Death toll climbs in Caribbean as hurricane moves north
At least 49 people are confirmed dead and tens of billions of dollars of damage remains after Hurricane Melissa wreaked havoc across the northern Caribbean.
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China’s Xi defends free trade as Trump snubs APEC talks
Cina's Xi Jinping has taken centre stage at a gathering of Pacific Rim leaders that's been heavily overshadowed by his trade talks with President Donald Trump.
Destruction as Hurricane Melissa slams towards Bermuda
People across the northern Caribbean are hunkered down as Hurricane Melissa pummels them with dangerous gusts and rain.
Russia strikes Ukraine energy grid, killing six
A seven-year-old girl is among the victims of Russia's latest attack on Ukraine, with drones and missiles raining down on the industrial city of Zaporizhzhia.
Andrew stripped of royal title, evicted from estate
King Charles has stripped his brother Andrew of the title of prince and evicted him from his home as punishment for his links to Jeffrey Epstein.
Trump tells Pentagon to resume testing US nukes
The Pentagon will immediately resume testing the US nuclear arsenal on an "equal basis" with other nuclear powers, President Donald Trump said.
Hamas hands over bodies of two Israeli hostages
Israel has repeatedly accused Hamas of being too slow to hand over the bodies of the 28 dead Israeli hostages, but Hamas says it will take time to locate them.
Russia launches massive strike on Ukraine energy grid
Ukraine accuses Russia of targeting civilians and power supplies as winter approaches after an attack involving hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles.
Hurricane Melissa picks up pace after belting Caribbean
Hurricane Melissa is accelerating as it rolls over open ocean towards Bermuda after leaving a trail of destruction and dozens dead across the Caribbean.
Dutch centrist Jetten confident after far-right setback
The liberal D66 has surged in Dutch elections to draw level with populist Geert Wilders after his far-right party's sharp fall from its record showing in 2023.
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Trump trims China tariffs after ‘amazing’ Xi meeting
US President Donald Trump is raving about his talks with Xi Jinping, saying he'll cut tariffs on China while Beijing makes promises on rare earths and fentanyl.
Peppercorn rent questioned for Prince Andrew’s mansion
Prince Andrew's mansion residence has been quizzed in a rare political intervention over the embattled royal's links with American sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Next rate cut uncertain as shutdown fogs Fed windscreen
The Federal Reserve has cut its key rate for the second time this year as the United States government shutdown clouds the economic outlook.
Louvre heist suspects ‘partially’ admit involvement
Two suspects in the Louvre jewel heist have partially admitted their participation, a Paris prosecutor says.
Israel says it will uphold truce after strikes kill 104
The Israeli army says it will continue to uphold a ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip but will respond firmly to "any violation".
Dozens dead after Hurricane Melissa batters Caribbean
Hurricane Melissa has thrashed cities and isolated communities in the Caribbean, leaving dozens of people dead and a long recovery ahead in devastated areas.
There’ll be peace in Ukraine within a year: Putin envoy
The war in Ukraine will stop within a year, Russian President Vladimir Putin's special envoy Kirill Dmitriev has told an investment conference in Saudi Arabia.
Israel resumes Gaza ceasefire after deadly air strikes
The tenuous ceasefire is back on in Gaza after the Israeli military carried out heavy air strikes in response to an attack that killed an Israeli soldier.
Hurricane Melissa hits Cuba after devastating Jamaica
Jamaica is waking to scenes of destruction after a record-strength hurricane pummelled the Caribbean island before slamming into neighbouring Cuba.
Trump touts Korean, China deals on last Asia tour stop
President Donald Trump is talking up trade talks with Seoul and Beijing as he finishes his Asia trip with a swing through South Korea.
North Korea shows its firepower as Trump visits South
North Korea has given a display of its military strength, as US President Donald Trump arrives for talks with South Korea's leader, ahead of the APEC summit.
Ukraine ready for talks but won’t cede land: Zelenskiy
Officials from Ukraine and European countries will meet to discuss the details of a ceasefire plan, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.
US claims ceasefire holding as Israel strikes Gaza
The US-backed ceasefire in the Gaza conflict is under more pressure, with Israel launching strikes after accusing Hamas of an attack on its forces.
Melissa hits Jamaica with full force, on path to Cuba
Hurricane Melissa has hit southwestern Jamaica as a catastrophic category five storm, causing heavy flooding and wind damage
Israeli PM says Hamas returned hostage already buried
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accuses Hamas of violating a ceasefire, saying it handed over the remains of a hostage already recovered from Gaza.
Melissa to hit Jamaica as its strongest storm on record
Jamaican authorities are warning of catastrophic damage from Hurricane Melissa as the category five storm bears down as a record-breaking monster.
King Charles heckled by protester over Prince Andrew
King Charles has been publicly confronted about the controversy surrounding Prince Andrew as he greeted well-wishers during a visit to a cathedral.
NZ Labour apes Albo’s Labor with ‘Medicard’ policy
Australia's Medicare card would have a Kiwi equivalent if NZ Labour wins office, after a major policy play by Opposition Leader Chris Hipkins.
Trump lauds Japan’s ‘great’ PM, inks rare earths deal
US President Donald Trump has praised Japan's new prime minister before sealing a critical minerals deal and hailing Tokyo's fast-tracked defence spending.
Israel receives body of another hostage held in Gaza
Hamas has handed over another body, believed to be that of an Israeli hostage, to Red Cross staff in Gaza.
End Ukraine war, don’t test missiles, Trump tells Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin should end the Ukraine conflict rather than test nuclear-powered missiles, US President Donald Trump says.