Fierce clashes in Gaza as Israel expands offensive
Israeli troops and armour have pushed deeper into northern Gaza as it expands its operation against Hamas, while international calls grow to let in aid.
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Friends star Matthew Perry found dead at 54
Matthew Perry, the Emmy-nominated actor whose wise-cracking turn as Chandler Bing in the hit sitcom Friends brought him international fame, has died at 54.
Maine shooting suspect found dead, motive a mystery
The discovery of Robert Card's body ends a 48-hour manhunt for the shooter in deadliest episode of gun violence in US this year.
Mexico raises Hurricane Otis death toll to 39
The death toll from the devastating Hurricane Otis has risen to 39, days after it ripped through the Mexico beach resort of Acapulco.
Former VP Pence ends campaign for the White House
Struggling to gain traction in the race to the US top job, former vice president Mike Pence is dropping his bid for the Republican presidential nomination.
Israeli troops in Gaza, Hamas vows to use ‘full force’
Israel's military says its troops are still in the field in Gaza as the relatives of hostages being held by Hamas demand a meeting with the Israeli government.
Israel presses ‘second stage’ of Gaza war against Hamas
Israel has opened a new stage of its war against Hamas, PM Benjamin Netanyahu says, with troops and armour pushing through Gaza amid a communications blackout.
Drones strike near Russian nuclear waste facility
Moscow has accused Ukraine of nuclear terrorism after it says a drone crashed into a nuclear waste storage facility in Kursk, western Russia.
Suspected Maine shooter found dead after manhunt
The body of the man believed to have shot dead 18 people at a Maine bowling alley has been found in woodland, with a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
UN demands aid truce between Israel and Hamas
A UN resolution drafted by Arab states calling for humanitarian access to the Gaza strip has been passed with overwhelming support, to the fury of Israel.
‘In-depth’ dialogue can steady ties, Wang Yi tells US
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has met with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken as part of an ongoing effort to repair the two countries' strained ties.
At least 27 killed by Hurricane Otis in Mexico
More than 8000 army, air force and national guard were deployed to help with the clean up in Acapulco after the beachside resort was smashed by Hurricane Otis.
Manhunt for US mass shooting suspect enters second day
A US Army reservist is wanted for murder after 18 people were killed and 13 others injured in a mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine.
Paramilitary RSF lay claim to Sudan’s second city
The paramilitary group battling with the army for control over Sudan say they have captured the country's second largest city - Nyala.
Release of hostages requires ceasefire: Hamas official
Media in Gaza report Israeli troops have staged incursions as a Hamas official says a ceasefire is needed before hostages can be released.
At least 22 dead, dozens wounded in US mass shootings
At least 22 people have been killed and dozens wounded in a mass shooting in Maine as police hunt the alleged gunman.
At least 16 dead, dozens wounded in US mass shooting
At least 16 people have been killed and dozens wounded in a mass shooting in Maine.
Biden set to meet with China’s top diplomat Wang Yi
US officials say President Joe Biden is expected to meet with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Washington.
Russia likely targeted nuclear plant, says Zelenskiy
Falling debris from an intercepted Russian drone injured 20 people in the Khmelnytskyi region of western Ukraine.
Israel bombs Gaza, Putin warns conflict could spread
Israeli ground forces have made a big incursion into Gaza, before withdrawing, as Russia's Vladimir Putin warns conflict could spread beyond the Middle East.
Calls for Peters to apologise after NZ terror gaffe
Former prime minister Jacinda Ardern has called on ex-deputy Winston Peters to correct the record after a shock claim arising from a terrorism coronial inquest.
Johnson elected Speaker, pro-Israel bill his first act
Republican Mike Johnson has been elected as Speaker after weeks of party infighting left the US House of Representatives in chaos.
Biden and Albanese hope for swift AUKUS sub deal
A deal to sell US nuclear-powered submarines to Australia has edged closer with the election of a new House speaker in the US Congress.
World on brink of environmental tipping points, UN says
Water scarcity and species extinction can lead to irreversible and life-threatening impacts if humanity does not change course, according to a new UN report.
US, Australia to discuss China, Pacific at White House
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and US President Joe Biden are set to discuss maritime and cybersecurity defence in a meeting at the White House.
One killed, 16 hurt in bomb, drone attacks in Ukraine
A Ukrainian civilian has been killed in a bomb attack in the Kherson area, and elsewhere 16 people were hurt by falling drone debris, Ukraine authorities say.
China willing to co-operate with US, Xi says
US officials are keen for Beijing to use its influence with Iran and other countries in the Middle East to help prevent the conflict from spreading.
Leaders call for pause in Gaza fighting to let aid in
World leaders are appealing for a humanitarian pause or ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war to allow safe deliveries of aid to civilians in the Gaza Strip.
China announces defence minister has been ousted
Chinese state media report General Li Shangfu, who has not been seen in public for two months, has been dismissed as defence minister and state councillor.
Inquiry to shine a light on Christchurch terror attacks
A coroner has begun six weeks of public hearings into the murder of 51 worshippers in 2019 at Christchurch's Al Noor mosque and Linwood Islamic Centre.
Seven killed in Louisiana car crashes due to ‘superfog’
A dense "superfog" in Louisiana has caused a multi-car pileup and dozens of other crashes that killed seven people and injured 25 others.