Europe extends hand to US, warns of ‘race to bottom’
The EU is taking a "wait and see" approach to relations with the newly inaugurated US President Donald Trump in an attempt to avoid a trade conflict.
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Trump says he could sanction Russia over Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has urged European leaders to do more to defend his nation as Donald Trump says he might impose sanctions on Russia.
Prince Harry wins apology, damages from Murdoch papers
Rupert Murdoch's UK tabloids will make a rare apology to Prince Harry in settling a privacy invasion lawsuit and will pay substantial damages, his lawyer says.
Prince Harry hails legal ‘victory’ over Murdoch papers
Prince Harry has settled his case against News Group Newspapers, receiving substantial damages and an apology over "unlawful activities" by The Sun.
Trump envoy says he’ll go to Gaza to monitor ceasefire
US officials will be part of a team deployed in the Gaza Strip to ensure safety following a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, envoy Steve Witkoff says.
NATO chief says Europe will fund US weapons for Ukraine
NATO chief Mark Rutte says it's vital Russia doesn't win the war in Ukraine as it could result in Vladimir Putin "high fiving" North Korea and China.
Kiwis go for growth to lift economy out of the doldrums
Foreign investors will be wooed by New Zealand to help lift the nation's economy out of the lurch as the government seeks to put the woes of 2024 behind it.
New wildfire near LA sees more than 31,000 evacuated
A huge wildfire is sweeping through rugged mountains north of Los Angeles where residents are still recovering from massive blazes that devastated the US city.
S Korean investigators ask prosecutors to indict Yoon
South Korean investigators have asked prosecutors to indict detained President Yoon Suk Yeol.
Trump tells Russia to end war, downplays TikTok threat
US President Donald Trump has urged Russia's Vladimir Putin to make a deal to end the "ridiculous" Ukraine war or face new tariffs and sanctions.
UK teen jailed for at least 52 years for girls’ murders
A teenager who stabbed three young girls to death at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in England has been sentenced to more than 50 years in prison.
I’d rather not use tariffs against China: Donald Trump
US President Donald Trump has presented tariffs as a kind of silver bullet against China during an interview on Fox News.
Putin is ready to hold talks with Trump, Kremlin says
Russia is ready for a mutually respectful dialogue with US President Donald Trump, the Kremlin says.
Tents pitched as Gazan families return to ruined homes
Hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians are expected to return to ruined homes in Gaza where tents are being pitched amid widespread devastation.
Fires fought as devastated Los Angeles picks up pieces
Emergency services tackle a new fire north of Los Angeles and continuing blazes that have devastated the area as California approves billions of dollars in aid.
LA evacuees told: stay away from home for another week
With wildfires burning for a 10th day in LA, firefighters have expressed relief over withstanding high winds without either of the two monster fires growing.
Twin Peaks creator and filmmaker David Lynch dead at 78
David Lynch, the filmmaker behind Blue Velvet, Twin Peaks and Mulholland Drive, has died at the age of 78.
Pakistan court convicts ex-PM Khan, wife for corruption
A Pakistani court has sentenced the country's already-imprisoned former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife to 14 and seven years in jail for corruption.
Biden commutes sentences for 2500 drug offenders
US President Joe Biden has issued more individual pardons and commutations than any predecessor after commuting the sentences of another 2500 people.
Korean investigators apply to extend Yoon’s detention
South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol says he is well but a little uncomfortable as investigators file a request to extend his detention.
South Sudan starts curfew as Sudan deaths trigger riots
A dusk-to-dawn curfew has been declared in South Sudan following violence targeting people from neighbouring Sudan.
US Supreme Court upholds Congress law banning TikTok
The US Supreme Court has unanimously upheld a federal law banning TikTok unless it is sold by its China-based parent company ByteDance.
Hostage release set as Israel approves ceasefire deal
The Gaza Strip ceasefire will take effect on Sunday, Qatar says, after the deal was ratified by Israel's full cabinet.
Trump and Xi discuss TikTok, trade and Taiwan in call
Chinese President Xi Jinping and US president-elect Donald Trump say they have had a phone call which focused on topics including TikTok, trade and fentanyl.
At least three dead in Russian attack on Kyiv: military
At least three people have been killed in a Russian attack on Kyiv, Ukraine's military administration says.
Impeached South Korea President Yoon attends court
South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol has appeared in court to contest an extension to his detention over a failed declaration of martial law.
Blackouts hit wide swathes of army-controlled Sudan
Drone attacks on power generating facilities run by Sudan's army have plunged large areas of the country into darkness.
Fighting halted as delayed Gaza ceasefire takes effect
A ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas has come into effect with a hostage release to follow after a 15-month war that has up-ended the Middle East.
Trump to hold victory rally ahead of inauguration
Donald Trump has arrived in Washington to celebrate with supporters ahead of his second inauguration when he will be sworn in as the 47th US president.
TikTok stops working for US users as ban takes effect
A TikTok ban imposed on 170 million American users has taken effect as app stores pull the popular social video platform from their offerings in the US.
Russian strikes kill six in Ukraine, including in Kyiv
At least three people have been killed and three others injured in a Russian attack before dawn on the Ukraine capital of Kyiv.