Dozens of Syrians missing in catastrophic Libyan floods
A war monitoring group says dozens of Syrians who fled war at home are among the thousands killed and missing in disastrous flooding in Libya
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Chinese defence minister ‘under investigation’: sources
A Chinese defence minister not seen in public for weeks is under investigation for corrupt procurement of military equipment, multiple sources claim.
Hurricane Lee threatens New England, eastern Canada
Hurricane Lee, which has been churning over the Atlantic, briefly threatening Bermuda, is likely to make landfall in Nova Scotia as a tropical storm.
Ukraine drones strike Crimea, Moscow, oil depot: Russia
Russia's air forces have thwarted a co-ordinated Ukrainian attack on Crimea, destroying at least six drones, the defence ministry says.
N Korea fires two ballistic missiles with Kim in Russia
North Korea has fired two short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast, according to South Korea and Japan.
Ukraine attacks Russian naval targets in Crimea
Russia's defence ministry says Ukraine has attacked a Black Sea shipyard with 10 cruise missiles and three uncrewed speedboats, damaging two military vessels.
Stranded luxury cruise ship pulled free in Greenland
The luxury Ocean Explorer cruise liner stranded in Greenland with 206 people onboard - including 90 Australians - has been pulled free at high tide.
Sudan UN envoy resigns, warns of full-scale civil war
The United Nations special envoy for Sudan - who had been declared unwelcome by the country's military government - has resigned.
Thousands missing as Libya flood survivors search ruins
The death toll from floods in Libya caused by Storm Daniel, which broke dams and swept away neighbourhoods, continues to rise as the sea washes bodies ashore.
Kim Jong-un invites Putin to North Korea for talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin has accepted an invitation from Kim Jong-un to attend a meeting in North Korea, state media reports.
Passengers ‘elated’ as Greenland cruise ship freed
The Ocean Explorer cruise ship has been successfully pulled free after running aground in Greenland with 206 people on board.
Biden’s son Hunter hit with criminal gun charge
Hunter Biden, the son of US President Joe Biden, has been indicted on three charges over a weapons violation.
Libya needs rescue equipment, aid to curb cholera: UN
The UN has warned people in Libya need shelter, food, primary medical care because of the worry of cholera, and clean water following catastrophic floods.
Ukrainian forces press on in east, inflict casualties
Ukrainian accounts have outlined fierce fighting in many parts of the eastern front, but no new breakthroughs in the three-month old counter offensive.
North Korea’s Kim inspects fighter jet plants in Russia
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has toured Russian fighter jet plants operated by United Aircraft Corporation, sanctioned by the West over the war in Ukraine.
Moroccan quake survivors struggle as response scales up
King Mohammed has made his first televised appearance since a 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck in Morocco, killing almost 3000 and injuring more than 5000.
Court challenge to Netanyahu’s judicial overhaul begins
Israel's Supreme Court has opened the first case to look at the legality of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's contentious judicial overhaul.
Morocco quake survivors struggle in shelters
The death toll from a 6.8 magnitude earthquake that struck in Morocco's High Atlas Mountains stands at more than 2800, but that figure looks likely to rise.
Putin and North Korea’s Kim talk Ukraine and satellites
President Vladimir Putin has held a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un at a new space launch station in Russia's Far East.
US House Speaker McCarthy seeks Biden impeachment probe
Republican US House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy says committees will gather evidence of possible financial misconduct by US President Joe Biden.
Cruise ship carrying 206 runs aground in Greenland
A cruise ship has run aground off Greenland, leaving 206 people stuck on board, according to Danish authorities.
Huge death toll from Libyan storm expected to climb
The death toll from floods in Libya caused by Storm Daniel, which broke dams and swept away neighbourhoods, is expected to rise as the sea washes bodies ashore.
Ukraine says Russian naval targets hit in Crimea attack
Ukraine says it has attacked Sevastopol in annexed Crimea, with Moscow claiming cruise missiles and sea drones damaged two vessels undergoing repairs.
North Korea’s Kim in Russia amid US warnings on arms
Kim Jong-un has arrived in Russia after leaving Pyongyang on his private train, ahead of an expected meeting with President Vladimir Putin.
More negligence charges dropped in NZ volcano trial
Two of the six original defendants in a trial over alleged safety breaches around the Whakaari or White Island volcanic eruption have had charges dismissed.
Zelenskiy, Ukraine allies call for greater focus on war
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has made it clear that he is bracing for a long war.
Libya floods smash eastern city, 10,000 feared lost
Around 10,000 people are feared missing after devastating flooding in Libya following a fierce storm.
King Charles reflects on loss of Queen Elizabeth II
King Charles has thanked the public for their love as marks the first anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's death and his accession to the throne.
Britain pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, one year on
The United Kingdom has marked the anniversary of the death of Queen Elizabeth II, with tributes, church services and social media posts.
UN says more needed ‘on all fronts’ on climate goals
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has told G20 leaders they have the power to reset a climate crisis that is "spinning out of control".
Rare, powerful earthquake in Morocco kills at least 820
More than 800 people have been killed after a powerful earthquake struck Morocco's High Atlas mountains, with hundreds more injured.