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    Munitions blast death toll lowered

    This satellite image shows the blast site in Humphreys County, Tennessee. Satellite image: ©2025...

    Munitions blast death toll lowered

    Investigators now believe a massive blast at a military explosives facility in the United States killed 16 people, officials say.

    Lostprophets singer killed in prison: reports

    Ian Watkins was serving a 35-year prison sentence for child sex offences. Photo: supplied

    Lostprophets singer killed in prison: reports

    Ian Watkins, the former frontman of Welsh rock band Lostprophets and jailed for child sex offences, has reportedly been killed by another inmate.

    Gazans trek to ruined homes

    Palestinians displaced to the southern part of Gaza at Israel's order during the war return to...

    Gazans trek to ruined homes

    Thousands of displaced Palestinians have trekked over the wastelands of Gaza to return to the ruins of their abandoned homes, after a ceasefire took effect and Israeli troops began pulling back.

    Actress Diane Keaton dies

    Diane Keaton had her own signature style. Photo: Getty Images

    Actress Diane Keaton dies at 79

    Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton, famed for roles in Annie Hall, The Godfather films and First Wives Club, has died. She was 79.

    Major quake hits Philippines, tsunami warnings issued

    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

    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

    '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’

    Pope Leo. PHOTO: REUTERS

    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

    Charlie Kirk. Photo: TNS

    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

    Photo: file

    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

    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.
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