Ukraine says five killed by Russian missiles, drones
Ukrainian officials say Russian attacks have killed five people in Kyiv and Kharkiv as Russian authorities reported one death in a Ukrainian strike on Belgorod.
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Israel ups air, tank strikes, plans to cut troops
Residents in Gaza have reported increased aircraft and tank strikes after an Israeli official said the army will draw down forces inside the enclave.
Japan quake toll nears 50, race to find survivors
A New Year's Day earthquake in Japan has left at least 48 people dead as well as destroying buildings and cutting power to tens of thousands of homes.
Japan quake toll rises to 55 amid fears many trapped
Japanese authorities have confirmed 55 deaths, all in Ishikawa prefecture, after an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 struck.
Four dead, dozens hurt as Russia pounds Ukraine cities
The Ukrainian cities of Kyiv and Kharkiv have come under heavy fire from Russian missiles after Vladimir Putin vowed revenge for Ukraine's attack on Belgorod.
S Korea opposition chief recovering after being stabbed
South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung is recovering from surgery after he was stabbed in the neck by a man who lunged at him with a knife.
S.Korean opposition leader stabbed by autograph-seeker
An unknown attacker has stabbed South Korea's opposition leader in the neck as he was visiting the site of a proposed airport.
Japan quake toll rises to 57, more tremors likely
A series of powerful earthquakes has hit western Japan, leaving at least 57 people dead and damaging thousands of buildings, vehicles and boats
Japan plane passengers escape blaze after collision
Five people who were part of a coast guard crew have been killed as their aircraft was struck by a Japan Airlines passenger plane.
Sudan’s RSF open to talks on immediate truce with army
Sudan's paramilitary says it is open to an immediate, unconditional ceasefire, with hopes of negotiating an end to a more than nine-month war.
Quake toll rises to 62, survivors face rain, landslides
Forecasts of rain and freezing temperatures are adding to the difficulties faced by those impacted by the major earthquake in Japan.
Possible negligence probed in Tokyo runway collision
Police will investigate whether professional negligence led to two aircraft colliding at Tokyo's Haneda airport, media outlets report.
Blast kills 20 near Iranian commander’s tomb: reports
Blasts at an event honouring an Iranian general slain in a US air strike in 2020 have killed at least 20 people and wounded 40 others, media reports say.
Blast kills 70 near Iranian commander’s tomb: reports
Blasts at an event honouring an Iranian general slain in a US air strike in 2020 have killed at least 70 people and wounded 40 others, media reports say.
Blasts kill at least 100 at ceremony for Iran commander
Blasts at an event honouring an Iranian general slain in a US air strike in 2020 have killed at least 100 people and wounded 200 others, media reports say.
Israeli drone kills Hamas deputy leader in Lebanon
Hamas deputy leader Saleh al-Arouri is the group's most senior member to be assassinated since Israel launched its air and ground offensive in Gaza.
Israel keeps up Gaza bombardment after Arouri’s killing
Clashes in central and southern Gaza continue as fears mount of a regional escalation following a strike in Beirut that killed a top Hamas leader.
Jeffrey Epstein associate names set to be released
The names of more than 150 people mentioned in a lawsuit by Virginia Giuffre, one of Jeffrey Epstein's most prominent accusers, are expected to be released.
Israeli forces battle Hamas in northern Gaza
Hamas' armed wing says it has engaged in combat with Israeli forces in the northern Gaza Strip town of Jabalia.
Mass drone attack hits several Kyiv districts
Kyiv has been hit with a Russian drone attack for the sixth time this month, setting off blazes in residential buildings and injuring two people.
Israel broadens Gaza assault ahead of UN aid vote
Israel's military has ordered residents of Al-Bureij to move immediately as Gazan health authorities say 20,057 Palestinians have been killed since October 7.
Gunman kills 15 in rampage in Czech Republic
A student has shot his father and opened fire in a university building in Prague, killing 15 people and injuring 25 in the Czech Republic's worst mass shooting.
Ukraine says it defeated Russian drone attack on Kyiv
Russia's fifth air strike on Kyiv this month has been thwarted by Ukraine's air defence system with no injuries or damage reported.
Gaza ceasefire talks as Hamas, Israel assert demands
"Very serious" negotiations are taking place on a second Gaza ceasefire, the US says, but Hamas and Israel's conditions make the chances of a deal uncertain.
Ukraine mulls army proposal to call up more civilians
Residents of Kyiv have given a mixed reaction to proposals by the Ukrainian army to conscript up to 500,000 more civilians amid the war against Russian forces.
Houthis threaten US warships if they target rebels
Yemen's Houthi leader says his militia does not fear the United States and has warned outsiders not to target the rebels over attacks in the Red Sea.
Winston Peters rules out expelling Russian ambassador
Russia's ambassador will remain in New Zealand after a decision from Foreign Minister Winston Peters, who is also mulling the future of envoy Jacinda Ardern.
Northwest China earthquake death toll increases to 127
At least 127 people have been killed, hundreds more injured and houses and roads seriously damaged by an earthquake in northwest China.
Google set to pay $1b in app store antitrust settlement
An antitrust settlement over Google's app store will cost the tech giant hundreds of millions of dollars, it has been revealed in court.
Putin says Russia is ready to talk on Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin says his country is open to talks about the future of Ukraine.
Israel battles Hamas in streets as UN delays vote again
The UN has delayed a vote on boosting aid deliveries to Gaza, while residents report fierce gunbattles on the streets of the enclave's second-biggest city.