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Israel begins 'extensive ground operations' in Gaza

Footage released by the Israeli Army, showing military operations in a location given as northern...

Israel begins 'extensive ground operations' in Gaza

The Israeli military has begun "extensive ground operations" in Gaza, stepping up its campaign in the enclave, where Palestinian health officials said Israeli strikes killed at least 130 people overnight.

Russia launches war's largest drone attack ahead of Putin-Trump call

A woman walks with her cat amid the rubble from a Russian drone strike outside Kyiv. Photo: Reuters

Russia launches war's largest drone attack ahead of Putin-Trump call

Russia launched its largest drone attack on Ukraine since the start of the war, a day before US President Donald Trump is due to discuss a proposed ceasefire with Russia's Vladimir Putin.

Taiwan shuts down its last nuclear reactor

A slogan is displayed on a building, using laser light, as Taiwan shuts down its last Nuclear...

Taiwan shuts down its last nuclear reactor

Taiwan on Saturday began to shut down its last active nuclear reactor, officially marking its departure from atomic power.

Scramble for safety continues for Gazans

Scramble for safety continues for Gazans

Gaza is shrinking Lilly Cheslaw, of The Observer, writes.

World in pictures

Members of Cheer Re-Man’s, an all-male cheer-leading team of active businessmen, perform at ...

World in pictures

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Mexican ship crashes into Brooklyn Bridge

The ship's 45-metre masts were too tall to clear the arched Brooklyn Bridge at...

Mexican ship crashes into Brooklyn Bridge

A Mexican Navy sailing ship festooned with lights and a giant flag has crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge, shearing the top of its masts and causing injuries, New York City's mayor says.

Storms kill dozens across the US

Residents inspect their home after a tornado completely tore off the back wall of a two-storey...

Storms kill dozens across the US

Severe storms in the United States have killed at least 27 people in Missouri and Kentucky, authorities said yesterday.

Pope Leo to take charge of Catholic Church

Pope Leo XIV's homily on Sunday is likely to indicate some of the priorities for his papacy,...

Pope Leo to take charge of Catholic Church

Pope Leo XIV formally takes up his role as leader of the Catholic Church on Sunday, with a Mass in St Peter's Square, drawing a large crowd of well wishers, world leaders and royalty.

Trump to speak to leaders, wants end to 'bloodbath'

US President Donald Trump says he'll speak with Russia's Vladimir Putin on Monday to discuss...

Trump to speak to leaders, wants end to 'bloodbath'

US President Donald Trump says he'll speak to Russia and Ukraine's presidents following talks between the two sides at which a Ukrainian official said Moscow's negotiators voiced new demands.

Israel airstrike hits tents in Gaza as talks resume

Flames rise from northern Gaza, as seen from the Israeli side of the Israel-Gaza border, on...

Israel airstrike hits tents in Gaza as talks resume

An Israeli airstrike killed at least 24 Palestinians in a tent encampment in Khan Younis in southern Gaza Strip, as mediators hosted a new round of talks between Israel and Hamas.

Austria wins Eurovision crown

JJ combined elements of opera, techno and high-pitched vocals in his song Wasted Love, winning...

Austria wins Eurovision crown

Austria has won the Eurovision Song Contest with a song combining opera and techno about the power of love.

Beauty influencer shot dead during TikTok livestream

Mexican social media influencer, Valeria Marquez, 23, who was brazenly shot to death during a...

Beauty influencer shot dead during TikTok livestream

A young Mexican social media influencer, known for her videos about beauty and makeup, was brazenly shot to death during a TikTok livestream.

Putin, Trump to skip talks with Ukraine

Photographs of the event have reached a reportedly unimpressed Putin. Photo: Reuters

Putin, Trump to skip talks with Ukraine

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin won't attend what could be the first direct peace talks between Moscow and Kyiv in three years.

Stanford students, staff on hunger strike

Stanford University students and faculty launched a hunger strike this week, joining a broader statewide movement calling for universities to divest from companies with ties to Israel.

Zelenskyy insists on face-to-face talks with Putin

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks during a press conference in Kyiv, Ukraine. Photo:...

Zelenskyy insists on face-to-face talks with Putin

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he would attend talks with Russia on the war in Ukraine this week only if Vladimir Putin is also there.

Murder conviction overturned after 38 years in jail

Peter Sullivan attends his Court of Appeal hearing in London. Sketch: Reuters

Murder conviction overturned after 38 years in jail

A man who has spent nearly 40 years in jail for murder has had his conviction overturned by a London court.

Cook memorial removed after repeated vandalism

Melbourne Captain Cook memorial removed after repeated vandalism

A contentious Captain Cook memorial that has been the target of repeated vandalism in Melbourne is set to be scrapped.

Kiwis warned of increased risk at US border

Kiwis warned of increased risk at US border

The Foreign Affairs Ministry has updated its travel advice for Kiwis travelling to the US in its first update since Donald Trump became president again.

Internally displaced stats highest ever

Explosions are seen in the night sky as Ukrainian servicemen fire at a drone during a Russian...

Internally displaced stats highest ever

Conflicts and natural disasters led to a record number of internally displaced people in 2024, a report released by the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC) in Geneva yesterday says.

Gerard Depardieu found guilty of sexual assault

Gerard Depardieu arriving at court. Photo: Reuters

Gerard Depardieu found guilty of sexual assault

A court in Paris has found French actor Gerard Depardieu guilty of sexually assaulting two women on a film set in 2021 and handed him an 18-month suspended prison sentence.

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