Pope starts new Catholic reform process from hospital
Pope Francis has embarked on a new reform process for the Catholic Church, from his hospital bed.
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Rival rallies for South Korea’s impeached president
Thousands of South Koreans have filled the streets of downtown Seoul in massive rival rallies for and against impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol.
Russian troops battle last Ukrainian forces in Kursk
Russia and Ukraine continue to trade heavy blows as Volodymyr Zelenskiy denies claims Ukrainian troops are surrounded by Russian forces in Kursk.
UK to step up Ukraine peacekeeping planning
Planning for a peacekeeping force for Ukraine will move to an "operational phase," UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says.
Air strike in Myanmar kills nearly 30 people
An opposition group in military-ruled Myanmar says an air strike on a central village under the control of resistance forces has killed at least 27 civilians.
Trump signs a bill to avoid a government shutdown
President Donald Trump has signed into law legislation funding the government through to the end of September.
US launches large-scale strikes on Yemen’s Houthis
The US has launched a series of airstrikes on Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis after they resumed attacks on ships passing through the Red Sea and Arabian Sea.
At least 51 dead in nightclub fire in North Macedonia
At least 51 people have been killed and dozens more injured after a nightclub caught fire during a concert in a small town in North Macedonia.
Israeli strikes leave 14 dead in a day, Gaza medics say
Israel's military says it has only intervened to thwart threats by "terrorists" approaching its troops or planting bombs since the ceasefire took effect.
First photo released of convalescing Pope
Pope Francis did not appear at the window to greet children gathered in his honour, but released his first photo since his hospitalisation later in the day.
Sudan police accuse RSF after 11 bodies found in well
A pile of bodies has been discovered at the bottom of a well in an area of Khartoum recently reclaimed from the RSF paramilitary group by the army.
US vows to keep hitting Houthis until ship attacks stop
Tensions are rising in Yemen after US airstrikes on the Houthis as Iran warns threats to their allies will be handled "decisively and destructively".
Fire at North Macedonia nightclub kills 59, injures 150
The death toll from a nightclub fire in north Macedonia has risen to 59, with more than 150 injured.
At least 39 dead after tornadoes wreak havoc in US
At least 39 people are dead after violent tornadoes, blinding dust storms and wildfires decimated entire neighbourhoods across multiple US states.
Trump to speak with Putin about ending war in Ukraine
Donald Trump says he thinks he has "a very good chance" of negotiating an end to the war in Ukraine and plans to speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin soon.
Trump says no exemptions on steel and aluminium tariffs
Donald Trump has ruled out granting exemptions for tariffs on steel and aluminium imports, and says reciprocal and sectoral tariffs will start in April.
New US air strikes on Yemen pile pressure on Houthis
The US has continued its air strikes on Yemen for a third day, with dozens now reportedly killed in the escalating violence.
Ceasefire shattered as Israel launches strikes in Gaza
Israel has launched air strikes on Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip, killing more than 400 Palestinians and threatening to fully reignite the 17-month-old war.
Trump and Putin to hold call on Ukraine ceasefire
Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump will talk about settling the Ukraine conflict, but Volodymyr Zelenskiy remains sceptical Russian is ready for peace.
Pope marks papal anniversary with cake in hospital
The upbeat health news continues for Pope Francis as he reaches another milestone as pontiff while recovering in hospital from double pneumonia.
Sudan’s war fuels world’s ‘most devastating’ aid crisis
The Sudan war has created the world's largest and most devastating humanitarian crisis with over 30 million people needing aid, the UN children's agency says.
Philippines’ Duterte arrested over ‘drug war’ killings
Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested for crimes against humanity over his role in overseeing his government's bloody "war on drugs".
Only seven countries meeting WHO air quality standards
Australia is one of a handful of countries that met World Health Organization air quality standards last year.
Bombs hamper rescue of hostages on Pakistan train
Militants with explosive vests are sitting among dozens of passengers taken hostage on a train in Pakistan, sources say, complicating rescue efforts.
Philippines’ Duterte on way to face charges at ICC
Ex-Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte is set to arrive in the Netherlands within hours to face the International Criminal Court over his brutal "war on drugs".
Arrested captain of North Sea crash ship is Russian
A ship that hit a US oil tanker off England had failed several safety checks, and its owner has revealed the captain arrested over the collision is Russian.
US arms flow to Ukraine again as Russia mulls ceasefire
US arms deliveries to Ukraine have resumed, officials say, while a wary Kremlin says it's awaiting more information about a proposal for a 30-day ceasefire.
Trump metal tariffs kick in as global trade war looms
President Donald Trump has increased tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports to 25 per cent, prompting criticism from allies retaliation from the EU.
Trump metals tariffs draw swift Canada, EU retaliation
Canada and Europe have been quick to retaliate after President Donald Trump's metals tariffs came into effect.
Duterte takes responsibility for drug war ahead of ICC
Former Philippines' leader Rodrigo Duterte will face allegations of crimes against humanity for overseeing death squads in his war on drugs.
‘Shot on the spot’: hostages speak of ordeal on train
Passengers have shared their harrowing time being held captive by militants on a train in Pakistan as they arrived in the city where their bloody journey began.