US vetoes UN demand for Gaza ceasefire
The US has vetoed a draft UN Security Council resolution demanding an "immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire" between Israel and Hamas militants in Gaza and unhindered aid access.
Trump bans nationals from 12 countries
Trump bans nationals from 12 countries
President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation banning the nationals of 12 countries from entering the United States, saying the move was needed to protect against "foreign...
Mass evacuation after wartime bombs found
Mass evacuation after wartime bombs found
Thousands of people have been evacuated from central Cologne in Germany following the discovery of three wartime bombs.
Alleged mushroom murderer gives her account
Alleged mushroom murderer gives her account
An Australian woman accused of murdering three of her estranged husband's elderly relatives with poisonous mushrooms gave her account of the fatal lunch on Wednesday, in a case that has gripped the...
New search for McCann evidence
New search for McCann evidence
Portuguese and German police have launched joint searches for new evidence related to the disappearance of Madeleine McCann.
Superyacht worker abducted ex-girlfriend, pulled knife on her
Superyacht worker abducted ex-girlfriend, pulled knife on her
A superyacht worker has admitted to abducting his ex-girlfriend and pulling a knife on her after she broke up with him.
Plastic that dissolves in seawater developed
Plastic that dissolves in seawater developed
Researchers in Japan have developed a plastic that dissolves in seawater within hours, offering up a potential solution for a modern-day scourge polluting oceans and harming wildlife.
Ukraine visits US, accuse Russia of silence
Ukraine visits US, accuse Russia of silence
Senior Ukrainian officials visited Washington to seek US support against Russia while accusing Moscow of dragging its feet at peace talks.
Musk slams Trump's tax and spending bill
'Disgusting abomination': Musk slams Trump's tax and spending bill
Elon Musk has plunged into the congressional debate over President Donald Trump's sweeping tax and spending bill, calling it a "disgusting abomination".
High prices drive tobacco black market in Australia
High prices drive tobacco black market in Australia
A "deep-seated and unhinged" desire to bring down big tobacco via sky-high taxes has created a thriving black market in Australia, an expert says.
Dutch far-right leader quits, toppling government
Dutch far-right leader quits, toppling government
Dutch far-right leader Geert Wilders' PVV party has left the governing coalition, in a move that is set to topple the right wing government and will likely lead to new elections.
At least 24 Palestinians killed near Gaza aid site
At least 24 Palestinians killed near Gaza aid site
At least 24 Palestinians were killed and dozens wounded by Israeli fire near a food distribution site in the southern Gaza Strip, local health authorities say.
Murder accused admits she picked, ate wild mushrooms
Murder accused admits she picked, ate wild mushrooms
The woman accused of three murders by serving a toxic mushroom dish has admitted she foraged for fungi and enjoyed eating them as "they taste good and they're very healthy".
Polish nationalist wins presidency in setback for pro-EU government
Polish nationalist wins presidency in setback for pro-EU government
Nationalist opposition candidate Karol Nawrocki narrowly won Poland's presidential election, results showed on Monday, delivering a major blow to the centrist government's efforts to...
More than 30 aid seekers killed, Gaza claims
More than 30 aid seekers killed, Gaza claims
More than 30 Palestinians were killed and nearly 170 injured in south Gaza near a food distribution site, the health ministry said.
Man in custody after Colorado attack
Man in custody after Colorado attack
Police said a male suspect has been taken into custody after an attack that injured multiple people in Boulder, Colorado, in what the FBI director described as a "targeted" act of terror.
Accused takes the stand in mushroom murder trial
Accused takes the stand in mushroom murder trial
Accused triple murderer Erin Patterson was called as a defence witness in the sixth week of her Supreme Court trial in regional Victoria.
Russia, Ukraine step up the war on eve of peace talks
Russia, Ukraine step up the war on eve of peace talks
On the eve of peace talks, Ukraine and Russia sharply ramped up the war with one of the biggest drone battles of their conflict.
Two dead, 192 injured linked to PSG celebrations
Two dead, 192 injured linked to PSG celebrations
More than 500 people were arrested by police during the Champions League final celebrations in France, and two people were reported dead and 192 injured.
Warmer winter a downer for Aussie ski slopes
Warmer winter a downer for Aussie ski slopes
The first dustings of winter snow have arrived on Australian mountaintops but long-range weather forecasts suggest it could be slow start to the ski season.