Ukrainian attack kills two in Kherson: Russian forces
Russian authorities say a Ukrainian attack has killed at least two people in the southern Ukrainian region of Kherson held by Russian forces.
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Trump pledges to save America from ‘decline’
President Donald Trump has outlined a series of bold executive orders to expand US territory, curb immigration and boost fossil fuel production.
‘Welcome home’: Biden invites Trump for tea
Donald Trump, who is set to be sworn in as the 47th US president, has met with President Joe Biden at the White House.
Biden issues pre-emptive pardons for family, officials
US President Joe Biden has used his power to pardon in the broadest and most untested way possible: to forgive those who have not even been investigated yet.
Trump makes flurry of promises on inauguration eve
On the eve of his inauguration Donald Trump has promised a raucous rally swift action to ensure "the curtain closes on four long years of American decline".
Ukraine suffering from shortage of soldiers: commander
The head of Ukraine's army says the army has too few soldiers while Russian authorities have accused Ukrainian forces of killing seven civilians in Kursk.
TikTok says it ‘is back’ in the United States
President-elect Donald Trump says he plans to issue an executive order extending the period of time that TikTok can remain accessible in the United States.
Israel releases prisoners after Hamas frees hostages
Hamas has freed three Israeli hostages and 90 Palestinian prisoners have been released by Israel after a ceasefire deal halted fighting in Gaza.
Protesters storm SKorea court over Yoon’s detention
The arrest of South Korea's impeached president, Yoon Suk-yeol could see him imprisoned over his ill-fated declaration of martial law last month.
Russian strikes kill six in Ukraine, including in Kyiv
At least three people have been killed and three others injured in a Russian attack before dawn on the Ukraine capital of Kyiv.
TikTok stops working for US users as ban takes effect
A TikTok ban imposed on 170 million American users has taken effect as app stores pull the popular social video platform from their offerings in the US.
Trump to hold victory rally ahead of inauguration
Donald Trump has arrived in Washington to celebrate with supporters ahead of his second inauguration when he will be sworn in as the 47th US president.
Fighting halted as delayed Gaza ceasefire takes effect
A ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas has come into effect with a hostage release to follow after a 15-month war that has up-ended the Middle East.
Blackouts hit wide swathes of army-controlled Sudan
Drone attacks on power generating facilities run by Sudan's army have plunged large areas of the country into darkness.
Impeached South Korea President Yoon attends court
South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol has appeared in court to contest an extension to his detention over a failed declaration of martial law.
At least three dead in Russian attack on Kyiv: military
At least three people have been killed in a Russian attack on Kyiv, Ukraine's military administration says.
Trump and Xi discuss TikTok, trade and Taiwan in call
Chinese President Xi Jinping and US president-elect Donald Trump say they have had a phone call which focused on topics including TikTok, trade and fentanyl.
Hostage release set as Israel approves ceasefire deal
The Gaza Strip ceasefire will take effect on Sunday, Qatar says, after the deal was ratified by Israel's full cabinet.
US Supreme Court upholds Congress law banning TikTok
The US Supreme Court has unanimously upheld a federal law banning TikTok unless it is sold by its China-based parent company ByteDance.
South Sudan starts curfew as Sudan deaths trigger riots
A dusk-to-dawn curfew has been declared in South Sudan following violence targeting people from neighbouring Sudan.
Korean investigators apply to extend Yoon’s detention
South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol says he is well but a little uncomfortable as investigators file a request to extend his detention.
Biden commutes sentences for 2500 drug offenders
US President Joe Biden has issued more individual pardons and commutations than any predecessor after commuting the sentences of another 2500 people.
Pakistan court convicts ex-PM Khan, wife for corruption
A Pakistani court has sentenced the country's already-imprisoned former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife to 14 and seven years in jail for corruption.
Twin Peaks creator and filmmaker David Lynch dead at 78
David Lynch, the filmmaker behind Blue Velvet, Twin Peaks and Mulholland Drive, has died at the age of 78.
LA evacuees told: stay away from home for another week
With wildfires burning for a 10th day in LA, firefighters have expressed relief over withstanding high winds without either of the two monster fires growing.
Russian gunpowder factory attacked: Ukrainian official
Ukraine's military says it has hit an oil depot in the Voronezh region of Russia in a drone attack.
Coalition govt likely in Vanuatu, where women struggle
Vanuatu has just one female MP and seven women candidates among the 217 running for office in this month's snap election.
Australia ‘reversing’ human rights for children: report
An advocacy group has accused the federal and state governments of violating human rights for children, Indigenous people and asylum seekers in the past year.
Israel set to approve ceasefire: Netanyahu’s office
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office says the country's cabinet will meet shortly to give final approval for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
UK PM Starmer travels to Ukraine to sign new treaty
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is in Ukraine to sign a 100-year security partnership amid uncertainty over the fate of US support under Donald Trump.
Biden’s farewell message warns of a US ‘oligarchy’
President Joe Biden has used his farewell address to the nation to warn of an "oligarchy" of the ultra-wealthy taking root in the country.