Trump ordered to pay E. Jean Carroll $83m in damages
Former US president Donald Trump must pay $US83.3 million to writer E. Jean Carroll for calling her sexual assault allegation a lie, a jury has found.
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Bayer ordered to pay $US2.25 billion in Roundup trial
Bayer has been ordered to pay $US2.25 billion to a US man who said he developed cancer from exposure to the company's Roundup weedkiller.
Moscow unleashes fresh wave of drone attacks on Ukraine
Russian parliamentary leader Vyacheslav Volodin has accused Western governments of supporting a policy of genocide in Ukraine.
Drone attack on US forces in Jordan kills three: Biden
US President Joe Biden says a drone attack in Jordan near the Syrian border has killed three US troops.
Russia accuses Ukraine of killing 65 of its own POWs
Moscow has accused Ukraine of shooting down a Russian military transport plane carrying 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war.
Russia says Ukraine downs its plane, killing 65 POWs
Russia has accused Ukrainian forces of shooting down a Russian military transport plane, killing all 74 people on board including 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war.
Norway says Sudanese path to peace ‘really difficult’
A Norwegian minister says finding tangible steps towards peace in the Sudan conflict "is really difficult".
Israel batters hospital districts in Gaza’s Khan Younis
A dramatic escalation of fighting in Gaza "threatens survival" of 1.5 million people crammed into 60sq km of the tiny Palestinian enclave, the Red Cross says.
US military strikes Houthi anti-ship missiles in Yemen
Two Houthi anti-ship missiles aimed at the Red Sea have reportedly been destroyed in the United States military's latest strikes in Yemen.
Maori warn New Zealand PM Luxon off Treaty changes
Maori leaders have described the New Zealand government as "the enemy" during annual celebrations at Ratana.
Plane carrying Rio Tinto workers crashes in Canada
A plane carrying Rio Tinto workers has crashed while heading to a diamond mine in Canada's remote Northwest Territories, leaving an unconfirmed number dead.
Trump cruises to victory in NH primary election
Nikki Haley has vowed to fight on despite rival Donald Trump sailing to victory in New Hampshire's Republican presidential primary.
Robbie snubbed as Oppenheimer pips Barbie in Oscar noms
Oppenheimer has dominated the Oscar nominations with 13 nods while Margot Robbie, Greta Gerwig and Leonardo DiCaprio were among the notable omissions.
Plan for one-month Gaza truce makes progress
Intense negotiations are working towards swapping Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners during a proposed month-long ceasefire in Gaza, sources say.
Russian missile strikes on Ukraine cities kill 18
Russian missiles have hit three Ukrainian cities including Kyiv, killing at least 18 people and destroying apartment buildings and energy infrastructure.
US, British forces carry out new strikes in Yemen
US and British forces have carried out a fresh round of strikes against the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen following the rebels' attacks against Red Sea shipping.
Israel says 24 troops killed in day of Gaza fighting
Israel says 24 soldiers have died in Gaza in 24 hours - with 21 of them killed in a single explosion - as its forces push deep into western Khan Younis.
Indian PM Modi leads consecration of temple in Ayodhya
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for the consecration of a Hindu temple in the city of Ayodhya to be marked as another Diwali.
Europe must pursue path to Palestinian state: Borrell
EU diplomat Josep Borrell says Europe must press ahead with efforts to create a roadmap leading to a Palestinian state, despite Israel's opposition.
Israeli tanks cut off hospitals in new storming of Gaza
Israel has intensified its bombardment of Khan Younis in Gaza as the Palestinian death toll is reported to have passed 25,000.
Haley makes final New Hampshire push to slow Trump
As the last major challenger in Donald Trump 's way to the Republican nomination, Nikki Haley is hoping New Hampshire voters will deliver her an upset win.
Four killed in Russian air strikes on Ukrainian cities
Russia has launched missile strikes on Kyiv and Ukraine's second-largest city of Kharkiv, killing at least four people and wounding dozens more.
Ukraine statehood at risk if war continues: Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin says it is "impossible" to take away from Russia the military gains it has made in Ukraine.
Qatar, France broker deal for aid, medication to Gaza
Qatar and France say aid for Gaza will head for before being taken across the Rafah border crossing, after a deal was brokered with Islamist group Hamas.
US hits Houthi anti-ship missiles in Yemen: officials
US officials say the country's military has carried out another strike in Yemen targeting Houthi anti-ship ballistic missiles.
Sudan says it suspends contact with mediation group
Sudan's foreign ministry says dealings with the IGAD regional group are suspended after it invited the leader of a paramilitary force to a meeting.
Gaza conflict ‘gutwrenching’, Blinken tells Davos meet
The US is in demand in the face of global challenges ranging from war in Gaza and Ukraine to tensions over Taiwan, Secretary of State Antony Blinken says.
Israel presses assault in Gaza, field hospital damaged
Jordan says its field hospital in southern Gaza has been hit by shells, as Israel continues to bombard the region.
Russia got $A4.4b of military goods despite sanctions
Russia has been able to purchase some $A4.4b worth of Western components to produce weapons like the "Kinzhal" hypersonic missiles.
At least 20 dead in Thailand fireworks factory blast
The exact death toll is uncertain after an explosion at a fireworks factory in Thailand, with rescuers working to find survivors.
King Charles seeks treatment for enlarged prostate
The Princess of Wales has gone under the knife for a planned abdominal surgery, while King Charles will also be in hospital for a prostate procedure.