Philippines lifts tsunami alert after strong quake
A strong earthquake has jolted the southern Philippines, prompting authorities to warn against about possible tsunami waves.
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Three dead, nine wounded in Philippines gym blast
Three people have been killed and several are wounded in an explosion in a university gymnasium in southern Philippine city of Marawi.
Philippine military on alert after ‘terrorist’ bombing
Four people have been killed and several others wounded in an explosion in a university gymnasium in the southern Philippine city of Marawi.
Ex-president Poroshenko barred from leaving Ukraine
Ukraine's security service says it prevented former president Petro Poroshenko from leaving the country because Russia planned to exploit one of his meetings.
Plan to triple renewable energy backed by 118 countries
A pledge signed by 118 countries at COP28 says tripling renewable energy could help remove carbon dioxide-emitting fossil fuels by 2050.
Nine dead, 15 injured after raid at Peru mine
Nine people have been killed after a raid by a group of armed men in the Poderosa mine facilities in Peru.
Residents returning home after deadly Philippines quake
A tsunami alert has been lifted after a strong earthquake jolted the southern Philippines, killing at least one person.
Gaza refugee camp reported hit amid Israeli air strikes
An Israeli air strike has reportedly hit the Jabalia refugee camp, with Gaza's health ministry saying several people have been killed.
Former US Sec of State Henry Kissinger dies at 100
Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, who served under President Richard Nixon and was the prime architect of America's policy in Vietnam, has died.
Jaber rejects report UAE sought COP28 hydrocarbon deals
The president-designate for the upcoming COP28 climate talks has denied a report alleging the UAE planned to use the summit to strike oil and gas deals.
Russia says it has taken strategic Ukrainian village
Russia's Defence Ministry says its forces have captured Khromove, a village on the western approaches to Bakhmut.
Rescuers reach 41 workers trapped in Indian tunnel
The "rat miners" who've been burrowing through the rubble of a collapsed road tunnel in India have broken through to the 41 workers trapped for over two weeks.
Ukrainian spy chief’s wife poisoned, media reports say
Suspicion surrounds the poisoning of wife of the head of Ukraine's military intelligence agency GUR, who is a hate figure in Russia.
‘Like brothers’: rescued Indian workers stayed hopeful
Workers who spent weeks trapped in a collapsed tunnel in India say knowing they weren't forgotten helped keep them hopeful and strong.
Israel-Hamas truce extended, more releases expected
Israel and Hamas haave agreed to extend their truce to allow more exchanges of hostages held by the militants and Palestinians detained in Israel prisons.
Israel, Hamas seek new deal to extend Gaza truce
Talks continue in a bid to extend the truce in Gaza, with hopes Hamas will keep freeing hostages in return for Israel releasing Palestinian prisoners.
Ukraine to boycott OSCE meeting if Russia participates
The Ukrainian government says it will not participate in an OSCE meeting in North Macedonia if Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov attends.
Biden hopes for extension of Israel-Hamas truce
Israel and Hamas have made their third exchange of hostages and Palestinian prisoners, with the US hoping the truce is extended beyond its fourth and final day.
Sierra Leone president says calm restored after attack
Sierra Leone's president Julius Maada Bio says calm has been restored after an attack by gunmen on a military facility in the capital Freetown.
4 year old US girl among hostages released by Hamas
Abigail Edan, a 4-year-old American girl held hostage by Hamas , is among the latest group to be released as part of the cease-fire deal with Israel.
Russia says Ukrainian drones headed for Moscow downed
The Russian military says it intercepted more than 20 Ukrainian drones over its own territory following an attack aimed at the Moscow region.
Russian forces advancing on Ukraine town from all sides
Ukrainian units have withdrawn from an area in the eastern Donetsk region as Russian forces advanced near the shattered industrial city of Avdiivka.
Wilders seeks to form Dutch govt after election win
Far-right populist Geert Wilders is looking for coalition partners after a shock election victory that's bound to send shock waves through Europe.
Ceasefire takes hold in Gaza ahead of hostage release
Israel and Hamas have begun their four-day truce, setting the stage for the swap of hostages held by militants in return for Palestinians jailed by Israel.
Ukraine civilians and Russia reporter killed, sides say
Ukrainian authorities say Russian shelling has killed three civilians while Russian officials say a Ukrainian drone attack has killed a reporter for Russia 24.
New Zealand PM Luxon to have a job-share deputy
After six weeks of post-election negotiations, New Zealanders have learned the make-up and the policy agenda of their next government.
Pistorius gets parole 10 years after killing girlfriend
Double-amputee Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius has been granted parole, 10 years after shooting his girlfriend at his home in South Africa.
South African runner Pistorius to leave jail in January
Double-amputee Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius has been granted parole 10 years after shooting his girlfriend through a toilet door at his home in South Africa.
Israel reviews list of hostages to be freed by Hamas
Israeli security officials are reviewing the list of hostages set to be freed by Hamas as US President Joe Biden says the chance of extending the truce is real.
Five injured in ‘largest drone strike on Ukraine’: Kyiv
Russia has launched its biggest Shahed kamikaze drone attack yet on Ukraine, primarily targeting Kyiv, Ukrainian officials say.
Hamas releases Israeli, Thai hostages under ceasefire
Hamas has released 13 Israelis and four foreigners in a second round of swaps under a ceasefire deal in Gaza after a delay due to a dispute over aid.