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IN FLIGHT - JUNE 24: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media aboard Air Force One on the way to the 2025 NATO Summit on June 24, 2025 in flight. This year's NATO summit, which brings together heads of state and government from across the military alliance, is being held in the Netherlands for the first time. Among other matters, members are to approve a new defense investment plan that raises the target for defense spending to 5% of GDP.   Andrew Harnik/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Andrew Harnik / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Shaky ceasefire btwn Israel, Iran

US President Donald Trump claimed credit for a ceasefire that Israel and Iran both denied before a shambolic day of uncertainty and breaches – now what? RED LEVEL (YEARS 7-8)

History
The sacrificial sword straddled the Christian-Viking divide.

Viking sword pulled from river

A 900-year-old sword with strange markings from both the Christian and Viking worlds has been discovered in a river in the Netherlands. But how did it get there? And what was it used for?

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The strawberry Moon rises behind Galata Tower in Istanbul, Turkey, Wednesday, June 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Emrah Gurel)

Best ‘strawberry moon’ global pics

Wednesday’s full moon in Australia was a beauty … but for most of us it just looked like any other – here are some of the best ‘strawberry moon’ pictures from the northern hemisphere

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Supplied photo of the now completed Western Sydney International Airport Terminal. Supplied by WSIA

New gateway to Australia unveiled

Stunning pictures reveal Australia’s brand new $5 billion international airport as construction ends, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese cuts the ribbon and Air NZ and others sign on

Environment
Experts are warning homeowners of monsters lurking in the backyard that could cause thousands in damage.

What’s below your own backyard

Last week’s World Environment Day was a reminder there’s plenty to do in our own gardens, where silent, giant invaders can wreak havoc beneath the surface and soil can struggle for attention

History
Pompeii's ancient scars. Picture: Supplied

Secret weapon of ancient battles

Ancient Romans fought some of history’s most famous battles with a highly advanced weapon that mimicked the action of a machinegun, new research suggests after a remarkable discovery

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Gnugget against blurred background, closeup. Picture: iStock

Buried treasure creates gold fever

A vast underground ‘treasure chest’ could change the global economy, with experts calling it one of the biggest finds in modern history as its estimated value prompts a precious metal meltdown

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The Cowan family from Glenthorne near Taree, on their shed roof on 21 May 10.30am.
Grandparents Richard and Rosanne, with their daughter Anna and children Ashley, 12, and Stanley, 14.

Brave rescuers save stranded kids

12-year-old Ashley Cowan’s incredible rescue was one of 22 winch jobs the NSW Police Polair crew did in one day, saving lives in the worst floods on the NSW Mid North Coast in over 100 years

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In this photo provided by San Diego Humane Society, a bear cub, which was found alone in Los Padres National Forest, lays on top of a teddy bear at the San Diego Human Society Ramona Wildlife Center on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, in Ramona, Calif. (San Diego Humane Society via AP)

Bear cub’s carers wear costumes

One wildlife team has a novel approach: wearing bear suits to help build trust and familiarity while mimicking maternal behaviours but could the cub get too attached? TAKE THE POLL

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Sydney Zoo is deeply saddened to confirm the recent loss of two bull sharks in their aquarium. Picture: Sydney Zoo

Two sharks die at Australian zoo

Animal lovers have reacted with sadness after two bull sharks died at Sydney Zoo as some questioned whether such large fish species should even be confined to tanks – what do you think?

Animals
Tim Faulkner managing director Aussie Ark rescuing a Tasmanian devil from flood waters that have inundated Aussie Ark home to the largest mainland breeding program of Tasmanian devils located at Barrington Tops New South Wales.  Picture: Aussie Ark

Tassie devils safe in NSW floods

Aussie Ark wildlife sanctuary was struck by floodwaters in the NSW crisis but its population of 200 endangered Tasmanian devils is safe and well after heroic efforts by staff and first responders

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Ellenborough Falls in the town of Elands in NSW, pictured after heavy rains in the Hunter and Port Macquarie region overnight. Picture: Stephen Watts, , Source - https://www.facebook.com/groups/259787411865326/permalink/1433097961200926/?rdid=1gtrRpkYpTNob806&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2Fv%2F19d8PFArP4%2F#

School closures amid state deluge

Severe heavy rain and flooding in northern NSW mean wild oceans, dangerous stormwater drains and more – those in affected areas should follow instructions, keep off roads and stay safe

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Algal bloom along Kangaroo Island’s north coast. Picture: RAD KI

Algal bloom causing ocean crisis

Rising sea temperatures and unseasonably dry weather have created a ‘bushfire in the ocean’ of toxic algae suffocating sea dragons, fish and even sharks. But how can it be stopped?

Sport
Britain’s Kenton Cool has climbed Mount Everest for the 19th time.

Mt Everest record for non-Sherpa

Serial Everest climber Kenton Cool is cool by name, cool by climate, reaching the summit of the world’s highest peak for the 19th time, extending his record for most climbs by a non-Nepali