Stranded luxury cruise ship pulled free in Greenland
The luxury Ocean Explorer cruise liner stranded in Greenland with 206 people onboard - including 90 Australians - has been pulled free at high tide.
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Ukraine attacks Russian naval targets in Crimea
Russia's defence ministry says Ukraine has attacked a Black Sea shipyard with 10 cruise missiles and three uncrewed speedboats, damaging two military vessels.
N Korea fires two ballistic missiles with Kim in Russia
North Korea has fired two short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast, according to South Korea and Japan.
Moroccan quake survivors struggle as response scales up
King Mohammed has made his first televised appearance since a 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck in Morocco, killing almost 3000 and injuring more than 5000.
Ukraine says Russian naval targets hit in Crimea attack
Ukraine says it has attacked Sevastopol in annexed Crimea, with Moscow claiming cruise missiles and sea drones damaged two vessels undergoing repairs.
Huge death toll from Libyan storm expected to climb
The death toll from floods in Libya caused by Storm Daniel, which broke dams and swept away neighbourhoods, is expected to rise as the sea washes bodies ashore.
Cruise ship carrying 206 runs aground in Greenland
A cruise ship has run aground off Greenland, leaving 206 people stuck on board, according to Danish authorities.
US House Speaker McCarthy seeks Biden impeachment probe
Republican US House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy says committees will gather evidence of possible financial misconduct by US President Joe Biden.
Putin and North Korea’s Kim talk Ukraine and satellites
President Vladimir Putin has held a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un at a new space launch station in Russia's Far East.
Morocco quake survivors struggle in shelters
The death toll from a 6.8 magnitude earthquake that struck in Morocco's High Atlas Mountains stands at more than 2800, but that figure looks likely to rise.
Court challenge to Netanyahu’s judicial overhaul begins
Israel's Supreme Court has opened the first case to look at the legality of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's contentious judicial overhaul.
Libya floods smash eastern city, 10,000 feared lost
Around 10,000 people are feared missing after devastating flooding in Libya following a fierce storm.
Zelenskiy, Ukraine allies call for greater focus on war
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has made it clear that he is bracing for a long war.
More negligence charges dropped in NZ volcano trial
Two of the six original defendants in a trial over alleged safety breaches around the Whakaari or White Island volcanic eruption have had charges dismissed.
North Korea’s Kim in Russia amid US warnings on arms
Kim Jong-un has arrived in Russia after leaving Pyongyang on his private train, ahead of an expected meeting with President Vladimir Putin.
Trump seeks disqualification of judge in election case
Donald Trump has argued in a court filing a judge's prior statements on the January 6, 2021 attack raise questions about her impartiality.
Protests grip Israel ahead of judicial reform ruling
Anti-government protesters have rallied at the Supreme Court ahead of a hearing on a bid by the governing coalition to curb the court's powers.
Morocco quake toll hits 2800, rescuers continue search
The death toll of a massive earthquake that devastated large parts of Morocco has risen to more than 2800.
Major Med storm Daniel kills 25 in eastern Libya
Libya has declared a state of extreme emergency after a major storm battered the east of the country, killing at least 25 people.
Race to find survivors as Morocco quake toll nears 2500
The death toll from the deadliest earthquake to hit Morocco in more than 60 years is nearing 2500 as rescuers race to find survivors.
Ukraine regains more territory in the east, south
Ukraine has gained ground to the east and south of the frontline, but its soldiers have been hampered by vast Russian minefields and trenches.
Ukraine claims to recapture Black Sea oil platforms
Ukrainian authorities say they are closer to regaining control of Crimea from Russia after claiming to have taken gas and oil drilling platforms.
Morocco quake toll nears 2700 as rescuers search
The death toll of a massive earthquake that devastated large parts of Morocco has risen to more than 2600.
Race on to find survivors 48 hours after Morocco quake
An aftershock rattled Morocco as it sought to rescue survivors while soldiers and aid workers raced to reach ruined mountain villages
Drone attack on market kills at least 43 in Sudan
A deadly drone attack in Sudan follows six months of violence due to tensions between the country's military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.
Morocco survivors seek aid as quake toll passes 2100
Rescue efforts are ramping up as the death toll from Morocco's deadliest earthquake in more than half a century continues to climb.
Russia stages overnight drone attack on Ukraine capital
Four people have reportedly been injured in an overnight drone attack on the Ukraine capital of Kyiv.
At least 40 killed in drone attack in Sudan: activists
Sudanese activists and medical workers say at least 40 people have been killed in a drone attack on an open market south of the capital, Khartoum
Niger junta says France deploying troops to intervene
Former coloniser France has not addressed claims it has deployed troops around West Africa in preparation to use force as a last resort to restore democracy.
Modi calls for virtual meet as India’s G20 summit wraps
Narendra Modi has called for a virtual meeting of G20 leaders in November as India closes the 2023 summit and hands the bloc presidency to Brazil.
At least 30 killed in drone attack in Sudan: activists
Sudanese activists and medical workers say at least 30 people have been killed in a drone attack on an open market south of the capital, Khartoum