China starts work on world's largest hydropower dam
China says construction has begun on what will be the world's largest hydropower dam, on the eastern rim of the Tibetan Plateau, at an estimated cost of at least $US170 billion,
'Terrrible tragedy': Two men killed in plane crash
'Terrrible tragedy': Two men killed in plane crash
A pilot and flight examiner have died in a light plane crash that ignited a "fireball" in south-eastern Queensland.
Calm reported in Syria as truce implemented
Calm reported in Syria as truce implemented
Residents reported calm in Syria's Sweida after the Islamist-led government announced that Bedouin fighters had withdrawn from the predominantly Druze city.
Inquiry to be held into Orgreave confrontation
Inquiry to be held into Orgreave confrontation
Britain said today it would hold an inquiry into the "Battle of Orgreave", a violent confrontation between police and striking coal miners in 1984.
Korea downpour death toll reaches 17
Korea downpour death toll reaches 17
Two people have died and five were missing in the South Korean county of Gapyeong today.
Suspect arrested from viral video 'honour killing'
Suspect arrested from viral video 'honour killing'
Pakistan have arrested a suspect today after a video emerged on social media of a woman and a man being shot and killed.
Israeli fire kills another 67 waiting for aid in Gaza
Israeli fire kills another 67 waiting for aid in Gaza
At least 67 Palestinians were killed by Israeli fire as they waited for UN aid trucks in northern Gaza, as Israel issued new evacuation orders for areas packed with displaced people.
Death toll from Vietnam boat accident climbs to 38
Death toll from Vietnam boat accident climbs to 38
The death toll from a tourist boat accident in Vietnam's Halong Bay climbed to at least 38 with several people still missing, the government said.
Syria struggles to enforce ceasefire amid clashes
Syria struggles to enforce ceasefire amid clashes
Sectarian clashes have escalated in Syria's Druze region of Sweida, with machinegun fire and mortar shelling ringing out as the Islamist-led govt struggles to implement a ceasefire.
CEO resigns after viral video from Coldplay concert
CEO resigns after viral video from Coldplay concert
The chief executive of an American IT company captured in a widely circulated video showing him embracing an employee at a Coldplay concert has resigned.
Rare mpox strain detected in Australia
Rare mpox strain detected in Australia
Authorities in Australia fear the number of hospital contacts could grow as they trace health staff after a rare strain of mpox was detected in an overseas traveller.
Trump suing Murdoch's WSJ over Epstein claim
Trump suing Murdoch's WSJ over Epstein claim
US President Donald Trump is suing Rupert Murdoch's WSJ, seeking billions in damages, over a report that Trump sent sex offender Jeffrey Epstein a bawdy birthday greeting.
Israel and Syria agree ceasefire
Israel and Syria agree ceasefire
Israel and Syria have agreed to a ceasefire, the US envoy to Turkey says, after days of bloodshed in the predominantly Druze area that has killed over 300 people.
Bolsonaro to wear ankle monitor, cut foreign contacts
Bolsonaro to wear ankle monitor, cut foreign contacts
Brazil's Supreme Court issued has search warrants and restraining orders against former President Jair Bolsonaro.
British spies, Special Forces named in Afghan data breach
British spies, Special Forces named in Afghan data breach
Details of more than 100 British nationals including spies and special forces soldiers were included in one of the country's worst ever data breaches.
Frequent Trump critic Stephen Colbert's 'The Late Show' canned
Frequent Trump critic Stephen Colbert's 'The Late Show' canned
"The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," the most-watched late-night program on US television and a frequent platform of satire aimed at President Trump, will end its 10-year run.
Skydiver who jumped from space dies in paragliding accident
Skydiver who jumped from space dies in paragliding accident
Austrian extreme sports pioneer Felix Baumgartner, famed for a record-breaking 2012 skydive from the edge of space, has died in a paragliding accident in Italy.
'Stupid Cupid' singer Connie Francis dead at 87
'Stupid Cupid' singer Connie Francis dead at 87
Connie Francis, the American pop singer who topped the charts in the 1950s and 1960s has died at the age of 87.
Trump threatens to sue over reports of risque Epstein letter
Trump threatens to sue over reports of risque Epstein letter
Donald Trump's name appeared on a risque 2003 personal note to Jeffrey Epstein, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday. The president responded that the letter was fake.
Russia, Ukraine swap more bodies of war dead
Russia, Ukraine swap more bodies of war dead
Russia and Ukraine have exchanged more bodies of their war dead, a Kremlin aide said today.