Three die after bushfire fighting plane crashes
A Canadian-owned Hercules C-130 air tanker has crashed while fighting bushfires in Australia's alpine region, killing all three of its crew, authorities have confirmed.
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Charles: climate change humanity's greatest threat
Charles: climate change humanity's greatest threat
Prince Charles says global warming and climate change are the greatest threats humanity has faced and is calling on business leaders in Davos to act now to create a sustainable economic future.
China city shuts down transport, alarm grows over virus
China city shuts down transport, alarm grows over virus
Deaths from China's new flu-like virus has risen to 17, with more than 540 cases confirmed, leading the city at the centre of the outbreak to close transportation networks and urge citizens not to leave.
Monty Python star Terry Jones dies
Monty Python star Terry Jones dies
Terry Jones, one of the Monty Python comedy team and director of religious satire "Life of Brian", has died aged 77 after a long battle with dementia
McDonald's customer snaps worker with hand stuck down his pants
McDonald's customer snaps worker with hand stuck down his pants
A US McDonald's employee who was caught with his hands down his pants while working in the kitchen has been fired.
Thunberg v Trump: A trillion trees is 'not enough'
Thunberg v Trump: A trillion trees is 'not enough'
Teen activist Greta Thunberg says planting trees isn't enough to address climate change, in an apparent rebuke to a pledge in Davos by US President Donald Trump.
Meghan's father defends reputation
Meghan's father defends reputation in documentary
The estranged father of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, has sought to defend his reputation in a new documentary, but fears he will never speak to his daughter or her husband, Prince Harry, again.
China virus death toll climbs, pandemic feared
China virus death toll climbs, pandemic feared
The death toll from a new flu-like coronavirus in China has risen to nine, with 440 confirmed cases, Chinese health officials said as authorities stepped up efforts to control the outbreak.
Thousands of armed gun rights activists at Virginia rally
Thousands of armed gun rights activists at Virginia rally
More than 22,000 armed gun-rights activists filled the streets around Virginia's capitol building to protest gun-control legislation making its way through the state legislature.
Four die as storm hammers Spain
Four die as storm hammers Spain
Four people have died in strong winds, heavy snowfall and low temperatures as Storm Gloria swept across Spain on Sunday and Monday.
China moves to ban single-use plastics
China moves to ban single-use plastics
China is stepping up restrictions on the production, sale and use of single-use plastic products as it seeks to tackle one of the country's biggest environmental problems.
'Sad' Harry speaks after stepping down from royal duties
'Sad' Harry speaks after stepping down from royal duties
Britain's Prince Harry says it brought him great sadness that he was leaving his royal duties after agreeing with Queen Elizabeth that he and his wife Meghan would step down from official roles.
Korean film in upset win at SAG awards
Korean film in upset win at SAG awards
South Korean thriller Parasite was the upset winner at the Screen Actors Guild awards, while Joaquin Phoenix and Renee Zellweger were named best actors, cementing their roles as frontrunners at the Oscars.
Storms lash Victoria as bushfires continue to burn
Storms lash Victoria as bushfires continue to burn
Rain and hail have lashed Victoria, sparking almost 1500 calls for assistance with more severe weather on the way as bushfires continue.
Massive blizzard hits eastern Canada
Massive blizzard hits eastern Canada
A massive blizzard has hit Canada's eastern coast, dumping up to 76.2cm of snow in the Atlantic province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Icelandic 'Joker' composer makes film awards history
Icelandic 'Joker' composer makes film awards history
Golden Globe-winning Icelandic musician Hildur Guonadottir usually lives a quiet life in Berlin, but is about to see a lot more of LA's red carpets as nominations flood in for her score for Joker.
Royal Highnesses no more: Sussexes cease using royal titles
Royal Highnesses no more: Sussexes cease using royal titles
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan will no longer be working members of Britain's monarchy, will forgo public funds and will repay money spent on refurbishing their cottage west of London as they embark on an independent future.
Wiggles star suffers cardiac arrest at fire relief concert
Wiggles star suffers cardiac arrest at fire relief concert
A founding member of Australian popular children's music group The Wiggles suffered a cardiac arrest and collapsed while performing at a bushfire relief concert in Sydney on Friday, the band said.
No time to grieve after dad, brother lost to fires
No time to grieve after dad, brother lost to fires
Aaron Salway lost his younger brother and father in a bushfire on New Year's Eve, but has had no time to grieve as he tries to keep his family and farm afloat.
Attenborough: 'moment of crisis' has come on climate
Attenborough: 'moment of crisis' has come on climate
Naturalist Sir David Attenborough says the "moment of crisis" had come in the fight against climate change, warning that governments' targets for decades in the future aren't enough to save the planet.