Sudan’s military retakes a strategic city from rebels
Sudanese officials say the military and its allies have taken back the strategic city of Wad Medani more than a year after the Rapid Support Forces seized it.
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High-ranking Israeli official sent to ceasefire talks
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is sending Mossad's director to ceasefire negotiations in Qatar in a sign of progress in talks on the war in Gaza
Denmark sent Trump team private messages on Greenland
Denmark has reportedly told US President-elect Donald Trump's team that it is willing to discuss boosting security in Greenland without an American takeover.
LA races to contain fires before extreme winds return
The death toll from wildfires in the Los Angeles area has reached 24, while more than 100,000 people have been ordered to evacuate.
Israeli, Hamas delegations receive ‘draft peace deal’
Qatar has given Israel and Hamas a final draft of a Gaza truce deal after a midnight talks "breakthrough", an official says.
Zelenskiy ready to exchange North Korean soldiers
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says he's ready to exchange North Korean soldiers for Ukrainians held in Russia.
Meta shelves US fact checking in major policy reversal
Meta is ending its fact-checking program with third parties in the United States, saying fact checkers have their own biases.
A second wildfire burning out of control in Los Angeles
A fast-moving wildfire has broken out northeast of Los Angeles hours after another blaze tore through the city's Pacific Palisades neighborhood.
Hollywood Hills burn as LA engulfed by ‘the big one’
A fast-moving blaze has broken out in the Hollywood Hills, threatening Los Angeles' famed showbiz spots as the city battles the worst wildfires in its history.
Ukraine hits Russia oil depot, Russia attack ‘kills 13’
A Russian attack on the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia has killed 13 people, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says, after a Ukrainian drone strike in Russia.
Israeli troops recover body of a Gaza Strip hostage
The Israeli military says it has recovered another body of a hostage in the Gaza Strip as fighting continues in the Palestinian enclave.
Focus on Tibet quake survivors as search called off
Relief teams in Tibet have shifted their focus to resettling survivors as a search for any remaining victims of a deadly earthquake was wound down.
Lebanon’s army chief elected president by MPs
Hezbollah MPs have backed Lebanese army chief Joseph Aoun to become the country's president in a second round of voting.
Search widens for Tibet earthquake survivors
Rescuers are reportedly focusing on 27 villages home to 7000 people in Tibet following a strong earthquake.
Carter remembered at funeral for rising above politics
Jimmy Carter has been honoured at a state funeral in Washington DC attended by five current and former US presidents.
LA blazes devour thousands of homes, at least 10 dead
Relief from fierce winds has been short-lived for Los Angeles crews battling five destructive wildfires that have burned 10,000 structures and killed 10 people.
US, Arab mediators ‘make progress’ in Gaza peace talks
Palestinian sources say negotiations aiming to reach an accord between Israel and Hamas in Qatar have made progress.
Death toll climbs to 95 after major earthquake in Tibet
At least 95 people are believed dead in Tibet after a powerful earthquake in the Himalayan region, with tremors felt in neighbouring countries.
WHO says bird flu risk low after US reports first death
A human has for the first time died in the United States after being infected with the H5N1 bird flu virus, health officials say.
Urgency mounts in search for survivors of Tibet quake
The search continues for survivors of the Tibet earthquake as temperatures in the region plunge to well below zero.
Israel airstrikes kill five, hostage families desperate
As Israel continues deadly airstrikes in Gaza, the families of hostages are pleading for a ceasefire and dread the impact of another winter.
Ukraine attack on oil depot serving Russian air base
Ukraine has struck an oil facility in a mass drone attack that supplies Russian nuclear bomber planes.
Trump not ruling out force in Panama Canal, Greenland
US President-elect Donald Trump has declined to say using military or economic means to gain control of the Panama Canal or Greenland is off the table.
New Orleans attacker recorded video with smart glasses
US officials believe the former US Army soldier responsible for the deadly truck attack in New Orleans was inspired by the Islamic State militant group.
Canadian PM expected to announce resignation as leader
Justin Trudeau reportedly plans to quit as Canada's prime minister within days as his Liberal Party faces a heavy election loss to the Conservatives.
US Congress certifies Trump election victory
Vice President Kamala Harris has presided over Congress as it certified president-elect Donald Trump's November election victory.
Canadian PM blames party infighting for early exit
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he plans to step down as leader of his governing Liberal Party after nine years in power.
Fighting rages in Russia, Kremlin claims Ukraine gains
Russian forces say they have captured the stronghold of Kurakhove in eastern Ukraine as officials in Kyiv push a new offensive inside Russia's Kursk region.
US urges push to get Gaza truce deal over ‘finish line’
US officials are urging Israel and Hamas to agree on a deal for a truce in the Gaza Strip and the release of hostages within the next two weeks.
Israeli strikes kill 30 in Gaza as talks set to resume
Israeli air strikes have killed at least 30 people in central Gaza, while air sirens sounded in Israel and negotiators were to resume stalled ceasefire talks.
Israeli strikes push up Gaza death toll amid truce push
Israeli delegates have been dispatched to resume talks in Qatar brokered by mediators as Israel's army carried out air strikes across the Gaza Strip.