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The quake's epicentre was near the southern Philippine city of Davao. Image: USGS

Major quake hits Philippines, tsunami warnings issued

A 7.6 magnitude earthquake has struck offshore in the southern Philippines, with tsunami warnings issued in several countries and people in nearby coastal areas urged to evacuate to higher ground.

Chch family's 'grave concerns' for missing boy

Christchurch family's 'grave concerns' for boy missing in Canada

Canadian police and a Christchurch family have made a fresh appeal for information about an 11-year-old boy who has gone missing in British Columbia.

Israelis and Palestinians rejoice as ceasefire ratified

Palestinians celebrate the ceasefire in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip. Photo: Reuters

Israelis and Palestinians rejoice as ceasefire ratified

Israel's government has ratified a ceasefire with the Palestinian militant group Hamas, clearing the way to suspend hostilities in Gaza within 24 hours and free Israeli hostages.

Former UFC fighter gunned down in Sydney

Mixed martial artists are paying tribute to a former UFC fighter shot dead in Sydney in what police are treating as a targeted attack.

'Do I look sick?': Dolly calms health fears

Country singer Dolly Parton has reassured fans about her health, after comments by her sister stoked concern that the Grammy winner was near death.

First phase of Gaza peace deal reached: Trump

President Donald Trump says he may go to the Middle East soon. Photo: Reuters

First phase of Gaza peace deal reached: Trump

Israel and Hamas have signed off on the first phase of the Gaza peace deal, allowing for the release of all Israeli hostages, US President Donald Trump says.

King's once-mocked views on nature now mainstream

The documentary film will explore the history of King Charles' belief that nature is at the core...

King's once-mocked views on nature now mainstream

King Charles says he was considered "rather dotty" for voicing concern about damage to the environment in the past.

Macron set to appoint sixth PM for year

President Emmanuel Macron has this week faced multiple calls to hold a snap...

Macron set to appoint sixth PM for year

President Emmanuel Macron will appoint a new PM before the weekend, his office says, adding most lawmakers don't want a snap parliamentary election amid France's worst crisis in decades.

Ads’ volume now no higher than show

California Governor Gavin Newsom: "The intentional killing of another person is wrong". Photo: AP

Ads’ volume now no higher than show

Streaming services are now required to turn the dial down on commercial advertisements that blare louder than providers’ content

Vatican cardinal slams ‘ongoing massacre’

Vatican cardinal slams ‘ongoing massacre’

The Vatican’s top diplomat sharply criticised Israel’s "ongoing massacre" in Gaza in comments published this week

Venezuela-US tensions

President Donald Trump told reporters he thought the United States could make a deal with China,...

Venezuela-US tensions

President Donald Trump has called off United States diplomatic engagement with Venezuela, people familiar with the move said

Kirk memorial road threat

Kirk memorial road threat

Some Florida universities may need to rename certain streets after Charlie Kirk or risk losing state funding, if a state lawmaker gets his way.

Man allegedly shot and stuffed into tree to burn

Man allegedly shot and stuffed into tree to burn

A man made a desperate appeal to his alleged killer's humanity before he was shot three times and shoved into a tree that was set on fire, a court has been told.

Thunberg alleges torture in Israeli prison

Greta Thunberg arrives in Athens after her detention in Israel, alongside others from the Global...

Thunberg alleges torture in Israeli prison

Swedish activist Greta Thunberg alleged that she and other detainees of the Gaza flotilla were subjected to torture in the Israeli prison they were held.

Landslide hits bus killing 15 people

The death toll from a landslide that struck a private bus in India's mountainous state of Himachal Pradesh has risen to 15, with one child still missing, officials and police said today.

Remaining stranded hikers rescued from Everest

Hikers are guided to safety after a snow storm left them stranded near the face of Everest. Photo...

Remaining stranded hikers rescued from Everest

Rescuers have guided all of the remaining trekkers near the east face of Everest in Tibet to safety, including hundreds of local guides and yak herders.

Hamas ready to reach deal on anniversary, conditions remain

Protest in solidarity with Palestinians, on the day of the two-year anniversary of the deadly...

Hamas ready to reach deal on anniversary, conditions remain

Hamas has said it was ready to reach a deal to end the war in Gaza based on President Donald Trump's plan but still has demands.

Alleged 'kill team' plot near Sydney daycare centre foiled

Detectives have foiled an alleged "kill team" planning a hit near a Sydney daycare centre, leading to the arrest of three men.

Vocal support

Vocal support

Argentine President Javier Milei sings with his band during the presentation of his book Construction of the Miracle, at the Movistar Arena, in Buenos Aires, yesterday.

Gaza talks turn to key sticking points

Displaced Palestinians shelter on the side of a road in the central Gaza Strip after Hamas...

Gaza talks turn to key sticking points

Delegations from Israel and Hamas held their first day of indirect negotiations in Egypt on US President Donald Trump's plan to halt the war in Gaza, wrestling with contentious issues.

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