Australia’s latest mortality data show dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, accounted for 9.4% of deaths in 2024 and became the country’s leading cause.

Melbourne recorded its wettest day in a year as severe storms brought flooding, power outages, and widespread damage to Werribee and Hoppers Crossing.

An $8.5B minerals deal between the US and Australia aims to expand rare earth production, co-funded projects, and cross-border industrial resilience.

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

New research reveals exercise molecule Lac-Phe suppresses hunger by targeting brain neurons, offering insight into weight loss mechanisms.

Gold surged to a record $3,963 as market demand soared amid global instability and US policy uncertainty, reinforcing its safe-haven status.

OPEC+ confirms a 137000 bpd oil production increase effective November 2025 as member nations coordinate to sustain global market stability.

Female mammals live longer due to mating behavior and genetics, new study finds across 1,176 species of mammals and birds.

South Korean researchers at DGIST created a physical AI system that mimics human forgetting, cutting robot navigation time by 30% in logistics tests.

IATA reports 4.6% global passenger traffic growth in August 2025, with record load factor and strong international air travel demand.