Interim Syrian leader vows to rebuild shattered nation
The rebel-backed interim leader of Syria aims to bring back millions of refugees and protect citizens while facing up to the nation's poor financial state.
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Ukraine strikes Russian port and claims oil depot hit
A southern Russian port has been hit by Ukrainian missiles while drone strikes triggered a fire at an oil depot, officials and various media reports say.
Israeli airstrikes kill dozens in Gaza, medics say
Women and children are among more than 20 people killed in an Israeli airstrike on a house in northern Gaza, medics in the besieged enclave say.
Murder charge over shooting of health insurance boss
A 26-year-old man has been charged with murder over the shooting of a health insurance chief executive on a New York street after a tense five-day manhunt.
Japanese court convicts Australian of drug smuggling
The family of Perth grandmother Donna Nelson have vowed to keep fighting to bring her home after she was jailed in Japan for smuggling methamphetamine.
Reinforcements bolster Syrian troops battling rebels
Syria's military says its counteroffensive has pushed back insurgents attempting to advance to the strategic central city of Hama.
S.Korea’s Yoon faces impeachment vote and treason probe
South Korean police are investigating Yoon Suk-yeol and others over the president's martial law fiasco, as MPs prepare to vote to impeach the embattled leader.
Hamas vows to ‘neutralise’ hostages if rescue attempted
An apparent internal statement from Hamas includes an order to "neutralise" hostages if Israeli forces try to rescue them.
PM to resign as France’s political crisis deepens
Michel Barnier will quit as prime minister after a historic no-confidence vote, but the next government will face the same problems getting its budget passed.
DR Congo probes mysterious deadly flu-like disease
Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo say 71 people, including many children, have died from a mysterious flu-like disease.
Thousands flee as Syrian rebels push on towards Homs
Syrian opposition forces are continuing their rapid advance, forcing thousands of people to flee the central city of Homs, a war monitor says.
Vanuatu instability may revive Australia security pact
Vanuatu's former prime minister Ishmael Kalsakau believes the Supreme Court will stop a snap election and force MPs back to parliament.
Israel committed genocide against Palestinians: Amnesty
Amnesty spent months analysing incidents in the Gaza war and statements by Israeli officials, and says Israel committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.
S.Korea’s Yoon must be suspended: ruling party leader
South Korea's ruling party leader wants President Yoon Suk-yeol to be removed over his attempt to impose martial law, which has plunged the country into crisis.
Israeli forces stormed Gaza Strip hospital: director
The World Health Organisation says there was no warning issued before Israeli forces bombarded the Kamal Adwan Hospital in the Gaza Strip's north.
Romanian top court annuls presidential election result
Romania's constitutional court has annulled the results of the first round of the country's presidential election.
US appeals court upholds TikTok law forcing its sale
A federal appeals court panel has upheld a law requiring the sale or ban of TikTok in the United States by January 19.
WHO sends experts to DR Congo over mystery disease
The World Health Organisation is sending experts to the Democratic Republic of Congo to support local authorities in investigating an apparently new disease.
Syria rebels ‘seize key city’ in threat to Assad’s rule
Syrian rebels claim to have seized control of the city of Daraa, with President Bashar al-Assad's forces reportedly surrendering four important centres.
SKorea arrests ex-defence minister over martial law
South Korea's former defence minister has been arrested over his role in President Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration of martial law that sparked a political crisis.
Donald Trump returns to world stage for Paris ceremony
US President-elect Donald Trump's trip to France for the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral is being viewed as a symbolic return to the global stage.
Syrian president flees as rebels take over Damascus
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has fled the country as rebels appear to be on the cusp of toppling his 24-year regime as they storm the capital of Damascus.
World leaders watch Notre-Dame reopen with a ‘merci’
Notre-Dame cathedral has it reopened after a devastating fire that brought the 860-year-old iconic Paris landmark close to collapse five years ago.
US pledges nearly $US1 billion in weapons for Ukraine
The US has unveiled nearly $US1 billion in aid for new arms and equipment for Ukraine in its ongoing fight against Russia's invasion.
Rebels in Syria declare Bashar al-Assad’s regime over
Syria's authoritarian President Bashar al-Assad's 24-year rule has ended after he fled the country as insurgents entered the capital Damascus.
New era for post-Assad Syria as the world watches
Syria is waking to its first day of freedom from the authoritarian rule of Bashar al-Assad as Russia grants asylum to the ousted president and his family.
Trump calls for immediate Ukraine ceasefire
Both Ukraine and Russia have cited conditions that must be met if incoming US President Donald Trump's ceasefire is to be agreed.
Israel denies strike on Gaza hospital
Israel has denied firing about 100 tank shells and bombs at the town of Beit Lahiya in northern Gaza, despite doctors saying a hospital has been hit.
Trump taps his defence lawyer to serve as counsellor
US President-elect Donald Trump has announced he is appointing one of his defence lawyers in the New York hush money case as counsellor to the president
Tongan PM Sovaleni resigns ahead of no-confidence vote
Tonga's parliament must elect a new prime minister following the resignation of Hu'akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni after three years in the job.
Travel ban imposed on South Korea’s embattled president
South Korea's defence ministry says President Yoon Suk-yeol is still commander in chief despite the justice ministry banning him from travelling overseas.