Polio outbreak declared in PNG
Vaccination push after polio outbreak declared in PNG
Papua New Guinea's acting deputy secretary for public health is appealing to parents to get their young children vaccinated against polio.
Biden diagnosed with 'aggressive' cancer
Biden diagnosed with 'aggressive' cancer
Former US President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an "aggressive form" of prostate cancer that has metastasized to the bone, his office said in a statement.
Israel begins 'extensive ground operations' in Gaza
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
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
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
World in pictures
Recent photographs from Reuters
Mexican ship crashes into Brooklyn Bridge
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
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 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'
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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.