California player wins $1.76bn Powerball jackpot
A single ticket, sold north of Los Angeles, is the second-largest lottery win in history.
2023-10-12 16:57
Juan Carlos: Court throws out ex-lover's 145m legal case
A court in London has thrown out a legal case brought by a former lover of the ex-king of Spain.
2023-10-07 09:20
Australian towns battle fire and flood back-to-back
The nation has reeled from disaster to disaster in recent years, as it feels the effects of climate change.
2023-10-04 08:47
The spectre of bushfire disaster returns to Australia
The country is on edge for its first major fire season since a catastrophic summer four years ago.
2023-09-20 02:15
Princess Martha Louise: Norway's princess sets date to wed shaman
The self-proclaimed shaman and the princess are known for their controversial alternative beliefs.
2023-09-14 04:19
Has Australia cleaned up its act on climate?
Elected last year, PM Anthony Albanese vowed to haul his laggard nation from the "naughty corner".
2023-09-08 00:45
US lottery player wins $1.58bn Mega Millions jackpot
This is the third largest in US lottery history - and a ticket in Florida belongs to the lucky winner.
2023-08-09 20:23
Auckland shooting: Renewed debate on rising NZ crime rate
A gunman killed two people and injured at least 10 others, including a police officer.
2023-07-20 14:49
Powerball lottery winner faces lawsuit alleging ticket theft
Edwin Castro won the jackpot last November - but Jose Rivera claims he is the rightful winner.
2023-05-27 12:25