Almost 100,000 ordered to leave area after Japan quake
One person has reportedly died after a building collapsed following an earthquake in Japan, with about 97,000 people urged to leave coastal areas.
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At least six dead after strong earthquake rocks Japan
A New Year's Day earthquake in Japan has claimed at least six lives, destroyed buildings and cut power to tens of thousands of homes.
Houthi ships sunk as US repels attack on cargo vessel
Three Houthi ships have been sunk and ten militants killed by US forces repelling an attack on a container vessel in the Red Sea.
At least five dead after strong earthquake rocks Japan
A New Year's Day earthquake in Japan has claimed at least five lives, destroyed buildings and cut power to tens of thousands of homes.
At least six dead after huge earthquake rocks Japan
A New Year's Day earthquake in Japan has claimed at least six lives, destroyed buildings and cut power to tens of thousands of homes.
World celebrates New Year as wars cast shadow over 2024
New Year celebrations around the world offer a hopeful start to 2024 even as the world's ongoing conflicts raise security concerns and mute festivities.
South Korean opposition chief stabbed during city visit
An unknown attacker has stabbed South Korea's opposition leader in the neck as he was visiting the site of a proposed airport in port city Busan.
Ukraine, Russia accuse each other of New Year’s attacks
Ukrainian and Russian officials have accused each other of attacks that have killed and injured people early on the first day of the new year.
South Korea’s opposition leader stabbed in the neck
An unknown attacker has stabbed South Korea's opposition leader in the neck as he was visiting the site of a proposed airport in port city Busan.
Race against time as Japan quake damage hinders rescues
A New Year's Day earthquake in Japan has claimed at least a dozen lives, destroyed buildings and cut power to tens of thousands of homes.
Fighting rages in Gaza as Israel eyes new phase of war
There is little sign the conflict in Gaza is at an end as Israel continues to hammer the Strip with air strikes.
Massive quake jolts Japan, triggering tsunami warnings
Japan has issued several tsunami alerts after a series of strong earthquakes - including one of magnitude 7.6 - shook western areas.
Israel signals troop pullback as US carrier heads home
An Israeli official says the army will draw down forces inside the Gaza Strip and shift to a months-long phase of more localised "mopping up" operations.
Iranian warship Alborz enters Red Sea: report
The Iranian warship Alborz has entered the Red Sea at a time of raised tensions on the shipping route, Iranian media reports say.
At least 30 dead in Japan quake, race to find survivors
A New Year's Day earthquake in Japan has left at least 30 people dead, reports say, destroying buildings and cutting power to tens of thousands of homes.
Israeli court rejects law that limited court oversight
A key component of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's judicial reforms that sparked major protests has been struck out by Israel's Supreme Court.
Russia pounds Ukrainian cities after Putin vows revenge
The Ukrainian cities of Kyiv and Kharkiv have come under heavy fire from Russian missiles after Vladimir Putin vowed revenge for Ukraine's attack on Belgorod.
Ukraine says five killed by Russian missiles, drones
Ukrainian officials say Russian attacks have killed five people in Kyiv and Kharkiv as Russian authorities reported one death in a Ukrainian strike on Belgorod.
Israel ups air, tank strikes, plans to cut troops
Residents in Gaza have reported increased aircraft and tank strikes after an Israeli official said the army will draw down forces inside the enclave.
Japan quake toll nears 50, race to find survivors
A New Year's Day earthquake in Japan has left at least 48 people dead as well as destroying buildings and cutting power to tens of thousands of homes.
Japan quake toll rises to 55 amid fears many trapped
Japanese authorities have confirmed 55 deaths, all in Ishikawa prefecture, after an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 struck.
Four dead, dozens hurt as Russia pounds Ukraine cities
The Ukrainian cities of Kyiv and Kharkiv have come under heavy fire from Russian missiles after Vladimir Putin vowed revenge for Ukraine's attack on Belgorod.
S Korea opposition chief recovering after being stabbed
South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung is recovering from surgery after he was stabbed in the neck by a man who lunged at him with a knife.
S.Korean opposition leader stabbed by autograph-seeker
An unknown attacker has stabbed South Korea's opposition leader in the neck as he was visiting the site of a proposed airport.
Japan quake toll rises to 57, more tremors likely
A series of powerful earthquakes has hit western Japan, leaving at least 57 people dead and damaging thousands of buildings, vehicles and boats
Japan plane passengers escape blaze after collision
Five people who were part of a coast guard crew have been killed as their aircraft was struck by a Japan Airlines passenger plane.
Sudan’s RSF open to talks on immediate truce with army
Sudan's paramilitary says it is open to an immediate, unconditional ceasefire, with hopes of negotiating an end to a more than nine-month war.
Quake toll rises to 62, survivors face rain, landslides
Forecasts of rain and freezing temperatures are adding to the difficulties faced by those impacted by the major earthquake in Japan.
Possible negligence probed in Tokyo runway collision
Police will investigate whether professional negligence led to two aircraft colliding at Tokyo's Haneda airport, media outlets report.
Blast kills 20 near Iranian commander’s tomb: reports
Blasts at an event honouring an Iranian general slain in a US air strike in 2020 have killed at least 20 people and wounded 40 others, media reports say.
Blast kills 70 near Iranian commander’s tomb: reports
Blasts at an event honouring an Iranian general slain in a US air strike in 2020 have killed at least 70 people and wounded 40 others, media reports say.