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In a case that shocked the world, two young English boys were charged on February 20, 1993, with the abduction and murder of two-year-old James Bulger from a shopping centre in Liverpool.

From storms and floods to heatwaves, wild weather can have a devastating impact wherever in the nation it hits.

The giant leak has been labelled a national emergency that threatens Trinidad and Tobago's environment and economy.

It's not yet known what killed the endangered fin whale, but meanwhile it provides a fascinating spectacle for beachgoers.

Researchers say this could up-end humanity's understanding of how galaxies form.

Researchers have cracked one of the mysteries hidden within a Roman egg, discovering that it still contains its liquid almost two millennia after it was first laid.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

From sweeping plains to herds of sheep, here are the winning photographs that perfectly capture life in the Australian outback

The annual search for the best wildlife and landscape photographs taken across Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica and New Guinea drew 2,182 high-calibre entries from 550 photographers across 10 countries.

Earthlings have been given awe-inspiring glimpses of our home galaxy in this stunning selection of photographs.

Students from TAFE have been working to prepare their designs, which are being propelled next so some of the country's biggest names in fashion.

To the naked eye, ghost mushrooms can glow with an eerie white light. But when they are photographed with a long lens, the fungi lights up with a striking green glow.

Animals do come in all shapes in sizes but we're used to seeing giant elephants, giraffes and emus. But what about furry friends closer to home like giant dogs and chickens?

A man has saved a baby dolphin by wading into the ocean, picking it up and carrying it back out to sea in Adelaide's south.

Stargazers in South Australia have been left stunned by a spectacular light display in the night sky.

An intense solar storm has the northern lights gracing the skies farther south than usual.

Images featuring Australian and New Zealand soldiers in the Middle East have been colourised by family history platform.

Images from war-torn Ukraine and the battered city of Mariupol have been recognised as some of the best pictures taken in the past year at the 2023 World Press Photo awards.

The artist has declared photography competitions aren't ready to deal with the new technology.

From challenging investigations into civil war and environmental decline, to the inspiring and serene moments that can only be captured through a camera: these are the best photographs of the year, as chosen by Sony's judges.

Indonesian authorities acted after the Russian man posted a photo of himself on Instagram naked from the waist down at a sacred religious site.