Israel releases 200 Palestinian prisoners
Israeli authorities say they have released 200 Palestinian prisoners and detainees as part of the Gaza ceasefire deal.
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Fire-ravaged Los Angeles braces for toxic rain runoff
There are fears that hazardous chemicals belched from burning homes and cars in the Los Angeles wildfires will make it into runoff when it rains.
Hamas release four Israeli hostages in second swap
Hamas has released four young female Israeli soldiers after more than 15 months in captivity.
With rain in forecast, LA hopeful of firefight progress
With Santa Ana winds dropping and rain forecast, weary Californian firefighters are hoping to advance in their quest to quench the state's remaining wildfires.
Trump considers scrapping FEMA, pledges disaster help
After touring disaster-hit North Carolina and Los Angeles, Donald Trump says he's considering getting rid of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Sudanese army claims major victory in Khartoum
Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has rejected the Sudanese army's claims it has advanced as "propaganda", as the two-year war continues.
S Korea rejects request to extend Yoon’s detention
Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yoel will be released later in January after a court rejected the prosecutor's request for an extension.
Fires fought as devastated Los Angeles picks up pieces
Emergency services tackle a new fire north of Los Angeles and continuing blazes that have devastated the area as California approves billions of dollars in aid.
Tents pitched as Gazan families return to ruined homes
Hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians are expected to return to ruined homes in Gaza where tents are being pitched amid widespread devastation.
Putin is ready to hold talks with Trump, Kremlin says
Russia is ready for a mutually respectful dialogue with US President Donald Trump, the Kremlin says.
I’d rather not use tariffs against China: Donald Trump
US President Donald Trump has presented tariffs as a kind of silver bullet against China during an interview on Fox News.
UK teen jailed for at least 52 years for girls’ murders
A teenager who stabbed three young girls to death at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in England has been sentenced to more than 50 years in prison.
Trump tells Russia to end war, downplays TikTok threat
US President Donald Trump has urged Russia's Vladimir Putin to make a deal to end the "ridiculous" Ukraine war or face new tariffs and sanctions.
S Korean investigators ask prosecutors to indict Yoon
South Korean investigators have asked prosecutors to indict detained President Yoon Suk Yeol.
New wildfire near LA sees more than 31,000 evacuated
A huge wildfire is sweeping through rugged mountains north of Los Angeles where residents are still recovering from massive blazes that devastated the US city.
Kiwis go for growth to lift economy out of the doldrums
Foreign investors will be wooed by New Zealand to help lift the nation's economy out of the lurch as the government seeks to put the woes of 2024 behind it.
NATO chief says Europe will fund US weapons for Ukraine
NATO chief Mark Rutte says it's vital Russia doesn't win the war in Ukraine as it could result in Vladimir Putin "high fiving" North Korea and China.
Trump envoy says he’ll go to Gaza to monitor ceasefire
US officials will be part of a team deployed in the Gaza Strip to ensure safety following a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, envoy Steve Witkoff says.
Prince Harry hails legal ‘victory’ over Murdoch papers
Prince Harry has settled his case against News Group Newspapers, receiving substantial damages and an apology over "unlawful activities" by The Sun.
Prince Harry wins apology, damages from Murdoch papers
Rupert Murdoch's UK tabloids will make a rare apology to Prince Harry in settling a privacy invasion lawsuit and will pay substantial damages, his lawyer says.
Trump says he could sanction Russia over Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has urged European leaders to do more to defend his nation as Donald Trump says he might impose sanctions on Russia.
Europe extends hand to US, warns of ‘race to bottom’
The EU is taking a "wait and see" approach to relations with the newly inaugurated US President Donald Trump in an attempt to avoid a trade conflict.
Israel’s military operation in West Bank kills nine
Two days after the start of a ceasefire in Gaza, Israel has launched military action in West Bank city of Jenin, killing at least nine Palestinians.
S Korea’s Yoon defends actions at impeachment hearing
Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeo has appeared in court, pledging to answer any questions.
Nine arrested over ski resort hotel fire that killed 76
The death toll from a Turkish ski resort hotel fire has risen to 76, with dozens more reportedly injured in the devastating blaze.
Next Israeli hostages to be released on Saturday: Hamas
One of the Israeli hostages freed from Gaza says she has "returned to life" as Hamas says the next group of Israeli hostages will be released on Saturday.
Starmer vows to lead change after Southport murders
Britain's prime minister says the failure to prevent the Southport murders should be a "line in the sand".
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.
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.