Israeli strikes kill 26, Rafah crossing to reopen
At least 26 people have been killed in Israeli air attacks on Gaza City and Khan Younis in the Gaza Strip.
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Schitt’s Creek, Home Alone star Catherine O’Hara dies
Catherine O'Hara, who starred in the Beetlejuice and Home Alone film franchises and won an Emmy for her performance in the TV sitcom Schitt's Creek, has died.
Thousands protest against ICE campaign across the US
Thousands of Americans have braved freezing conditions to demonstrate as the Department of Justice launches an investigation into the shooting of Alex Pretti.
Trump, Netanyahu stirred tensions in protests: Iran
Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and European leaders are seeking to fragment Iranian society, President Masoud Pezeshkian says.
At least 200 killed in mine collapse in eastern Congo
Authorities say 200 people have been killed in a landslide at coltan mines, which are controlled by the M23 rebels in eastern Congo.
Rafah crossing reopens, Israeli strikes kill 32 in Gaza
Israel has reopened the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt after nearly two years on a trial basis to test security screening.
Ukraine, Russia, US to hold peace talks in in Abu Dhabi
A new round of US-brokered peace talks between Ukraine and Russia will take place in Abu Dhabi on February 4 and 5.
Ayatollah warns of regional war if US attacks Iran
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has warned the United States against attacking the country.
Pakistan forces kill 145 militants after attacks
Pakistan forces are hunting for the separatists behind a string of deadly co-ordinated attacks in restive Balochistan province.
Epstein documents include probe emails about his death
US Justice Departments documents related to Jeffrey Epstein include emails between investigators about his death in 2019.
Trump orders federal agents to stay away from protests
A day after thousands marched across the US demanding the withdrawal of federal immigration agents, Donald Trump has ordered them to stay away from protests.
Judge declines to halt Trump’s crackdown in Minnesota
Thousands have marched across the US demanding the withdrawal of federal immigration agents, as Donald Trump orders them to stay away from protests.
Death toll of Swiss New Year bar blaze rises to 41
An 18-year-old who was injured in the fire that tore through a Swiss bar one month ago has died, authorities say.
Russian drone strike kills 12 miners in bus: Ukraine
A Russian drone strike that hit a bus in Ukraine has killed 12 people, according to emergency services.
Israel reopens Rafah border crossing with limits
Israel has partially reopened the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip for limited passenger traffic.
Venezuela opposition leader says transition unstoppable
Venezuelan activist Javier Tarazona has been freed in a prisoner release as opposition leader María Corina Machado says a political transition is unstoppable.
Five-year-old boy detained by ICE returns home
A five-year-old boy and his father are back home in Minneapolis after a judge ordered they be released from a US detention facility in Texas.
Two dead, more casualties feared in NZ landslips
At least two people have died after record rainfall and flooding caused landslips on New Zealand's North Island.
Venezuela opposition leader Gonzalez’s son-in-law freed
Lawyer Rafael Tudares has been released from a Venezuelan prison a year after being arrested over terrorism charges, his wife says.
Six hurt as Spanish train hits crane in new rail crash
Six people have been slightly injured after a commuter train struck a crane in southeastern Spain, authorities say.
Putin agrees to next peace steps with US envoys
There are still issues about territory to be resolved, but Vladimir Putin will meet with US envoys to discuss a possible end to the war in Ukraine.
US pitches ‘New Gaza’ development plan at WEF
A US plan to rebuild the Gaza Strip to include residential towers, data centres and seaside resorts has been presented in Davos by Jared Kushner.
Trump touts ‘total access’ Greenland deal with NATO
Details of any agreement about Greenland are unclear, and Denmark insists its sovereignty over the island is not up for discussion.
Six people confirmed missing after NZ landslide
Authorities in New Zealand are working to contact three more people in addition to the six confirmed missing after a landslide on North Island.
Japan’s PM calls snap election after 3 months in office
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has dissolved the lower house of parliament, paving the way for a snap election.
Russia attacks Ukraine’s two largest cities: official
At least one person has been killed in attacks on Ukraine's two largest cities as officials from Ukraine, Russia and the US meet in the United Arab Emirates.
Danish PM visits Greenland as officials talk in US
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has visited Greenland as representatives from Denmark, Greenland and the United States met in Washington DC.
Mangione appears in court in CEO killing case hearing
Luigi Mangione's US federal murder trial in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson will begin with jury selection in early September, a judge says.
Outcry as Swiss bar owner released on bail after fire
Italy's prime minister has called the decision to release a Swiss bar owner charged over a deadly fire an "insult" to the victims' families.
Syrian, Kurdish forces mass as truce deadline looms
Syrian troops and Kurdish forces are poised on front lines ahead of a possible showdown in northern Syria as a truce deadline looms.
Air attack knocks out power for a million Ukrainians
Russia has launched another vast attack on Ukraine's energy system, rocking Kyiv with explosions overnight, leaving 1.2 million properties without power.