World in pictures, September 24, 2026

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

Readers question the worth of Anthony Albanese’s trip to the UN and to see Donald Trump.

After having one comeback cancelled, the former Neighbours star has chosen a ‘twisted’ comedy show as his next revival.

After having one comeback cancelled, the former Neighbours star has chosen a ‘twisted’ comedy show as his next revival.

I object most strenuously to sharing a table with a slavering monstrosity that probably rolls in its own poop.

A driver has died after a V/Line coach collided with two cars on an isolated road north-east of Melbourne.

A driver has died after a V/Line coach collided with two cars on an isolated road north-east of Melbourne.

The Age can reveal the name of the former councillor after a suppression order shielding his identity was lifted on Thursday.

A bus and several vehicles have collided on the Melba Highway near Kinglake, sparking a major emergency response.

A bus and several vehicles have collided on the Melba Highway. More to come.

A bus and several vehicles have collided on the Melba Highway near Kinglake, sparking a major emergency response.

The former National Gallery of Victoria employee has been charged by the state’s corruption watchdog after allegedly siphoning $8 million from the gallery over four years. 

Travellers with disabilities will be forced to walk almost 20 times further when Melbourne Airport abolishes kerbside pick-up and drop-off next month.

Wayne Gatt’s police and industrial relations background will mean he takes an aggressive approach to the scandal plagued construction sector.

Wayne Gatt’s police and industrial relations background will mean he takes an aggressive approach to the scandal plagued construction sector.

The not-for-profit health provider has been facing significant financial strain – but the remuneration of two senior staff equates to more than $800,000.

Readers offer their solutions to the state’s problems with potholes.

The Carbine Club has written to members to express their regret about Osborne’s stand-up which “fell well short of the standards” expected.

Khalid Baker spent decades publicly protesting his innocence over a man’s death. Now, he’s left Australia as the alleged head of a major illicit tobacco network worth millions.

Counter-terrorism police launched a covert investigation in 2021 after the man returned from Egypt after a six-month trip.

Follow for live updates on day one of the Royal Commission into the Integrity of Major Public and Civil Infrastructure Construction Projects in Victoria.

Follow for live updates on day one of the Royal Commission into the Integrity of Major Public and Civil Infrastructure Construction Projects in Victoria.

The man allegedly responsible for hitting a woman and child with his MCG meal has been interviewed by police.

A couple of whingeing neighbours are trying to put an end to a beloved alfresco pastime.

A couple of whingeing neighbours are trying to put an end to a beloved alfresco pastime.

Follow for live updates on day one of the Royal Commission into the Integrity of Major Public and Civil Infrastructure Construction Projects in Victoria.

Two women are angry and frustrated that their rape complaints have joined the growing pile of unsolved sex investigations.

Students are sneaking off to bet and openly discussing what they’re gambling on as researchers warn it is all too easy for underage teens to set up betting accounts.

We look at life in the suburb which one of the world’s leading urban planners identified as an example of a future 15-minute city.

Students are sneaking off to bet and openly discussing what they’re gambling on as researchers warn it is all too easy for underage teens to set up betting accounts.