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The US president said he would continue to track down Tren de Aragua members and "send them to the depths of hell where they belong".

SpaceX operates rockets, spaceflight, telecommunications, and AI — but Elon Musk now wants to establish a self-sustaining city on Mars, with at least 1 million inhabitants.

Amid rising expectations a pathway to peace between Iran and the US is close, the reported details of a ceasefire deal appear to show Iran getting numerous concessions from the White House.

The Touré brothers snuck into their local football field after hours to play the game they loved, while the Yengi brothers kicked around makeshift balls made of plastic bags. Two of them have now made it onto the world stage as Socceroos.

Greg Moriarty says he will "robustly" push back on the Trump administration's "extremely disappointing" new tariff plan and may recruit Australian businesses to help take up the fight.

From volcano mimics to modern super-stadia with retractable roofs, the grounds of the 2026 FIFA World Cup are among the most spectacular on Earth. Here's your guide to each of the 16 stadiums across Canada, Mexico and the United States. 

This crop of Socceroos has been labelled the "next generation", but that doesn't mean they aren't aiming high at the FIFA World Cup. 

The prospect of nuclear weapons being used in either Ukraine or the Middle East, rather than being fired between Moscow, Washington or Beijing has risen.

Elon Musk has become the world's first trillionaire. It is hard to fathom a figure so staggering, but let's give it a shot.

World Cup co-host USA gets its campaign underway with a dominant 4-1 thrashing of Paraguay after Canada rescued a late draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto.

A senior US administration official says both sides have agreed on the text of a memorandum of understanding, adding that Washington expects to sign an initial deal in the coming days.

"SpaceX wants to be able to take you to the Moon, take you to Mars, and ultimately beyond," Elon Musk says at a launch event in Starbase, Texas.

British artist David Hockney, whose paintings of pools shimmering in the Los Angeles sunshine became icons of 20th-century art, dies aged 88.

Thousands of Mexican fans spill onto the streets of Mexico City after El Tri's opening World Cup triumph against South Africa.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is up and running, launched by a colourful opening ceremony and comprehensive win for Mexico. Here are the quick hits from the opening day of the tournament.

Australian soccer legend Johnny Warren once asked why Australia was content with just qualifying for a World Cup. Australia coach Tony Popovic is remembering that as he aims higher than ever before at the tournament. 

The Socceroos will face Türkiye in their first Group D match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here's everything you need to know.

US President Donald Trump has announced a “great settlement” will be signed with Iran. It comes just hours after Donald Trump announced a plan to seize Kharg Island.

The ASX end the week on a high amid hopes of a Middle East peace deal, while SpaceX's IPO prepares for lift-off on the Nasdaq. See how the trading day unfolded on the ABC News live markets blog.

US President Donald Trump has announced a a great settlement of the war with Iran will be signed and the Strait of Hormuz will officially open.