Head of Hamas military wing killed in Israeli strike
An Israeli airstrike on Gaza killed the chief of Hamas' military wing, the most senior official killed by Israel since a ceasefire agreement in October that was meant to halt fighting.
Eighty dead in new Ebola outbreak in DR Congo
Eighty dead in new Ebola outbreak in DR Congo
Eighty people have died in a new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo's eastern Ituri province, the country's health ministry said late on Friday.
Israel and Lebanon agree to 45-day 'ceasefire' extension
Israel and Lebanon agree to 45-day 'ceasefire' extension
Israel and Lebanon agreed to a 45-day extension of a ceasefire that has tamped down the conflict between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.
Legendary tough man and an unlikely internet sensation
Legendary tough man and an unlikely internet sensation
Chuck Norris was the martial arts grandmaster whose roles in Walker, Texas Ranger and other television shows and movies made him an iconic tough guy.
Trump departs Beijing with few wins, has warm words for Xi
Trump departs Beijing with few wins, has warm words for Xi
US President Donald Trump departed China on Friday touting business deals that gave markets little to cheer, while Beijing warned Washington about mishandling Taiwan.
Kiwi hantavirus passenger lands in Perth
Hantavirus cruise passengers touch down in Australia
A New Zealander is among passengers from a cruise ship afflicted by the rare and deadly hantavirus who have touched down in Australia before a three-week quarantine.
Italy says ciao to Catherine on first trip since illness
Italy says ciao to Catherine on first trip since illness
Britain's Princess of Wales has been warmly welcomed by Italians on her first official overseas trip since undergoing cancer treatment.
Potential rivals circle struggling Starmer
Potential rivals circle struggling Starmer
British PM Keir Starmer is struggling to hold on to power after the resignation of his main rival in the govt, and others position themselves for potential challenges.
Manchester's 'King of the North' seeks UK conquest
Manchester's 'King of the North' seeks UK conquest
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham is seeking to return parliament in order to challenge embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Xi warns Trump of possible conflict over Taiwan
Xi warns Trump of possible conflict over Taiwan
China's Xi Jinping told US President Donald Trump that trade talks were making progress but warned that disagreement over Taiwan could lead to conflict.
Police plan 'unprecedented' operation at London protests
Police plan 'unprecedented' operation at London protests
London police say they will mount an "unprecedented" operation against disorder when two large protests take place in the British capital this weekend.
One dead, others seriously injured after bus rolls in Queensland
One dead, others seriously injured after bus rolls in Queensland
A woman is dead and at least one person has been left with life-threatening injuries after a coach rolled on one of Australia's most dangerous roads.
Rayner calls on Starmer to 'reflect'
Cleared of tax wrongdoing, UK Labour's Rayner calls on Starmer to 'reflect'
A potential rival to British Prime Minister leader Keir Starmer says she has been cleared of deliberate wrongdoing over her tax affairs, overcoming a hurdle to mounting any leadership bid.
Teens plead not guilty to murdering boys in Melbourne
Teens plead not guilty to murdering boys in Melbourne
Five teenagers accused of murdering two young boys as they walked home from a basketball match in Melbourne have pleaded not guilty.
Fears Trump will be outwitted in high-stakes talks
Fears Trump will be outwitted in high-stakes talks
It's dangerous for Donald Trump to “follow his gut” and ignore experts, two NZ academics say ahead of the US president’s meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
Aussie tourists to be hit with increased exit fees
Aussie tourists to be hit with increased exit fees
Australians heading overseas will be hit with increased exit fees in a move that has incensed some travel groups and travellers alike.
Plans for Trump Tower on Gold Coast scrapped
Plans for Trump Tower on Gold Coast scrapped
The Trump Organization says it has abandoned a plan to build its first tower in Australia, less than three months after signing the deal.
Landlord tax breaks dumped to help young Aussies own home
Landlord tax breaks dumped to help young Aussies own home
Australia's centre-left Labor government has rolled out the biggest changes to investment taxes this century to help young people break into the housing market.
Hantavirus protocol breach at Dutch hospital
Hantavirus protocol breach at Dutch hospital
A Dutch hospital has quarantined 12 staff members as a preventive measure after blood and urine from a hantavirus patient were handled without observing strict protocols.
Starmer defies calls to quit
Starmer defies calls to quit
Embattled British PM Keir Starmer is promising to press ahead with plans to reform the country and warned of chaos and instability if ousted.