New Zealander inside synagogue during attack fears escalation in 'violence'
A New Zealander inside a Melbourne synagogue subject to an alleged arson attack on Friday says it is a worrying escalation from "hate speech into violence".
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Firefighters shot dead in US
Firefighters shot dead in US
Two firefighters were killed when they were shot at while responding to a fire in northern Idaho, and law enforcement officers were still taking sniper fire and hunting for the killer.
Trump drops f-bomb in ceasefire rant
'I've got to get Israel to calm down': Trump drops f-bomb in ceasefire rant
US President Donald Trump has lashed Israel with an obscenity in an extraordinary outburst amid early ceasefire violations.
Thailand-Cambodia borders close as dispute deepens
Thailand-Cambodia borders close as dispute deepens
Thailand's military has closed border crossings into Cambodia, citing security concerns as tensions between the two Southeast Asian neighbours remain escalated over a simmering border dispute.
'Total ceasefire' between Israel and Iran - Trump
'Total ceasefire' between Israel and Iran - Trump
President Donald Trump has announced a "complete and total" ceasefire between Israel and Iran will go into force with a view to ending the conflict between the two nations.
Iran fires missiles at US airbase in Qatar
Iran fires missiles at US airbase in Qatar
Iran's military said it had carried out a "devastating and powerful" missile attack on the US airbase in Qatar after explosions were heard across the Qatari capital.
Trump says key Iran nuclear sites 'obliterated' by strikes
Trump says key Iran nuclear sites 'obliterated' by strikes
US forces struck three Iranian nuclear sites in a "very successful attack," President Donald Trump said, adding that Tehran's nuclear programme had been "obliterated".
Oxford St in London to go traffic-free
Oxford St in London to go traffic-free
London's Oxford St, one of Britain's busiest shopping districts, will be pedestrianised in a move designed to smarten up the area and help drive growth.
Samoan fashion designer fatally shot at US protest
Samoan fashion designer fatally shot at US protest
A renowned Samoan fashion designer was fatally shot at the "No Kings" protest in Salt Lake City on Saturday, the Salt Lake City Police Department (SLCPD) has confirmed.
US officials survey Air India crash site
US officials survey Air India crash site
Officials from the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) surveyed the site of Air India plane crash that killed at least 271 people, sources said on Sunday, with families...
Musk calls for impeachment as Trump feud escalates
Musk calls for impeachment as Trump feud escalates
President Trump has threatened to cut off government contracts with billionaire Elon Musk's companies, while Musk suggested Trump should be impeached, turning their bromance into an all-out brawl on social media.
Musk calls for impeachment as Trump feud escalates
Musk calls for impeachment as Trump feud escalates
Billionaire Elon Musk suggested US President Donald Trump should be impeached as the bromance between the president and his former adviser disintegrated into a barroom brawl.
Chch man killed in Ukraine
Chch man killed in Ukraine
A Christchurch man who died in Ukraine while helping the country's war efforts had earlier said he was living the dream.
Aussie charity offers homeless Kiwis a ticket home
Aussie charity offers down on their luck New Zealanders a ticket home
Kiwis living on the Gold Coast who have fallen on hard times are being offered one-way tickets back to New Zealand.
One dead as torrential rain ravages Australian towns
One dead as torrential rain ravages Australian towns
Torrential rain has pummelled Australia's southeast, triggering flash flooding and fresh evacuation orders, while 50,000 residents have been warned to prepare to isolate as more rain was forecast.
Record river rise as flooding continues in NSW
Record river rise as flooding continues in NSW
Intense falls and major flooding have hit New South Wales as a slow-moving system dumps rain, causing a major river to rise to the highest level in almost 100 years.
Trump unveils plans for Golden Dome defence system
Trump unveils plans for Golden Dome defence system
US President Donald Trump says he has selected a design for the $US175 billion Golden Dome missile defence shield aimed at blocking threats from China and Russia.
Joe Biden diagnosed with 'aggressive' cancer
Joe Biden diagnosed with 'aggressive' cancer
Former US President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an "aggressive form" of prostate cancer that has metastasized to the bone, his office said in a statement.
Beauty influencer shot dead during TikTok livestream
Beauty influencer shot dead during TikTok livestream
A young Mexican social media influencer, known for her videos about beauty and makeup, was brazenly shot to death during a TikTok livestream.
UN council rules Russia downed Malaysian Airlines flight
UN council rules Russia downed Malaysian Airlines flight
Russia was responsible for the downing of a Malaysian airliner over Ukraine, killed all 298 passengers and crew in 2014, the UN's aviation council has ruled.