Andrew Thorpe

A statement on the CIA's website gives no reason for the decision, simply stating that the Factbook has been "sunset" while encouraging readers to "stay curious about the world and find ways to explore it".

The Trump administration releases a document saying its goal is to "help Europe correct its current trajectory", adding that it faces "civilisational erasure" due in part to "mass migration".

A sports aficionado whose baritone voice earned him the nickname "Big Daddy", Higgins read the news on Channel Nine, the ABC and a slew of radio stations over the course of his 57 years in the media.

The pair's investigation had an immediate impact on Australia's childcare industry, resulting in the suspension of one centre and a raft of government policy changes and safety reforms.

National Guard shooting suspect to face murder charge after soldier's death

A down-to-earth Scottish woman who preferred to stay out of the spotlight, Ms Templeman was frequently credited by Sir Richard as a stabilising force on his career, providing a counter-balance to his extravagant personality.

The E1 settlement, approved last week by the Israeli government after years of delays due to international pressure, would effectively bisect the West Bank — something its backers and opponents both acknowledge would devastate the prospects of a future Palestinian state.

The critic, author and educator was known for his decades-long on-screen partnership with co-host Margaret Pomeranz, as well as his promotion of Australian cinema — plus his lifelong battle against film censorship.

Known for playing hard-partying keyboardist Viv Savage in Rob Reiner's 1984 cult classic This Is Spinal Tap, Kaff is being remembered by his bandmates as a "dear brother" with a "kind word and a quick wit".

The colourful Queensland media figure carved out a successful career as a current affairs reporter, covering royal weddings, the downfall of the Marcos regime and the Brixton riots before joining the RSPCA in 2004.