Dozens arrested as Istanbul mayor investigation deepens
Police in Istanbul have detained 47 people in dawn raids linked to a corruption investigation that saw the city's mayor imprisoned last month.
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Basilica reopens to faithful bidding farewell to Pope
Mourners have queued in their tens of thousands to pay their last respects to Pope Francis, as the late pontiff lies in state before his funeral.
Strikes continue in Ukraine after Trump rebukes Putin
More people have died as Russian drone strikes continue, Ukraine says, a day after a deadly attack on Kyiv drew a rare rebuke from US President Donald Trump.
Faithful flock on last day to pay respects to Pope
About 150,000 people have filed into St Peter's Basilica to farewell Pope Francis, with thousands more set to pay their respects before his casket is closed.
Israel fire ‘kills 44,’ hits Gaza Strip police station
Medics in the Gaza Strip say two Israeli missiles have hit a police station, resulting in deaths, as the army says it struck a command centre for militants.
China accuses US of ‘misleading public’ on trade talks
Beijing has rejected President Donald Trump's claim that the US and China are holding tariff talks, telling Washington to stop "misleading the public".
Dawn service in Turkey marks 110 years of the Anzacs
Australians, New Zealanders and royalty have met on the Gallipoli Peninsula to remember those who lost their lives on the Turkish battlefields 110 years ago.
India hunts militants as tensions soar with Pakistan
Authorities are ramping up their search for the militants behind a deadly attack on tourists that's sparked fears of fresh conflict with neighbouring Pakistan.
Trump says Ukraine deal close after envoy meets Putin
As US President Donald Trump rebukes Russia for the strikes on Kyiv, he has also stated Ukraine must give up its claim to Crimea in the name of peace.
Trump says he pushed Netanyahu on Gaza aid
The UN's food agency says its food stocks in Gaza have run out under Israel's blockade, ending a main source of sustenance for hundreds of thousands.
China eases some US tariffs, denies Trump’s talk claims
China has denied US President Donald Trump's claims the countries are negotiating tariffs, but has exempted some US-made imports from its steep tariffs.
Pope’s funeral staged in front of St Peter’s Square
World leaders and the Catholic faithful have bade farewell to Pope Francis at a funeral mass full of pomp and ritual in St Peter's Square at the Vatican.
India, Pakistan exchange gunfire for second day
India and Pakistan have exchanged gunfire for a second consecutive day after an attack on tourists - blamed on Pakistan - killed 26 in India's Kashmir region.
India to pursue Kashmir attackers to ends of earth: PM
India will find and punish every terrorist and their backers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi warns, after 26 men were killed in an attack on tourists in Kashmir.
Dozens hurt jumping from buildings after Turkey quake
Istanbul officials say about 150 people have been hospitalised with injuries sustained while trying to jump from buildings after an earthquake shook the city.
Thousands honour Pope Francis in St Peter’s Basilica
Long lines of the faithful have emerged in Rome as people file through St Peter's Basilica to pay their final respects to Pope Francis.
Russia, Ukraine trade blame over faltering peace moves
Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of being obstacles to peace as they remain under pressure from US President Donald Trump to show progress towards a deal.
Israel strikes Gaza school housing displaced families
At least 10 people have been killed in an Israeli strike on a school sheltering displaced families in Gaza while another hit a children's hospital, medics say.
US Treasury boss thaws on ‘unsustainable’ China tariffs
A key figure in the Trump administration says tariffs between the US and China are "unsustainable" following an apparent softening of the president's position.
World coral bleaching crisis spreads after hottest year
Harmful bleaching of the world's coral has now grown to include 84 per cent of the ocean's reefs in the most intense event of its kind in recorded history.
Pope’s body placed in basilica after solemn procession
The Vatican has opened St Peter's Basilica to the faithful to pay their final respects to Pope Francis as his body lies in state before his funeral and burial.
Attack on tourists in India’s Kashmir kills 26
A little-known militant group has claimed responsibility for an attack that left at least 26 tourists dead at a resort in Indian-controlled Kashmir.
Ukraine, West meet for downgraded talks on Russian war
Officials from the US, Europe and Ukraine are meeting to push for a peace deal between Moscow and Kyiv, but cancellations mean a breakthrough is unlikely.
How will a new pope be chosen? An expert explains the conclave
Following the death of Pope Francis, we’ll soon be seeing a new leader in the Vatican. The conclave – a strictly confidential gathering of Roman Catholic cardinals – is due to meet in a matter of weeks to elect a new earthly head.
Trump approval rating tanks as policies prove unpopular
A new poll shows poll that Americans who disapprove of US President Donald Trump's performance outnumber those who approve, on every issue in the poll.
Israel steps up Gaza strikes, vaccination drive halted
Israel has launched a big wave of air strikes in Gaza, while a polio vaccination campaign is on hold as an Israeli blockade cripples health care in the enclave.
Sudan’s paramilitaries kill over 30 in a fresh attack
A Sudanese activist group says the country's paramilitary group have attacked a city in the western Darfur region, killing more than 30 people.
Russia hits Ukraine city as talks reach crucial point
Ukraine's port city of Odesa has come under a "massive attack" by Russian drones, as countries prepare to meet for potentially decisive talks to end the war.
Cardinals set date for Pope’s viewing and funeral
The public viewing of Pope Francis will begin on Wednesday and his funeral will be on Saturday, the Vatican says, as the faithful grieve the pontiff's death.
Professional failures in Rafah medic killings: Israel
A probe into the killings of 15 medics in the Gaza Strip by Israeli forces notes a chain of "professional failures," with a deputy commander to be dismissed.
Air raid alerts in Ukraine after Russian ceasefire ends
Kyiv and the eastern half of Ukraine are under air alerts, hours after the one-day Easter ceasefire declared by Russian President Vladimir Putin expired.