Hawaii fire death toll hits 55, recovery to take years
A search of wildfire devastation on the Hawaiian island of Maui has revealed a wasteland of obliterated suburbs and landmarks charred beyond recognition.
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West African bloc builds military force for Niger move
West African nations are activating a stand-by force for possible use against the military junta in Niger while they seek the peaceful restoration of democracy.
Maui residents had little warning before deadly fire
Many residents on Maui had little warning before having to flee for their lives from wildfires that have killed at least 55 people.
Tensions rise in West African over Niger
Tensions are escalating between Niger's new military regime and the West African regional bloc that seeks to restore Niger's flailing democracy.
Hawaii fire death toll hits 55 amid search for victims
A search of wildfire devastation on the Hawaiian island of Maui has revealed a wasteland of obliterated suburbs and landmarks charred beyond recognition.
West Africa army chiefs to meet to discuss Niger plans
The ECOWAS bloc says it has directed a "stand-by force" to restore order in Niger after its deadline to reinstate the country's ousted president expired.
Trump lawyers to challenge limits on evidence sharing
Donald Trump's lawyers want a judge to allow him to publicly share evidence to be used in his trial on charges he plotted to overturn the 2020 election result.
West African bloc activates standby force for Niger
The United States says it will hold the junta that took power in Niger accountable for the safety of democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum.
Hawaiian wildfire recovery expected to take many years
A search of wildfire devastation on the Hawaiian island of Maui has revealed a wasteland of obliterated suburbs and landmarks charred beyond recognition.
Deadly blaze mostly contained on Hawaii’s Maui Island
Firefighters continue to battle a deadly blaze on the Hawaiian island of Maui where at least 53 people have lost their lives.
US proposes January start for Trump election trial
Prosecutors have sought a January 2 trial date for ex-president Donald Trump to face charges of plotting to overturn his 2020 election loss.
Death toll in Hawaiian wildfires continues to rise
Firefighters continue to battle a deadly blaze on the Hawaiian island of Maui where at least 53 people have lost their lives.
Ukraine to evacuate thousands of civilians
Ukrainian authorities have ordered a mandatory evacuation of nearly 12,000 civilians from 37 towns and villages in the Kupiansk district of Ukraine.
Niger junta warned of killing deposed president
Western officials said that Niger's junta threatened to kill deposed President Mohamed Bazoum if there was any military intervention to restore his rule.
Fire fighting continues on Maui as tourists flee
Firefighters continue to battle a deadly blaze on the Hawaiian island of Maui where at least 36 people have lost their lives.
Trump could face election conspiracy trial in January
Prosecutors have sought a January 2 trial date for ex-president Donald Trump to face charges of plotting to overturn his 2020 election loss.
Trump valet pleads not guilty to new charges
A valet to Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to misleading investigators who were hunting for classified documents.
Fires kill 36 as ‘apocalypse’ strikes Hawaii paradise
At least 36 people have died in wildfires that have devastated parts of the Hawaiian island of Maui in scenes described as being "like a war zone".
Trump’s aides set to enter pleas in US documents case
A Mar-a-Lago property manager and former president Donald Trump's valet are due back in court in Florida to face charges over the classified documents case.
Russian attack on a Ukrainian city kills three people
Ukrainian officials say a Russian rocket attack has killed three people and wounded at least seven others in Zaporizhzhia.
Schools shut, exams off as Sudan war shatters education
Education in Sudan is in crisis as dozens of schools are used as shelters for the displaced, teachers go unpaid and a lack of internet hampers remote learning.
Niger junta names ministers as West Africa leaders meet
A meeting of West African leaders in Nigeria to discuss a plan of action on Niger could prove a pivotal moment in their stand-off with coup leaders.
Advent buys Aussie fashion brand Zimmermann in $1b deal
Advent International has acquired a majority stake in Australian fashion label Zimmermann in a deal worth $US1 billion ($A1.5 billion).
Thirty-three dead in Beijing flooding, 18 still missing
Unprecedented flooding in Beijing has killed at least 33 people, according to local media.
Russian missiles kill nine, destroy Donetsk hotel
The death toll from an overnight Russian air strike on a hotel in eastern Donetsk has risen to nine with dozens more wounded in the attack.
Four million displaced in Sudan, UN official says
Clashes between Sudan's army and rival paramilitary force continue as the UN confirmed some four million people have been displaced by the ongoing violence.
Ukraine says Russian missiles targeted rescue workers
Ukrainian officials say Russia's strategy of missile strikes in the same spot 30 to 40 minutes apart are meant to hit rescue workers.
Former Niger rebel launches anti-coup movement
In the first sign of internal resistance since a military junta seized power in Niger, a former rebel has launched an anti-coup movement.
West Africa hopes for mediation ahead of Niger summit
A bloc of West African leaders is still hoping for diplomacy to end the Niger coup, ahead of a summit on a possible military response.
Warning to stay indoors as storms hit northern Europe
Officials in northern Europe are warning people to stay inside as dangerous storms batter the region
Two dead,1.1 million lose power in eastern US storms
At least two people are dead as severe storms tear through the eastern United States.