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President Bashar Al-Assad's grip on power slips as rebels take hold of the Syria's second largest city.

When was the last time you experienced an act of kindness?

The Australian Senate passes laws banning under 16's from using social media.

Tens of thousands of Lebanese people return to their homes as a ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel begins - but will it last?

Israel on the cusp of a ceasefire deal with Hezbollah but Benjamin Netanyahu warns he'll fight back if the militant group attacks his country.

A much needed win for Anthony Albanese as the Greens finally agree to back the Government's housing reforms.

Parliament's final sitting week and the Government's still struggling to get the Greens onboard to pass key elements of its housing reforms.

Is it time to rethink our relationship with fire?

The International Criminal Court issues arrest warrants for the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defence minister for crimes against humanity and war crimes over the Israel-Gaza war.

The International Criminal Court issues arrest warrants for the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defence minister for crimes against humanity and war crimes over the Israel-Gaza war.

Big changes for the Future Fund - Australia's public wealth stockpile to invest in housing and the green energy transition.

The Kremlin accuses Ukraine of firing U-S supplied long-range missiles into Russia for the first time.

'Take great care' - the Chinese leader's warning to Anthony Albanese about Beijing and Canberra's relationship as they meet in Brazil.

The US lifts restrictions on Ukraine using its weapons to strike deep inside Russian territory. Vladimir Putin has warned this could change the very essence of the conflict.

What does it look like when communities come together over a shared love of the ocean?

The Federal Government is pushing for the biggest shake-up of funding and disclosure laws in more than a decade, seeking to limit political donations and campaign spending.

Donald Trump's triumphant return to the White House - thanking Joe Biden for a 'smooth' transition of power.

The Anglican Church's most senior cleric steps down after revelations he failed to act on horrific abuse allegations against a church volunteer.

The rising number of Australians who are priced out of the housing market and being forced to rent for their entire lives.

AM is Australia's most informative morning current affairs program.

If you’re a believer that ‘every bit counts’ then you’ll be interested in what’s going on in the Bega Valley in New South Wales.

US President Joe Biden vows a peaceful and orderly transfer of power after Donald Trump's decisive election victory.

Donald Trump retakes the White House in an emphatic victory which sees the Republicans not only take back the Presidency but possibly both houses of Congress.

Anticipation's high as millions of Americans head to the polls in one of the divisive elections in decades. 

Polls tied and nerves on edge as Donald Trump and Kamala Harris mine swing states for every last vote as the election finally draws near; AM travels to a tiny village in southern India, Kamala Harris's family's ancestral home; and radical changes proposed for our health to address a critical doctors shortage.