Australian family pleased by Whakaari charges
The family of two Australian victims of the deadly Whakaari volcano blast say they are pleased to see New Zealand justice running its course.
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Aussie PM demands apology from China
Aussie PM demands apology from China over 'deeply offensive' image
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has demanded China apologise for a "deeply offensive" doctored image of an Australian soldier slitting the throat of an Afghan child.
Old bangers snapped up to avoid public transport
Old bangers snapped up to avoid public transport
Want a cheap used car to nip around town without running the gauntlet of coronavirus on public transport? Welcome to Pandemic Motors, we have just what you need.
Victoria records first virus death in a month
Victoria records first virus death in a month
Victoria has recorded Australia's first coronavirus death in a month, as the state government's long-awaited contact tracing app is rolled out.
Doctor's files seized in Maradona death inquiry
Doctor's files seized in Maradona death inquiry
Argentine justice officials have seized medical files from the doctor of Diego Maradona as part of their investigation into the recent death of the football star.
Iran's leader promises retaliation for nuclear scientist's killing
Iran's leader promises retaliation for nuclear scientist's killing
Iran's supreme leader has promised to retaliate for the killing of the Islamic Republic's top nuclear scientist, raising the threat of a new confrontation with the West and Israel in the remaining...
Records tumble amid Aussie heatwave
Records tumble amid Aussie heatwave
Sydney and chunks of regional NSW have sweltered through the hottest November night on record, with no respite likely until late afternoon.
Pope installs new cardinals, including first African-American
Pope installs new cardinals, including first African-American
Pope Francis on Saturday installed 13 new cardinals, including the first African-American to hold the high rank, further expanding the pontiff's impact on the group that will one day elect his successor.
Arrest stopped Queensland terror attack: Police
Arrest stopped Queensland terror attack: Police
Regional Queensland was to have been the setting for a terrorist attack, say police who have charged a man with making preparations for violent extremism.
Assassinated scientist suspected leader of nuclear bomb programme
Assassinated scientist suspected leader of nuclear bomb programme
An Iranian scientist long suspected by the West of masterminding a secret nuclear bomb programme was killed in an ambush near Tehran that could provoke confrontation between Iran and its foes in the last weeks of Donald Trump's presidency.
Australia braces for weekend scorcher
Australia braces for weekend scorcher
Australia is bracing for the first major heatwave of the bushfire season this weekend, with temperatures forecast to hit well above 40degC, prompting authorities to urge people to stay indoors.
Millions in England face tough Covid curbs
Millions in England face tough Covid curbs
More than 20 million people across large swathes of England will be forced to live under the toughest category of Covid-19 restrictions when a national lockdown ends on December 2.
US celebrates scaled-back Thanksgiving
US celebrates scaled-back Thanksgiving
Americans have celebrated a Thanksgiving Day transformed by the coronavirus pandemic, with many families resigned to connecting on video or mourning the loss of a loved one to the disease.
13 Australian soldiers face dismissal
13 Australian soldiers face dismissal
Australia has told 13 special forces soldiers they face dismissal in relation to a report on alleged unlawful killings in Afghanistan, the head of the country's army says.
Trump reveals when he'll leave White House
Trump reveals when he'll leave White House
US President Donald Trump says he will leave the White House if the Electoral College votes for President-elect Joe Biden, the closest he has come to conceding the November 3 election.
Victoria 'eliminates' coronavirus
Victoria 'eliminates' coronavirus
Once overrun with almost 8000 active cases, Victoria has officially eliminated Covid-19.
Stranded Aussies furious at government
Stranded Aussies furious at government
An Australian mother has been left heartbroken after her attempts to help hundreds of other families with babies return home elicited silence from the government.
Lockdowns bring more attacks on women
Lockdowns bring more attacks on women
Women around the world have marked International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, highlighting how Covid lockdowns have left many trapped with abusers and in greater danger.
Biden urges Americans to be safe at Thanksgiving
Biden urges Americans to be safe at Thanksgiving
US President-elect Joe Biden has pleaded with Americans to take steps to remain safe as Covid-19 cases surge on the eve of the Thanksgiving holiday and pledged again to make combating the pandemic a top priority.
Meghan speaks about miscarriage
Meghan speaks about miscarriage
Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has revealed that she had a miscarriage in July, an extraordinarily personal disclosure coming from a high-profile British royal.