Dutch far-right leader quits, toppling government
Dutch far-right leader Geert Wilders' PVV party has left the governing coalition, in a move that is set to topple the right wing government and will likely lead to new elections.
At least 24 Palestinians killed near Gaza aid site
At least 24 Palestinians killed near Gaza aid site
At least 24 Palestinians were killed and dozens wounded by Israeli fire near a food distribution site in the southern Gaza Strip, local health authorities say.
Murder accused admits she picked, ate wild mushrooms
Murder accused admits she picked, ate wild mushrooms
The woman accused of three murders by serving a toxic mushroom dish has admitted she foraged for fungi and enjoyed eating them as "they taste good and they're very healthy".
Polish nationalist wins presidency in setback for pro-EU government
Polish nationalist wins presidency in setback for pro-EU government
Nationalist opposition candidate Karol Nawrocki narrowly won Poland's presidential election, results showed on Monday, delivering a major blow to the centrist government's efforts to...
More than 30 aid seekers killed, Gaza claims
More than 30 aid seekers killed, Gaza claims
More than 30 Palestinians were killed and nearly 170 injured in south Gaza near a food distribution site, the health ministry said.
Man in custody after Colorado attack
Man in custody after Colorado attack
Police said a male suspect has been taken into custody after an attack that injured multiple people in Boulder, Colorado, in what the FBI director described as a "targeted" act of terror.
Accused takes the stand in mushroom murder trial
Accused takes the stand in mushroom murder trial
Accused triple murderer Erin Patterson was called as a defence witness in the sixth week of her Supreme Court trial in regional Victoria.
Russia, Ukraine step up the war on eve of peace talks
Russia, Ukraine step up the war on eve of peace talks
On the eve of peace talks, Ukraine and Russia sharply ramped up the war with one of the biggest drone battles of their conflict.
Two dead, 192 injured linked to PSG celebrations
Two dead, 192 injured linked to PSG celebrations
More than 500 people were arrested by police during the Champions League final celebrations in France, and two people were reported dead and 192 injured.
Warmer winter a downer for Aussie ski slopes
Warmer winter a downer for Aussie ski slopes
The first dustings of winter snow have arrived on Australian mountaintops but long-range weather forecasts suggest it could be slow start to the ski season.
Hamas demands changes to Gaza ceasefire plan
Hamas demands changes to Gaza ceasefire plan
Hamas says it is seeking amendments to a US-backed proposal for a temporary ceasefire with Israel in Gaza
US to double steel, aluminium tariffs to 50%: Trump
US to double steel, aluminium tariffs to 50%: Trump
US President Donald Trump says he plans to increase tariffs on foreign imports of steel and aluminium to 50% from 25%.
M*A*S*H star Loretta Swit dies aged 87
M*A*S*H star Loretta Swit dies aged 87
Loretta Swit, who played US Army combat nurse Major Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan in the hit TV series "M*A*S*H" for more than a decade, has died at the age of 87.
Hot spot
Hot spot
Smoke rises from wildfire G90216 north of Fort Nelson, British Columbia, Canada, on Wednesday.
Judge bars efforts to block foreign students
Judge bars efforts to block foreign students
A federal judge yesterday blocked United States President Donald Trump from taking action to prevent Harvard University from enrolling foreign students.
Man named, charged after Liverpool attack
Man named, charged after Liverpool attack
British police charged a 53-year-old man after a car ploughed into a crowd of Liverpool football fans during a victory parade earlier this week, injuring dozens.
Swiss village buried after glacier collapse
Swiss village buried after glacier collapse
A huge chunk of a glacier in the Swiss Alps broke off, causing a deluge of ice, mud and rock that buried a mountain village that had been evacuated due to the risk of a rockslide.
'It's rough': Kath and Kim star has cancer
'It's rough': Kath and Kim star has cancer
Prominent Australians are backing much-loved comedian Magda Szubanski after she revealed her diagnosis with an "obscure" cancer.
Elon Musk leaving Trump administration
Musk leaving Trump administration, White House confirms
Billionaire Tesla CEO Elon Musk is leaving the Trump administration after a tumultuous period working to restructure the federal government, a White House official has confirmed.
Andrew Tate charged with rape in UK
Andrew Tate charged with rape in UK
Internet personality Andrew Tate faces 10 criminal charges in Britain, including rape, actual bodily harm, human trafficking and controlling prostitution for gain.