Security

A laptop has been stolen from a secret service agent's car in New York City, but it has multiple layers of security and is not permitted to contain classified information, the agency says.

A Child, Youth and Family privacy breach is being brandished as proof the government cannot be trusted with people's private information.

The man entered the White House grounds carrying a backpack, the US Secret Service says.

The twin bomb attack in Syria's capital, Damascus, killed 40 Iraqis and wounded 120, Iraq's government says.

The United States is deploying an advanced anti-missile defence system to South Korea as part of steps to bolster its ability to defend against North Korean ballistic missiles. North Korea...

Sexual violence and counselling services are among groups from which the government is demanding private client information in exchange for funding. Audio

Almost simultaneous attacks in Kabul have left at least 16 people dead and 44 injured, the health ministry says.

The half-brother of North Korea's leader died in pain within 20 minutes of being given the toxic nerve agent, Malaysia's health minister says.

Guards outside Work and Income offices are in another stoush over a security clampdown - this time complaining they're being forced to break the law and breach people's privacy.

Convicted child sex offender and murderer Phillip John Smith has received an apology from Corrections after mistakes were made over his security classification.