Aoife Hilton
Aoife Hilton is a digital journalist for ABC News in Brisbane. She has also freelanced for several UK-based outlets. She joined the ABC in 2024.
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ANU to review military investments after pro-Palestine protests
The Australian National University has acknowledged "changing expectations" around its investments.
A Vatican document says women need 'fuller recognition' in the Catholic Church — but not as deacons
The document will inform bishops at their October summit, where the role of women in the Church is on the agenda.
Hurricane Beryl leaves trail of destruction across Caribbean
Hurricane Beryl tears across the Atlantic Ocean, leaving at least 11 people dead in the Caribbean and three in the US state of Texas.
The search is on for dozens buried in an Indonesian landslide which killed 17 people
Nearly 400 people have been involved in the search, including police, military, and rescuers using helicopters.
A searing heat wave has gripped the US, leaving five dead in California and Oregon
Four people were reported dead in the Portland area and one at Death Valley, California, due to the gripping heat.
Boeing will plead guilty in 737 MAX crash probe
Boeing has agreed to plead guilty to a criminal fraud conspiracy charge to resolve a US Department of Justice (DOJ) investigation linked to two 737 MAX fatal crashes.
Varroa destructor mites have infested honey bee hives across NSW. No state wants to be next
The honey bee-killing parasite has spread across New South Wales. Now, other states and territories are potentially in the firing line.
The man who stabbed South Korea's opposition leader in the neck has been sentenced to 15 years in prison
The knife-wielding man attacked Lee Jae-myung, head of the Democratic Party of Korea, in January after asking for his autograph at an event in the south-eastern city of Busan.
Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is in Moscow for talks with Vladimir Putin — here's what they're saying
The two leaders have Russia's war with Ukraine on the agenda, with Mr Putin ready to discuss the "nuances" of a peace agreement.
Police have indicted Brazil's ex-president for alleged money laundering over undeclared Saudi Arabian diamonds
Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro has been indicted for alleged money laundering in connection with undeclared diamonds from Saudi Arabia.
King Charles III has paid tribute to the Caribbean islands facing Hurricane Beryl destruction
The death toll in the Caribbean has climbed to 10 after Hurricane Beryl made landfall in Jamaica. King Charles III paid tribute on Thursday.
Hurricane Beryl rips toward Jamaica after leaving seven people dead in the Caribbean
Beryl is expected to reach Jamaica at midday local time, causing an expected storm surge of 1.8 to 2.7 metres above typical levels.
Boeing is being charged with fraud over two fatal plane crashes. Reports say they've been offered a deal
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) is reportedly hitting the plane maker with a criminal fraud charge over two fatal plane crashes in 2018 and 2019.
Lukas McClish got lost in the Northern California mountains. He survived by collecting water in his shoe
The 34-year-old hiker has been found after 10 days in the Northern California mountains, where he survived by collecting water in his shoe.
Greece arrests 13 after yacht fireworks spark pine forest blaze
Greek authorities arrest 13 yacht crew members and passengers after a forest fire allegedly sparked by fireworks launched from the boat.
Nigel Farage doubles down on claim the West provoked Russia's invasion of Ukraine
The Reform UK leader responds to criticism over his claims that the West provoked Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
The stolen Wizard of Oz slippers have been found, and Judy Garland's hometown wants them back
The Minnesota town where actress Judy Garland grew up is raising funds to buy back the ruby slippers stolen from its museum in 2005.