NASA astronauts return after nine months stuck in space
Two NASA astronauts have returned to earth, nine months after their faulty Boeing Starliner craft upended what was to be a week-long stay on the ISS.
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Israeli strikes kill six as conflict resumes in Gaza
At least six people have been killed in air strikes in Gaza, local health workers say, a day after deadly Israeli attacks shattered a ceasefire with Hamas.
Playing for time: Putin declines full Ukraine ceasefire
Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed for Russia and Ukraine to stop hitting each other's energy infrastructure for 30 days, the Kremlin says.
Stuck astronauts head home after marathon stay in space
NASA's two stuck astronauts are heading back to earth in a SpaceX capsule after a marathon mission that began with a bungled Boeing test flight nine months ago.
Concern over new image of Pope amid slight improvements
The Vatican has provided some details on the first photo of the Pope released since his hospitalisation, showing him praying in a chapel within the facility.
Trump and Putin to hold call on Ukraine ceasefire
Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump will talk about settling the Ukraine conflict, but Volodymyr Zelenskiy remains sceptical Russian is ready for peace.
Ceasefire shattered as Israel launches strikes in Gaza
Israel has launched air strikes on Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip, killing more than 400 Palestinians and threatening to fully reignite the 17-month-old war.
New US air strikes on Yemen pile pressure on Houthis
The US has continued its air strikes on Yemen for a third day, with dozens now reportedly killed in the escalating violence.
Trump says no exemptions on steel and aluminium tariffs
Donald Trump has ruled out granting exemptions for tariffs on steel and aluminium imports, and says reciprocal and sectoral tariffs will start in April.
Trump to speak with Putin about ending war in Ukraine
Donald Trump says he thinks he has "a very good chance" of negotiating an end to the war in Ukraine and plans to speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin soon.
At least 39 dead after tornadoes wreak havoc in US
At least 39 people are dead after violent tornadoes, blinding dust storms and wildfires decimated entire neighbourhoods across multiple US states.
Fire at North Macedonia nightclub kills 59, injures 150
The death toll from a nightclub fire in north Macedonia has risen to 59, with more than 150 injured.
US vows to keep hitting Houthis until ship attacks stop
Tensions are rising in Yemen after US airstrikes on the Houthis as Iran warns threats to their allies will be handled "decisively and destructively".
Sudan police accuse RSF after 11 bodies found in well
A pile of bodies has been discovered at the bottom of a well in an area of Khartoum recently reclaimed from the RSF paramilitary group by the army.
First photo released of convalescing Pope
Pope Francis did not appear at the window to greet children gathered in his honour, but released his first photo since his hospitalisation later in the day.
Israeli strikes leave 14 dead in a day, Gaza medics say
Israel's military says it has only intervened to thwart threats by "terrorists" approaching its troops or planting bombs since the ceasefire took effect.
At least 51 dead in nightclub fire in North Macedonia
At least 51 people have been killed and dozens more injured after a nightclub caught fire during a concert in a small town in North Macedonia.
US launches large-scale strikes on Yemen’s Houthis
The US has launched a series of airstrikes on Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis after they resumed attacks on ships passing through the Red Sea and Arabian Sea.
Trump signs a bill to avoid a government shutdown
President Donald Trump has signed into law legislation funding the government through to the end of September.
Air strike in Myanmar kills nearly 30 people
An opposition group in military-ruled Myanmar says an air strike on a central village under the control of resistance forces has killed at least 27 civilians.
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UK to step up Ukraine peacekeeping planning
Planning for a peacekeeping force for Ukraine will move to an "operational phase," UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says.
Russian troops battle last Ukrainian forces in Kursk
Russia and Ukraine continue to trade heavy blows as Volodymyr Zelenskiy denies claims Ukrainian troops are surrounded by Russian forces in Kursk.
Rival rallies for South Korea’s impeached president
Thousands of South Koreans have filled the streets of downtown Seoul in massive rival rallies for and against impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol.
Pope starts new Catholic reform process from hospital
Pope Francis has embarked on a new reform process for the Catholic Church, from his hospital bed.
At least 32 dead as massive US storm causes carnage
At least 32 people have died in a massive US storm, with extreme weather conditions forecast to affect an area that's home to more than 100 million people.
Israeli air strike kills nine people in northern Gaza
An Israeli air strike on a northern Gaza town has killed at least nine people including some local reporters.
Pope Francis starts new process for Catholic reforms
Pope Francis has started a new three-year process for church reforms as he continues his recovery from double pneumonia in hospital in Rome.
UK urges allies to make concrete commitments on Ukraine
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has urged a coalition of Western nations including Australia to come up with firm commitments of help for Ukraine.
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Diddy pleads not guilty to new charge as trial nears
Sean "Diddy" Combs has pleaded not guilty to a new indictment that accused him of threatening to punish employees who didn't assist his sex trafficking scheme.
US aligns with G7, urges Russia to accept ceasefire
Fears the US would continue to draw away from the West were unfounded at the G7 summit, as it joined allies in warning Russia to accept the proposed ceasefire.
Philippine ex-President Duterte appears at ICC by video
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been charged with murder over the deadly "war on drugs" he oversaw while in office.