US brass in Ukraine to try to revive peace talks
The US Army secretary and chief of staff are visiting Ukraine as Washington renews efforts to get Kyiv and Moscow to the negotiating table.
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Saudi prince didn’t know about Khashoggi killing: Trump
The brutal murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi has cast a shadow over Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visit to the White House.
Release of Epstein files imminent after Trump signs off
All that's required for the release of the Epstein files is Donald Trump's signature after both houses of the US Congress agreed to the move.
Ukraine’s military says it struck Russia with ATACMS
ATACMS missiles have been fired at Russian territory in a "significant development," Ukraine's military general staff says.
Cloudflare restores services after outage hits websites
An outage linked to Cloudflare, which provides network and security services for many online businesses, has caused problems for platforms like X and ChatGPT.
Israel cheers UN adopting Gaza plan, Hamas rejects it
The UN's acceptance of the Trump administration's plan for Gaza has been praised by Israel, while Hamas says it doesn't meet Palestinians' demands.
Ukraine’s Zelenskiy to visit Turkey in bid to end war
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy plans to go to Turkey in an attempt to revive talks with Russia on how to end the war in Ukraine.
Pope pleads for climate action to save God’s creation
Pope Leo XIV is urging countries at United Nations climate talks to take "concrete actions" to stop climate change that is threatening the planet
Trump’s reversal propels vote on Epstein files release
Donald Trump's sudden backflip could see the imminent release of the files into the prosecution of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein over his abuse of girls.
UN Security Council adopts US resolution on Gaza plan
The UN Security Council has approved a US plan for Gaza authorising an international security force to demilitarise the zone but Hamas insists it won't disarm.
Ukraine signs historic deal for 100 French warplanes
A deal to purchase French warplanes, munitions and drones will give Ukraine one of the greatest air defences in the world, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.
Britain’s asylum policy to undergo major shake-up
Changes to refugee status in Britain are part of planned shake-up as the government tries to curb clandestine migration that's become a top concern of voters.
Russian forces advance in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia
As Russian forces advance along the frontline, Ukraine's army says it does not have enough troops to hold many defensive positions.
Trump urges release of Epstein files
Donald Trump is calling on his fellow Republicans in US Congress to vote for the release of files related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Netanyahu rejects Palestine state as far-right revolts
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reaffirmed his opposition to a Palestinian state the far-right erupted over a US-backed plan indicated support.
China Coast Guard sails into Japan-administered waters
Chinese Coast Guard ships have sailed through Japan-administered islands as tensions between the Asian neighbours escalate.
Ukraine’s stalled prisoner swaps with Russia to resume
There are hopes that more than 1000 Ukraine soldiers could be released from Russian captivity, with stalled prisoner exchange talks set to resume.
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First major winter rains pummel Gaza, destroying tents
The first heavy rainfall of the winter season has sent water cascading through the Muwasi tent camp in the Gaza Strip.
Trump to sue BBC for compensation after TV doco edit
After the BBC declined to compensate US President Donald Trump for its edited version of a 2021 speech, he now says "We'll sue them."
COP30 stews over fossil fuels and final deal
The COP30 climate talks in Brazil are almost halfway over, with protesters successfully demanding a meeting with the group's president.
Russia says Ukrainian drones targeting nuclear plants
Russian authorities have accused Ukraine of trying to attack the Novovoronezh nuclear power plant while Ukrainian officials say Russian strikes have hit Kyiv.
US justice complies with Trump on Epstein-Dem probe
Donald Trump has demanded the US Justice Department probe Jeffrey Epstein's alleged ties with various Democrats and others, and it says it will comply.
Bodies of 15 Palestinians returned by Israel to Gaza
Fifteen bodies of Gaza Strip residents have been returned by Israel, officials at a hospital in the south of the enclave say.
China warns Japan against Taiwan intervention
Japan will suffer a "crushing defeat" by the Chinese military if it tries to use force to intervene over Taiwan, the country's defence ministry warns.
BBC apologises to Trump over documentary’s speech edit
The BBC has apologised to Donald Trump after it edited a speech by the US president in a documentary, adding that it has no plans to rebroadcast it.
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Russia launches major drone and missile attack on Kyiv
Russia has launched a massive drone and missile attack on Kyiv that has killed four people and injured dozens.
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Hamas reasserts Gaza control, post-war talks grind on
There are signs that Hamas is seeking to widen control over Gaza, raising doubts over whether it will cede authority as promised.
Trump signs deal to end longest US govt shutdown
President Donald Trump has signed a bill into law that ends the longest government shutdown in US history.
Protesters defend actions as COP30 talks roll on
"It was an attempt to get the attention of the government," Indigenous leaders say of their protesting the COP30 climate talks.
At least 37 killed as bus falls into ravine in Peru
Almost 40 people have been killed in Peru after a passenger bus collided with another vehicle, before plunging 200 metres down a ravine.
‘Unjustified’: Trump urges Israel to pardon Netanyahu
Donald Trump wants Israel to pardon Benjamin Netanyahu in a corruption case, raising questions about undue American influence over internal Israeli affairs.