US govt digs in on ICE shooting, despite video evidence
The US government's official line over the death of a nurse in Minneapolis, shot by ICE agents, has provoked anger and protest.
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Mass shooting after soccer game in Mexico kills 11
An armed attack in the Mexican city of Salamanca has killed 11 people in the state of Guanajuato, one of the most dangerous regions in Mexico.
Conservative MP Braverman defects to Farage’s Reform UK
Former UK Conservative home secretary Suella Braverman has announced she is switching her allegiance to the Reform party.
Israel retrieves remains of the last Gaza Strip hostage
The remains of the last Israeli hostage in Gaza have been found, paving the way for the reopening of the enclave's Rafah border crossing with Egypt.
Russian strike on Ukraine city causes power outages
Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy sector are continuing "round-the-clock" as the second largest city of Kharkiv is plunged into darkness.
Trump indicates thaw in immigration crackdown crisis
Donald Trump has flagged he could wind down the immigration crackdown in Minnesota as outrage intensifies after a federal agent killed a second protester.
Russian strikes cut heat to thousands of Kyiv buildings
Russia has blitzed the Ukrainian capital Kyiv with a combined drone and missile attack leaving thousands of buildings without heat in frigid weather.
Trump’s wine tariff threat over Macron peace board snub
Donald Trump has responded to news that France intends to decline an invitation to join his Board of Peace by threatening tariffs on French wines and champagne.
Syria army announces four-day truce with Kurdish forces
Syria's military says it is backing a four-day ceasefire with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces following clashes.
Prince Harry targeted for standing up to paper: lawyer
Prince Harry's lawyer says the royal has "endured a sustained campaign of attacks against him for having had the temerity to stand up to" tabloid newspapers.
‘No going back’ on Greenland, Trump vows
Donald Trump has doubled down on his pledge to seize control of Greenland, refusing to rule out taking it by force and threatening to upend historic alliances.
Kyiv plunged into cold, nuclear facilities threatened
A million Ukraine households are without power after the latest Russian attacks cut heating to half of Kyiv, affecting substations critical for nuclear safety.
Netanyahu agrees to join Trump’s Board of Peace
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accepted US President Donald Trump's invitation to join his Board of Peace.
Luxon sets November 7 as New Zealand poll day
Prime Minister Chris Luxon has named November 7 as New Zealand's election day, but Kiwis may not take kindly to a 10-month election campaign.
Mugshots, Hells Angels feature on Trump’s anniversary
On the first anniversary of his return to the White House, Donald Trump has surprised reporters with a long news conference touting his purported achievements.
Spanish train drivers call for strike after derailments
A train drivers' union is calling for a nationwide strike in Spain after a series of accidents, including a high-speed collision that left 42 people dead.
They made Meghan’s life ‘a misery’, Harry tells court
Prince Harry choked back tears as he told a court about the impact alleged privacy breaches by the Daily Mail's publishers have had on his wife Meghan.
Trump doubles down on Greenland but ‘won’t use force’
US President Donald Trump told the World Economic Forum in Davos he is seeking "immediate negotiations" to acquire Greenland, but said he would not "use force".
Drone strike shocks Sudan city, war inches closer
RSF attacks on the central Sudan's el-Obeid are ramping up with lives lost in drone strikes across the army-controlled city.
Israeli fire kills 11, some children, Gaza medics say
Three journalists and children are among the 11 Palestinians killed in the latest spate of Israeli air strikes.
Trump to meet with Zelenskiy, deal ‘reasonably close’
Ukraine and Russia are close to a deal and if their leaders don't come to an agreement soon "they're stupid", US President Donald Trump says.
Trump flags Greenland deal ‘everybody’s happy with’
After weeks of rhetoric that shook the NATO pact and risked a new global trade war, Donald Trump has dropped threats to impose tariffs on European allies.
US Dept of Justice probe into Fed chair sparks backlash
The Trump administration's criminal investigation of Fed chair Jerome Powell has triggered a backlash that threatens to undermine the White House's goals.
Russian strikes on Ukraine knock out heat and power
At least four people are dead after a massive Russian drone and missile attack targeting Ukraine's energy grid in the middle of a freezing winter.
Hundreds killed in Iran protests, UN rights office says
The UN puts the number of Iranian protesters killed by security forces in the hundreds, as its rights chief says "horrific violence" in Iran cannot continue.
Hamas to elect first leader since Israel killed Sinwar
Sources inside Hamas say the group are in the process of electing their first leader since Yahya Sinwar was killed by Israel in 2024.
Trump urges Iran to keep protesting, ‘help on its way’
More than 2000 people are reported to have been killed in Iran's protests that were sparked by the country's dire economic conditions.
Clintons may face contempt for refusing Epstein probe
Bill and Hilary Clinton may face contempt charges after refusing to testify at a Republican-led investigation into the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Greenland PM picks Denmark over US ahead of Vance meet
US President Donald Trump has recently stepped up rhetoric about taking control of Greenland, but the autonomous territory says it "stands united" with Denmark.
World bank CEOs, including Australia, back Fed’s Powell
Global central bank chiefs, including Australia's Michele Bullock, have issued a rare joint statement, backing US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
Crane falls on a train in Thailand, killing at least 30
A train travelling from Thailand's capital has derailed after a construction crane fell on one of its carriages, killing 30 people and injuring many others.