Relay team sets new Olympic record; concern at universities’ dependence on international students; prisoner swap a ‘feat of diplomacy’, Biden says

Jess Fox defends Olympic canoe single title; old-school cheating still rampant at Australian universities; fears of regional war spread after Hamas leader’s death

Australian swimmer sets new Olympic record; university cheating ‘beyond belief’, say staff and students

Australian swimmers take gold and silver in 200m freestyle final; university integrity under fire

Homeless Australians face tough winter; Matildas keep Olympic hopes alive with 6-5 win; stunning final run leads Jess Fox to gold in Paris

The prime minister faces a tricky couple of days before replacing two senior ministers; former president may have been hit ‘by shrapnel’, not a bullet

In exclusive interview, Unicef executive director raises fears of disease in besieged territory

Data shows the average surface air temperature reached 17.09C on Sunday; Kimberly Cheatle resigns in wake of Trump assassination attempt

US vice-president makes first remarks since president announced he would be standing down; watchdog says treatment of youngsters in Queensland is ‘abominable’

US president endorses Kamala Harris to lead Democratic ticket just four months before November election

‘Harrowing’ footage of children in cells sparks demands for action; some students will never pay off their education debt, experts warn

Fallout over Fatima Payman continues for Labor; videos show kids screaming, struggling to breathe in police custody; Joe Biden urged to drop out

Claims Muslim voters are underrepresented in Australian politics; Tenacious D face backlash for Sydney concert comment

Ex-teachers claim learning materials limited at Brethren schools; JD Vance chosen as Trump’s vice presidential candidate

Former president calls on Americans to ‘stand united’; children held for weeks in watch houses

Building work given to church members’ firms; tributes flow for actor who died in her sleep aged 75

Chinese jet fired flares into the path of Australian helicopter, documents show; actor joins Democrat senator in calling for US president to stand down

Wealthy Exclusive Brethren schools have received almost $30m in ‘disadvantage’ payments in five years; can NDIS claimants really get help for sex services?

Warnings that 13-year-old was at risk in custody were ignored before the child was assaulted; ancient DNA reveals predators have long history in Australia

Years at school ‘darkest moments of my life’, former student says; left-green parties surge in French election; analysis reveals barriers to regular public transport in major cities