Snow continues to cause travel chaos in Europe
More flights will be cancelled, trains will run late and roads will be blocked by snow across Europe in coming days as a bitter cold snap is forecast to worsen.
Fires sparked as extreme heatwave spreads over Australia
Fires sparked as extreme heatwave spreads over Australia
Emergency-level bushfires have ignited and residents are being urged to leave as some of the worst heatwave conditions in years grip large parts of Australia.
At least 25 dead in Iran protests, rights groups say
At least 25 dead in Iran protests, rights groups say
At least 25 people have been killed in Iran during the first nine days of protests that started in the bazaar of Tehran, according to rights groups.
Elvis has left the building: Parkes express rolls out
Elvis has left the building: Parkes express rolls out
Elvis fever has taken over Australia's largest railway station, as impersonators, die-hard fans and curious first-timers joined the annual pilgrimage to pay homage to the King.
Trump discussing how to acquire Greenland: White House
Trump discussing how to acquire Greenland: White House
Leaders from major European powers have rallied behind the Arctic territory of Greenland, saying it belongs to its people.
Man treks 40km through mud after car bogs down
Man treks 40km through mud after car bogs down
A man walked almost 40km in knee-high mud before being rescued after his car became bogged in flood-hit Queensland.
Snow causes travel chaos in Amsterdam and Paris
Snow causes travel chaos in Amsterdam and Paris
Heavy snowfall has disrupted air, road and rail travel in France and the Netherlands, with hundreds of flights cancelled in the countries' capitals.
'Extreme heatwave': Temps to top 45C across Australia
'Extreme heatwave': Temps to top 45C across Australia
Parts of Australia are forecast to hit temperatures above 45C this week, in what is expected to be the worst heatwave since the devastating Black Summer bushfires.
Strong quake rattles western Japan
Strong quake rattles western Japan
A quake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 has hit western Japan, followed by a series of sizeable aftershocks, the meteorological agency says. No tsunami warning has been made.
Greenland dismisses US takeover fears
Greenland dismisses US takeover fears
Greenland is seeking to strengthen ties with the US, and its citizens should not fear an imminent American takeover, Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen says.
Ousted Maduro pleads not guilty to US charges
Ousted Maduro pleads not guilty to US charges
Toppled Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has pleaded not guilty to drug charges after US President Donald Trump's stunning capture of him rattled world leaders.
Alleged Bondi gunman moved to supermax prison
Alleged Bondi gunman moved to supermax prison
Alleged Bondi shooter Naveed Akram has been moved to a notorious jail reserved for the state's worst criminals.
Bike ramp replaces stairs to Sydney Harbour Bridge
Bike ramp replaces stairs to Sydney Harbour Bridge
Cyclists looking to ride across Australia's most famous bridge are in for a treat as a design tweak decades in the making is complete.
Grok AI photos: 'It's not spicy... it's illegal'
Grok AI photos: 'It's not spicy... it's illegal'
The European Commission says images of undressed women and children on Elon Musk's social media site X are unlawful and appalling, joining a growing chorus of officials globally condemning a surge in non-consensual imagery.
Pressure mounts over deadly Swiss bar blaze
Pressure mounts over deadly Swiss bar blaze
Pressure is building for answers from an investigation into a New Year bar fire in a Swiss ski resort that killed 40 people.
Single tuna sells for record $5.6m at Tokyo fish market
Single tuna sells for record $5.6m at Tokyo fish market
A Japanese sushi restaurant has bid $NZ5.64 million for a single bluefin tuna - by far the highest price ever paid at the annual New Year auction in Tokyo.
Trump says second Venezuela strike possible
Trump says second Venezuela strike possible
President Donald Trump said the US could launch a second military strike on Venezuela following the capture of President Nicolas Maduro.
At least 30 killed in market gunman attack
At least 30 killed in market gunman attack
At least 30 people were killed and several others abducted when gunmen attacked a market in Nigeria's Niger State, police said today.
Final victims of Swiss bar fire identified
Final victims of Swiss bar fire identified
All 40 people who died in the New Year's Eve bar fire in Switzerland have been identified, police said today.
US operation against Maduro 'illegal': Clark
US operation against Maduro 'illegal': Clark
There is no doubt that Donald Trump's attack on Venezuela was illegal, former prime minister and UN leader Helen Clark says.