The Sydney Morning Herald

1. Horses for houses: Singapore turfs its only racecourse to fit in more people

   When you’ve got 6 million people to house in an area smaller than Canberra, something’s gotta give.

2. Worst rain in 24 years: Floods, parasite woes befall Queenstown

   A number of highways were closed due to landslips, including the road to Milford Sound, which received 318mm of rain.

3. Franco-British relations on new high after royal visit, complete with kisses

   Following King Charles and Queen Camilla’s visit, it’s easy to forget the long tradition of conflict and distrust between England and France – and the remarkable 41 wars between them.

4. Rupert Murdoch steps down

   After almost 70 years at the helm, Rupert Murdoch is stepping down as chairman of both News Corp and the Fox Corporation.

5. ‘We got a pilot in the house’: Missing F-35 drama captured on 911 call

   The jet fighter crashed approximately 100 kilometres from the location where the pilot ejected, sparking a plea for help from the public.

6. Indian assassination claim based on human intel, official says

   Canada’s government has said there are credible allegations of official Indian involvement in the assassination of a Sikh activist on Canadian soil.

7. Fox News announces Rupert Murdoch stepping down

   Fox News presenters reveal their boss Rupert Murdoch is stepping down, sharing details they received in a company memo.

8. The consequential career of Rupert Murdoch: a timeline

   Over 70 years, Murdoch built a controversial empire and became one of the leading media executives in the world.

9. ‘Good news for conservatives’: How the world reacted to Murdoch’s decision

   Rupert Murdoch’s announcement that he is handing over the reins to his son has drawn a range of positive and negative responses across the political world.

10. Rupert Murdoch steps down as chairman of Fox and News Corp

    In making the announcement, the 92-year-old billionaire stated he was still in good health but “the time is right to take on different roles.”

11. World of Photos, September 22, 2023

    The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors.

12. Elon Musk's Neuralink recruiting for human trails

    Elon Musk’s start-up, Neuralink, is recruiting for its first human trials, after receiving independent approval.

13. Ten dead after two tornadoes rip through China

    Ten people have died after two tornadoes ripped through China.

14. Australian politicians back freeing infamous WikiLeaks prisoner

    A group of Australian politics, backed by the Prime Minister, are calling for Wikileaks founder Julian Assange to be freed from US prison.

15. A lavish state banquet, rockstar guests and gifts: Macron rolls out the red carpet for Charles and Camilla

    As onlookers shouted “Vive le roi”, King Charles pointed to the crowds, he and Macron looked at each other and said: “Shall we say hello?”

16. Google sued after man drives off collapsed bridge while following map directions

    The father of two drowned after his vehicle plunged into the creek having been allegedly directed by Google Maps to cross a bridge that collapsed nine years earlier.

17. Sparks fly as Zelensky confronts Russia in rare New York encounter

    As Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky gave an impassioned address before the UN Security Council, the Russian ambassador sat scrolling through his phone.

18. Ten dead after tornadoes tear through eastern China

    At least 10 people have died after two tornadoes ripped through two cities in China, the latest in a spate of extreme weather events to hit the country.

19. Elon Musk’s brain implant startup is set to begin human trials

    Neuralink, Elon Musk’s brain implant startup, is ready to begin recruiting for its first human trials after receiving approval from an independent review.

20. Unlikely alliance pleads for Julian Assange’s release in US

    With the Wikileaks founder running out of options, politicians from across the aisle in Canberra have met with members of US Congress.