Two Israeli embassy staffers shot dead in central Washington
Two Israeli embassy staffers, a young couple about to be engaged, have been killed by a lone gunman in Washington, DC.
Trump ambushes SA president with false anti-white persecution claims
Trump ambushes SA president with false anti-white persecution claims
US President Donald Trump has confronted South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at the White House with allegations of mass killings and land seizures from white people.
Three dead, grave fears for others missing in NSW floods
Three dead, grave fears for others missing in NSW floods
Three people have died in flooding in Australia's east, and the threat is set to hang over communities for some time despite forecasts heavy rain will ease.
Remembering those who were disappeared
Remembering those who were disappeared
A man walks past portraits of those who went missing in the 1973-85 Uruguay dictatorship, during the 30th edition of the March of Silence (Marcha del Silencio).
Japan's agriculture minister resigns after rice gaffe
Japan's agriculture minister resigns after rice gaffe
Japanese farm minister Taku Eto has resigned after remarks he made about rice triggered a firestorm of criticism from voters and lawmakers.
Trump unveils plans for Golden Dome defence system
Trump unveils plans for Golden Dome defence system
US President Donald Trump says he has selected a design for the $US175 billion Golden Dome missile defence shield aimed at blocking threats from China and Russia.
Hundreds rescued, thousands stranded by NSW floods
Hundreds rescued, thousands stranded by NSW floods
Hundreds of people have been rescued during one-in-500-year flooding after parts of Australia's east copped four months of rain in two days.
Cheers actor George Wendt dies
Cheers actor George Wendt dies
Comic actor George Wendt, best known for his Emmy-nominated supporting role as the beer-bellied barfly Norm on Cheers has died. He was 76.
Seven still at large after jailbreak
Seven still at large after jailbreak
Seven of the 10 men who busted out of a New Orleans jail last week remained at large yesterday as a statewide manhunt entered its fifth day.
Strikes leave behind ghost trains
Strikes leave behind ghost trains
Trains are seen parked at the station after it was announced that NJ transit locomotive engineers had reached a tentative contract agreement to end their strike.
Israel warned of 'concrete actions' over Gaza
Israel warned of 'concrete actions' over Gaza
The leaders of Britain, Canada and France have threatened "concrete actions" against Israel if it does not stop a renewed military offensive in Gaza.
Evacuations, rescues as flooding hits NSW
Evacuations, rescues as flooding hits NSW
Persistent and heavy rain that has brought significant flash flooding to NSW is showing no signs of stopping, after forcing a stack of emergency calls and evacuations.
Singer testifies to Sean 'Diddy' Combs' abuse
Singer testifies to Sean 'Diddy' Combs' abuse
Pop singer Dawn Richard has told a jury she saw Sean "Diddy" Combs beat his girlfriend repeatedly, but faced sharp questioning from a defence lawyer over apparent...
Data queried after cook's phone pinged near mushrooms
Data queried after cook's phone pinged near mushrooms
Mushroom cook Erin Patterson's legal team are grilling a phone data expert on the limitations involved in using cell data in connection with a person's movements. Patterson, 50, is facing the fourth...
Ship's engine focus of Brooklyn Bridge inquiry
Ship's engine focus of Brooklyn Bridge inquiry
An investigation into why a Mexican Navy training ship struck New York's Brooklyn Bridge, shearing the top of its masts, will look into possible engine failure and the role of a tug boat.
Trump: Russia, Ukraine to start 'immediate' talks on ceasefire
Trump: Russia, Ukraine to start 'immediate' talks on ceasefire
US President Donald Trump says Russia and Ukraine will immediately start ceasefire negotiations in the three-year conflict, but didn't appear to secure major concessions from President Vladimir Putin.
NZ joins call for full resumption of aid to Gaza
NZ joins call for full resumption of aid to Gaza
The joint statement says food, medicines and essential supplies are exhausted and the population faces starvation.
Cancer diagnosis prompts new questions about Biden's tenure
Cancer diagnosis prompts new questions about Biden's tenure
Former US President Joe Biden's cancer announcement has revived questions about the extent of his health issues during his tenure.
Days of rain to lash Australia's east coast
Days of rain to lash Australia's east coast
Heavy rainfall continues to lash Australia's east coast and emergency crews are on high alert as flash flooding hits coastal areas.
Qantas could face $121m fine for illegal sackings
Qantas could face $121m fine for illegal sackings
Qantas could be forced to pay more than $120m in penalties for illegally sacking more than 1800 ground workers during the Covid pandemic.