North Korea test-fires a ballistic missile from a region north of its capital, but it appears to have failed, South Korea's military says, defying intense pressure from the United States and the reclusive state's main ally, China.
It is only a matter of time before North Korea develops the nuclear capability to strike the US mainland, US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson warns, saying a failure to curb the regime's abilities could lead to "catastrophic consequences".
A much-hyped luxury music festival in the Bahamas that promised performances by artists including Blink-182 is cancelled at the last minute after people had already arrived and spent thousands of dollars on tickets and travel.
Former maverick MP and Supreme Court judge Robin Millhouse dies at the age of 87, inspiring tributes to his influence on law reform and the evolution of the Australian Democrats.
Leaping over bombed roofs and jumping through damaged window frames, a group of teenagers run and swing their way through buildings left dilapidated by six years of war in the southern Syrian town of Inkhil.
There's still almost 1,400 days to go of President Donald Trump's first term. Why make a big deal of the first 100? It's because this is probably as good as it gets for Mr Trump.
The Lions are trying their luck against the Power before North Melbourne face the Suns and West Coast goes toe to toe with Fremantle in the WA Derby. Follow it live in our AFL ScoreCentre.
Syrian refugees make up 25 per cent of Lebanon's population, but many live in poverty, unable to legally work and without the funds to pay for any healthcare.
There is a massive shortage of affordable housing in Australia and advocates are waiting to see if a new approach to attract large-scale private investment in social housing will receive backing in the federal budget.
The Bulldogs take on the Raiders and the Tigers face the Sharks on Saturday after Gold Coast smashed Newcastle in the early game. Follow all the live scores, stats and commentary in our ScoreCentre.
The closure of a regional town's major employer has become an all-too-familiar occurrence in Victoria in recent years, but the tiny town of Girgarre in the Goulburn Valley proves there is hope after major industry leaves town.
The illegal access of a journalist's phone records by the Australian Federal Police proves metadata retention laws need reform, an expert from the Australian Centre of Cyber Security says.
Real estate agents in NSW are continuing to generate buzz around a property by underquoting to vendors, but the Government says it is committing to "weeding out" shonky agents to ensure a fair deal for consumers.
Life in the outback can be challenging, but the close-knit communities have a powerful draw, as three western Queensland women discovered following life-changing tragedies.
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