Nagano police are investigating a fatal chairlift accident after Australian visitor Brooke Day, 22, was injured at Tsugaike Kogen Mountain Resort in Japan Friday.

A series of shark attacks prompted emergency beach closures across eastern Australia, with patrols increased and swimmers advised to seek safer alternatives.

Australia approved US$13 million in relief funding to support housing agriculture and recovery efforts as bushfires damage homes and infrastructure.

Queensland communities faced widespread power outages after a tropical cyclone damaged infrastructure, flooded roads and disrupted essential services statewide.

Victoria faced dangerous fire conditions as a severe heatwave fueled bushfires, disrupted transport, forced closures and placed emergency services on high alert.

Western Australia’s 900km fishing ban is driving seafood prices higher as the state halts demersal fishing to rebuild stocks and safeguard marine life.

María Corina Machado wins 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her nonviolent fight for democracy and civil rights in Venezuela amid ongoing political repression.