Today

6:01AM(AEST)

Syria announces new major Aleppo offensive

The Syrian army says its beginning a new military offensive in Aleppo, warning residents in the city's east to stay away from areas where "terrorists" are. Read more

6:01AM(AEST)

PM optimistic about IS defeat

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is optimistic about the defeat of Islamic State after meeting with key defence officials in the United States. Read more

5:32AM(AEST)

Actor Pitt under 'investigation'

Brad Pitt is reportedly under investigation for an incident on a plane. Read more

5:32AM(AEST)

500 mln Yahoo accounts hacked in 2014

In 2014 Yahoo believes a "state-sponsored actor" hacked and stole information related to at least 500 million user accounts. Read more

5:32AM(AEST)

Michelle Obama's passport posted online

Pictures of Michelle Obama's passport have supposedly been leaked online. Read more

5:32AM(AEST)

Canada's child detention policy unjust

Canada has been called on to revise its practice of putting children in immigration detention centres. Read more

4:16AM(AEST)

Abbas seeks UK apology for 1917 homeland

Palestine wants an apology from Britain over the Balfour Declaration which saw the establishment of a Jewish homeland, Palestine's president says. Read more

4:04AM(AEST)

PM meets Carter at the Pentagon

Malcolm Turnbull has been welcomed to the Pentagon for a meeting with US Defense Secretary Ash Carter, accompanied by Joe Hockey. Read more

3:56AM(AEST)

US police won't release shooting video

Police have no plans to release video of a fatal police shooting of a black man which has sparked protests in North Carolina's Charlotte. Read more

3:07AM(AEST)

Nasdaq hits record high after Fed

The Fed has maintained rates as inflation continues to run below its 2 per cent target. Read more

3:07AM(AEST)

12 killed by suicide bomber in Syria

A suicide bombing in southern Syria has killed at least 12 people. Read more

3:07AM(AEST)

US debates to mark biggest election moment

With up to 20 per cent of the electorate undecided on the US presidential race, Monday's debate could prove crucial. Read more

2:33AM(AEST)

UN resumes Syria aid delivery after attack

UN trucks loaded with food, medical and other supplies for 35,000 people arrived in the rebel-held besieged Damascus suburb of Mouadamiya. Read more

2:33AM(AEST)

52 die as migrant boat capsizes off Egypt

Egyptian authorities say 52 people have drowned after a boat capsized off the country's coast, filled with migrants trying to get to Europe. Read more

2:33AM(AEST)

Trump will win, says close friend of Putin

Donald Trump is a shoo-in to win the US presidency, according to one of Russian President Vladimir Putin's closest friends. Read more

2:29AM(AEST)

Syrian rockets hurt 8 on Turkey border

Turkey has retaliated after rockets fired from an Islamic State-controlled part of Syria have hit and hurt at least eight people in Turkish border town, Kilis. Read more

2:18AM(AEST)

Model Gigi Hadid manhandled in Milan

A former Ukrainian television reporting has manhandeled Gigi Hadid, in a protest against celebrity models. Read more

2:18AM(AEST)

Actress wins case over kid taken from Aust

An actress has won a family court fight in the United Kingdom with her ex-partner who is an Australian over where their child will live. Read more

1:46AM(AEST)

British official meets EU over Brexit

Despite the EU's insistence that no negotiations can take place before Theresa May's government invokes Article 50, it appears some sounding out has begun. Read more

11:44PM(AEST)

Duterte asks UN boss to observe drug purge

Rodrigo Duterte wants UN chief Ban Ki-Moon to see the good his anti-drug crackdown is doing. Read more

Yesterday

6:46PM(AEST)

Yojee launches pilot program in Singapore

Yojee will launch its pilot program with companies in Australia and Singapore. Read more

6:46PM(AEST)

Aus Tin seeks $1.7m

Aus Tin Mining is seeking to raise up to $1,657,658 to progress development of its Granville and Taronga tin projects. Read more

7:35PM(AEST)

Man shot in the face in Wollongong attack

A man has been taken to hospital after he was shot in the face in what police believe was a targeted attack in Wollongong. Read more

6:48PM(AEST)

US bombers in show of might over S Korea

The United States has sent another bomber aircraft to South Korea in yet another show of might to North Korea. Read more

6:21PM(AEST)

'Overwhelmed' Qld asylum-seeker released

Mojgan Shamsalipoor, an Iranian asylum seeker who was removed from Brisbane after a failed visa application, has been released from detention. Read more

10:47PM(AEST)

Clashes over Charlotte police shooting

Protesters have taken to the streets in Charlotte, North Carolina, clashing with police after the fatal police shooting of a black man. Read more

6:19PM(AEST)

BidEnergy launches platform in the US

BidEnergy has launched its proprietary source-to-pay platform in the US market. Read more

5:52PM(AEST)

Oscar-winning filmmaker Curtis Hanson dies

US writer and director Curtis Hanson has died of natural causes in Hollywood at the age of 71. Read more

5:40PM(AEST)

Nufarm on track for earnings growth

Seed and pesticide supplier Nufarm is forecasting earnings growth as its restructuring and cost saving plans deliver benefits. Read more

5:39PM(AEST)

Climbing profits for upbeat Kathmandu

Outdoor clothing and equipment specialist Kathmandu lifted profit by more than 64 per cent with sales revenue up four per cent. Read more

5:40PM(AEST)

BBX Minerals continues work at Juma East

BBX Minerals ongoing test work has continued to further unlock high grade gold values from the lower portion of hole JED 006. Read more

5:25PM(AEST)

Death toll rises to 19 in West Java floods

At least 19 people have died and thousands have been displaced with mud and flood waters choking homes and leaving cars resting on each other in West Java. Read more

5:25PM(AEST)

Gov firm on non-discriminatory immigration

Australia is the world's most successful multi-ethnic society, the government says in response to a poll which shows 49 per cent want to ban Muslim immigration. Read more

5:40PM(AEST)

Bionomics makes progress on BNC210

Bionomics has received positive top-line data from its phase 2 clinical trial of BNC210 in patients with generalised anxiety disorder. Read more

5:40PM(AEST)

Vic rogue solarium operators fined $68,500

Rogue solarium operators have been convicted and fined almost $70,000 in Victoria's first prosecution since banning commercial tanning last year. Read more

5:40PM(AEST)

WA govt hires big guns for Bell battles

The Insurance Commission of WA, a major creditor of the Bell Group, says it will keep fighting for its cash in the courts for as long as necessary. Read more

5:09PM(AEST)

Govt urged to detail 'Costa Rica solution'

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has announced Australia will resettle asylum seekers from a centre being set up in Costa Rica. Read more

5:05PM(AEST)

Wrong document used in bill talks: union

The federal government has been asked to withdraw draft laws dealing with Victoria's firefighter dispute due to a flawed consultation process. Read more

4:53PM(AEST)

Man fined for exposing himself in photo

A 22-year-old Albury man has been fined $500 for flashing a testicle in a footy celebration photo published in a local newspaper. Read more

4:46PM(AEST)

Growing opposition to Tas free speech bill

The Australian Christian Lobby has joined a growing number of groups criticising the Tasmanian government's proposed changes to anti-discrimination laws. Read more