Over 2000 people buried in landslide, PNG tells UN
The number of people feared dead from a massive landslide in Papua New Guinea has soared to more than 2000, according to the government.
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Israeli attack on Rafah camp draws global condemnation
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North Korea fires suspected missile into the sea
Japan and South Korea say North Korea has launched a missile into the sea hours after it announced plans to put a rocket into orbit.
Spain pledges more air defence missiles to Ukraine
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France lifts state of emergency in New Caledonia
French President Emmanuel Macron has decided to lift the state of emergency in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia.
PNG orders evacuations from path of ‘active’ landslide
Relief teams in Papua New Guinea have been trickling into the difficult-to-access northern Enga region after a landslide killed an estimated hundreds of people.
Dozens of Palestinians killed as Israel bombards Gaza
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Slovakia shooting suspect ‘wanted only to hurt Fico’
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No more meals when seatbelt sign on: Singapore Airlines
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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.
Mourners pack Iranian holy city for Raisi burial
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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.