In 1965, six Tongan teenagers skipped school and became stranded on a deserted island for 15 months, displaying cooperation and resilience in a real-life story that contrasts with William Golding's dark novel.
Archaeologists have recovered significant fragments from early Brisbane in a salvage operation, offering new insights into the city's colonial history and urban development.
Recent reports suggest a rise in rudeness across Australia, with experts pointing to stress, social media, and urbanisation as key factors driving this cultural change.
A bishop's olive tree planting in the West Bank turned into a stark revelation of settler violence and systemic injustices faced by Palestinians, calling for international action.
The Inuit people of Greenland emphasize their communal stewardship of Arctic lands, challenging external ownership claims and highlighting their deep cultural connection to the environment.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has indicated that a June deadline for peace talks with Russia could be linked to the US midterm elections, raising questions about geopolitical timing.
A drone attack by Sudan's Rapid Support Forces killed 24 displaced civilians, including eight children, in North Kordofan. The UN also reported an aid convoy strike, worsening the humanitarian crisis.
The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt has reopened after two years of war, but strict restrictions and reports of harsh treatment have limited crossings, with only 36 medical patients leaving in four days.
Former Bolivian president Evo Morales has vanished from public view for over a month, with theories ranging from illness to flight abroad amid US-Bolivia rapprochement.
A 37-year-old beautician in Karaj documented Iran's violent suppression of protests. Now living in terror, she describes a nation paralyzed by grief and fear after thousands were killed.
Nina Khrushcheva shares personal memories of her grandfather, former Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev, and discusses his controversial historical impact, from the Secret Speech to the Cuban Missile Crisis.
The pro-democracy People's Party is currently leading in Thai polls, but the nation has faced similar political scenarios before, raising questions about stability and reform.
Amnesty International reveals harrowing testimonies of North Korean schoolchildren facing execution for watching South Korean TV shows like Squid Game and listening to K-pop music.
A visual recap of the week's global events: Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, ICE protests in Los Angeles, Snoop Dogg at the Winter Olympics, Storm Leonardo's impact, and more captured by leading photojournalists.
Hezbollah has replaced its top security official Wafiq Safa, who coordinated with Lebanon's security agencies, as part of internal restructuring following the war with Israel.
During Waitangi Day commemorations, Maori communities displayed notable indifference towards New Zealand's Prime Minister, reflecting ongoing tensions over treaty rights and government policies.
UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon report a dramatic increase in aggressive incidents from Israeli forces, including drone-dropped grenades and machine-gun fire, according to an internal document obtained by AP.
A suicide bomber killed at least 31 at a Shiite mosque in Islamabad, while Norwegian police investigate ex-PM's Epstein links. Plus, Russian general shot, Sagrada Familia tickets, and ancient perfume recreated.
A video has emerged showing the moment an airstrike struck a building in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, highlighting ongoing tensions in the region. The footage captures the immediate impact and aftermath of the attack.
Gunmen on motorbikes executed a brutal 10-hour attack in Woro and Nuku villages, killing at least 162 people after issuing an Islamic prayer call. Survivors describe systematic executions and abductions as Nigeria's security crisis spreads southward.
From Snoop Dogg's Olympic curling practice in Italy to police clashes in Bangladesh, these powerful images capture diverse global moments on Friday.
Thousands gathered in Bani Walid for the funeral of Seif al-Islam Gadhafi, son of Libya's late leader, who was shot dead by masked assailants this week, amid ongoing national turmoil.
A former USAID division eliminated by Trump administration cuts has relaunched as an independent nonprofit called DIV Fund, supported by $48 million in private philanthropic donations.
The US Congress has passed a $51.4 billion foreign aid package, significantly increasing funding for global health and humanitarian efforts, though it excludes dedicated climate crisis programmes.
A new survey reveals the Northern Irish accent is the UK's most attractive, with Welsh and Edinburgh accents also ranking high. The Brummie accent was deemed least sexy, highlighting biases in romantic perceptions.
German airline Lufthansa has publicly acknowledged its historical involvement with the Nazi regime, including use of forced labourers and support for war efforts, commissioning a new study.
Lawyers report a new phase of systematic repression in Iran, with thousands arrested, warrantless raids, and death penalty demands. They warn of imminent mass executions without international intervention.
Iranian lawyers report a surge in home raids and death penalty demands, with fears of mass executions if US military threats subside, amid systematic repression.
Amnesty International reveals North Korea executes schoolchildren for consuming South Korean content like Squid Game and K-Pop, with testimonies from escapees detailing public executions and bribery systems.
High-stakes negotiations between the US and Iran over a new nuclear agreement have started in Oman, with both sides seeking diplomacy despite recent military escalations and threats from former President Trump.