The unveiling of a "back to the future" renovation turning back the clock on a major synagogue will be a joyous occasion for those grieving a terror attack.
Tom Wark
More than 80 visual artists from countries around the world have descended on Sydney for a major contemporary art exhibition, focusing on Indigenous histories.
Farid Farid
Fasting from sunrise to sunset, about one million Muslims in Australia are marking the holy month of Ramadan amid wars and as multiculturalism is tested.
A meeting of the Global Anglican Future Conference has announced a council to lead the global Anglican Communion in a challenge to the Archbishop of Canterbury.
Staff Writers
Italy's medieval town of Assisi is bracing for a rush of pilgrims commemorating the 800th anniversary of St Francis' death, as his bones go on display.
Nicole Winfield
Palestinian-Australian academic Randa Abdel-Fattah will appear at Australia's biggest writers' festival after her removal from another event sparked outrage.
Alex Mitchell
A Brazilian carnival party swaps glitter and costumes for mud, as crowds cover themselves in grey sludge and celebrate as one.
Thiago Mostazo and Maycron Abade
Kicks, leaps and the ability to tear up a lettuce with your bare hands: a Chinese lion dancer reveals what it takes to ring in the Lunar New Year.
Kat Wong
A letter replete with racist remarks threatening Muslims and a hand-made drawing of a mosque being burnt down has been decried as un-Australian.
An iconic LGBTQI festival has been forced to cancel its official party, with organisers concerned about its financial viability.
Thousands have taken part in the Midsumma Pride March, celebrating LGBTQI arts and culture as a premier pledges to stand with the queer community.
Maeve Bannister
King Charles has confirmed Sarah Mullally in the role of Archbishop of Canterbury making her the first woman to lead the Church of England.
Twenty babies have been baptised by Pope Leo XIV in the Sistine Chapel as part of a tradition marking the end of the Christmas season.
A pre-eminent Australian historian has joined a growing list of nearly 100 speakers pulling out of a writers' festival after it dumped a pro-Palestine academic.
Pope Leo has decried the use of military force as a means of achieving diplomatic goals as he delivered a fiery annual foreign policy speech.
Pope Leo XIV has closed St Peter's Basilica's Holy Door, capping the church's Holy Year by urging the faithful to be kind to foreigners and help those in need.
Joshua McElwee
Pope Leo XIV has opened the new year with a plea for peace in places "bloodied by conflict" and families affected by violence.
Respectful revellers have welcomed the new year at largely trouble-free celebrations across the nation, as a highly visible police presence deterred violence.
Robyn Wuth
People all over the world are ringing in the new year with traditions old and new.
Hong Kong will celebrate the arrival of 2026 without fireworks over Victoria Harbour after a massive fire in November killed more than 160 people.
Kanis Leung
New Year's Eve revellers have had a moment of silent reflection for the Bondi victims before enjoying brilliant firework displays across the county.
Tara Cosoleto and Alex Mitchell
Partying in Sydney on New Year's Eve is an opportunity for people to thumb their noses at terrorists, says the premier in the wake of the attack at Bondi.
After the crystal ball drops on New Year's Eve in New York, it will rise again, sparkling in red, white and blue to mark the US' 250th anniversary in 2026.
Susan Haigh
A gentle embrace at a moment of sheer despair has given Rabbi David Freilich hope that Perth’s Jewish community is not grieving alone.
Jessica Page
