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A political genius's writings were the spark that set off a brutal and humiliating conflict.

The discovery is "unique" and raises more questions than answers, a major museum said.

A Spanish tourist was crushed to death by a herd of elephants inside South Africa's Pilanesberg National Park after he left his vehicle to take a close-up photo of the breeding animals, local police said.

The devastating Hurricane Beryl has left death and destruction in its wake - and experts fear more to come.

An aurora in the shape of a dragon, the Milky Way and supernova remnants are among the inspirations for the finalists of the 2024 Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition.

NASA's Mars Perseverance rover is continuing to explore the red planet, documenting everything it comes across with a high-quality navigational camera that continues to capture sights never before seen by humans.

In Antarctica on Macquarie Island, Australian researchers took a dip in sub-zero waters.

Residents stumbled upon several pieces in regional North Carolina in late May and early June.

Far below the ocean's surface, the sighting of a rare squid was exciting - but what it was doing really came as a surprise.

Travel photography blog Capture the Atlas has published the seventh edition of its annual Milky Way Photographer of the Year collection.

The American steer Romeo has been newly crowned the world's tallest, standing at 1.94 metres, that's bigger than the average SUV.

A large meteor has been filmed streaking over Portugal, lighting up the night with a great burst of light.

The winning poodle's trainer had 'no words' to describe his feelings after the win.

Last night's severe geomagnetic storm caused the "Aurora Australis" or southern lights to put on a show.

A rare, blind mole, about which scientists know relatively little, has been spotted and photographed in Western Australia.

The awards celebrate the best in animal, insect and nature photography from around the world.

The British Wildlife Photography Awards, in their 12th year, showcase Britain's nature, from its woodlands and wetlands to other ecosystems.

Anthony Albanese described the uproar as 'unfortunate', while confirming he's never dabbled in doctoring his own images.

As families across the UK celebrated Mother's Day on Sunday, one picture spread its way rapidly around the internet.

One of the most obvious clues to potential doctoring of the image was Princess Charlotte's left hand.

From a rhino in captivity to a finger wrestling champion, here are some of the stunning images that made the finalist list.

From more than 50,000 entries, these five stood out the most - and one, most of all.

Mist rising from the Tuscan hills and a pangolin tucked contentedly under the chin of her carer are among the winning entries from the 2023 Travel Photographer of the Year competition.

A top Aussie model is calling for the regulation of the use of Artificial Intelligence, saying she's missing out on work plus fears the effects on body image because of the rise of the technology.

A chance meeting at a Sydney pub paved the way for the down-to-earth girl from Hobart to become Australia's first European Queen.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly popular because of its ability to create songs, images, videos and text from simple prompts. We used the Adobe Firefly application to generate AI images, and placed them side-by-side with real photos of actual people to test how easy it is to spot the fake.

You can find the new Today In History Gallery here.

Here are the events that shaped Australia - and the world - this year.

Fifteen finalists have been revealed for the prestigious Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) photography award.

What followed was a few minutes of intense battle as the two reptiles attempted to slam their competitor down.

The Natural History Museum of London presents the best shots every year and presents them for judgment from the public.

From a kangaroo rocking an air guitar to a penguin asking for directions, the finalists of a photo contest with a difference have been revealed.

If you're a fan of Apple's portrait mode, one subtle change is going to save you time and space in your camera roll. 

The winners showcased a wide range of unique landscapes from across the globe.

Too many tourists are not getting the message about potential dangers at picturesque locations in Australia, researchers warn.

The blossoms create floral archways that have become popular for photos for weddings, influencers and tourists.

From prehistoric animals unknown to human eyes, to mamals great and small; these are the winners of a prestigious award for 2023.

A new book shows the "vibrant and exciting coming of age of Australia's first city".

The parade snaked its way through the city to finish at the MCG.

An image of a peregrine falcon tackling a brown pelican has taken the grand prize in the world's largest bird photography competition.

The Powerhouse Museum has lifted the curtain on a new, major exhibition - promising to lead us on a journey across time and memory.

The finalists for the Ocean Photographer of the Year 2023 have been announced. This year's entries feature stunning wildlife encounters, spectacular seascapes and beautiful interpretations of the human-ocean connection.

From charismatic cats to playful pooches, these are the winning, and highly commended, shots from the annual photography competition celebrating cheeky pets.

After an epic journey, he's receiving worldwide recognition for his "raw and powerful" work.

A windswept Arctic fox, a murmuration of birds facing a snowstorm in the Himalayas, and a man and a boy in a flooded living room are among the images recognized in this year's Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation's Environmental Photography Award.

"Extraordinary" video footage shows historic firsts and touching family moments.

The sphere towers over the most famous Casino strip in the world. And every night it transforms into something different.

The finalists of 2023's Drone Photography Awards display a mix of abstract, colourful and downright jaw-dropping images from around the world.

A new photography project showcasing the beauty of older Australians is proving it's never too late to be glamorous.

US talkback host Alan Berg was murdered in front of his apartment on June 18, 1984.