3 h. ago Black smoke billows from Vatican on second round of voting, no pope elected

Thousands of people have been gathering in St Peter’s Square to witness the time-honoured tradition which signified that no candidate had garnered the two-thirds majority needed to become the new pope.

Events

7 h. ago Australia’s biggest gas company roasted for going soft on emissions

Investors, including big industry super funds, have staged another revolt at Woodside’s annual general meeting which was disrupted by a contingent of protesters.

Events

19 h. ago The strangest and most underrated performances in Eurovision history

We all know about ABBA and Celine Dion, but these are the lesser-known performances that should have made the history books.

Politics

19 h. ago The strangest and most underrated performances (yes, it’s a turkey) in Eurovision history

We all know about ABBA and Celine Dion, but these are the lesser-known hits that should have made the history books.

Politics

19 h. ago First conclave vote to elect new pope fails as black smoke emerges

More than 45,000 people gathered in St Peter’s Square to witness the time-honoured tradition which signified that no candidate had garnered the two-thirds majority needed to become the new pope.

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28 h. ago Marnus firms for opening role as Australian squad for Test final takes shape

Marnus Labuschagne is favoured to join Usman Khawaja at the top of the order and tip out Sam Konstas when Australia faces South Africa to bid for back-to-back World Test Championship titles at Lord’s next month

Politics

28 h. ago Marnus firms to pip Konstas for opening role as Australian squad for Test final takes shape

Marnus Labuschagne is favoured to join Usman Khawaja at the top of the order and tip out Sam Konstas when Australia faces South Africa to bid for back-to-back World Test Championship titles at Lord’s next month.

Politics

35 h. ago What is behind the latest conflict between India and Pakistan?

The escalation in violence will come as little surprise to anyone familiar with the history of India’s relations with Pakistan since their bloody partition following independence in 1947.

Politics

38 h. ago Brisbane news live: Child dead in house fire; Homeless to be moved on for Paniyiri; Chandler

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39 h. ago Brisbane news live: Child feared dead in house fire; Homeless to be moved on for Paniyiri; Chandler

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40 h. ago Brisbane news live: Child feared dead in house fire | Qld police ‘failed to get Bondi Junction killer help’ before stabbing spree

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47 h. ago Merz wins on second ballot to become Germany’s 10th chancellor, hours after historic defeat

A candidate for chancellor has never failed to win on the first ballot since the end of World War II.

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47 h. ago Merz becomes Germany’s 10th chancellor hours after historic initial defeat

A candidate for chancellor has never failed to win on the first ballot since the end of World War II.

Politics

53 h. ago In a historic first, Merz’s bid to become Germany’s 10th chancellor fails first ballot

A candidate for chancellor has never failed to win on the first ballot since the end of the war.

Politics

54 h. ago Qld police failed to get Bondi Junction killer help before stabbing spree, inquest told

A NSW coroner is likely to recommend systemic changes after an overworked police force failed to connect a mass killer to the mental health system before his attack.

Events

55 h. ago Police plea after 'oversight' saw Bondi Junction killer escape help

Queensland police bosses have told an inquest that missed opportunities are devastating after officers failed to follow up on Joel Cauchi's mental health concerns.

Events

56 h. ago The Lynagh family is already famous in Australian rugby. It could make history in the Lions series

Tom Lynagh is in prime position to follow in the footsteps of his father, Michael, and play for the Wallabies against the British and Irish Lions.

Sport

59 h. ago In failing to sanction Rioli, the AFL is flipping players the bird

Though the AFL has happily fined players for giving the finger this year in pantomime moments of by-play, it decided against fining Willie Rioli for allegations of a post-match threat. They choose their moments to be offended most at Docklands.

Sport

61 h. ago David Gonski on the art of parting the rich from their money for a good cause

University of NSW chancellor and philanthropist-whisperer David Gonski says it shouldn’t matter why a rich person gives, only that they do.

Politics

3 d. ago Liberals take note: Nuclear failure has crowned clean energy

Peter Dutton’s power station policy was so comprehensively rejected by voters that it is off the table permanently.

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