Japanese government officials say North Korea has apparently launched its first ballistic missile of 2024. They say it seems to have dropped into the sea.
The defence force has been called in to assist with evacuations as severe Tropical Cyclone Megan continues to near the Northern Territory coast ahead of an expected crossing tonight.
In today’s Morning Brief, a romance scammer reveals some of the tricks of the trade and admits some guilt about the trouble he’s causing. Also, a look at two high-profile sex assault trials.