409 articles tagged "abc-news"
The United States says it is "disappointed" by the absence of Solomon Islands' prime minister from a two-day summit aimed at improving Washington's ties to the region. Members of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) gat
Fashion fever has hit Sydney, with designers from across the country showcasing their lines at Australian Fashion Week. But behind the glamorous scenes and commercial opportunities of the country's fashion event of
Hundreds of travellers have been stranded in Vanuatu after the country's sole international aircraft was grounded due to mechanical issues. Air Vanuatu says its Boeing 737 is grounded in Brisbane "awaiting a mechan
The Wallabies are set to make their earliest exit in Rugby World Cup history after a humiliating 40-6 loss to Wales in Lyon. Never before have the Wallabies been bundled out of the tournament in the pool stage, but
An Indonesian court has sentenced a woman to two years in prison for posting a viral video on TikTok in which she said an Islamic phrase before eating pork. The court in the Indonesian city of Palembang found Lina
The DC superhero film “Blue Beetle†led weekend ticket sales with an estimated $25.4 million, according to studio estimates, dethroning “Barbie†from the top spot after a record-setting run that left movie theat
Iranian women who flout the strict Islamic dress code mandating head coverings and modest clothing could face up to 10 years in prison under a bill passed on Wednesday. The push to step up penalties comes a year af
Having earlier this year suggested the Wallabies would launch a "smash and grab campaign" at the Rugby World Cup, coach Eddie Jones's plans are now in danger of being foiled at the first hurdle. Never before have t
Australia's Rugby World Cup campaign has been dealt a major blow, with Fiji defeating the Wallabies 22-15 in a tense pool match in Saint-Étienne. Not since 1954 has Fiji defeated Australia in a Test match and the
Six children and four adults have been taken to hospital after being exposed to a "toxic cloud" at a swim centre in Sydney's south-west on Friday afternoon. Emergency services said 30 people were evacuated from the
For generations, the people of Fiji have built their lives around the country's rich coral reef ecosystems. The ocean provides sustenance, while the dazzling marine life brings tourists from around the world.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has vowed support for Russia's "just fight" during a summit with President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, which the United States warned could lead to a deal to supply ammunition for Moscow
The MTV VMAs have been bringing their fair share of the show-stopping fashion you'd expect. Here are the biggest red (or actually pink) carpet arrivals and who wore what so far. The night will be filled with p
Abdarazak Abou Aalam skips down the street past piles of rubble, until he reaches what remains of his neighbour's house. A buckled wall on one side, tattered bed sheets strewn between flattened furniture and crumpl
This year is now almost certain to become Earth's warmest on record after a hot July and August saw global temperatures reach the Paris Agreement target of 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels for the first t
Northern Territory emergency services are battling a bushfire in the Barkly region, more than 9,300 square kilometres in size. Crews have been called in from South Australia and three extra fire bombers are on the
North Korea has unveiled a new tactical nuclear attack submarine, according to state media. On Wednesday, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attended the submarine-launching ceremony, news agency KCNA said. It wi
Thailand's king has commuted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's eight-year prison sentence to one year, the royal gazette said, a day after the billionaire submitted a request for pardon. Thailand's king ha
A "blue" supermoon has appeared in the sky overnight, with people from around the world capturing the rare phenomenon. Supermoon is the nickname used when there is a full moon during the time the Moon is closest to
Samoa's Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa has again raised deep concerns about the exodus of Pacific workers to Australia and New Zealand, arguing that countries like hers should not been seen merely as "outposts" whi
