Israel resumes Gaza ceasefire after deadly air strikes
The tenuous ceasefire is back on in Gaza after the Israeli military carried out heavy air strikes in response to an attack that killed an Israeli soldier.
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There’ll be peace in Ukraine within a year: Putin envoy
The war in Ukraine will stop within a year, Russian President Vladimir Putin's special envoy Kirill Dmitriev has told an investment conference in Saudi Arabia.
Dozens dead after Hurricane Melissa batters Caribbean
Hurricane Melissa has thrashed cities and isolated communities in the Caribbean, leaving dozens of people dead and a long recovery ahead in devastated areas.
Israel says it will uphold truce after strikes kill 104
The Israeli army says it will continue to uphold a ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip but will respond firmly to "any violation".
Louvre heist suspects ‘partially’ admit involvement
Two suspects in the Louvre jewel heist have partially admitted their participation, a Paris prosecutor says.
Next rate cut uncertain as shutdown fogs Fed windscreen
The Federal Reserve has cut its key rate for the second time this year as the United States government shutdown clouds the economic outlook.
Peppercorn rent questioned for Prince Andrew’s mansion
Prince Andrew's mansion residence has been quizzed in a rare political intervention over the embattled royal's links with American sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Trump trims China tariffs after ‘amazing’ Xi meeting
US President Donald Trump is raving about his talks with Xi Jinping, saying he'll cut tariffs on China while Beijing makes promises on rare earths and fentanyl.
Dutch centrist Jetten confident after far-right setback
The liberal D66 has surged in Dutch elections to draw level with populist Geert Wilders after his far-right party's sharp fall from its record showing in 2023.
Hurricane Melissa picks up pace after belting Caribbean
Hurricane Melissa is accelerating as it rolls over open ocean towards Bermuda after leaving a trail of destruction and dozens dead across the Caribbean.
Russia launches massive strike on Ukraine energy grid
Ukraine accuses Russia of targeting civilians and power supplies as winter approaches after an attack involving hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles.
Hamas hands over bodies of two Israeli hostages
Israel has repeatedly accused Hamas of being too slow to hand over the bodies of the 28 dead Israeli hostages, but Hamas says it will take time to locate them.
Trump tells Pentagon to resume testing US nukes
The Pentagon will immediately resume testing the US nuclear arsenal on an "equal basis" with other nuclear powers, President Donald Trump said.
Andrew stripped of royal title, evicted from estate
King Charles has stripped his brother Andrew of the title of prince and evicted him from his home as punishment for his links to Jeffrey Epstein.
Russia strikes Ukraine energy grid, killing six
A seven-year-old girl is among the victims of Russia's latest attack on Ukraine, with drones and missiles raining down on the industrial city of Zaporizhzhia.
Destruction as Hurricane Melissa slams towards Bermuda
People across the northern Caribbean are hunkered down as Hurricane Melissa pummels them with dangerous gusts and rain.
China’s Xi defends free trade as Trump snubs APEC talks
Cina's Xi Jinping has taken centre stage at a gathering of Pacific Rim leaders that's been heavily overshadowed by his trade talks with President Donald Trump.
Death toll climbs in Caribbean as hurricane moves north
At least 49 people are confirmed dead and tens of billions of dollars of damage remains after Hurricane Melissa wreaked havoc across the northern Caribbean.
Giuffre family welcomes Andrew’s fall from royal status
The King has stripped his brother Andrew of his princely title and home, news welcomed by the British government and the family of Virginia Roberts Giuffre.
More Israeli strikes on Gaza test fragile truce
Two people have been killed in another day of Israeli attacks in Gaza that potentially strain a ceasefire with Hamas.
Dutch centrist D66 party confirmed as election winner
Rob Jetten is on course to become the youngest-ever, and first openly gay prime minister of the Netherlands.
King banishes Andrew to buttress the House of Windsor
King Charles has stripped Andrew of his prince title and evicted him from the Royal Lodge, to draw a firm line between his scandals and the monarchy's future.
Russia deploys 170,000 for push in Donetsk: Zelenskiy
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Russia has deployed about 170,000 troops in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region, aiming to capture the city of Pokrovsk.
Melissa dissipates in Caribbean, 50 dead in its wake
Melissa, the most powerful storm ever to directly hit Jamaica, is estimated to have cost $A80 billion in damage and economic loss across the western Caribbean.
Truce tested as Israel kills three Palestinians in Gaza
Residents in northern Gaza have reported shelling and gunfire, as Israel continues to bombard areas of the enclave.
Tanzania’s Hassan wins election marred by violence
Samia Suluhu Hassan has been re-elected Tanzania's president with 98 per cent of the vote in an election that was rocked by days of violent protests.
APEC wraps up after Trump-Xi agreement on trade truce
APEC nations have vowed greater economic co-operation and integration as they wind up their meeting at a time when global trade faces "significant challenge".
Latest returned remains aren’t of hostages, Israel says
In another development that could test the truce in Gaza, Israel says the remains of three people returned by Hamas don't belong to any of the hostages.
Ukrainian drone strike hits key Russian oil port
A Ukrainian drone strike has hit a key Russian oil port, damaging two foreign vessels.
Two more charged in connection with Louvre jewel heist
A woman and a man have been placed under formal investigation over the Louvre museum jewel heist, the Paris prosecutor says.
Andrew refused to pledge support for abuse victims
Pressure is building on Andrew Mountbatten Windsor to give evidence before a powerful US Congressional committee to reveal what he knew about Jeffrey Epstein.