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Cannabis seeds are seen at the bottom right at an excavation site in the Uyuk Valley of southern Siberia, Russia, on September 17, 2024.

Seeds, hair in tomb indicate cannabis high 2800 years ago - study

Archaeologists at a monumental tomb in Siberia said they turned up evidence of the earliest known use of the plant for psychoactive purposes.

World

4 mins ago

Elon Musk speaks during an event with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office at the White House, Feb. 11, 2025, in Washington.

Musk's $797m gamble to boost Republicans in midterms came up short

To the world's first trillionaire, it's a pittance, but the billions of dollars' worth of business his companies do with the federal government is not.

World

3:58pm

5:35

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks before President Donald Trump at an event for Anduril Industries

Hegseth vows to fight amid calls for him to be sacked or impeached

President Donald Trump told reporters that he is not considering replacing Hegseth, saying “I think he’s doing a very good job”.

World

12:12pm

A firefighter tries to extinguish a fire at a destroyed warehouse after a Russian drone attack in Sofiivska Borshchahivka, on the outskirts of Kyiv, Ukraine.

Russia, Ukraine exchange airstrikes as security talks resume in Brussels

Ukraine launched hundreds of drones at Russian targets. Russia's Defence Ministry said its forces shot down nearly 500 drones.

World

10:20am

Davide Tamburella lost an unfair dismissal claim at Australia's Fair Work Commission after being fired from the now-closed La Costa restaurant in May of this year.

Chef who refused to put pineapple on pizza sacked from Brisbane restaurant

Davide Tamburella told his employer that putting pineapple on pizza was an "insult to his culture".

World

9:48am

Cannabis seeds are seen at the bottom right at an excavation site in the Uyuk Valley of southern Siberia, Russia, on September 17, 2024.

Seeds, hair in tomb indicate cannabis high 2800 years ago - study

Archaeologists at a monumental tomb in Siberia said they turned up evidence of the earliest known use of the plant for psychoactive purposes.

World

4 mins ago

Elon Musk speaks during an event with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office at the White House, Feb. 11, 2025, in Washington.

Musk's $797m gamble to boost Republicans in midterms came up short

To the world's first trillionaire, it's a pittance, but the billions of dollars' worth of business his companies do with the federal government is not.

World

3:58pm

5:35

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks before President Donald Trump at an event for Anduril Industries

Hegseth vows to fight amid calls for him to be sacked or impeached

President Donald Trump told reporters that he is not considering replacing Hegseth, saying “I think he’s doing a very good job”.

World

12:12pm

A firefighter tries to extinguish a fire at a destroyed warehouse after a Russian drone attack in Sofiivska Borshchahivka, on the outskirts of Kyiv, Ukraine.

Russia, Ukraine exchange airstrikes as security talks resume in Brussels

Ukraine launched hundreds of drones at Russian targets. Russia's Defence Ministry said its forces shot down nearly 500 drones.

World

10:20am

Davide Tamburella lost an unfair dismissal claim at Australia's Fair Work Commission after being fired from the now-closed La Costa restaurant in May of this year.

Chef who refused to put pineapple on pizza sacked from Brisbane restaurant

Davide Tamburella told his employer that putting pineapple on pizza was an "insult to his culture".

World

9:48am

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom

California Gov says he will commute all death sentences to life without parole

Gavin Newsom moved to grant clemency to 548 people are currently sentenced to death in California, of which 529 are men and 19 are women, according to numbers provided by his office.

Crime and Justice

9:09am

Traders Drew Cohen, left, and Dylan Halvorsan work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.

Wipe-out for AI stocks sends Wall Street reeling

Stock markets worldwide felt pressure from continued drops for companies that benefited from the boom in the artificial-intelligence technology industry.

World

8:38am

Passengers check their flight at Leonardo da Vinci International Airport in Fiumicino, near Rome.

'Malicious' hoaxes: Over a dozen flights across Europe get bomb threats

Several similar threats targeted planes earlier this week, prompting searches and diversions.

World

8:26am

Protesters attend a demonstration demanding more education funding in Paris, France.

More than 600,000 rally across France for higher wages, school funding

Around 70,000 police officers were deployed, backed by armoured vehicles, drones and helicopters.

World

7:18am

Comedian and actor Russell Brand, accompanied by his wife Laura Brand, arrives at Southwark Crown Court in London.

Russell Brand convicted of rape, judge says he'll get a prison term

The British actor-comedian was convicted of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault.

Crime and Justice

6:57am

0:58

President Donald Trump talks to reporters during a tour of White House Ballroom construction at the White House, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, in Washington.

Trump left to weigh next move in Iran war after midterm loss

For weeks, Trump has threatened to return to a full-scale bombardment of Iran if Tehran did not come to a settlement under terms acceptable to him.

World

6:00am

7:03

Jenny Balcarras and her daughter Selah Reed.

Multiple bears may have attacked mum and daughter in Canada

Jenny Balcarras and her daughter, Selah Reed, were reported missing on Monday.

World

Thursday 7:20pm

People being deported from Australia (file image).

Kicking criminals out of Australia made easier under new powers

Raft of changes to Australia's visa character test quietly entered force on October 31.

Crime and Justice

Thursday 7:12pm

Babies who had previously reacted to peanut products may not necessarily be allergic.

Third of peanut allergies in Australian baby study misdiagnosed

Families may be turning their lives and pantries upside down based on a wrongly suspected peanut allergy.

Health

Thursday 6:25pm

This photo provided by the Missouri State Highway Patrol shows Jacob Morley after being captured.

Killer who escaped US prison captured after 10 days on the run

Jacob Morley evaded capture for more than a week after slipping through the fence in his prison clothes.

Crime and Justice

Thursday 3:30pm

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Bradley Walsh.

The Chase host Bradley Walsh's new game show with a dark twist

The show aired on Sunday night with three contestants putting their own money on the line for a chance to win big.

World

Thursday 1:41pm

Attendees watch a TV screen during a midterm election night watch party with Iowa Republicans

Trump's Republicans suffer landslide defeat – what it means for the world

With Republicans taking huge losses in the US, what does it all mean for the rest of the world?

World

Thursday 1:23pm

2:56

AI apps on a phone screen (file image).

Google will cut off search access for students at US schools that reject AI

The company has faced pushback from educators, child development experts, and parents over its use of technology in schools.

Business

Thursday 12:53pm

1:30

What next for the US and Trump after Democrats take control of Congress?

What next for the US and Trump after Democrats take control of Congress?

So what comes next for the Democrats after they were handed the keys to Congress? And what is Trump going to do?

World

Thursday 12:15pm

7:03

David Jones store in Sydney, Australia (Stock photo).

Australian retailer David Jones collapses after landlord talks fail

The boards of David Jones and owner Anchorage Capital Partners will place the group into voluntary administration on Thursday after talks broke down.

Business

Thursday 12:06pm

1:30

President Donald Trump talks to reporters during a tour of White House Ballroom construction at the White House, Wednesday, November 4, 2026, in Washington.

Trump talks about White House ballroom, not midterms, after big losses

Trump invited reporters into a cavernous construction site and talked about the building project for nearly 20 minutes without mentioning the sweeping Republican defeats.

World

Thursday 9:19am

7:03

President Donald Trump walks from the podium after speaking at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, in Washington.

Republicans in huge midterms losses – is the Trump era ending?

It's hard to imagine a worse outcome for the Republican president and his party.

World

Thursday 8:25am

7:03

Prince Andrew's dealings led to the call to a transparent monarchy.

Andrew called to testify in lawsuit, first royal in 156 years to get witness summons

The summons comes after a judge gave the green light last month for the former prince to be called to testify about payments he allegedly received from the parties in the case.

World

Thursday 8:12am

1:30

Vice President JD Vance speaks during for a campaign rally

Republicans routed: Vance says reason for loss is 'obvious to almost everyone'

JD Vance publicly broke from President Donald Trump 's defense of the Iran war after the Republican Party's deep losses in the midterm elections.

World

Thursday 7:23am

7:03

A blood bank (File image).

Cyberattack hits French blood bank but no blood products compromised

The cyberattack attempting to raise temperatures to extremely high levels was thwarted before it could do any damage to blood products or samples.

Health

Thursday 6:41am

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