The announcement comes despite global calls to phase out fossil fuels, with experts stressing the need for huge declines in gas use to reach climate targets.

Research has revealed the link between childhood maltreatment and mental health conditions, with calls for the government to treat it as public health priority.

Thousands of potential Australian job seekers were asked about what is important to them when considering new work opportunities. This is what they said.

Thailand is facing a drug addiction problem, its prime minister says, as the government moves to recriminalise cannabis despite a booming domestic industry.

The United States pauses a shipment of bombs for Israel; Manhunt underway after a woman was allegedly stabbed by a man known to her outside a gym; and the Olympic flame lands on French soil.

The United States paused a shipment of bombs to Israel last week over fears it would invade the southern Gaza city of Rafah, marking the first time in the conflict President Joe Biden has squeezed military aid to the key US ally.