Hamas agrees to release living US-Israeli hostage
Hamas has agreed to release an American-Israeli hostage and the bodies of four others, as talks continue to broker the next stage of the ceasefire with Israel.
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Hamas will only release hostage ‘if truce implemented’
Hamas says it will only release an American-Israeli and the bodies of four other hostages if Israel implements the existing ceasefire agreement in Gaza.
Ex-Wallabies captain Rocky Elsom jailed for two years
Former Australia rugby captain Rocky Elsom, whose whereabouts is unknown, was jailed for two years by a French court for misusing assets as a club president.
Mark Carney sworn in as Canada PM, facing Trump tariffs
As he was sworn in as Canada's newest prime minister, ex-central banker Mark Carney promised to build "a government that meets the moment".
Philippine ex-President Duterte appears at ICC by video
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been charged with murder over the deadly "war on drugs" he oversaw while in office.
US aligns with G7, urges Russia to accept ceasefire
Fears the US would continue to draw away from the West were unfounded at the G7 summit, as it joined allies in warning Russia to accept the proposed ceasefire.
Diddy pleads not guilty to new charge as trial nears
Sean "Diddy" Combs has pleaded not guilty to a new indictment that accused him of threatening to punish employees who didn't assist his sex trafficking scheme.
UK urges allies to make concrete commitments on Ukraine
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has urged a coalition of Western nations including Australia to come up with firm commitments of help for Ukraine.
Pope Francis starts new process for Catholic reforms
Pope Francis has started a new three-year process for church reforms as he continues his recovery from double pneumonia in hospital in Rome.
Israeli air strike kills nine people in northern Gaza
An Israeli air strike on a northern Gaza town has killed at least nine people including some local reporters.
At least 32 dead as massive US storm causes carnage
At least 32 people have died in a massive US storm, with extreme weather conditions forecast to affect an area that's home to more than 100 million people.
Pope starts new Catholic reform process from hospital
Pope Francis has embarked on a new reform process for the Catholic Church, from his hospital bed.
Rival rallies for South Korea’s impeached president
Thousands of South Koreans have filled the streets of downtown Seoul in massive rival rallies for and against impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol.
Russian troops battle last Ukrainian forces in Kursk
Russia and Ukraine continue to trade heavy blows as Volodymyr Zelenskiy denies claims Ukrainian troops are surrounded by Russian forces in Kursk.
UK to step up Ukraine peacekeeping planning
Planning for a peacekeeping force for Ukraine will move to an "operational phase," UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says.
Air strike in Myanmar kills nearly 30 people
An opposition group in military-ruled Myanmar says an air strike on a central village under the control of resistance forces has killed at least 27 civilians.
Trump signs a bill to avoid a government shutdown
President Donald Trump has signed into law legislation funding the government through to the end of September.
US launches large-scale strikes on Yemen’s Houthis
The US has launched a series of airstrikes on Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis after they resumed attacks on ships passing through the Red Sea and Arabian Sea.
At least 51 dead in nightclub fire in North Macedonia
At least 51 people have been killed and dozens more injured after a nightclub caught fire during a concert in a small town in North Macedonia.
Israeli strikes leave 14 dead in a day, Gaza medics say
Israel's military says it has only intervened to thwart threats by "terrorists" approaching its troops or planting bombs since the ceasefire took effect.
First photo released of convalescing Pope
Pope Francis did not appear at the window to greet children gathered in his honour, but released his first photo since his hospitalisation later in the day.
Sudan police accuse RSF after 11 bodies found in well
A pile of bodies has been discovered at the bottom of a well in an area of Khartoum recently reclaimed from the RSF paramilitary group by the army.
US vows to keep hitting Houthis until ship attacks stop
Tensions are rising in Yemen after US airstrikes on the Houthis as Iran warns threats to their allies will be handled "decisively and destructively".
Fire at North Macedonia nightclub kills 59, injures 150
The death toll from a nightclub fire in north Macedonia has risen to 59, with more than 150 injured.
At least 39 dead after tornadoes wreak havoc in US
At least 39 people are dead after violent tornadoes, blinding dust storms and wildfires decimated entire neighbourhoods across multiple US states.
Trump to speak with Putin about ending war in Ukraine
Donald Trump says he thinks he has "a very good chance" of negotiating an end to the war in Ukraine and plans to speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin soon.
Trump says no exemptions on steel and aluminium tariffs
Donald Trump has ruled out granting exemptions for tariffs on steel and aluminium imports, and says reciprocal and sectoral tariffs will start in April.
New US air strikes on Yemen pile pressure on Houthis
The US has continued its air strikes on Yemen for a third day, with dozens now reportedly killed in the escalating violence.
Ceasefire shattered as Israel launches strikes in Gaza
Israel has launched air strikes on Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip, killing more than 400 Palestinians and threatening to fully reignite the 17-month-old war.
Trump and Putin to hold call on Ukraine ceasefire
Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump will talk about settling the Ukraine conflict, but Volodymyr Zelenskiy remains sceptical Russian is ready for peace.
Pope marks papal anniversary with cake in hospital
The upbeat health news continues for Pope Francis as he reaches another milestone as pontiff while recovering in hospital from double pneumonia.