Trump, outrage and the modern era of political violence
NYT: Assassination attempts indicate how Trump rhetoric has shaped political landscape.
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US Secret Service, the agency with a ‘no fail’ mission
The US Secret Service is under fire for the second assassination attempt on Trump.
'Bullets are flying': Divisive US political rhetoric sees violence soar
Coarsening political discourse has led to mounting menace and actual violence.
Chilling moment an assassination suspect stared me down in court
OPINION: Ryan Routh appears - 'we locked eyes for around five seconds'.
What to know about the possible assassination attempt at Trump’s golf course
The former President was targeted while playing golf at his Florida course.
Trump assassination suspect flew to Ukraine and urged Americans to join him
The suspect is a 58-year-old Florida resident.
How the false story of a gang ‘takeover’ reached Trump
New York Times: Claims of gang violence have been exaggerated and misrepresented.
Second Trump assassination attempt raises new questions about Secret Service
New York Times: Secret Service faces scrutiny after second shooting attempt on Trump.
Heartwarming update on kidnapped toddler Cleo Smith
Kidnapper's lawyers now challenging his sentence.
Suspect identified after assassination attempt on Trump
The would-be shooter was fired on by Secret Service agents before being apprehended.
Author emulated 'supervillain' to terrorise neighbours in ‘appalling’ stalking campaign
An author took creativity too far when he stalked his neighbours.
Israel admits killing three hostages by mistake
The three men likely died when Israel bombed a tunnel complex in Gaza.
Nothing to sniff at: Scientists may have found what killed off the woolly mammoth
Scientists believe the affliction may have hindered its ability to reproduce.
Remnants of NZ supervolcano found in Tasmania
Tiny volcanic glass shards from the eruption have been discovered in Australia.
FBI investigating 'attempted assassination' of Trump, man arrested
A person has been arrested and an AK-47 style rifle recovered.
Vance sticks by pet-eating claims and says he’s willing to ‘create stories’
New York Times: Vance insists creating stories gets media attention.
'Striving for destruction': Houthis fire missile into Israel
Nine people were injured in the strikes, marking continued escalation.
'Never in danger': Trump safe following gunshots in his vicinity
Shots were fired outside Trump's Florida golf club, causing concern for Secret Service.
Kiwi photojournalist who was banned from Russia sneaks in with Ukranian troops
A frontline view of the war from inside Russian territory.
Fuel truck explosion kills 25 in Haiti
Haitians trying to collect petrol from punctured truck were 'pulverised' when it exploded.
Russia, Ukraine exchange 206 prisoners in second swap
Ukraine and Russia have carried out their second prisoner exchange in two days.
Intoxicated passenger on Jetstar flight fined, ordered to pay airline for fuel
The 33-year-old Australian owes an airline A$5800 for fuel.
27yo man enrols in high school to prey on teens
Zachary Scheich was sentenced to 85 to 120 years in US prison.
‘Shame must change sides’: France’s mass rape plaintiff becomes feminist icon
Gisele Pelicot has become a figurehead in the battle against sexual abuse.
‘Bereft and desperate’ : UN staff fear they are targets for strikes
It was the deadliest single incident for the UN in more than 11 months of war.
190,000 litres of water and a plane: What it took to extinguish Tesla truck fire
It took thousands of litres of water to ensure the wreckage was safe.
Woman who helped spark ‘Haitians eating pets’ frenzy insists she’s not racist
A US woman who inspired Trump with rants of 'strung-up pets' has broken her silence.
Laura Loomer: Who is the conspiracy theorist travelling with Trump?
Loomer has a history of espousing conspiracy theories and incendiary rhetoric.
'I’ve done nothing wrong': Kiwi's cafe deliberately ‘firebombed’ in Aussie attack
“I’ve done nothing wrong and all of a sudden it’s up in flames.”
Divers find cameras that could explain deadly Bayesian superyacht sinking
Video surveillance systems and computers recovered from wreck may help investigators.
A rumble echoed around the world for nine days. Here’s what caused it
Scientists dubbed the bizarre signal an 'Unidentified Seismic Object', or USO.
Massive landslide caused Earth to vibrate for nine days
Megatsunami created in Greenland after rock and ice crashed into fjord.
Trump declares no third debate with Harris after polls show her victory
Donald Trump says he will not participate in another debate
Tech billionaire completes first private spacewalk
Elon Musk’s company again succeeded in pushing the boundaries of commercial spaceflight.