Delayed US jobs data shows a volatile labour market, with a four-year high unemployment rate of 4.6%. Federal Reserve Chair warns data should be viewed with a 'skeptical eye'. Read the full analysis.
A Maryland woman with stage four cancer faces a desperate battle as her federal worker husband is forced back to the office, threatening their healthcare and livelihood. Read her story.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers unveils a multi-billion pound budget improvement, yet the deficit is set to nearly quadruple. Discover the fiscal challenges and government savings outlined in the midyear update.
Federal officials in the US have charged four suspects accused of planning to bomb multiple sites in Southern California on New Year's Eve. Read the full details of the foiled plot.
Former DoJ attorneys claim they were pushed to find the University of California guilty of antisemitism before evidence was gathered. A federal judge has since blocked funding threats. Read the full investigation.
A federal judge has temporarily barred prosecutors from using materials seized from James Comey's ally, Daniel Richman, citing a likely Fourth Amendment violation. This major setback complicates the case against the former FBI director. Read the full anal
A mysterious wild beaver has been filmed building a lodge at Pensthorpe Nature Reserve in Norfolk, marking the species' first recorded appearance in the county for four centuries. Discover the story.
From a federal election to leadership changes and memorable political stunts, revisit the key moments that defined a turbulent year in Australian politics through powerful photography.
In an extraordinary escalation, former President Trump ordered the California National Guard to a federal judge's residence. Explore the legal and constitutional crisis unfolding.
Federal prosecutor Maurene Comey claims she was fired as retaliation against her father, ex-FBI chief James Comey. Her lawsuit seeks reinstatement and alleges constitutional violations.
The Albanese government is set to reveal a new east coast gas reservation scheme, facing calls from unions and manufacturers to target exporters and lower prices now. Read the latest.
Brittany Higgins says she feels she can breathe again after a court dismissed Bruce Lehrmann's appeal against a defamation ruling. Read the full legal outcome and reaction.
A rare deep-sea seven-arm octopus, a creature of up to four metres, was discovered on a Scottish beach. Marine biologists hail the 'incredible find'. Read the full story.
A federal judge has halted the Trump administration's policy of widespread, warrantless immigration arrests in Washington DC, siding with civil liberties groups. Read the full ruling details.
Bruce Lehrmann's appeal against a defamation ruling has been dismissed. The federal court found he knew Brittany Higgins did not consent. Read the key takeaways.
Former President Donald Trump vows to cut federal food aid from states opposing his policies if re-elected. Explore the legal battle and impact on millions.
Bruce Lehrmann's appeal against a defamation ruling favouring Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson has been dismissed by a full federal court bench. Read the full details of the judgment.
Former SBS presenter Mary Kostakidis alleges a racial discrimination case is a bid to 'undermine and discredit' her over Israel-Gaza commentary. Read the latest from the Federal Court.
A federal immigration raid in Manhattan's Chinatown was blocked by activists, leading to arrests and condemnation from the incoming mayor. Read the full report.
Northwestern University agrees a $75m payment to restore $790m in federal research funding, ending a Trump administration probe into antisemitism on campus. Discover the details.
Donald Trump announces complete closure of airspace above and surrounding Venezuela, escalating pressure on the government. Read the latest developments.
Key figures who tried to overturn the 2020 US election now occupy powerful federal positions, raising concerns about election integrity and democratic processes for 2026.
Nutrition campaigners express concerns about food industry's excessive influence on new federal council as experts warn Australian diets may worsen. Read the full analysis.
A federal panel permits North Carolina's new GOP-drawn congressional map, targeting the state's sole swing district. Explore the implications for the 2026 elections and US House control.
A record 39,000 birds overwinter on Wallasea Island, an Essex wetland created using 3 million tonnes of soil from London's Elizabeth Line tunnels. A win for nature and infrastructure.
Australia's inflation rate climbs to 3.8%, driven by childcare and rent costs. Treasurer Jim Chalmers flags potential energy bill relief in upcoming budget update.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers confirms departments must identify savings from low-priority spending, denying major job cuts while facing Coalition criticism over election promises.
A federal judge in California has ruled the Trump administration must provide bond hearings to thousands of detained migrants, a major victory for immigration rights.
A US federal judge dismisses cases against James Comey and Letitia James, ruling the prosecutor was illegally appointed. The Trump administration vows an immediate appeal.
A federal judge has dismissed criminal cases against James Comey and Letitia James, ruling the prosecutor was unlawfully appointed. A major legal victory.