Concerns over joint-crewing on Australia's future nuclear-powered submarines are "over-hyped" with the AUKUS partnership to be "transformational" for the nation's workers.
China is protesting the US downing of a Chinese balloon, saying the action violates international norms and it reserves the right to take further action in response.
More classified documents from US President Joe Biden's time in the Senate and the vice presidency have been found after an FBI search of his home in Delaware.
Republicans look set to dominate the US midterm elections as a poll shows only 40 per cent of Americans approve of President Joe Biden's job performance.
Thousands of police, hundreds of troops and an army of officials have made final preparations for the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II - a spectacular display of national mourning that will also be the biggest gathering of world leaders for years.
A US Supreme Court decision to overturn landmark abortion legislation has sparked condemnation from President Joe Biden and protests across the United States.
Americans have been urged to stand up to the gun lobby, as a visibly shaken Joe Biden addressed the nation after a gunman killed 21 at a Texas primary school.
Western leaders meeting in Brussels will agree to strengthen their forces in Eastern Europe and increase military aid to Ukraine as the Russian assault on its neighbour entered its second month.
