.

A senior policeman behind Queensland’s successful crackdown on organised motorcycle gangs has warned Victoria to give police additional powers to stop organised crime-linked offenders or risk becoming a haven for bikies.

Ahead of his tribunal hearing, Geelong defender Tom Stewart says he is still coming to terms with his heavy hit on Dion Prestia, with the Cats debating how best to handle their defence case.

Human trials of a new COVID-19 vaccine which will cover multiple variants is showing promising results.

Journalist and podcaster Hedley Thomas has given evidence to the Chris Dawson murder trial.

Sydney Harbour Tunnel, blocked by a car as protesters disrupted CBD streets, may just be the start of chaos planned for Sydney this week.

Climate change activists have blocked major Sydney roads as part of a week of disruptions.

Train drivers, teachers and nurses will all strike across NSW this week bringing the state to a standstill.

Riaz Behi, 47, was convicted by a jury at his second trial of 13 charges including aggravated sexual touching and aggravated sexual assault of a person under his authority.

Brighton Secondary College’s principal has told the Federal Court he did his best to limit a proliferation of hate symbols graffitied around his school.

The final day of hearings into the casino giant has heard that The Star’s recent board and management purge was not enough to demonstrate it had changed.

An image of Emma Thompson in the upcoming adaptation of Matilda has touched of fresh controversy about how fat people are shown on screen.

Luke Brooks will keep his spot at halfback for the Wests Tigers this weekend, while the coaching merry-go-round continues with all eyes now on Brett Kimmorley and Sam Burgess.

A man who attacked three sex workers in St Kilda and raped another woman he imprisoned in his car in Sunshine has been sent to prison.