Guided bomb hits apartment building in Ukraine
A Russian guided bomb has struck a five-storey apartment block in Kharkiv, Ukraine's second largest city, starting fires and injuring at least 10 people, officials said.
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'Iran made a big mistake': Netanyahu threatens Tehran
'Iran made a big mistake': Netanyahu threatens Tehran
Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu has promised Iran will pay for its missile attack against Israel, while Tehran said any retaliation would be met with "vast destruction".
Israeli airstrikes hit Hezbollah command centre in Beirut
Israeli airstrikes hit Hezbollah command centre in Beirut
A wave of air raids hit Beirut's southern suburbs early on Saturday as Israel stepped up attacks on Hezbollah
Top Republican urges Zelenskyy to fire US ambassador
Top Republican urges Zelenskyy to fire US ambassador
The Republican Speaker of the US House of Representatives has demanded that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy "immediately fire" his ambassador to the United States.
US city smashes heat streak record
Months of 38-degree days as US city smashes heat streak record
The US desert city of Phoenix, Arizona, has experienced a record 113 straight days with temperatures above 38 degrees Celsius this year.
Al Fayed raped, assaulted staff at Harrods, lawyers say
Al Fayed raped, assaulted staff at Harrods, lawyers say
The late Egyptian billionaire Mohamed Al Fayed sexually abused female staff at his London department store Harrods, lawyers for alleged victims said on Friday.
Does anyone still use a pager?
Does anyone still use a pager?
As mobile phones became the world's main communications tool, pagers were largely rendered obsolete. But the durable, tiny electronic devices remain a vital means of communication in some areas.
US sheriff arrested for shooting judge dead
US sheriff arrested for shooting judge dead
A sheriff in rural Kentucky has been arrested, accused of shooting and killing a district court judge following an argument inside the courthouse, officials said.
Suspect in Trump assassination bid in custody
Suspect in custody after what appears to be attempt to assassinate Trump
Donald Trump is safe and an identified suspect in custody after what the FBI said appeared to be an assassination attempt on his golf course in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Apparent assassination attempt on Trump
Suspect in custody after apparent assassination attempt on Trump
Donald Trump is safe after what the FBI said appeared to be an assassination attempt outside his golf course in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Death toll from Vietnam's Typhoon Yagi nears 200
Death toll from Vietnam's Typhoon Yagi nears 200
Several Hanoi districts remained inundated on Thursday with the weather agency forecasting little change in the water levels of the Red River over the next 24 hours.
Harris on the offensive against Trump in debate
Watch: Harris on the offensive against Trump in debate
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris clashed over abortion, the economy, immigration and Trump's legal woes at their combative first presidential debate.
Presidential debate: Trump and Harris face off
Presidential debate: Trump and Harris face off
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris will meet in their first and perhaps only debate today, a clash that could prove pivotal in their pitched battle for the White House.
Former President George W. Bush does not plan to endorse candidate
Former President George W. Bush does not plan to endorse candidate
Former US President George W. Bush, a Republican, does not plan to make an endorsement or voice how he or his wife Laura will vote in the presidential election in November.
'Sick freak': Hunt for man after baby badly burnt in park
'Sick freak': Hunt for man after baby badly burnt in park
Police have released new images as they try to identify a man after a baby boy was badly burnt when a stranger allegedly poured hot coffee on him in a park.
'Take the lane': Albanese denies US Pacific police plan
'Take the lane': Albanese denies US Pacific police plan
Anthony Albanese has denied a senior US official's claim that Kevin Rudd convinced the Americans to call off plans for their own regional force in the Pacific.
NZ was 'country number 173 for me'
NZ was 'country number 173 for me'
Luca Pferdmenges has visited 190 countries out of a possible 195 - and he only turned 23 on Saturday.
Hezbollah launches missile barrage at Israel to avenge senior commander
Hezbollah launches missile barrage at Israel to avenge senior commander
Hezbollah launched hundreds of rockets and drones against Israel on Sunday in retaliation for the assassination of a senior commander in Beirut last month, the Iranian-backed movement said, as...
Four injured in Sydney stabbing rampage, police say
Four injured in Sydney stabbing rampage, police say
An apparent conspiracy theorist has stabbed multiple people after a two-car crash on a major Sydney highway, witnessed by a rugby league team chairman.
Kiwi named as captain of yacht sunk in storm
New Zealander named as captain of yacht sunk in storm
NZ skipper James Catfield has told media of the waterspout that engulfed the luxury yacht, saying they "just didn't see it coming."