Australia Day marked by rallies, anti-immigration protests
Thousands have marked Australia's national day by attending "Invasion Day" rallies in support of Indigenous Australians and calling for unity.
Death toll rises to 15 in Philippines boat accident
Death toll rises to 15 in Philippines boat accident
The death toll from a ferry boat accident in the Southern Philippines has reached at least 15, with 316 people rescued, the Philippine Coast Guard said today as the search continued for...
Temps near 50C as extreme heat scorches southeast Australia
Temps near 50C as extreme heat scorches southeast Australia
Record-breaking heat is set to scorch Australia's southeast, prompting urgent heatwave warnings for Australia Day.
50 feared dead after migrant boat sinks
50 feared dead after migrant boat sinks
A migrant has been rescued and 50 others are feared drowned after a boat sank in the Mediterranean, officials said on Sunday.
Storm slams US as 850,000 left without power
Storm slams US as 850,000 left without power
More than 850,000 customers in the US as far west as New Mexico were without electricity and over 10,000 flights were canceled on Sunday during a monster winter storm that ...
Federal officials dig in on shooting narrative despite video evidence
Federal officials dig in on shooting narrative despite video evidence
Senior Trump administration officials have defended the fatal shooting of a US citizen by immigration agents in Minneapolis, even as video evidence contradicted their version of events...
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Federal agents kill another US citizen in Minneapolis, sparking protests
Federal agents kill another US citizen in Minneapolis, sparking protests
US immigration agents shot and killed a US citizen in Minneapolis on Saturday, officials said, sparking fierce protests and condemnations from local leaders.
12-year-old dies after Sydney shark attack
12-year-old dies after Sydney shark attack
An Australian boy had died in hospital a week after being bitten by a shark in Sydney, in a series of attacks along the country's east coast.
Trump touts deal with NATO, giving US 'total access' to Greenland
Trump touts deal with NATO, giving US 'total access' to Greenland
President Donald Trump says he has secured total and permanent US access to Greenland in a deal with NATO, whose head says allies will have to step up their commitment to Arctic security to ward off threats from Russia and China.
Hunt on for gunman after three shot dead in New South Wales
Hunt on for gunman after three shot dead in New South Wales
Police are scouring a "large search area" for a shooter who killed three people and injured a fourth in a small town in New South Wales.
Family 'shattered' after teen found dead on beach
Family 'shattered' after teen found dead near dingoes on Queensland beach
The father of a teenager found dead surrounded by wild dingoes at an iconic Australian tourist spot says her family's "hearts are shattered" by the tragedy.
Fourth shark attack as more NSW beaches close
Fourth shark attack as more NSW beaches close
A man has been bitten by a shark near a popular campground in New South Wales, taking the number of attacks the Australian state in recent days to four.
'Old order is over' - and why NZ should take heed
'Old order is over' - and why NZ should take heed
Canadian PM Mark Carney says middle and small powers mustn't cave in to bullying by great powers, and they should join forces to protect values and interests.
Trump links Greenland threat to peace prize snub
Trump links Greenland threat to peace prize snub
US President Donald Trump has linked his drive to take control of Greenland to his failure to win the Nobel Peace Prize, saying he no longer thinks "purely of Peace".
Harry's lawyer says tabloid complicit in unlawful acts
Harry's lawyer says tabloid complicit in unlawful acts
Prince Harry and Sir Elton John are among six public figures suing the publisher of the Daily Mail.
Spain train crash focus on faulty rail joint
Spain train crash focus on faulty rail joint
A faulty rail joint might be key to determining the cause of a crash involving two high-speed trains in Spain, experts say. The death toll has risen to 40, with 43 people also reported as missing.
Aussie parliament passes tougher gun control laws
Aussie parliament passes tougher gun control laws
Australia’s lower house of Parliament has passed laws to enable a national gun buyback and tighten background checks for gun licences.
'Emperor' Valentino, who painted fashion red, dies
'Emperor' Valentino, who painted fashion red, dies
Valentino, one of Italy's leading fashion designers, has died in Rome at the age of 93.
Woman found dead on Qld tourist island 'near dingoes'
Woman found dead on Qld tourist island 'near dingoes'
A woman has been found dead on the beach of a popular Queensland tourist destination after dingoes were "in contact" with her body.