US rescuers battle winter storm to avalanche survivors
Nine skiers are missing after an avalanche in California's Sierra Nevada mountains, while crews pushed through freezing conditions to rescue six others.
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Ramadan arrives in Gaza under shaky ceasefire deal
Amid the hardships, some in Gaza are working to bring a taste of Ramadan's festivities as Palestinians Muslims prepare to celebrate the Islamic holy month.
Ukraine talks end after Zelenskiy says Russia stalling
Ukraine-Russia negotiations have ground to a halt in Geneva, as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy accuses Moscow of trying to drag out talks to end the war.
‘Difficult’ Ukraine talks end with no breakthrough
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has accused Russia of deliberately stalling peace talks that ended abruptly after two days.
Dozens die in more drone strikes on Sudan’s Kordofan
Drone strikes in Sudan's Kordofan region are killing civilians and disrupting aid as the war grinds on.
Zuckerberg denies at trial that Instagram targets kids
Mark Zuckerberg has sparred with lawyers in a Los Angeles courtroom as he defended Meta's practices in an unprecedented trial over youth social media addiction.
Eight skiers dead in California avalanche, one missing
The bodies of eight backcountry skiers have been found after an avalanche in California's Sierra Nevada mountains, while a ninth person is still missing.
White House says Iran would be ‘very wise’ to make deal
Top US national security advisers have met in the White House Situation Room to discuss the stand-off with Iran.
Billionaire says ‘world-class conman’ Epstein duped him
Billionaire businessman Les Wexner says he was foolish to trust "master manipulator" Jeffrey Epstein, as he denied taking part in the abuse of girls and women.
Trump to preside over first meeting of Board of Peace
President Donald Trump is gathering members of his so-called Board of Peace, as many unresolved questions on the future of Gaza hang over the meeting.
S.Korea’s ousted Yoon handed life in jail for rebellion
A South Korean court has sentenced former president Yoon Suk-yeol to life in prison over his botched imposition of martial law in 2024.
Gunboat diplomacy as Iran-US talks hang in balance
Iran and the United States are both applying naval pressure to the talks over Tehran's nuclear program.
Andrew released after arrest on misconduct allegations
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been released by UK police after he was arrested and held for hours on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
Trump tells Board of Peace $A10bn raised for Gaza
The first meeting of President Donald Trump's Board of Peace has heard pledges of cash and troops to rebuild Gaza and maintain order there.
Trump warns Iran, appears to set 10-15 day deadline
As US-Iran tensions rise Donald Trump appears to have suggested Iran must strike a "meaningful" deal within 10 to 15 days or "bad things" will happen.
UK PM Starmer urges closer defence ties with Europe
Keir Starmer is set to declare the Brexit years over for Britain as he signals the nation is ready to work with Europe to reduce NATO's dependence on the US.
Trump says Iran regime change could be ‘best thing’
As another US warship heads to the Middle East, Donald Trump says a change in power in Iran "would be the best thing that could happen".
US’s Rubio reassures Europe on trans-Atlantic ties
The US and Europe belong together, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has told a security forum, as he both soothed and needled officials about the alliance.
Deadly drone strikes in Ukraine and Russia before talks
Drone strikes killed one person in Ukraine and another in Russia ahead of fresh US-brokered peace talks.
Ukrainian drone strike sparks fires at Russian port
A Ukrainian drone attack has hit a Russian Black Sea port as diplomats prepare for a fresh round of US-brokered peace talks
Alexei Navalny was poisoned by dart frog toxin
Samples taken from the body of Russian opposition leader and Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny reveal he was poisoned with a lethal toxin while imprisoned.
Israeli air strikes kill 11 in Gaza, Palestinians say
Israel says its forces have killed "several armed terrorists" who emerged from a tunnel into Israel's side of the so-called "yellow demarcation line" in Gaza.
Rubio says US is ‘child of Europe’, critical friend
US Secretary of State Mark Rubio received a standing ovation after seemingly reaffirming a strong relationship with Europe.
US preparing for weeks-long Iran operations
The pressure is on for diplomatic talks between the US and Iran this week after two sources revealed the US is preparing for a potentially weeks-long campaign.
Jeffrey Epstein used Nobel Peace Prize to lure elites
Disgraced US financier Jeffrey Epstein used the lure of his hosting the head of the Nobel Peace Prize committee in invitations to and in chats with elites.
Trump attacks Herzog in row over Netanyahu pardon
US President Donald Trump has ramped up pressure on Israeli President Isaac Herzog to pardon Benjamin Netanyahu, who is accused of corruption.
Ukraine delaying restart of oil pipeline: Slovakia
Ukraine has been accused of delaying the restart of a pipeline carrying Russian oil to eastern Europe.
Powered by women, Wuthering Heights film debuts on top
Emerald Fennell's bold reimagining of Wuthering Heights brought crowds of women to US movie theatres over the weekend.
NZ mosque shooter always planned to admit his crimes
The lawyer who represented the Australian man who murdered 51 Muslims in New Zealand's deadliest shooting says he wanted to be described as a terrorist.
UK PM Starmer pledges to never walk away from his job
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has insisted he will "never walk away" after coming under pressure from parts of the Labour party to resign.
Israeli drone strike kills two cyclists: Gazan medics
Indonesia's army says between 5000 and 8000 troops are preparing to deploy in the Gaza Strip as medics say Israeli strikes have killed two men riding bicycles.