Man shot dead by police in New Caledonia: report
A man has been shot dead by police in New Caledonia hours after French President Emmanuel Macron visited the riot-hit Pacific island.
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Mourners pack Iranian holy city for Raisi burial
Many thousands of mourners have packed the streets of the Iranian holy city of Mashhad for the funeral of president Ebrahim Raisi.
Ukraine says Russian strikes on Kharkiv kill seven
At least seven people have been killed in a Russian missile attack on a printing house in Kharkiv, Ukrainian local officials say.
World Court orders Israel to halt assault on Rafah
The top United Nations court has ordered Israel to halt its offensive in Rafah and open the crossing to Egypt in southern Gaza city.
At least 14 dead in Vietnam residential building fire
More than a dozen people have been killed after a fire broke out in a residential area of Hanoi, Vietnam.
Hundreds feared dead after Papua New Guinea landslide
Rescuers are searching for survivors after a landslide flattened a remote village in northern Papua New Guinea, with hundreds of people feared dead.
US curbs Victorian poultry imports on bird flu concerns
Poultry imports have been restricted from Victoria to the US after highly pathogenic avian influenza was detected in the Australian state.
Judge denies Baldwin bid to drop Rust shooting charge
Actor Alec Baldwin's bid to dismiss an involuntary manslaughter charge over the on-set shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins has been denied by a judge.
Judge rejects Baldwin bid to drop Rust shooting case
Actor Alec Baldwin's bid to dismiss an involuntary manslaughter charge over the on-set shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins has been denied by a judge.
Search for hundreds feared dead in huge PNG landslide
Hundreds of people are feared dead after a landslide hit a remote village in northern Papua New Guinea, wiping out buildings and blocking the only road access.
Ukraine gain control in Kharkiv border areas: Zelenskiy
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukrainian forces have taken "combat control" of border areas Russian troops entered this month, contradicting Russian claims.
Thai hospitals treat 43 Singapore Airlines passengers
Forty-three patients injured on a Singapore Airlines flight that hit deadly turbulence are being treated in three hospitals in Bangkok.
More than 4000 affected by PNG landslide: aid group
The landslide in Papua New Guinea has left debris up to eight metres deep across 200 square kilometres, cutting off road access, CARE Australia says.
Kanak leader calls to ‘maintain resistance’ to France
New Caledonian pro-independence leader Christian Tein has called upon supporters to "remain mobilized" against Paris but to refrain from violence.
Israel continues Gaza strikes despite UN court ruling
Israel have maintained their incursion into Rafah in Gaza despite the World Court ordering them to desist, fighting also continues in the north of the Strip.
Three bodies retrieved, 4000 affected by PNG landslide
The landslide in Papua New Guinea has left debris up to eight metres deep across 200 square kilometres, cutting off road access, CARE Australia says.
Russian attacks in Kharkiv kill six and injure dozens
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has denounced a deadly strike in Kharkiv as "yet another example of Russian madness".
Extra French security to stay in riot-hit New Caledonia
Extra security forces will stay in riot-hit New Caledonia as long as they are needed, French President Emmanuel Macron Macron says.
Passengers arrive in Singapore after deadly flight
A Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore was diverted to Bangkok for an emergency landing after the plane was buffeted by turbulence.
Israeli forces move deeper into Rafah in heavy battle
Israel's assault on Rafah has set hundreds of thousands of Palestinians fleeing what had been a refuge for half of Gaza's 2.3 million people.
Iran’s Supreme Leader leads prayers at Raisi funeral
Iran's late president's funeral is being held ahead of an early election at a time of worsening strains between the clerical leadership and wider society.
Passengers shaken after deadly turbulence-struck flight
A Singapore Airlines jet carrying 56 Australians has fallen into an air pocket, causing severe turbulence and leaving a man dead of a suspected heart attack.
Macron jets to New Caledonia as protesters, police spar
French President Emmanuel Macron is en route to New Caledonia for talks on the riot-hit island in the Pacific.
Russia claims recapture of eastern Ukraine village
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says four more countries will take part in a peace summit in Switzerland as Russia's forces claim new gains.
Sunak, Starmer hit election trail as UK campaigns begin
Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is hitting the campaign trail after announcing a general election will take place on July 4.
One dead as turbulence hits Singapore Airlines flight
A person has died and 30 others have been injured as a Singapore Airlines flight plummeted in severe turbulence and was forced to make an emergency landing.
Man dies as Singapore Airlines plane hits turbulence
A Singapore Airlines flight from London has fallen into an air pocket before encountering turbulence, leaving a passenger dead of a suspected heart attack.
Trump lawyers rest case without calling him to testify
Donald Trump's defence team has rested its case in a criminal hush money trial after calling two witnesses on his behalf.
ICC prosecutor seeks arrest of Netanyahu, Hamas leaders
The International Criminal Court's top prosecutor has requested arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and top Hamas leaders.
Western aid to Ukraine too slow, Zelenskiy says
Ukraine needs at least 120 F-16s to resist attacks from the 300 Russian planes in their airspace, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.
Death of Iran hardline president prompts mixed response
International reaction to the death of controversial hardline Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi have ranged from heartfelt to diplomatic.