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    Wild celebrations as ceasefire announced

    Palestinians and the families of Israeli hostages broke into wild celebrations today after news of a pact between Israel and Hamas to end the war in Gaza and return home all the 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.

    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

    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

    PHOTO: REUTERS

    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.

    Hundreds of trekkers escape from blizzard-struck Mt Everest

    Tibetan firefighters rescue trekkers from Mount Everest after they were stranded by a blizzard....

    Hundreds of trekkers escape from blizzard-struck Mt Everest

    Hundreds of trekkers stranded by a blizzard near the eastern face of Mount Everest have been guided to safety by rescuers.

    'Bonkbuster' author Jilly Cooper dies aged 88

    Jilly Cooper poses with her Commander of the British Empire medal after an Investiture ceremony...

    'Bonkbuster' author Jilly Cooper dies aged 88

    Jilly Cooper, the British author of novels such as "Rivals" and "Riders" whose 1980s bestsellers were a blend of sex, satire and class-based snobbery, has died aged 88.
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