Dozens feared dead in Russia plane crash
An Antonov An-24 passenger plane carrying about 50 people has crashed in Russia's far east and initial information suggests everyone on board has been killed.
Body in creek fourth grim discovery on Gold Coast
Body in creek fourth grim discovery on Gold Coast
A woman's body has been found in a creek at a popular tourist destination, the fourth grim discovery in the area's waters in less than a week. Emergency services were called to Currumbin Creek at...
Trump was told he's in Epstein files: report
Trump was told he's in Epstein files: report
US Attorney General Pam Bondi told President Donald Trump his name appeared in investigative files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the Wall Street Journal is reporting.
French president sues podcaster over wife claim
French president sues podcaster over wife claim
The Macrons have filed a defamation lawsuit in the US against a claim that France's first lady is male.
UN court: countries can be held responsible for emissions
UN court: countries can be held responsible for emissions
The UN's highest court has found that countries can be held legally responsible for their greenhouse gas emissions, in a ruling highly anticipated by Pacific countries frustrated with action on climate change.
Japan's PM denies talk he will quit
Japan's PM denies talk he will quit
Japan's Prime Minister has denied talk that he would quit after reports that he planned to step down following a bruising upper house election defeat.
Trump strikes trade deal with Japan to cut tariffs
Trump strikes trade deal with Japan to cut tariffs
The United States and Japan have struck a deal to lower the hefty tariffs President Donald Trump threatened to impose on goods from its Asian ally.
Angry protests in Bangladesh as plane crash toll mounts
Angry protests in Bangladesh as plane crash toll mounts
Police have used tear gas to disperse angry students in Bangladesh after an air force fighter jet crashed into a Dhaka school and killed 31 people, at least 25 of them children.
World Court poised to mark future course of climate litigation
World Court poised to mark future course of climate litigation
The United Nations' highest court will deliver an opinion on Wednesday that is likely to determine the course of future climate action across the world.
'Godfather of Heavy Metal' Ozzy Osbourne dies
'Godfather of Heavy Metal' Ozzy Osbourne dies
The frontman of 1970s heavy metal band Black Sabbath and reality TV star gave his last concert just two weeks ago.
Trump releases Martin Luther King assassination files
Trump releases Martin Luther King assassination files
The US Justice Department has released more than 240,000 pages of documents related to the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.
27 dead, scores injured in Bangladesh plane crash
At least 27 dead, scores injured in Bangladesh plane crash
At least 27 people, most of them children, were killed when a Bangladesh Air Force training jet crashed into a college and school campus in Dhaka, officials say.
No action over Kneecap comments at Glastonbury
No action over Kneecap comments at Glastonbury
British police will not take any action against Irish rap group Kneecap following an investigation into comments made by its members during a recent performance at Glastonbury.
Man 'duct taped, pointed gun at toddlers': police
Man 'duct taped, pointed gun at toddlers': police
An Australian man has been charged after he allegedly bound two young children with duct tape and took a photo while pointing a gun at them.
Israel sends tanks into suspected hostage area
Israel sends tanks into suspected hostage area
Israeli tanks have pushed into southern and eastern districts of the Gazan city of Deir al-Balah for the first time, where Israeli sources say the military believes hostages may be held.
UK sanctions regime for people-smuggling gangs
UK sanctions regime for people-smuggling gangs
Britain has launched a new sanctions regime targeting people-smuggling gangs and their enablers in what the government says is the first move of its kind globally.
'Cosby Show' star Malcolm-Jamal Warner dies by drowning at 54
'Cosby Show' star Malcolm-Jamal Warner dies by drowning at 54
American actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who played Bill Cosby's son Theo on the 1980s TV hit "The Cosby Show," has died at age 54 by drowning.
NZ condemns 'inhumane', 'horrifying' killings in Gaza
NZ condemns 'inhumane', 'horrifying' killings in Gaza
New Zealand has joined 24 other countries in calling for an end to the war in Gaza, and criticising what they call the inhumane killing of Palestinians.
China starts work on world's largest hydropower dam
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 $US170b.
'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.