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Women launch class action against ADF alleging widespread sexual violence, misogyny and harassment

Female members of the military shouldn’t have to fight off their colleagues on a daily basis, lawyer saysFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWomen who allegedly suffered widespread and systemic sexual abuse, harassment, discrimination and victimisation while serving in the Australian defence force are taking part in a class action against the commonwealth.There are four applicants in the class action, whose names are withheld for legal reasons, but any woman subjected to sexual violence, sexual harassment or discrimination while working in the ADF between 12 November 2003 and 25 May 2025 is eligible to join them. Continue reading...

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Conservation group rescues sea turtles caught in nets at Nigerian coastal city and rewards fishermen

Conservationists and students were cheering as three rescued sea turtles made their way back into the ocean at a private beach in Nigeria’s economic hub of Lagos

Bus catches fire after being hit by a motorcycle in southern India, killing at least 25

A passenger bus erupted into flames after a motorcycle crashed into it, killing at least 25 people and injuring several others in southern India

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What to know about Argentina's midterm vote, a pivotal test for Trump ally President Milei

Anyone who watched U.S. President Donald Trump vow to condition financial aid to cash-strapped Argentina on the outcome of a “very big” and “very important” vote in the South American country would be forgiven for thinking that his close ally, Argentin...

Man charged over deadly Palisades fire pleads not guilty in Los Angeles court

Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, accused of starting devastating fire that destroyed more than 6,800 structuresThe Florida man charged with starting the Palisades fire pleaded not guilty in a downtown Los Angeles courtroom on Thursday.Earlier this year, the Palisades fire killed 12 people and destroyed more than 6,800 structures, turning swaths of western Los Angeles into a wasteland. Continue reading...