Kyiv plunged into cold, nuclear facilities threatened
A million Ukraine households are without power after the latest Russian attacks cut heating to half of Kyiv, affecting substations critical for nuclear safety.
International News
Netanyahu agrees to join Trump’s Board of Peace
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accepted US President Donald Trump's invitation to join his Board of Peace.
Luxon sets November 7 as New Zealand poll day
Prime Minister Chris Luxon has named November 7 as New Zealand's election day, but Kiwis may not take kindly to a 10-month election campaign.
Mugshots, Hells Angels feature on Trump’s anniversary
On the first anniversary of his return to the White House, Donald Trump has surprised reporters with a long news conference touting his purported achievements.
Spanish train drivers call for strike after derailments
A train drivers' union is calling for a nationwide strike in Spain after a series of accidents, including a high-speed collision that left 42 people dead.
They made Meghan’s life ‘a misery’, Harry tells court
Prince Harry choked back tears as he told a court about the impact alleged privacy breaches by the Daily Mail's publishers have had on his wife Meghan.
Trump doubles down on Greenland but ‘won’t use force’
US President Donald Trump told the World Economic Forum in Davos he is seeking "immediate negotiations" to acquire Greenland, but said he would not "use force".
Drone strike shocks Sudan city, war inches closer
RSF attacks on the central Sudan's el-Obeid are ramping up with lives lost in drone strikes across the army-controlled city.
Israeli fire kills 11, some children, Gaza medics say
Three journalists and children are among the 11 Palestinians killed in the latest spate of Israeli air strikes.
Trump to meet with Zelenskiy, deal ‘reasonably close’
Ukraine and Russia are close to a deal and if their leaders don't come to an agreement soon "they're stupid", US President Donald Trump says.
Trump flags Greenland deal ‘everybody’s happy with’
After weeks of rhetoric that shook the NATO pact and risked a new global trade war, Donald Trump has dropped threats to impose tariffs on European allies.
US Dept of Justice probe into Fed chair sparks backlash
The Trump administration's criminal investigation of Fed chair Jerome Powell has triggered a backlash that threatens to undermine the White House's goals.
Russian strikes on Ukraine knock out heat and power
At least four people are dead after a massive Russian drone and missile attack targeting Ukraine's energy grid in the middle of a freezing winter.
Hundreds killed in Iran protests, UN rights office says
The UN puts the number of Iranian protesters killed by security forces in the hundreds, as its rights chief says "horrific violence" in Iran cannot continue.
Hamas to elect first leader since Israel killed Sinwar
Sources inside Hamas say the group are in the process of electing their first leader since Yahya Sinwar was killed by Israel in 2024.
Trump urges Iran to keep protesting, ‘help on its way’
More than 2000 people are reported to have been killed in Iran's protests that were sparked by the country's dire economic conditions.
Clintons may face contempt for refusing Epstein probe
Bill and Hilary Clinton may face contempt charges after refusing to testify at a Republican-led investigation into the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Greenland PM picks Denmark over US ahead of Vance meet
US President Donald Trump has recently stepped up rhetoric about taking control of Greenland, but the autonomous territory says it "stands united" with Denmark.
World bank CEOs, including Australia, back Fed’s Powell
Global central bank chiefs, including Australia's Michele Bullock, have issued a rare joint statement, backing US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
Crane falls on a train in Thailand, killing at least 30
A train travelling from Thailand's capital has derailed after a construction crane fell on one of its carriages, killing 30 people and injuring many others.
Iran warns of strikes on US bases if attacked
Deaths from Iran's protests have risen to almost 2600 as Tehran warns it will attack US bases if President Donald Trump follows up threats of military action.
Trump repeats desire for Greenland after crunch talks
A high-stakes meeting on Greenland has ended with US President Donald Trump insisting he wants the island and Denmark and Greenland saying that's unacceptable.
Ukraine declares energy emergency after Russian attacks
Repairs to thousands of apartment blocks in Kyiv after the latest Russian salvo have been compounded by frigid weather, with temperatures dipping close to -20C.
Iran warns of retaliation if US and Trump strike
With Iran's leadership trying to quell domestic unrest, Tehran is seeking to deter US President Donald Trump's repeated threats to intervene.
At least 32 killed after crane falls on Thai train
A construction crane has crashed onto a moving passenger train in northeastern Thailand, triggering a derailment that killed at least 32 people.
‘Board of Peace’: US launches Gaza plan’s second phase
US envoy Steve Witkoff says phase two of a plan to end the Gaza Strip conflict has started and will focus on disarming Hamas and rebuilding the territory.
Wait and see: Trump sees Iranian crackdown easing
After warning the US could intervene on behalf of Iranian protesters, President Donald Trump now sees the regime's repression and killings subsiding.
Another crane collapse in Thailand, killing two people
Two people are dead after a construction crane collapsed in Thailand, a day after a crane accident caused the deaths of 32 train passengers.
Europeans prepare military exercises in Greenland
Military personnel from several European countries are heading to Greenland in what they say is a bid to boost the territory's security.
Israeli strike kills Hamas figure in Gaza Strip: report
Israeli air strikes have killed a local Hamas commander in Deir al-Balah, media reports in the Gaza Strip say.
Russia destroys energy facility in Kharkiv, mayor says
The mayor of Kharkiv says a large energy facility in the Ukrainian city has been destroyed in a Russian attack.