China urges Gaza talks, Hamas to reveal hostages’ fate
Beijing has called for Israeli-Palestinian peace talks to resume after months of fighting, while Hamas says it will reveal the fate of three Israeli hostages.
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King Frederik and Queen Mary take Danish throne
Denmark's King Frederik X has ascended the throne and his Australian-born wife Mary has become queen after Queen Margrethe II signed an abdication declaration.
Yemen’s Houthis vow ‘strong response’ after US strike
Houthi rebels say they will respond to the latest strike in Yemen by the United States.
French foreign minister vows support in Ukraine visit
French Foreign Minister Stéphane Séjourné says his government will support Ukraine for "as long as necessary" amid Russian attacks.
Israel’s Gaza push continues, nears 100 days of war
The Israeli army says its forces have killed numerous militants in the southern area of Khan Younis and in the central Gaza Strip.
Taiwan voters give ruling party third presidential term
Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party candidate Lai Ching-te has been elected president but the party has lost its control of parliament.
Early lead for Taiwan ruling party’s Lai in poll count
China has vowed to smash any plots for independence in Taiwan as the ruling party's candidate Lai Ching-te takes an early lead in the presidential poll count.
Ukraine attacked by 40 Russian missiles, drones: Kyiv
Ukraine's air force says Russia has launched 37 missiles and three drones in an overnight strike that has tested its air defences.
US, UK strike Yemen in reprisal for Houthi attacks
The Houthi rebels' ability to threaten merchant shipping in the Red Sea has taken a blow after US and British strikes across Yemen.
US strikes Houthi again, Biden vows to keep pressure on
The latest strike in Yemen comes one day after dozens of US and British strikes on the Iran-backed Houthi group's facilities there.
UN deplores Israel’s refusal to grant access to Gaza
The UN says Israel is reaching a level of "inhumanity ... beyond comprehension" as it "systematically" prevents it from delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza.
Quiet streets, fuel lines after PNG declares emergency
Calm has largely returned to the Papua New Guinea capital Port Moresby after rioting and looting broke out amid public sector protests over missing pay.
US, Britain carry out strikes against Houthis in Yemen
The US and Britain have struck Houthis in Yemen in one of the most dramatic demonstrations to date of the widening of the Israel-Hamas war in the Middle East.
Ukraine’s draft bill on mobilisation withdrawn
A proposed Ukrainian law on tightening mobilisation rules has been withdrawn by the government for amendments.
Israel condemns ICJ case as some Gazans return to north
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says South Africa's accusation against Israel of genocide in Gaza could only happen in a world turned upside-down.
Trump, judge tangle as NY civil fraud trial nears end
Donald Trump's lawyer has made the defence's closing arguments in a trial over allegations the ex-US president exaggerated his wealth on financial statements.
Israel set to face Gaza genocide charges at World Court
South Africa's claim Israel's war against Hamas militants in Gaza violates the 1948 Genocide Convention will be contested in the World Court.
Barricades, trenches as Ukraine focus shifts to defence
Ukraine has stepped up construction of fortifications as Kyiv's troops switch to a more defensive footing after a big push stymied by Russia.
PNG declares state of emergency after deadly riots
PNG Prime Minister James Marape has suspended the chief of police and top bureaucrats in the finance and treasury departments in the wake of deadly riots.
Danish Queen Margrethe could stand in for future king
Denmark's royal family says Queen Margrethe II could serve the future king in an official capacity as his state representative after she abdicates.
US and UK forces say warships repel attack in Red Sea
Naval forces from the United States and the United Kingdom say they have shot down drones and missiles fired by Houthi rebels into the Red Sea.
Final tranche of Jeffrey Epstein documents released
Recently released documents have added few details to what was already known about Jeffrey Epstein's crimes.
Despair in Gaza as fighting intensifies despite pledges
There has been no let-up in fighting in Gaza despite an Israeli pledge to scale down the war as top US diplomat Antony Blinken meets Palestinian leaders.
World Bank forecasts 2024 global growth to slow
The global economy will slow for a third consecutive year in 2024, the World Bank predicts.
‘One killed’ in Ukraine shelling of Russia’s Kursk area
Officials in two Russian regions say Ukrainian attacks have killed a woman and struck a fuel facility.
EU scientists say 2023 world’s hottest year on record
Scientists from the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service say 2023 was the hottest year in global temperature records since 1850.
Russia sends dozens of missiles across Ukraine
"A multiple attack was carried out with high-precision, long-range, sea and air-based weapons, including the Kinzhal hypersonic missile system," Ukraine says.
Blinken pointing to way forward if Gaza conflict curbed
Top US envoy Antony Blinken is in Israel after hearing the views of Arabic leaders about a long-term resolution in the Middle East.
Israeli strike ‘kills senior Hezbollah commander’
An Israeli airstrike has killed a senior Hezbollah commander in southern Lebanon, security sources say.
Heavy wave of Russian missile attacks hits Ukraine
Two people have been killed and at least 30 others injured after areas near Ukraine's front line came under attack from Russian missiles.
Oppenheimer triumphs at Golden Globes, Barbie eclipsed
Oppenheimer has won the Golden Globe for best movie drama as Christopher Nolan's epic dominated the awards, while Poor Things took out best comedy or musical.