Australians with Down syndrome among those to suffer most from proposed NDIS cuts, government analysis says
‘It’s heartless to cut supports we need to leave the house, work and study at a time when the cost of living has dramatically increased’, advocate says
Thousands under evacuation orders in southern California as wildfire threatens homes
Hundreds of firefighters continue to battle the wind-driven fire in the Simi Valley area as at least one home is destroyed
‘Remain calm’: Japan is gripped by fears of a naphtha shortage. What is it and why are people worried?
Few had heard of the crude oil-derived chemical until recently, but shortages caused by the blockade of the strait of Hormuz have led to a spike in concern
Strike near UAE reactor revives concerns over nuclear plant safety in wartime
Attack marks first time military action has forced a fully operating nuclear power plant to rely on backup generators
Trump turns to Middle East allies as deal to end Iran war proves elusive
President claims planned Tehran attack postponed to allow talks to continue – but no indication peace plan is imminent
Trump threatens ‘a big hit’ if Tehran does not make deal soon
Renewed threat comes after US president said he was ‘an hour away’ from ordering a strike before pulling back
Least fit people need to do more exercise than fittest to get same benefit – study
Research appears to challenge previous studies with some experts calling aspects of it ‘misguided’
US Senate votes to advance resolution to curb Trump’s Iran war powers
Chamber advances bill for first time as four Republicans join all but one of Senate’s Democrats in favor
‘Foolish’ CSIRO job cuts will mean Australia unable to provide climate projections to global reports, scientists warn
Exclusive: Science agency is planning to sack a third of the team working on the national climate model, sources say
Orcas could be casualty in Carney’s push for pipeline, environmental groups fear
Rush to develop fossil fuel infrastructure in Canada collides with laws meant to protect endangered species
Boy, nine, recounts deadly shooting at San Diego mosque: ‘We saw a bunch of bad stuff’
Odai Shanah details being among the children forced to huddle in classroom during attack at Islamic Center
The best bath towels of 2026 in the US, from fluffy to quick drying – tested
We tested bath towels at all price points to find the softest, most absorbent towels that can withstand the rigors of life – and are worth the money