Israeli strike in northern Gaza kills 60, officials say
Dozens of people have been killed in an Israeli strike on a shelter in northern Gaza, officials say, while Lebanon's Hezbollah has announced a new leader.
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‘I’m not a Nazi’, Trump tells rally; Harris talks jobs
Donald Trump has attacked Kamala Harris by falsely claiming that she was letting "some of the worst criminals in the world" into the US.
Israel votes to ban UN aid agency UNRWA
Israel has passed legislation that severely restricts the UN agency responsible for distributing aid in Gaza.
Sixty killed in Israeli strikes in Lebanon: reports
At least 60 people have reportedly been killed and dozens wounded in Israeli strikes on Lebanon's eastern Bekaa Valley.
Harris warns of ‘chaos’ under another Trump presidency
Kamala Harris has cast the US election as a choice between "freedom" and "chaos".
Fast-advancing Russia takes two Ukraine towns
With reports North Korean servicemen are heading to the frontline, Russia is still attacking at pace, taking two more Ukraine towns.
Israeli strike kills at least 93 in north Gaza building
At least 93 people are dead or missing after an Israeli air strike on the town of Beit Lahia in northern Gaza.
North Korean troops coming to Ukraine soon: Zelenskiy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy claims that Russia might deploy North Korean troops to the battlefield in Ukraine as early as this weekend.
Israel hits back at Iran with military target strikes
The Middle East has been on edge in anticipation of Israeli retaliation for a ballistic-missile barrage carried out by Iran on October 1.
Online predator who abused up to 3500 girls sentenced
An online predator who blackmailed as many as 3500 girls from around the world, including Australia, has been sentenced to at least 20 years in prison.
Biden apologises for ‘sin’ of boarding school policy
President Joe Biden has formally apologised to Native Americans for the "sin" of a government-run boarding school system that separated families.
Beyoncé fires up Harris rally, Trump hours late for his
Kamala Harris has been introduced by Beyoncé at the US VP's latest rally, while Donald Trump kept his crowd waiting for three hours while doing a podcast.
Commonwealth leaders say time for discussion on slavery
The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting has selected a new secretary-general who supports reparations for slavery and colonialism.
‘Take our lives seriously’ Michelle Obama plea at rally
Michelle Obama has delivered a passionate speech at a Michigan rally, beseeching voters to make Kamala Harris the first woman president of the United States.
At least 115 dead or missing in flood-hit Philippines
The number of dead and missing in massive flooding and landslides in the Philippines has exceeded 100, with many areas still cut off.
Heavy police presence as rival London marches kick off
Police are out in force in London to prevent clashes between two rival protest movements.
Commonwealth nations make first ocean declaration
Commonwealth countries have adopted the first ocean declaration during a summit held in the Pacific island nation of Samoa.
Russian forces advance toward strategic city
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns North Korean troops are poised to be deployed by Russia as enemy forces close in on the strategic city of Pokrovsk.
Israeli strikes kill 22 in northern Gaza, officials say
Palestinian medical officials say the latest Israeli strikes on northern Gaza have killed at least 22 people, mostly women and children.
More than 120 dead in Sudan paramilitary group rampage
Sudan's notorious Rapid Support Forces have run rampage through villages in east-central Sudan, looting, shooting at and sexually attacking women and girls.
Trump headlines New York’s Madison Square Garden rally
Donald Trump has addressed fans at a Madison Square Garden rally, following on from speakers who made vulgar and racist remarks to warm up the capacity crowd.
Russia air attacks pound Kharkiv, injure several people
The Ukrainian northeastern region of Kharkiv has been bombarded by Russian attacks overnight that injured several people, Ukrainian military officials say.
Egypt proposes two-day Gaza truce, hostage exchange
As the death toll from Israeli military strikes on Gaza continue to rise, Eqypt has proposed a two-day ceasefire and hostage/prisoner exchange.
Bolivia’s ex president’s car shot at as tensions flare
Former Bolivian president Evo Morales says the current government is to blame for a shooting attack on the car in which he was traveling.
Springsteen, Obama rally 20,000 for Harris in Georgia
"Never again. The consequences of him being president again are brutally serious," Kamala Harris has said of Donald Trump, during her latest campaign rally.
King Charles becomes Samoan ‘high chief’ and tries kava
King Charles has been declared a Samoan "high chief" during his visit to the Pacific island.
Commonwealth should acknowledge ‘painful’ history: King
King Charles says he understands how the Commonwealth's "most painful aspects of our past continue to resonate".
Israeli strike kills journalists in southern Lebanon
Journalists have been killed by an Israeli strike in southern Lebanon as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says there is urgency for a diplomatic resolution.
Putin does not deny reports about North Korea troops
President Vladimir Putin has not denied claims that North Korea has sent troops to Russia.
Mystery of downed airplane in Sudan deepens
A Russian passport and an ID linked to a UAE-based company were found among the wreckage of a mystery plane that was downed above Darfur in Sudan.
Modi tells Putin that India wants peace in Ukraine
While praising their "strong friendship" with Russia on the eve of the BRICS summit, India has made it clear it wants to see an end to the war in Ukraine.