Cyclone Chido death toll rises to 94 in Mozambique
The death toll from Cyclone Chido in northern Mozambique has risen to 94, as authorities continue to assess the damage caused by the devastating storm.
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Israel orders hospital closure, docs fear for patients
Medics at a northern Gaza hospital are scrambling to rescue patients following an order from Israel to close down the facility.
US is ‘playing with fire’ on Taiwan military aid: China
The Chinese government is protesting the latest United States announcements of military sales to Taiwan, warning America that it is "playing with fire".
Israeli strikes kill 17 in Gaza as hospital evacuated
The Israeli military says it has targeted Hamas militants hiding in a school in Gaza as it orders the evacuation of Kamal Adwan Hospital.
Trump says he might demand Panama hand over canal
Donald Trump has threatened the US could retake control of the Panama Canal if it continues to be charged 'ridiculous' fees to use the vital shipping route.
Ukraine strikes deep into Russia, miles from front line
Ukraine has hit a 1000km deep into Russian territory, a day after their hit on Russia's Kursk region killed six people, including a child.
US Congress approves bill to avert government shutdown
Facing a government shutdown, US Congress has passed a funding package while defying Donald Trump's demand to also greenlight trillions of dollars in new debt.
Accused Christmas market killer held on murder charges
The man accused of ramming his car into a crowded Christmas market in Germany has been charged with five counts of murder and multiple other serious offences.
Canadian PM loses key ally, looks set to be booted
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's leadership is in trouble after a key ally vowed to present a no-confidence motion.
Macron swears in angry exchange in cyclone-hit Mayotte
French President Emmanuel Macron swore during a heated exchange with angry residents in cyclone-hit Mayotte.
Russian missile strike on Kyiv damages embassies
Six embassies including Argentina and Portugal's have been damaged in Russian missile strikes on Kyiv.
Malaysia to resume search for missing flight MH370
Malaysia's government has agreed to resume the search for missing flight MH370 more than a decade after it disappeared over the southern Indian Ocean.
Macron booed as he visits Mayotte after deadly cyclone
French President Emmanuel Macron has been booed and jeered in Mayotte, as residents begin cleaning up after Cyclone Chido.
Israel bombards Gaza as ceasefire talks intensify
Mediators have managed to narrow some gaps on previous sticking points in a possible ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, but differences remain.
Russia has no preconditions for Ukraine talks: Putin
Russia has no conditions for starting talks with Ukrainian authorities to end the war, President Vladimir Putin says
Pelicot hopes French mass rape trial can change society
A court in France has jailed the ex-husband of Gisele Pelicot for 20 years over her drugging and mass rape in a trial she called a "very difficult ordeal".
Ex-husband jailed for 20 years in French mass rape case
A court in France has jailed the ex-husband of Gisele Pelicot for 20 years over her drugging and mass rape and imprisoned dozens of others in a landmark trial.
Ukraine’s Zelenskiy urges EU-US unity to stop Putin
President Volodymyr Zelensky is pleading for the joint help of the EU and the US to fight Russia amid fears Donald Trump could withdraw support for Ukraine.
US repatriates Bali bombers to Malaysia from Guantanamo
The Pentagon has transferred two Malaysian detainees who participated deadly 2002 Bali bombings from Guantanamo Bay military prison to their home country.
France to host Syria summit, cautious on sanctions end
French Foreign Minister Jan-Noel Barrot says the new rulers of Syria will be judged "by their actions and over time" ahead of a summit on Syria in France.
Families prepare aid after cyclone rips through Mayotte
Authorities in the French overseas territory of Mayotte have confirmed 31 deaths from Cyclone Chido amid fears of thousands of fatalities.
Gaza truce efforts intensify, Israeli strike kills 20
Israeli authorities have called on residents of al-Bureij camp in the centre of the Gaza Strip to leave, saying militants had fired rockets from the area.
Russia detains Uzbek suspect over murder of top general
Russia's Investigative Committee has detained a Uzbek citizen after a top general was killed by a bomb hidden in a scooter.
Israeli troops to stay in buffer zone inside Syria
Benjamin Netanyahu says Israeli forces will stay in a buffer zone on the Syrian border until another arrangement is found "that ensures Israel's security".
The search for answers in case of schoolgirl shooter
Police in the US state of Wisconsin are examining the phone, computer and online posts of a 15-year-old girl who shot dead a student and teacher at her school.
Murder, terrorism charges filed in healthcare CEO case
The US man accused of shooting dead UnitedHealthcare's CEO on a New York street has been charged with murder as an act of terrorism.
Brussels summit may discuss foreign troops: Zelenskiy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says an international meeting in Belgium could discuss the deployment of foreign soldiers in Ukraine.
Business opens door to Vanuatu workers after earthquake
A Queensland business owner has given dozens of stranded Vanuatu workers a place to stay as they wait for a chance to return to their earthquake-hit home.
Vanuatu counts earthquake cost with 14 dead, 200 hurt
More than a dozen people are dead after a 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck in Vanuatu but little is known about the extent of the damage further afield.
Gaza ceasefire bid intensifies, Israeli strikes kill 16
A Gaza Strip ceasefire deal involving Hamas and Israel could be signed within days, sources say amid talks in the Middle East.
France rushes supplies to Mayotte, Macron due to visit
Authorities in Mayotte are racing to stop hunger, disease and lawlessness from spreading in the French overseas territory.