Aussies from virus-stricken cruise ship to be taken to specialist hospital centre
Australians on board a luxury cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak will be taken to a Sydney hospital once they arrive home.
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Trump wants to etch himself into history - literally
The US president loves AI content - and his latest "ReTruth" is sure to bait the online crowd into a rage.
Middle East
Iran war to make Trump's big China trip very different
Weeks before his trip to China, US President Donald Trump was already predicting on social media that his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, would "give me a big, fat hug when I get there".
USA
True crime podcast fuels probe into student's murder
Authorities did not find the remains of Kristin Smart, a 19-year-old college student who went missing in 1996, officials said on Saturday after finishing a search of a home tied to the man convicted of killing her.
USA
Person dies after being hit by plane that was taking off from US airport
The impact caused an engine fire, forcing take off to be aborted and passengers to evacuate.
USA
Australian-born MP threatens to topple British prime minister
Catherine West has thrown down the gauntlet to Keir Starmer following crushing local election defeats for the ruling Labour Party.
UK
Iran warns the US against attacks on its oil tankers and other ships
However, the ceasefire still appears to be holding.
Middle East
Bank robber's identity a mystery after sniper blows him to smithereens
A bank robber was blown to pieces after a police sniper's bullet detonated the dynamite he was carrying in a small Canadian town on May 10, 1973.
Today in History
Inside the 'private sanctuary' 90s icon left behind
Australia readies to repatriate citizens aboard virus-plagued cruise ship
The Dutch-flagged vessel is set to dock on the island of Tenerife around midday tomorrow, local time (9pm AEDT).
World
Trump's company loses half a billion dollars in three months
Donald Trump's media company lost more than four hundred times more money than it made from January to March this year.
USA
Pentagon won't deny attack after massive oil slick spotted off Kharg Island
A massive oil slick spotted off Kharg Island has sparked speculation the US has targeted civilian infrastructure on the vital Iranian export hub.
Middle East
Trump celebrates decision that could secure his party's re-election months before voting takes place
Donald Trump has celebrated after a court decision that will cost Democrats dearly in the upcoming midterm elections.
USA
Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a three-day ceasefire
President Donald Trump said that the leaders of Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a three-day ceasefire.
Russia Ukraine
Iran war has shed billions from world economy, but some are using it to get rich
Millions of people are attempting to profit from the conflict through well-timed bets and carefully picked stocks.
World
Two identical bodies found in search for world-famous magician
Perhaps the world's most famous magician at the time was killed in a theatre fire on May 9, 1911.
Today in History
Tiny gap in the ocean could become the world's most expensive tollbooth
Iran's attempts to exact a hefty toll on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz has given other countries an idea.
Asia
Three killed, others trapped after volcano erupts in Indonesia
A rescue operation is underway to locate 20 missing hikers after a deadly volcanic eruption in Indonesia, local officials said Friday.
World
'Historic change in British politics': Brutal election results
Partial results from local elections in England show big losses for Prime Minister Keir Starmer's governing Labour Party and gains for the hard-right party Reform UK.
UK
'One big glow': Trump's horrifying threat of apocalypse
The president said one thing would make it clear that the ceasefire was over.
Middle East
More cases of hantavirus possible but risk is 'low', WHO says
More hentavirus cases could emerge in the coming weeks but the risk to public health is "low", according to the World Health Organisation.
health
Buy an entire village for the price of a Sydney mansion
Buy an entire Irish village for the price of a Sydney mansion
Jeffrey Epstein's purported suicide note kept from Department of Justice
The US Department of Justice had not seen Jeffrey Epstein's purported suicide note until it was released by a court yesterday.
USA
Court strikes down Donald Trump's 10 per cent tariffs on everyone
Donald Trump's sweeping 10 per cent tariff on nearly all imports has been found to be illegal by a US court.
USA
Palace silent after balaclava-clad man threatens ex-prince Andrew
A man has been arrested for possessing an offensive weapon near the home of the former Prince Andrew, UK police say.
UK
Massive Olympics promotion backfires big time for McDonald's
A promotional scheme from McDonald's during the 1984 Olympics ended up losing the fast food giant a huge sum of money.
Today in History
Americans asked if they could beat Donald Trump in a fight
Could you beat Donald Trump in a fight? Your answer might depend on your political opinions.
USA
'Study this!': Trump's bizarre post with wrong chart
Recent comments from the president and two of his key officials presents a dizzying narrative over strategy.
Middle East
Aussie on board hantavirus cruise ship has returned home
An Australian passenger aboard the nightmare cruise ship hit by a suspected hantavirus outbreak has reportedly returned home.
World
The glaring absence in this A-lister's home
Trump pushes to take $115m rape case payout to the Supreme Court
Donald Trump wants the Supreme Court to halt a $A115 million payout he owes to E Jean Carroll, a woman a New York jury found he raped in the mid-1990s.
USA
Jane Fonda's heartbreaking tribute to 'swashbuckling' media titan
Turner's empire expanded far beyond media — owning professional sports teams in Atlanta and huge chunks of the American West. He raced yachts too, defending the America's Cup in 1977.
USA
Prisoner refused to accept parole after 62 years behind bars
A US prisoner was set free on May 7, 1980, after 68 years behind bars for a murder committed when he was a teenager.
Today in History
Trump signals war 'may be at an end' but threatens massive bombing attack
Iran said it would allow safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz after Trump paused a US operation to guide ships through the critical oil route.
Middle East
US Defence Secretary 'won't confirm or deny' use of 'kamikaze dolphins'
The US Defence Secretary has denied reports that Iran could use mine-carrying dolphins to attack US warships.
USA
Israeli forces warn residents to evacuate now
Israel has declared it is "compelled to act forcefully" but does not want to harm civilians.
Middle East
A billion in taxpayer money set aside for Trump's ballroom project
A billion US dollars of taxpayer money has been set aside to fund Donald Trump's White House ballroom in a bill to fund immigration enforcement.
USA
'Dangerous tool': Italian prime minister shares deepfake lingerie photo
Giorgia Meloni says the fake images were circulated by political opponents to shame her.
Europe
Passengers reveal what it's like inside cruise ship's virus purgatory
The World Health Organisation says the virus may have been passed between humans as the number of suspected cases rises to seven.
Africa
Comedian charged for setting TV show set on fire
A stand-up comedian was charged for setting the furniture on fire during a taping of US program The Tonight Show on May 6, 1994.
Today in History
Iranian drone strike causes fire at major oil refinery
A major fire has broken out at a key oil terminal in the Middle East as the threat of all-out war heats up.
Middle East
Banker hit with $377k bill over 'extraordinary' dust
'Leave the city': Russia threatens to unleash 'massive missile strike'
Earlier this week, Russia and Ukraine declared unilateral ceasefires in their four-year war, which has become the bloodiest conflict in Europe since World War II.
Russia Ukraine
The carpet ended, then one of world's biggest stars emerged
Welcome to nine.com.au's coverage of the 2026 Met Gala – the most compelling and star-studded fashion event of the year.
USA
'Not a test of IQ': Doctor who designed cognitive test addresses Trump's boasts
The president has bragged of acing three cognitive tests.
USA
Putin's fears of coup ramp up amid Russia's backslide in Ukraine
Security has tightened around the Russian president, with close staff surveilled at home and smartphones banned.
Europe
Stunning footage shows croc containing human remains airlifted from river
Local media reports say the croc was 4.5 metres long and weighd around 500 kilograms.
Africa
Washington shooter opened fire after Secret Service confrontation
A bystander was hit by the suspect and a male has been taken to hospital, according to authorities.
USA
US claims major breakthrough on key oil route after Trump's orders
At the same time, the US military was forced to deny Iran's claims that it had struck an American Navy vessel.
Middle East
