UN hails Gaza polio campaign progress, urges ceasefire
The UN has welcomed the success of the polio campaign for children in Gaza and is calling for a permanent ceasefire as talks between Israel and Hamas falter.
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Pope Francis warns against religious extremism
On the first day of his tour of Indonesia, the pope has warned against religious extremism, saying it distorts religious beliefs through deception and violence.
In grief, Maori consider their next monarch
The next Maori king or queen is being considered by indigenous leaders in New Zealand following the death of Kiingi Tuheitia.
Far-right win in Germany piles new pressure on Scholz
German leader Olaf Scholz and his government are under further strain after the far-right AfD's historic showing in two state elections.
Harris pitches to union workers with Biden at her side
Kamala Harris and Joe Biden have appeared together in the battleground state of Pennsylvania, as the deaths of Israeli hostages casts a shadow on the campaign.
Netanyahu defiant on corridor: ‘the oxygen of Hamas’
Benjamin Netanyahu is pushing back against pressure to reach a cease-fire deal in Gaza after hundreds of thousands of Israelis protested and went on strike.
US seizes Venezuela leader’s plane, flies it to Florida
US authorities have seized a plane belonging to Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and flown it to Florida, officials in the Justice Department say.
Russian strike kills 41 in Ukrainian city: Zelenskiy
At least 41 people have been killed and 180 others injured after two Russian missiles hit the Ukrainian city of Poltava, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.
Venezuela issues arrest warrant for opposition figure
An arrest warrant has been issued for Venezuela's opposition figure Edmundo González, as the government moves to suppress dissent after the disputed election.
UN to vaccinate Gaza’s children amid pauses in fighting
A mass campaign to vaccinate 640,000 children in Gaza against polio is set to begin on Sunday amid pauses in fighting.
Trump to vote against Florida abortion rights amendment
Donald Trump says he will vote against a Florida abortion rights amendment even as his support among woman slides.
Pacific Is Forum tweaks communique after China outburst
The Pacific Islands Forum secretariat has removed a reference affirming Taiwan's status in the organisation from a previously-published communique.
Brazil watchdog moves to block X after court order
Brazils telecommunications regulator has started to block access to the X social media platform after a Supreme Court ruling.
Israel recovers bodies of six hostages held by Hamas
The bodies of six Israeli hostages have been found inside a tunnel in Gaza, including that of 23-year-old Israeli-American man Hersh Goldberg-Polin.
Harris calls Trump cemetery visit disrespectful stunt
Kamala Harris has condemned rival Donald Trump for disrespecting the sacred ground of Arlington National Cemetery by using footage in his political campaign.
Ukraine drones target refinery, power plants in Moscow
Ukraine has launched drones targeting vital infrastructure in the Russian capital with several destroyed in Moscow and the surrounding regions, Russia says.
Many Brazilians feel disconnected without X
Elon Musk's social media platform X has been shut down in Brazil making it largely inaccessible to millions of users on both the web and through mobile apps.
Israeli union calls strike, hostage deal pressure rises
Israeli protesters have taken to the streets in an outpouring of grief and anger after the bodies of six hostages held by Hamas were found in the Gaza Strip.
Russia fires a barrage of drones and missiles at Kyiv
Loud explosions have rocked Ukraine's capital as Russia launched a barrage of drones and missiles, just as children were preparing to go back to school.
Israeli labour strike to push for Gaza hostage deal
Israel's biggest union has launched a general strike to pressure the Netanyahu government into agreeing to a ceasefire deal to bring hostages in Gaza home.
Bereaved US families criticise Harris’ cemetery comment
Families who lost loved ones in the US military say they were the ones to invite Donald Trump to Arlington National Cemetery for a ceremony.
Tonga pulls off Pacific Islands Forum staging
There has been disagreements and plenty of tensions kept under the carpet but for the most part, the Pacific Islands Forum in Tonga was a success.
Ukraine says forces advancing in Russia’s Kursk region
A Ukrainian commander says his forces have gained ground inside Russia, advancing up to two kilometres in the Kursk region within 24 hours.
Pacific First Nations people sound alarm on climate
A coalition of environmental and First Nations groups condemned Australia's addiction to fossil fuels during this week's Pacific summit in Tonga.
Tonga pulls off rift-free Pacific Islands Forum
There have been disagreements and plenty of tensions kept under the carpet but for the most part, the Pacific Islands Forum in Tonga was a success.
Israeli troops kill Palestinian fighters inside mosque
The UN has told workers with its World Food Program not to move around Gaza, after one of its vehicles was fired on Israeli forces at a military checkpoint.
Germany tightens knife, asylum policies after stabbing
The government in Germany says it will tighten weapons rules and crack down on irregular migration after an attack by a suspect officials had failed to deport.
Israel claims Hamas commander killed in West Bank
The Israeli army has announced it killed the leader of Hamas responsible for the city of Jenin during a large-scale military operation in the West Bank.
Maori King Tuheitia dies after heart surgery
New Zealand's Maori King Tuheitia is being lauded as a tireless advocate for for justice and the nation's shared history after dying aged 69.
Ukraine commander calls fighting ‘exceptionally tough’
Russian forces have intensified attempts to advance in Ukraine's east, Ukrainian commander Oleksandr Syrskyi says.
Kamala Harris sits for first interview since nomination
In her first interview since becoming the Democratic nominee for president, Kamala Harris sought to give Americans a sense of her policy positions.