Fourteen killed as UN-run school hit by Israeli strike
Israeli forces have conducted extended raids in Tubas, Jenin and Tulkarm in the northern part of the West Bank.
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Biden, Harris, Trump and Vance visit September 11 sites
US President Joe Biden, former president Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris have stood together at ground zero to remember the September 11 attacks.
Russia hammers Ukrainian rail and transport hubs
Water to the key city of Pokrovsk has been cut and drones damaged a rail hub as Russia's slog across Ukraine's east lays waste to public infrastructure.
River floods Hanoi as Typhoon Yagi leaves 179 dead
Asia's strongest typhoon on 2024 has killed at least 179 people in Vietnam and forced thousands to flee their homes as a swollen river floods the capital.
Israel close to completing Gaza missions: minister
Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant says the country's forces will turn their focus to Hezbollah and the border with Lebanon.
Blinken arrives in Ukraine in show of support for Kyiv
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and UK counterpart David Lammy have arrived in Kyiv to find out directly what Ukraine's goals are in its war with Russia.
Harris puts Trump on defensive in combative debate
Kamala Harris has made a forceful case against Donald Trump in their debate, getting under his skin as they clashed on topics such as immigration and abortion.
One killed as dozens of Ukrainian drones target Moscow
Ukraine has launched one of its biggest drone attacks on Russia, killing one person and stopping flights as it targeted swarms of unmanned vehicles at Moscow.
East Timor turns out in force for mass with the Pope
Almost half the population of East Timor has turned out for a mass with Pope Francis at a park synonymous with the country's long struggle for independence.
Israel strikes camp in Gaza safe zone, dozens killed
An Israeli strike has killed dozens of people in a tent camp at a designated humanitarian area in southern Gaza, Palestinian officials say.
US election officials decry Trump’s threat to jail them
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has threatened to jail "corrupt" election officials if he is returned to the Oval Office.
Ukraine summons Iran envoy amid missile transfer rumour
Tehran has denied reports it has transfered ballistic missiles to Russia, saying the rumours are tantamount to "psychological warfare".
‘Loving and being loved’: Princess Kate finishes chemo
The Princess of Wales has released a video and a statement announcing she has finished chemotherapy treatment for an undisclosed cancer.
Pope cheers East Timor while nodding to abuse scandal
Pope Francis has praised East Timor's recovery after receiving a rapturous welcome to the country, and has also vaguely acknowledged a bishop's abuse scandal.
Nearly 64 dead as Typhoon Yagi hammers Vietnam
The death toll from Asia's most powerful storm of 2024 has risen to 64, as Typhoon Yagi devastates Vietnam's infrastructure.
Gaza school year begins with all classes shut
All Gaza schools are shut on what should be the first day of the school year as the war grinds on, leading to fears of a "lost generation" in the enclave.
Harris, Trump tied ahead of presidential debate: poll
A survey suggests little difference between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris in terms of support ahead of their US presidential debate.
Russia ‘takes’ Ukraine town while advancing on Pokrovsk
Russia's defence ministry says its forces have taken the town of Novohrodivka, an important rail and road hub for Ukrainian forces, in the country's east.
Trump talks tariffs to rev up supporters in Wisconsin
Donald Trump has told supporters in Wisconsin that he would purge the US government, including public health and intelligence agencies, of corrupt actors.
Ukraine ‘hits munitions depot in Russia with drones’
Officials in Kyiv say Ukrainian drones have attacked a munitions depot inside Russia after Russian drones were intercepted over the capital.
Israeli strike kills top Gaza rescue service official
An Israeli strike has killed a senior rescue service official and his family in Gaza as fighting rages in the enclave's north.
Russia launches 67 drones in overnight attack: Ukraine
Air defence units have scrambled into action in 11 regions across Ukraine as Russia launches a mass long-range drone attack.
Former US VP Dick Cheney endorses Kamala Harris
Former US Republican vice president Dick Cheney will be voting for Democrat Kamala Harris for president, making the same pledge two days after his daughter Liz.
Israel shoots Turkish-American woman dead in West Bank
A Seattle-based activist has been shot dead by Israeli troops while attending a protest in the West Bank.
Trump hush money sentencing delayed until after vote
Republican candidate Donald Trump will not be sentenced for his hush money conviction until after the November 5 presidential election.
Trump’s lawyer says sex conviction evidence tainted
Republican candidate Donald Trump's lawyers say women his sex assault jury should never have heard evidence from other women accusers.
Teen school shooting suspect appears shackled in court
The 14-year-old suspected gunman at a school shooting in Georgia that killed four and injured nine more has appeared shackled in court.
Blaze at Kenya boarding school kills 17 students
A fire at a school dormitory in Kenya has killed 17 students and injured 14 others, the latest in a series of blazes at the nation's schools in recent years.
Ukraine’s Zelenskiy pleads for more weapons support
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has urged Western military leaders to allow Ukraine to strike deeper inside Russia, while the US has pledged more aid to Kyiv.
Father of suspected Georgia school shooter arrested
The 54-year-old father of the 14-year-old suspected school shooter in Georgia has been arrested, with investigators still probing the motive for the incident.
Israeli strike kills Palestinian gunmen in West Bank
Six Palestinian militants have been killed in the latest Israeli raids on the West Bank that have been backed by helicopters, drones and armoured vehicles.