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.
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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.
Israel ramps up Gaza strikes, US urges ‘continuous’ aid
Israel's military says it hit more than 400 militant targets in Gaza and killed dozens of Hamas fighters, including three deputy battalion commanders.
Khan could face Pakistan death penalty in secrets trial
A Pakistani court has indicted former prime minister Imran Khan on charges of revealing official secrets after his 2022 ouster from office.
Ukraine repels drone strike, Odesa warehouse damaged
Ukrainian air defences have brought down more than a dozen drones and stopped a cruise missile in the latest Russian attack, officials say.
Israel pounds Gaza as soldiers skirmish with Hamas
Israeli ground forces have mounted limited raids into the Gaza Strip while aircraft have struck southern Lebanon.
Six killed in missile attack on Kharkiv postal centre
Six postal workers have been killed after a missile hit a distribution centre in north-eastern Ukraine.
US boosts Mideast defence, Israel hits Gaza and beyond
Israeli has struck Syria's airports and continues to pound Gaza as the US bolsters defence of its troops in the Middle East as fears rise of wider conflict.
Israeli strikes hammer Gaza after Hamas frees hostages
The bombardment of Gaza continues after Hamas released two hostages, with Israel's prime minister vowing to "fight until victory".
Ukraine repels new eastern Russian onslaught: Zelenskiy
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says the town of Avdiivka is being held by Ukraine after soldiers there staved off a Russian onslaught.
Israeli air strikes pound Gaza as ground invasion looms
A district of northern Gaza has been levelled as Israeli continues pounding the Palestinian enclave, with troops told to expect an order to invade soon.
Biden asks Americans for billions more dollars for wars
US President Joe Biden has declared it is "vital for America's national security" for Israel and Ukraine to succeed in their wars.
Trump ‘not immune’ from charges in 2020 election case
Prosecutors say Donald Trump is "not above the law", urging a judge to reject efforts to dismiss charges of plotting to overturn the 2020 presidential election.
Israeli troops will soon see Gaza from inside: minister
Israel's defence minister has told soldiers they will soon see Gaza from the inside and "the command will come".