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Nations deepen climate goals at Earth Day summit

The US and other nations have increased their targets for slashing greenhouse gas emissions at a global climate summit hosted by President Joe Biden.

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'Peaky Blinders' actress Helen McCrory dies at 52

Helen McCrory, the British actress known for playing steely female characters on stage and screen, has died of cancer at 52.

Third Covid jab, booster shots probably needed: Pfizer boss

A Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine is administered as part of the global vaccine rollout. Photo:...

Third Covid jab, booster shots probably needed: Pfizer boss

The CEO of Pfizer believes people will need a third dose of the Covid-19 vaccine six to 12 months after their first round.

Gunman kills eight, takes own life at FedEx site in Indianapolis

Gunman kills eight, takes own life at FedEx site in Indianapolis

A gunman shot eight people dead and injured several others at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis before taking his own life, police said early on Friday (local time).

1000 Covid cases a week if borders are opened, Aussie PM warns

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Photo: Getty Images

1000 Covid cases a week if borders are opened, Aussie PM warns

Australians have been warned to prepare for rising coronavirus case numbers of up to 1000 a week when international borders open.

Chicago police release video of officer shooting 13-year-old boy

Chicago's police accountability office has released to the public body-camera video footage showing a police officer shooting and killing a 13-year-old boy in an alley more than two weeks ago.

NZ to donate vaccines for 800,000: Ardern

NZ to donate vaccines for 800,000: Ardern

New Zealand will donate Covid-19 vaccines for 800,000 people via the COVAX dose-sharing facility that aims to protect health workers and other vulnerable people in lower-income countries.

NSW woman dies of blood clots after Covid jab

New Zealand's total number of confirmed cases is now 1620. Photo: Getty Images

NSW woman dies of blood clots after Covid jab

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has warned against rushing to conclusions after the death of a New South Wales woman who developed blood clots a day after receiving a Covid-19 vaccine.

India hits record 200,000 daily Covid cases, hospitals stretched

A woman is consoled after her husband died due to Covid-19 in Ahmedabad, India. Photo: Reuters

India hits record 200,000 daily Covid cases, hospitals stretched

India reported a record 200,000 new Covid-19 cases and Mumbai entered a lockdown, as many hospitals treating coronavirus patients reported severe shortages of beds and oxygen supplies.

Disgraced Ponzi scheme architect Bernie Madoff dies in prison

Financier Bernard Madoff arrives at Manhattan Federal court on March 12, 2009. Photo: Reuters

Disgraced Ponzi scheme architect Bernie Madoff dies in prison

Bernard Madoff (82) who for decades masqueraded as a successful and trustworthy Wall Street kingpin before admitting to running the largest known Ponzi scheme in history, has died in prison where he was serving a 150-year sentence.

'Time to end the forever war' - Biden

US President Joe Biden outlines his plan to withdraw American troops from Afghanistan, at the...

'Time to end the forever war': US to withdraw troops from Afghanistan

President Joe Biden says he will begin withdrawing US troops from Afghanistan on May 1, to end America's longest war.

Denmark halts use of AstraZeneca vaccine

Denmark halts use of AstraZeneca vaccine

Denmark has become the first country to stop using AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine altogether over a potential link to a rare but serious form of blood clot.

Officer charged with manslaughter over death of Black man

Kim Potter is being held at Hennepin County Jail. Photo: Reuters

Officer charged with manslaughter over death of Black man

A police officer who fatally shot a young Black motorist during a traffic stop in Minneapolis has been charged with second-degree manslaughter.

Global Insight: What China could lose if it invades Taiwan

The threat of China invading Taiwan is real, but the cost to China would be substantial, Professor Robert Patman says.

Truck driver gets 22 years for killing police on Melbourne freeway

Truck driver Mohinder Singh has been jailed for at least 18 years and six months for hitting and killing four police officers on Melbourne's Eastern Freeway.

Dislodged Suez Canal ship held, owner sued for $1.2b

International supply chains were thrown into disarray when the Ever Given ran aground in the Suez...

Dislodged Suez Canal ship held, owner sued for $1.2b

A ship that blocked the Suez Canal for almost a week is being held in the waterway as authorities pursue a huge compensation claim against the ship's Japanese owner.

Queen returns to duties after Philip's death

Elizabeth sees the vows she took on her coronation day when she was anointed Queen as unbreakable...

Queen returns to duties after Philip's death

The Queen has returned to royal duties, four days after the death of her husband, Prince Philip, in an event to mark the retirement of her household's most senior official.

J&J vaccine paused due to blood clots

A person receives a dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine in Chicago last week. Photo: Reuters

US pauses J&J vaccine due to rare blood clots

US federal health agencies have recommended pausing use of Johnson & Johnson's Covid-19 vaccine for at least a few days after six women under age 50 developed rare blood clots after receiving the shot.

Police boss, officer who shot black man offer to resign

A Minnesota police chief and the officer who fatally shot Daunte Wright, a black man who struggled with police after a traffic stop, have tendered their resignations.

Man carrying axe near Buckingham Palace arrested

Looking down the The Mall towards Buckingham Palace. Photo: Getty Images (file)

Man carrying axe near Buckingham Palace arrested

London police have arrested a man carrying an axe on The Mall, a central road which connects Buckingham Palace with Trafalgar Square.

WA cyclone damage like a 'war zone'

Damaged buildings are seen in Kalbarri after Cyclone Seroja hit the area. Photo: Getty Images

WA cyclone damage like a 'war zone'

West Australian communities battered by Tropical Cyclone Seroja could be without power for weeks as Premier Mark McGowan likened the damage to a "war zone".

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