Guatemala in mourning after 15 killed in bus crash
At least 15 people are dead and 15 others injured after a bus veered off a road and fell into a deep ravine in Guatemala.
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Wintry, wet Gaza awaits ceasefire progress
As thousands of displaced people prepared threadbare tents for another round of winter rain, Gazans await news of the second stage of the ceasefire.
Zelenskiy, Trump prepare for Ukraine talks in Florida
Volodymyr Zelenskiy says he plans to discuss the fate of eastern Ukraine's contested Donbas region during his meeting at Donald Trump's Florida residence.
Hundreds mourn in Syria after deadly mosque bombing
Hundreds of mourners have gathered outside a mosque in Homs, Syria, after a bombing killed eight people and wounded 18.
Thailand and Cambodia halt border clash with ceasefire
Border fighting between Thailand and Cambodia has halted with the signing of a ceasefire agreement after 20 days of fierce exchanges.
Myanmar to hold its first election in five years
Myanmar will hold first general election since the 2021 military coup but the vote is widely seen as lacking credibility.
China hits US with sanctions over Taiwan arms sales
China has announced economic sanctions on 20 US defence firms after Washington's announcement of $US11.1 billion in arms sales to Taiwan.
Nigeria averts unilateral US action after air strike
President Donald Trump says the US launched a "deadly" strike against Islamic State forces in Nigeria.
Russia attacks Ukraine before Zelenskiy Trump meeting
Kyiv has been bombarded by Russian missiles and drones ahead of Ukraine's leader meeting with US President Donald Trump to work out a peace plan.
Palestinian kills two in northern Israel: authorities
A Palestinian attacker has rammed his car into a man and then stabbed a young woman in northern Israel, killing both, police say.
Mosque bombing in Syria kills eight, injures 18
At least eight people are dead after an explosion rocked a mosque in central Syria, authorities say.
US launches strike against Islamic State in Nigeria
The US has launched an airstrike against Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria, Donald Trump says.
Zelenskiy hopeful of new Trump meeting in peace talks
A meeting with US President Donald Trump will happen "in the near future", Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.
Israel kills Iran Quds Force figure in Lebanon
Israeli forces say they have killed a key operative of Iran's Quds Force in Lebanon.
Charles praises wartime values in Christmas message
King Charles has used his Christmas message to urge people to hold dear to Second World War values of "courage and sacrifice".
Pope Leo points to Gaza’s suffering in Xmas homily
During his first Christmas Day message, Pope Leo has urged the faithful to shed indifference toward those who are suffering.
Turkey foils Xmas, NYE terror attack plots
More than 100 suspected members of Islamic State have been detained in Instanbul over alleged plots to attack Christmas and New Year celebrations.
A million more potential Epstein documents discovered
The discovery of an additional million documents tied to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has delayed further releases.
Zelenskiy backs demilitarised zone in east Ukraine idea
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has unveiled a 20-point plan to end Russia's war against his country, with demilitarised zones a possibility.
Israel says it will respond to Hamas truce ‘violation’
Israel will retaliate after a military officer was wounded by a blast in the south of the Gaza Strip, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says.
EU, UK criticise US visa bans in ‘censorship’ row
The European Union has accused the United States of "unjustified measures" as both criticise each other over charges of censorship.
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Pope calls for worldwide ceasefire at Christmas
Pope Leo XIV has urged a day of peace around the world during the Christmas period.
Asset giant to buy popular Australian holiday island
An iconic Australian holiday island is being sold by its family owners to a US private equity giant with reports putting the price tag north of $1 billion.
US ‘not looking to conquer’ Greenland, envoy says
The US says the Trump administration isn't going to "go in there trying to conquer" Greenland or try to "to take over anybody's country".
Resident and staffer dead in blasts at US nursing home
Two people have been killed in a pair of explosions and a fire apparently sparked by leaking gas at a nursing home near the US city of Philadelphia.
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US and Ukraine reach common ground in latest peace plan
Moscow is expected to respond to a 20-point plan to end the war put forward after Ukraine reached a consensus with the US on several critical issues.
Russell Brand faces new charges of rape and assault
British authorities have brought new charges of rape and sexual assault against comedian Russell Brand.
Trump flew on Epstein jet eight times in the 90s: email
President Donald Trump flew on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's private jet eight times in the 1990s, according to newly released documents.
Johnson & Johnson hit with record $US1.5b talc verdict
Johnson & Johnson has been ordered to pay about $US1.56 billion to a woman who blamed the firm's talc-based baby powder for causing her cancer.
US strikes another suspected drug vessel in Pacific
The US military says it has conducted another strike against a boat it said was smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing one person.
Trump says US has to have Greenland for security
Donald Trump says Greenland is essential for America's national security and has appointed a special envoy to the mineral-rich Arctic island.