3D genome extracted from ‘freeze-dried’ woolly mammoth
About 52,000 years ago, the skinned hide of a Siberian woolly mammoth was exposed to conditions so frigid that it spontaneously freeze-dried, locking its DNA fragments into place. ⌘ Read more
The shooting took an instant but the attempt on Trump’s life will be felt for years to come
The United States has a tragic history of political assassinations, and this sort of moment is one that candidates and their families must fear the most. But just four months out from a divisive election, in an America already so polarised, the attempt on Trump’s life – and the way it’s now handled — could have much broader consequences. ⌘ Read more
‘Homecoming’: Remains of British explorer Matthews Flinders finally laid to rest
A renowned explorer who gave Australia its name has been reburied in the village of his birth in the United Kingdom. ⌘ Read more
Live: Sea Eagles and Knights forced into changes with spot in the top eight on the line
Manly and Newcastle have star players missing on State of Origin duty. They face off in a Sunday afternoon clash for a spot in the top eight. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Man and woman’s bodies found in the Maribyrong River
Police are investigating after a member of the public found a man’s body in the river, followed by the body of a woman a short time later. ⌘ Read more
Witnesses say gunman was spotted on roof near rally minutes before Trump assassination attempt
Several minutes before a series of shots were fired towards Donald Trump at a political rally in the United States, a gunman was spotted on a nearby rooftop, according to witnesses. ⌘ Read more
Passengers pack first train ride to Yanchep in Perth’s north, but ride did not come cheap
WA’s Premier and Treasurer are among the first passengers to ride the 15-kilometre railway extension covering three new train stations in Perth’s north — Alkimos, Eglinton and Yanchep — on Sunday. ⌘ Read more
Police divers searching for missing person after boat capsizes in Somerset Dam
Emergency services were called to the dam around 9am. A speed boat was found in the water but a person remains missing. ⌘ Read more
An ABC News producer was in the crowd when shots rang out at Donald Trump’s rally. This is what she saw
ABC News producer Phoebe Hosier was at the campaign rally where Donald Trump was shot. She’s described the chaotic scenes that ensued moments after. ⌘ Read more
Live: Suns to respond to Dimma’s plea to ‘grow up’ as they host resurgent Power
Gold Coast will be out to make a statement as it hosts Port Adelaide to kick off Sunday action, before Richmond faces GWS and West Coast takes on Brisbane. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
These tiny, fluffy cows have a cult following, but behind the scenes a debate on the ethics of breeding them rages
Sales of miniature highland cows have jumped by 30 per cent in a year, but a veterinarian says breeding smaller-than-normal animals prioritises looks over quality of life. ⌘ Read more
How Indigenous language became a part of everyday life in this country town
Conversations in Carnarvon often blend Indigenous and English languages. Linguists and community members alike say the town should double down on its cross-cultural vocabulary before it is too late. ⌘ Read more
Sydney driver escapes serious injury after rock is dropped onto car
NSW Police are appealing for assistance from the public after a large rock smashed through the windscreen of a car driving along Henry Lawson Drive in Revesby on Saturday night. ⌘ Read more
How the deadly shooting at Donald Trump’s rally unfolded
Chaotic scenes erupted on Saturday evening US time as former US president Donald Trump was injured by reported gunfire at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. ⌘ Read more
Teen dies in South Coast crash, another critical
A teenage driver has died in a car crash in an allegedly stolen car on NSW South Coast. Police are searching for two missing passengers. ⌘ Read more
‘It’s such a human thing’: How screen composers are fighting to protect their craft against artificial intelligence
Would you choose to listen to music that’s been made by a computer? Screen music composers say they risk being pushed out of their industry without better regulations around the use of artificial intelligence in sound generation. ⌘ Read more
The son of Asia’s richest man gets married in the year’s most extravagant wedding
The youngest son of Mukesh Ambani, Asia’s richest man, marries his longtime girlfriend in what many dubbed the wedding of the year, attended by global celebrities, business tycoons and politicians, highlighting the billionaire’s staggering wealth and rising clout. ⌘ Read more
Some people celebrate Christmas in July. These folk think about the festive season every day
For some people Christmas is not just a passion, it’s an addiction. But even they struggle to listen to carols 365 days of the year. ⌘ Read more
Fifty years after playing for the Socceroos at the World Cup, Ernie is playing in another
The Oldyroos count former Socceroo Ernie Campbell among their ranks, and they’re taking on the world of older men without help from major sporting bodies. ⌘ Read more
‘It just sucks’: Aussie duo lose Wimbledon doubles final after coughing up three championship points
Three times, Max Purcell and Jordan Thompson were only a point away from winning the men’s doubles crown, but Harri Heliövaara and Henry Patten prevailed in a dramatic final. ⌘ Read more
Live: Donald Trump escorted off stage after shots heard at campaign rally
Video from the event showed blood on Mr Trump’s ear after shots rang out while he was giving a speech. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Five years on from one of Australia’s largest earthquakes, locals recall a memorable day
Today marks five years since a town in WA’s far north was struck by a 6.6-magnitude earthquake, on par with the largest recorded in Australia. ⌘ Read more
The resurrection of the Epenarra Saints
For 11 years the Epenarra Saints were a forgotten team at the end of a far-flung road. But humming car radios, sideline conversations, scampering camp dogs – as about 50 players kick up dirt on the Saints’ red oval – signal the club’s resurrection. ⌘ Read more
Shots fired at Trump rally in Pennsylvania
Shots are fired and Donald Trump has been escorted to a vehicle at a rally event in Pennsylvania. ⌘ Read more
Joel was a conspiracy theorist who believed medicine was evil. Then his sister needed it to stay alive
Four former conspiracy theorists held beliefs that governed almost every aspect of their lives. Then, for each of them, a powerful trigger made them change their minds. Their stories offer insight into life inside the rabbit hole — and hope for escaping it. ⌘ Read more
‘Legacy of broken promises’: Clients say this $1.2 billion disability employment program is failing them
Many people with disability are frustrated with the $1.2 billion program that’s supposed to help them find jobs. Now it’s getting an overhaul. ⌘ Read more
Push for more eco-friendly fashion opens up new market opportunities for Aussie farmers
As more eco-conscious fashionistas move away from fast fashion, a new trade deal with India has created more market potential for Australia’s sustainable cotton and wool industry. ⌘ Read more
Richard Simmons, American fitness guru, dies aged 76
American fitness guru Richard Simmons has died aged 76. ⌘ Read more
Aussie Kyriacou leads Evian Championship ahead of final round
Chasing her first victory at a major, Stephanie Kyriacou posts seven birdies to help establish a one-shot lead heading into the fourth round of the Evian Championship. ⌘ Read more
Bunnings changes packaging of lead products after concerns customers and staff exposed
Work safety authorities in at least three states called into the hardware giant, amid fears customers and workers have been put at risk by inappropriate handling of the potentially hazardous material. ⌘ Read more
Unstoppable Pogačar wins Tour de France stage 14 in Pyrenees
Tour de France overall leader Tadej Pogačar times his attack to perfection and rides solo to victory on stage 14, a 152-kilometre trek from Pau to Saint-Lary-Soulan. ⌘ Read more
What’s going on when we say the wrong name? Neuroscientists explain what might have happened with Biden’s ‘Trump’ gaffe
US President Joe Biden has made a series of unfortunate name mistakes in the past week, including introducing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as “President Putin”. Brain scientists say referring to someone by the wrong name is a common mental slip due to the way our memory is categorised. ⌘ Read more
A new technique helped solve the Sandy Point mystery — investigators now have more unsolved cases in their sights
Investigators used a new technique to identify 95-year-old human remains found in the water at Sandy Point in Gippsland. The forensic breakthrough has raised hopes that more cold cases could soon be solved. ⌘ Read more
From a bubonic plague sex romp to bimbos in space: Here’s everything you need to watch this month
Five new shows to watch this July, from a sexy adaptation of Giovanni Boccaccio’s classic collection of novellas, to Asher Keddie falling for a scammer, to a Russian rooftopper love story. ⌘ Read more
Mastermind behind Super Netball’s best backline to coach next generation of Diamonds
Shamera Sterling-Humphrey, Latanya Wilson and Matilda Garrett have caused headaches for shooters this season. But they wouldn’t be the defenders they are today without the help of Adelaide Thunderbirds assistant Cathy Fellows. ⌘ Read more
Retirement on hold for doctor, 76, as he faces prospect of being left to treat 6,000 patients on his own
There are fears GP cash incentives worth $40,000 in Victoria and Queensland are luring trainees away from the New South Wales country towns which desperately need them. ⌘ Read more
Brussels sprouts bounce back as Australia’s surprise new favourite veggie
The humble sprout is surging in popularity, with research showing that the highly nutritious brassica bud is Australia’s fastest-growing vegetable in terms of value in the past 12 months. ⌘ Read more
These kids had the guts to front up to my quiz show. Reckon you’re smarter?
Look, I’m being nice this week. You can have a crack at answering the questions from Hard Quiz Kids … but know if you get them wrong it’ll be extra embarrassing. ⌘ Read more
Ever seen a gall on a tree? That’s the plant version of cancer
While cancer doesn’t affect plants like it does us, it can have costly implications for farmers and other growers. ⌘ Read more
Sickness or injury is not usually on the itinerary. So what happens if you need a medical evacuation?
Rebecca Ode was injured in Bali almost a fortnight ago. Her family fundraised enough to cover her six-figure evacuation flight home, but the cost was just the beginning. ⌘ Read more
‘Invasive animal’ or ‘sacred native’? The fight to save the dingo is heating up
Traditional owner and fourth-generation grazier Joshua Henry was raised to see dingoes as a threat to cattle. Now his views have changed and he’s adding his voice to calls to ban the killing of dingoes. ⌘ Read more
England and Spain will go head-to-head for the Euro 2024 final. Here’s what to know
England and Spain are one step away from claiming the Euro 2024 championship. If you’re only just tuning in, here’s what to know ahead of kick-off. ⌘ Read more
Z Kovačice do Švédska na bicykloch
Rodina Sandićovcov z Kovačice, ktorú tvoria rodičia Dragan a Biljana a ich tri dcéry Iskra, Sofija a Teodora, sa vydala na nezabudnuteľné dobrodružstvo. Ich cieľom je prejsť na bicykloch zo Srbska do Švédska, konkrétne do Göteborgu. Tento ambiciózny plán zahŕňa zvládnuť 2500 kilometrov za 70 dní, pričom denne treba prejsť približne 36 kilometrov. Rodina odštartovala svoju cestu 28. júna z Kovačice. Doteraz prešli približne 500 kilometrov a za sebo … ⌘ Read more
While the days are getting longer, this is why it’s the coldest time of the year
Despite the varying climate, the capitals – outside of Darwin – all have one thing in common. They’ve just shivered through what is historically their coldest week on the calendar. So does it mean the worst of the cold weather is now over? ⌘ Read more
Thinking about yoga? Here’s what to ask yourself when searching for a style
Yoga in Australia has evolved from traditional styles into a studio culture with plenty of choices, which means finding the right one can be tricky. ⌘ Read more
Along shifting coastlines, scientists bring the future into focus
In the wet, muddy places where America’s rivers and lands meet the sea, scientists from the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory are unearthing clues to better understand how these vital landscapes are evolving under climate change. ⌘ Read more
Live: Matildas face Canada in final friendly before Paris Olympics
With the Paris Olympics just around the corner, the Matildas have one last friendly to iron out the kinks against Tokyo gold medallists Canada. Follow live. ⌘ Read more