The White House says Donald Trump wants to invite Vladimir Putin to visit Washington later this year. The announcement comes as the US Senate passes a resolution against allowing Russia to interview American citizens.

It was the all-in basketball brawl which sent the game into crisis.

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A shock ruling from a court in Turkey could see notorious Islamic State terrorist Neil Prakash released from jail. The Australian has been held in southern Turkey since he was captured in late 2016, trying to sneak across the border from Syria.

New guidelines published by Universities Australia recommend that universities should train all frontline staff as first responders to sexual assault or abuse, as part of measures to protect victims on campus.

The Vatican is refusing to comment on the Prime Minister's demand for the Pope to sack Archbishop Philip Wilson, the most senior Catholic in the world to be convicted of concealing child sexual abuse.

A Federal Labor MP is at the centre of a bullying investigation, with former staff complaining about her conduct, Emma Husar, who represents the outer Western suburbs of Sydney.

A new study indicates children in separated and divorced families say they feel left in the dark when it comes to the decisions that will affect their lives.

On Thursday's AM: Donald Trump says Russia is no longer targeting the US; A Liberal MP apologises after stating Australia should "overlook" the MH17 attack to foster good relations with Russia; and the program aimed at getting more Indigenous students into university.

An attack by pro-Assad forces has pushed thousands of Syrian civilians towards Israel's border, seeking sanctuary. The refugees are aligned with rebel groups, who have been supported by Israel to fight their common enemies.