'For the good of our kids': Australia to roll out social media ban campaign
Australia has launched a multimillion-dollar marketing campaign that depicts its ban on social media for teenagers as "for the good of our kids".
Search expanded for boy missing in Outback
Search expanded for boy missing in Outback
A taskforce has been set up and a search expanded for an Australian boy who vanished from an outback sheep station more than two weeks ago.
World falling far behind deforestation goals: report
World falling far behind deforestation goals: report
Fires were the leading cause of forest loss, accounting for 6.73 million hectares globally, and the Amazon rainforest was hit particularly hard, a report says.
'Finally at peace': Israeli hostages, Palestinian prisoners released
'Finally at peace': Israeli hostages, Palestinian prisoners released
Hamas freed the last living Israeli hostages from Gaza and Israel sent home busloads of Palestinian detainees, as Donald Trump told Israel's parliament that peace had arrived in the Holy Land.
Hamas crackdown amid crime, security concerns
Hamas crackdown amid crime, security concerns
A greatly weakened Hamas has sought to reassert itself in Gaza since a ceasefire took hold, killing at least 33 people in a crackdown on groups that have tested its grip.
Australia's social media ban 'won't protect kids'
Australia's social media ban 'won't protect kids'
Australia's looming ban on under-16s using social media will not keep young people safe online, one tech giant has warned.
Qantas leak could cost airline billions
Qantas leak could cost airline billions
A data breach that has already cost the boss of Qantas more than most people make in a year could hit the airline for billions of dollars.
Joy as Hamas releases Israeli hostages
Joy as Hamas releases Israeli hostages
Hamas has handed over the first seven of 20 surviving Israeli hostages, and Israel's military said the Red Cross was en route to receive the remaining 13.
Gaza ceasefire holds ahead of Trump's Israel visit
Gaza ceasefire holds ahead of Trump's Israel visit
A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas held in Gaza for a third day ahead of the expected release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners and an address by US President Donald Trump to Israel's parliament.
World in pictures: October 13
World in pictures: October 13
Recent photographs from Reuters
Venezuela's opposition leader wins Nobel Peace Prize
Venezuela's opposition leader wins Nobel Peace Prize
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has won the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for fighting dictatorship in the country.
Munitions blast death toll lowered
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
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
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
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
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
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.