Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to 48-hour ceasefire
A 48-hour ceasefire between Afghanistan and Pakistan has taken effect following days of deadly cross-border clashes, the Taliban government says.
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Ukraine introduces power cuts across almost all regions
Ukraine's energy ministry says emergency power cuts are being introduced after Russian attacks on the country's grid.
Madagascar coup leader to be ‘sworn in as president’
The leader of Madagascar's military coup says the armed forces will be in charge of the country for up to two years before any elections are held.
Aid trucks roll into Gaza, Hamas hands over more bodies
Israel has received the remains of two more hostages as preparations commence to open the Egyptian Rafah crossing with the Gaza Strip to Gazan citizens.
Trump ready to meet with Xi in South Korea: Bessent
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says President Donald Trump is ready to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Madagascar army colonel says military has taken power
A Madagascar army colonel says the military has taken charge of the African island country after President Andry Rajoelina fled.
French PM suspends pension reforms plan to push budget
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu is proposing to suspend a plan to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64 in a bid to avoid his government being toppled.
Pause in dispute over hostage bodies as aid enters Gaza
Repatriating the bodies of hostages remains among issues with the potential to derail a ceasefire that has ended war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.
Zelenskiy strips Odesa mayor of Ukrainian citizenship
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has stripped the elected mayor of the port city of Odesa of his Ukrainian citizenship.
Trump will talk to US justice dept about Maxwell pardon
On the same day the US Supreme Court declined to hear Ghislaine Maxwell's bid to overturn her conviction, Donald Trump said he would speak to the DOJ.
Election calls heap pressure on Macron to end crisis
The collapse of France's government in just hours makes things even tougher President Emmanuel Macron, who faces calls to quit or hold a snap election.
Israel marks attack anniversary as Gaza talks under way
Israelis are gathering to mourn two years since Hamas's deadly October 7 attack as talks continue in a bid to end the resulting devastating war in Gaza.
A divided Israel marks two years since October 7 attack
Israelis are mourning the dead and fearing for the remaining hostages as they mark two years since the Hamas' attack plunged the region into a devastating war.
France’s Macron pressed to end political ‘mess’
France's President Emmanuel Macron desperately needs a circuit breaker amid growing political chaos.
Putin says Ukrainian forces in retreat on all fronts
Vladimir Putin says Russia's armed forces have the strategic initiative in Ukraine and have captured almost 5000 square kilometres of land this year.
New Trump threat escalates showdown with US cities
The Texas National Guard has arrived in the state of Illinois, as President Donald Trump threatens to use a centuries-old law to send troops to more US cities.
Melbourne professor among Nobel Prize chemistry winners
The University of Melbourne's Richard Robson is one of three winners of the Nobel chemistry prize for a discovery likened to a Harry Potter enchanted handbag.
Ex-FBI chief Comey pleads not guilty to charges
Former FBI director James Comey pleaded not guilty in his first court appearance, in a case critics say is politically motivated.
Hostages free ‘soon’ after Gaza peace plan signoff
US President Donald Trump has announced on social media that Israel and Hamas have signed off on the first phase of the US-proposed Gaza peace deal.
Alleged arsonist charged over deadly LA wildfire
Authorities have charged a 29-year-old man with igniting the January fire that destroyed Los Angeles' Pacific Palisades neighbourhood.
France’s Macron will appoint new PM ‘in next 48 hours’
'The president of the republic will appoint a prime minister within the next 48 hours," French caretaker prime minister Sebastien Lecornu says.
Russian strike seriously damages Ukrainian power plant
Ukrainian authorities say a Russian strike has seriously damaged one of Ukraine's thermal power plants in the lead-up to winter.
Troops to enter Chicago, Trump wants Dem leaders jailed
Donald Trump is calling for the governor of Illinois and the mayor of Chicago to be arrested, as the US president prepares to send troops into the city.
Joy in Israel and Gaza after ceasefire announced
Palestinians and the families of Israeli hostages have broken into wild celebrations after Israel and Hamas agreed to the first phase of a peace plan for Gaza.
Ukraine strikes cause Russian fuel shortages: Zelenskiy
Ukrainian long-range strikes might have slashed petrol supplies in Russia by up to a fifth, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy claims.
Russia strikes Kyiv apartments, energy sites
Explosions have rocked central Kyiv as a major Russian aerial assault set a high-rise ablaze and cut power to parts of the Ukrainian capital.
Israeli cabinet ratifies Gaza ceasefire deal with Hamas
Israel's cabinet has approved a plan for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of all remaining hostages held by Hamas.
Trump campaign overshadows Nobel Peace Prize decision
Nobel-watchers believe it's extremely unlikely Donald Trump's name will be read out as the 2025 Peace Prize winner.
Tsunami threat passes after earthquake off Philippines
Tsunami warnings have been lifted after a strong earthquake in the southern Philippines damaged buildings, knocked out power and killed at least two people.
Judge blocks Trump’s troop deployment in Chicago
A judge in Chicago has temporarily blocked US President Donald Trump's deployment of hundreds of National Guard soldiers in Illinois.
Peru’s President Boluarte ousted as crime grips nation
Lawmakers have voted to impeach Peruvian president Dina Boluarte amid widespread anger over a crime wave gripping the South American nation.