Nasa's Perseverance rover in 'great shape' after Mars landing

The six-wheeled robot survives a hair-raising, seven-minute descent to the surface of the Red Planet.


Can vaccinating a whole town bring life back to normal?

Scientists are vaccinating the entire adult population of a town in Brazil against Covid-19, to see if it helps bring life back to normal.


Facebook Australia: Tech giant faces growing criticism over news ban

Politicians, publishers and rights groups condemn the social media giant's response to a planned law.


Demi Lovato 'had three strokes and a heart attack' after 2018 overdose

The singer reveals she was minutes from death after a 2018 overdose, and "left with brain damage".


Facebook Australia: PM Scott Morrison 'will not be intimidated' by tech giant

Scott Morrison says Facebook's decision to block news feeds to users is "arrogant and disappointing".


Belarus jails two TV journalists for filming mass protest

A judge rules that by live-streaming a protest the Belsat TV journalists incited unrest in Minsk.


Texas weather: Residents told to boil tap water amid power blackouts

Water treatment facilities are hit as many struggle with power cuts and frigid conditions.


Tokyo 2020: Japan Olympics minister Hashimoto appointed head of Games

Seiko Hashimoto was appointed after her predecessor was criticised for making sexist comments.


Australian Open: Naomi Osaka to face Jennifer Brady in final after beating Serena Williams

Naomi Osaka will face Jennifer Brady in the Australian Open final after beating Serena Williams and ending the American's quest for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title.


Pablo Hasél protests: Violence in Spanish cities over rapper’s jailing

Police clash with protesters in Madrid and Barcelona, as unrest over Pablo Hasél's jailing spreads.