Analysis of two skeletons reveals tooth wear and traces of psychoactive substance in what may be earliest known evidence for human drug taking What may be the earliest known evidence for human drug taking has been traced to ancient Indonesian foragers who sucked on mind-altering nuts as long as 25,000 years ago. Analysis of two…
The International Atomic Energy Agency voices ‘serious concerns’ over expansion of Yongbyon facility to enrich uranium The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has voiced “serious concern” over evidence that North Korea has built a facility capable of enriching weapons-grade uranium to bolster its nuclear arsenal. The new building, located at the the country’s main Yongbyon…
Multiple search and rescue vessels deployed after blaze off Palawan island leaves at least five dead, says coast guard A large-scale search and rescue operation is under way off the western Philippine island of Palawan on Thursday after a passenger ferry caught fire, killing five people and leaving scores of passengers missing. The Philippine coast…
Trespass case launched by two mothers settled after officers often went to families’ houses between midnight and 4am Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Two Indigenous mothers have settled a trespass case against New South Wales police, after officers turned up…
Global oil price at its highest since May while investors dump stocks and bonds after Donald Trump’s $5,000 ‘dividend’ promise Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Fuel prices are on track to climb a further 20-30 cents per litre over the…
This blog is now closed Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast ‘Profound’ increase in death rate for welfare recipients, report finds People receiving an income support including disability, unemployment or carers payments had an average mortality rate more than nine times higher than people who did not access the welfare…
Luke Sayers says he accepts Cate Sayers did not post photo of his genitals as she says settlement closes ‘painful and difficult chapter’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The embattled former AFL club president Luke Sayers has apologised to his…
A split emerges in One Nation over the video, with Barnaby Joyce offering an apology as Pauline Hanson continues to refuse to take it down Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our new political email, free app or daily news podcast Andrew Hastie has accepted an apology from his former colleague…
Three facilities in two days struck as bombardment of Ukraine’s capital enters new phase of intensity Europe live – latest updates Petrol stations in Kyiv have been hit by jet-powered drones in a wave of targeted Russian attacks as the bombardment of Ukraine’s capital enters a new phase of intensity. At least two people were…
Ulf Kristersson’s comments come ahead of the parliamentary election taking place this Sunday in Brussels The European Commission has said it is assessing whether Ukraine has a funding shortfall, amid renewed pressure to use Russia’s frozen assets to aid Kyiv. “That [frozen assets] is not a primary focus. We have worked extensively on this and…