'Lovely to be back': Cardinal George Pell speaks upon return to Rome Cardinal George Pell arrives back in Rome for the first time since 2017 when he was accused of child sexual abuse charges that he was later acquitted of.

The first 2020 presidential debate went so badly, some commentators asked if it should be the last It was a debate that has been dubbed the worst in modern American political history. Here's what happened when US President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden faced off for the first time.

Australian journalist detained in China speaks to consular officials via video link The Federal Government confirms it was this week given access via video link to Australian journalist Cheng Lei, who is being held at a detention centre in Beijing accused of "endangering national security".

'The Berlin Patient': First person ever cured from HIV infection dies of cancer Described by one medical professional as "a champion and advocate" for HIV awareness, Timothy Ray Brown left a legacy far beyond his medical miracle.

A new Borat film will drop ahead of the US election, and some big names are set to feature A sequel to Sacha Baron Cohen's satirical mockumentary about a clueless foreigner's travels in the United States will reportedly come out this month. Here's what we know.

Torres Strait 8 could set 'global precedent' with United Nations human rights fight linked to climate change A group of Torres Strait Islanders fighting to save their homes from the devastating impacts of climate change hit back at an attempt to have a landmark complaint dismissed by the UN.

Watch a paramedic conduct a trial rescue wearing a jet pack In scenes reminiscent of a James Bond movie, test pilot and suit inventor Richard Browning hovers over rough terrain with the help of small jets mounted on his arms and back in a simulation flight to an injured girl.

Assange may end up at Colorado supermax jail, UK court told A British court is told WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange would have to be "almost dying" to get out of arguably the most notorious prison in the US if he is convicted of espionage.

Australia might allow international arrivals from 'safe' countries. What are other nations doing? Australia isn't the first country to consider accepting international arrivals from 'safe' countries — Denmark and the UK have already established travel corridors, while others have taken a different approach.

'Despicable and vicious': Chinese teacher who poisoned 25 kids given death sentence A Chinese kindergarten teacher who poisoned 25 children, killing one, has been sentenced to death by a central Chinese court.