Landslide kills more than 200 people at Congo mine
A landslide triggered by heavy rain has killed more than 200 people at a coltan mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the nation's mines ministry says.
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US Attorney General Bondi faces Epstein files subpoena
A congressional committee has voted to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi to face questions about how her department has handled the Epstein files.
Assail of two cities: Tehran and Beirut under attack
US President Donald Trump has encouraged Iranian Kurdish forces in Iraq to launch attacks against Iran as the Middle East conflict widens.
Russia and Ukraine to swap a total of 1000 prisoners
Russia and Ukraine have exchanged 200 prisoners of war on each side and will swap another 300 within the next day, officials say.
Trump fires Kristi Noem as US homeland security chief
US President Donald Trump has sensationally fired his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, two days after she faced a parliamentary inquiry.
Missing FBI Epstein records on Trump accuser released
FBI agents interviewed a woman who made claims against Donald Trump four times in 2019 as part of an inquiry into accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.
Trump warns Iran will be ‘hit very hard’ in new attacks
Iran is about to be "hit very hard", President Donald Trump says, as the US considers targeting new areas and groups "because of Iran's bad behaviour".
Russia, Ukraine swap 300 troops on second exchange day
Ukraine and Russia have exchanged prisoners of war for the second time in two days.
Canada PM backs dumping Andrew from line of succession
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has weighed in on the push to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the royal line of succession.
Death of drug boss triggers killing spree in Mexico
Dozens of people have been killed in Mexico amid widespread violence that erupted after the killing of Sinaloa drug cartel boss 'El Mencho'.
Ukraine’s Zelenskiy marks milestone vowing to fight on
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has observed four years since Russia's full-scale invasion by declaring Ukraine "will do everything to secure peace and justice".
New US tariffs come in at lower 10 per cent rate
President Donald Trump's temporary 10 per cent import levy has come into effect as he reacts to the US Supreme Court striking down his sweeping tariff regime.
Sudan paramilitary forces kill at least 28 in Darfur
A doctors group says that Sudanese paramilitary forces have killed 28 people in an attack on a stronghold of a Darfur tribal leader
UK police conclude search at Andrew’s former home
British police have ended their searches at Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's former home, Royal Lodge, after his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
Europe vows to support Ukraine as war enters fifth year
Senior European officials have headed to Kyiv to mark the grim anniversary of the war with Russia, promising to continue their support for Ukraine.
Trump hails ‘golden age’ as US voters sour on economy
Donald Trump has broken the record for longest State of the Union speech as he claimed the US is "winning" under his leadership, even as his poll ratings slide.
Iran pushes back against Trump before nuclear talks
In the face of a major US military build-up and President Donald Trump's high-pressure rhetoric, Iran has warned against his "big lies" before talks in Geneva.
Aust diplomats’ families told to leave Israel, Lebanon
The families of Australian diplomats based in Israel and Lebanon have been told to leave as the security situation in those countries worsens.
Larry Summers quits Harvard over Epstein ties
Former US Treasury Secretary Larry Summers will step down from his professorship at Harvard over his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Zelenskiy eyes Russia meeting after Trump phone call
Volodymyr Zelenskiy says he and Donald Trump have agreed another leaders' meeting should take place to seek an end to the war in Ukraine.
Race to find missing as floods kill dozens in Brazil
The death toll from heavy rains and flooding in Brazil's southeast has risen to 46, while 21 people are still missing.
US warns of Iranian threat ahead of nuclear talks
Iran and the US are set to hold the latest round of talks aimed at resolving their longstanding nuclear dispute amid a large-scale military build-up.
US Justice Dept probes whether Epstein records withheld
The US Justice Department has been accused of failing to release interview records of a woman claiming she was abused by Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein.
Four killed in boat attack ‘tried to infiltrate Cuba’
Cuba claims a speedboat that opened fire on soldiers was full of US-based Cubans bent on terrorism, but Washington doesn't want to take Havana's word for it.
US-Iran nuclear talks begin as military threat looms
Iran and the US have resumed talks considered the last chance to resolve their nuclear dispute and avert strikes on Iran from US forces massed in the Mideast.
Major Russian attack on Ukraine before talks with US
Hundreds of Russian drones and missiles have targeted Ukrainian homes and critical infrastructure, hours before talks on the war are due to begin in Geneva.
Talks with US make progress, resume Monday, says Iran
Iran says it will meet again with US negotiators in Vienna next week after having "serious talks about sanctions and nuclear issue" in Geneva.
Hillary Clinton tells probe she ‘did not know’ Epstein
Hillary Clinton has spoken to US lawmakers as part of a congressional investigation into late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Pakistan declares ‘open war’ as it bombs Afghan cities
Pakistan and Afghanistan have traded attacks in a dramatic escalation of tensions that threatens to spark a protracted conflict between the Islamic neighbours.
Next round of Ukraine-Russia peace talks in Abu Dhabi
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says the next round of peace talks with Russia will be held in March in Abu Dhabi
Maduro moves to dismiss US drug trafficking case
Former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has moved to have his drug trafficking case in the US tossed out.