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A huge piece of a SpaceX rocket, floating in space since last year, is believed to have smashed into the moon at high speed. It's another reminder of the growing mass of space junk that humans have left either in orbit or shooting off into space. So why did this rocket end up on a collision course with the moon?
Heading off for a weekend will come with an extra cost if you're flying Jetstar... unless you are a really light packer. The budget airline 's announced it'll scrap its free 7 kilogram carry on allowance from February. And travellers aren't happy. So, how is Jetstar justifying the change?
More young Australian men are using unregulated peptides, blinded by the promise of a ripped physique and not understanding the damage to their long-term health.
The US and Japan have confirmed that they jointly intervened last week to halt a slide in the value of the Japanese currency. The Yen had dropped fto a new 40-year low when the US and Japan went on a buying spree designed to stop it from falling further. But why would the United States get involved to help the economy of a trading partner?
Ariana Grande has announced she is taking a break after her current tour. The three-time Grammy winner has been the subject of immense public scrutiny over her physical appearance and health.
It's increasingly looking like the H5 N1 strain of bird flu is here to stay in Australia after more than 80 birds were found either dead or sick on South Australia's south-east coast. The federal government has allocated more funding to try and manage the outbreak. But wildlife rescuers are worried sick animals are being left to die.
The closely watched trial of Alan Jones is now underway with the veteran broadcaster accused of sexual assault. He dies all the charges and it's a judge alone trial, with evidence now being heard about alleged offences over a 17 year period. How did the once powerful media figure end up in court?
House prices are down across Australia and even previously resilient property markets are now in decline too. Analysts point to consecutive interest rate hikes, and government tax changes behind the weakness in the property market. But will the downturn last?
The EU will hold an emergency meeting about a mass influx of migrants in the Spanish North African territory of Ceuta. Authorities say more than 50,000 people crossed into Ceuta in one day, though most have returned to Morocco. At least 67 people died attempting to make the crossing.
The plan to sell off soccer's World Cup was controversial... and turned out to be shortlived. After an intense backlash, FIFA boss Gianni Infantino has scrapped his plans to sell a stake in the World Cup - and other events - to private investors. In a statement, he said that after listening carefully to different views, it's become clear the project has created divisions that are no longer in the interest of the objective set out in the first place. The backdown comes after one of his senior advisors resigned too.
The two leading AI companies in the world, Anthropic and OpenAI, have revealed breaches where their models broke out of tests and hacked into other companies. In the latest case Claude models started roaming the internet. It's a warning about what these advanced models are capable of if there's any lapse in cyber security safeguards. What do we know about why this is happening?
Gaza's ruling militant group Hamas has agreed to lay down its arms under the US president's peace plan. Donald Trump has announced on social media that his so-called 'Board of Peace' has reached a deal for the complete disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza. ABC Americas editor John Lyons explains why it may just happen.
Petrol prices are expected to jump after a 16-cent cut in the fuel excise expires as of Monday. And, of course, this is amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East where a fresh wave of attacks from the United States and Iran this week has made shipping even more treacherous across the Strait of Hormuz. It's seen the price of oil also rise steadily the past few weeks. So, what can we expect to see at the bowser?
It is probably an understatement to say that football's world governing body, FIFA, is no stranger to controversy. But it looks like the organisation's current boss, Gianni Infantino, has pushed things a bit too far. He's been dealt a huge blow in his bid to sell stakes in the soccer World Cup to private investors. Fifty-five European countries have now promised to boycott all FIFA competitions if the proposal goes ahead.
Northern Territory Police has denied any political influence in its decision to charge Federal Labor MP Luke Gosling with assault. Traditional owners from WA's Pilbara are appealing a Federal Court decision, that handed them the biggest native title payout ever awarded in Australia. And neurologists are optimistic that clinical trials for an early blood test for Alzheimer's disease will be successful. The new lab test could give results in as little as 18 minutes and can detect changes in the brain decades before someone might develop symptoms. Press the 'Follow' or '+' button on this show page to add us to your playlist, so you never miss an episode.
