Teen suspects among five dead after US mosque shooting
Five people are dead after a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, the region's largest mosque, police say.
Woman, two boys found dead in Sydney home
Woman, two boys found dead in Sydney home
A Sydney man has been charged with murder after police discovered the bodies of a woman and two children inside a home in a "particularly violent" scene.
Oil stocks 'declining rapidly', agency warns
Oil stocks 'declining rapidly', agency warns
Commercial oil stocks are "declining rapidly" as Gulf supplies remain disrupted by the Middle East war, the head of the International Energy Agency says.
Hantavirus ship arrives in Rotterdam
Hantavirus ship arrives in Rotterdam
A luxury liner at the centre of an outbreak of hantavirus has reached the Dutch port of Rotterdam, with 23 crew and two medical staff who will now go into quarantine.
Sherpa smashes Everest record
Sherpa smashes Everest record
A renowned Nepali Sherpa guide has scaled Mount Everest for the 32nd time, smashing his own record set last year, an official says.
More than 900 arrests in NSW domestic violence blitz
More than 900 arrests in NSW domestic violence blitz
More than 900 people were arrested during a four-day blitz in New South Wales targeting those with a history of domestic violence.
At least 17 dead in suspected ISIS attack on military school
At least 17 dead in suspected ISIS attack on military school
At least 17 police officers were killed in Nigeria’s northeast Yobe state after suspected Islamist militants attacked a specialised military school that also trains police officers.
Ebola outbreak reaches international concern threshold, WHO says
Ebola outbreak reaches international concern threshold, WHO says
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda has been declared a public health emergency of international concern.
'One-of-a-kind gentleman' killed by shark in WA
'One-of-a-kind gentleman' killed by shark in Western Australia
A father-of-two killed in a shark attack is being remembered as a "one-of-a-kind gentleman", while his mates have been praised for rushing to bring him back to shore.
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Head of Hamas military wing killed in Israeli strike
Head of Hamas military wing killed in Israeli strike
An Israeli airstrike on Gaza killed the chief of Hamas' military wing, the most senior official killed by Israel since a ceasefire agreement in October that was meant to halt fighting.
Eighty dead in new Ebola outbreak in DR Congo
Eighty dead in new Ebola outbreak in DR Congo
Eighty people have died in a new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo's eastern Ituri province, the country's health ministry said late on Friday.
Israel and Lebanon agree to 45-day 'ceasefire' extension
Israel and Lebanon agree to 45-day 'ceasefire' extension
Israel and Lebanon agreed to a 45-day extension of a ceasefire that has tamped down the conflict between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.
Legendary tough man and an unlikely internet sensation
Legendary tough man and an unlikely internet sensation
Chuck Norris was the martial arts grandmaster whose roles in Walker, Texas Ranger and other television shows and movies made him an iconic tough guy.
Trump departs Beijing with few wins, has warm words for Xi
Trump departs Beijing with few wins, has warm words for Xi
US President Donald Trump departed China on Friday touting business deals that gave markets little to cheer, while Beijing warned Washington about mishandling Taiwan.
Kiwi hantavirus passenger lands in Perth
Hantavirus cruise passengers touch down in Australia
A New Zealander is among passengers from a cruise ship afflicted by the rare and deadly hantavirus who have touched down in Australia before a three-week quarantine.
Italy says ciao to Catherine on first trip since illness
Italy says ciao to Catherine on first trip since illness
Britain's Princess of Wales has been warmly welcomed by Italians on her first official overseas trip since undergoing cancer treatment.
Potential rivals circle struggling Starmer
Potential rivals circle struggling Starmer
British PM Keir Starmer is struggling to hold on to power after the resignation of his main rival in the govt, and others position themselves for potential challenges.
Manchester's 'King of the North' seeks UK conquest
Manchester's 'King of the North' seeks UK conquest
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham is seeking to return parliament in order to challenge embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Xi warns Trump of possible conflict over Taiwan
Xi warns Trump of possible conflict over Taiwan
China's Xi Jinping told US President Donald Trump that trade talks were making progress but warned that disagreement over Taiwan could lead to conflict.