Plane carrying Rio Tinto workers crashes in Canada
A plane carrying Rio Tinto workers has crashed while heading to a diamond mine in Canada's remote Northwest Territories, leaving an unconfirmed number dead.
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Trump cruises to victory in NH primary election
Nikki Haley has vowed to fight on despite rival Donald Trump sailing to victory in New Hampshire's Republican presidential primary.
Robbie snubbed as Oppenheimer pips Barbie in Oscar noms
Oppenheimer has dominated the Oscar nominations with 13 nods while Margot Robbie, Greta Gerwig and Leonardo DiCaprio were among the notable omissions.
Plan for one-month Gaza truce makes progress
Intense negotiations are working towards swapping Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners during a proposed month-long ceasefire in Gaza, sources say.
Russian missile strikes on Ukraine cities kill 18
Russian missiles have hit three Ukrainian cities including Kyiv, killing at least 18 people and destroying apartment buildings and energy infrastructure.
US, British forces carry out new strikes in Yemen
US and British forces have carried out a fresh round of strikes against the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen following the rebels' attacks against Red Sea shipping.
Israel says 24 troops killed in day of Gaza fighting
Israel says 24 soldiers have died in Gaza in 24 hours - with 21 of them killed in a single explosion - as its forces push deep into western Khan Younis.
Indian PM Modi leads consecration of temple in Ayodhya
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for the consecration of a Hindu temple in the city of Ayodhya to be marked as another Diwali.
Europe must pursue path to Palestinian state: Borrell
EU diplomat Josep Borrell says Europe must press ahead with efforts to create a roadmap leading to a Palestinian state, despite Israel's opposition.
Israeli tanks cut off hospitals in new storming of Gaza
Israel has intensified its bombardment of Khan Younis in Gaza as the Palestinian death toll is reported to have passed 25,000.
Haley makes final New Hampshire push to slow Trump
As the last major challenger in Donald Trump 's way to the Republican nomination, Nikki Haley is hoping New Hampshire voters will deliver her an upset win.
Four killed in Russian air strikes on Ukrainian cities
Russia has launched missile strikes on Kyiv and Ukraine's second-largest city of Kharkiv, killing at least four people and wounding dozens more.
Ukraine statehood at risk if war continues: Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin says it is "impossible" to take away from Russia the military gains it has made in Ukraine.
Qatar, France broker deal for aid, medication to Gaza
Qatar and France say aid for Gaza will head for before being taken across the Rafah border crossing, after a deal was brokered with Islamist group Hamas.
US hits Houthi anti-ship missiles in Yemen: officials
US officials say the country's military has carried out another strike in Yemen targeting Houthi anti-ship ballistic missiles.
Sudan says it suspends contact with mediation group
Sudan's foreign ministry says dealings with the IGAD regional group are suspended after it invited the leader of a paramilitary force to a meeting.
Gaza conflict ‘gutwrenching’, Blinken tells Davos meet
The US is in demand in the face of global challenges ranging from war in Gaza and Ukraine to tensions over Taiwan, Secretary of State Antony Blinken says.
Israel presses assault in Gaza, field hospital damaged
Jordan says its field hospital in southern Gaza has been hit by shells, as Israel continues to bombard the region.
Russia got $A4.4b of military goods despite sanctions
Russia has been able to purchase some $A4.4b worth of Western components to produce weapons like the "Kinzhal" hypersonic missiles.
At least 20 dead in Thailand fireworks factory blast
The exact death toll is uncertain after an explosion at a fireworks factory in Thailand, with rescuers working to find survivors.
King Charles seeks treatment for enlarged prostate
The Princess of Wales has gone under the knife for a planned abdominal surgery, while King Charles will also be in hospital for a prostate procedure.
US in new strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen
The US military says it has struck Houthi missiles ready to be fired from Yemen, degrading an imminent threat to merchant vessels and US Navy ships.
Khan Younis battle threatens Gaza Strip hospital
The Israeli army's troops in Khan Younis have "eliminated dozens of terrorists in close-quarters combat" amid a battle with Hamas militants.
Russian military ‘has taken control’ of Ukraine village
Russia's military says it has occupied a small village in the eastern Ukrainian region of Donetsk.
Scientists map largest deep-sea coral reef to date
While researchers have known since the 1960s that some coral were present off the Atlantic, the reef's size remained a mystery until now.
North Korea conducts test of underwater nuclear weapons
A test of the Haeil-5-23 nuclear-capable underwater attack system, has been carried out by the defence ministry off North Korea's east coast.
US forces conduct fifth strike on Houthi sites in Yemen
The US military has fired another wave of ship- and submarine-launch missile strikes against 14 Houthi-controlled sites in Yemen.
Uvalde victims ‘deserved better’ from police: review
A scathing report report has criticised responding police for not immediately confronting the gunman at the Uvalde, Texas school shooting in 2022.
North Korea conducts underwater nuclear weapons test
North Korea's defence ministry has carried out a test of what it says is a nuclear-capable underwater attack system off the country's east coast.
Israeli tanks push towards Gaza’s biggest hospital
Israeli forces have edged further south towards Gaza's Khan Younis Hospital, as Benjamin Netanyahu opposes a two state solution.
Downed Ukrainian drone causes Russian oil depot blaze
A suspected Ukrainian drone shot down in western Russia has caused a fire at a major oil depot.