Several people killed in explosion in bar
Several people were killed and others injured after a fire broke out in a bar in the ski resort of Crans-Montana in southwestern Switzerland, Swiss police said.
Teen charged after firecracker sparks bushfire
Teen charged after firecracker sparks bushfire
A teenager accused of tossing a firecracker into bushland on New Year's Eve has been charged after it sparked a bushfire that threatened homes and remains contained but not controlled.
US searches for survivors after strike on suspected drug vessels
US searches for survivors after strike on suspected drug vessels
The United States Coast Guard is searching for survivors of a US military strike against a convoy of suspected drug vessels in the Pacific Ocean, US officials said on Wednesday.
How the world brought in 2026
How the world brought in 2026
As Wednesday turned to Thursday, people around the world said goodbye to a sometimes challenging 2025 and expressed hopes for the new year to come.
Tragic New Year period on Sydney beaches
Tragic New Year period on Sydney beaches
A woman's body has been recovered at one beach, while a search is under way for a missing swimmer at another, in a grim start to the New Year in Sydney.
Aussies' focus on peace at New Year celebrations
Aussies' focus on peace at New Year celebrations
Australians have rung in the new year with dazzling fireworks and a moment of silent reflection for the Jewish community.
Man dead, teen missing after boat capsizes at popular beach
Man dead, teen missing after boat capsizes at popular beach
A man has died and a teenage boy is missing after a boat capsized near a popular beach area.
Taiwan remains on alert as China pulls back on drills
Taiwan remains on alert as China pulls back on drills
Taiwan stayed on high alert today after China staged massive military drills around the island the previous day, keeping its emergency maritime response centre running, the head of the...
Former Premier League footballer jailed over academic fraud
Former Premier League footballer jailed over academic fraud
Former English Premier League player and Egypt international Ramadan Sobhi has been sentenced to one year in prison in connection with an academic fraud case.
Trump enters election year with big wins, and headwinds
Trump enters election year with big wins, and headwinds
US President Donald Trump stormed back into office with a policy blitz that expanded presidential power and reshaped America's relations with the world. But it has come at a steep cost
Aussies urged to celebrate New Year amid heightened security
Aussies urged to celebrate New Year amid heightened security
Hope instead of hate will be the focus for Australians as they prepare to ring in the new year at live sites across the country.
Thieves make off with millions in German bank vault heist
Thieves make off with millions in German bank vault heist
Thieves drilled their way into the vault of a German retail bank and made off with at least 10 million euros' worth of money and valuables from customers' deposit boxes.
Motorsport star Scott Dixon races way to knighthood
Motorsport star Scott Dixon races way to knighthood
Scott Dixon has raced his way to a knighthood in the latest distinction of an illustrious motorsport career.
Prepping to party
Prepping to party
People throw confetti on a platform while organisers of the upcoming ball drop on New Year’s Eve do a confetti test in Times Square, New York, yesterday.
Russia accuses Ukraine of attempted attack on Putin
Russia accuses Ukraine of attempted attack on Putin
Russia has accused Ukraine of trying to attack President Vladimir Putin's residence and vowed retaliation, providing no evidence for a claim Kyiv dismissed as baseless and aimed at derailing arduous peace talks.
Cyclone bearing down on Western Australia upgraded
Cyclone bearing down on Western Australia upgraded
Tropical Cyclone Hayley has been upgraded to a category four system as residents in Australia's far northwest prepare to ride out the storm as it approaches land.
Joshua injured in crash that killed two friends
Boxer Anthony Joshua injured in crash that killed two friends
British former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua was injured in a car accident in Nigeria that killed two of his close friends.
Bondi hero recounts confronting gunman
'I feel sorry for the lost': Bondi hero recounts confronting gunman
A tobacconist who went viral for his extraordinary bravery wrestling one of the Bondi beach gunmen has spoken out for the first time about his instinctive actions.
China launches live-fire war games surrounding Taiwan
China launches live-fire war games surrounding Taiwan
China's military has moved army, naval, air force and artillery units around Taiwan for its "Justice Mission 2025" drills, as the island vows to defend democracy and mobilise troops to rehearse repelling a potential Chinese attack.
At least 13 dead in Mexican train derailment
At least 13 dead in Mexican train derailment
Mexican authorities said on Sunday that at least 13 people were killed after an Interoceanic Train carrying 250 people derailed in the southern state of Oaxaca.