China considers building nuclear plant on Moon
China is considering building a nuclear plant on the Moon to power the International Lunar Research Station (ILRS) it is planning with Russia, a presentation by a senior official showed on Wednesday.
Pope's body moved to St Peter's Basilica
Pope's body moved to St Peter's Basilica
The body of Pope Francis, laid out in an open coffin, was carried in a solemn procession from his residence within the walls of the Vatican City to St Peter's Basilica.
26 tourists killed in suspected militant attack
26 tourists killed in suspected militant attack
Twenty-six people were killed and 17 were injured when suspected militants opened fire at tourists in India's Jammu and Kashmir territory, police said.
Pope's body lying in state before funeral
Pope's body lying in state before funeral
Pope Francis' funeral will be held on Saturday in St Peter's Square, Roman Catholic cardinals have decided, setting the stage for a solemn ceremony.
Abuse victims: Progress under Pope - just not enough
Abuse victims: Progress under Pope - just not enough
For abuse survivors, Pope Francis' legacy on the issue is a mixed one of powerful words and at times underwhelming deeds.
Vatican crowd in shock - Dunedin photographer
Vatican crowd in shock - Dunedin photographer
A Dunedin-born photographer has described an "eerie" atmosphere in the Vatican City, just hours after the death of Pope Francis.
Sunken superyacht to be pulled from water: report
Sunken superyacht to be pulled from water: report
The superyacht that sank off Sicily last year, killing British tech tycoon Mike Lynch and six others, will reportedly be retrieved next month and may help explain why it went down.
Musk to cut back work with Trump
Musk to cut back work with Trump
Tesla boss Elon Musk says he'll cut back work for President Donald Trump next month, after his aggressive cost-cutting tactics sparked public backlash and investor concern.
Colourful commemoration
Colourful commemoration
A person takes part in the Lagos Fanti Carnival to celebrate Afro-Brazilian colours and rhythm and to remember the descendants of formerly enslaved Africans.
Former Aussie cricketer jailed for domestic violence
Former Aussie cricketer jailed for domestic violence
Former Australian Test cricketer Michael Slater has been handed a prison term for domestic violence offences but will immediately be released from custody on a suspended sentence.
Man accused of carjackings, shooting after fatal crash
Man accused of carjackings, shooting after fatal crash
A man is under police guard in an Australian hospital after being accused of a shooting and a number of carjackings following a fatal crash.
How is a pope chosen?
How is a pope chosen?
The election of a new pope is highly secretive and nothing is certain until white smoke pouring from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel tells the world there's a new leader of the Catholic Church.
Who could be the next pope?
Who could be the next pope?
Cardinals who are being talked about as "papabili" to succeed Pope Francis.
Hegseth shared attack plans in second Signal chat
Hegseth shared attack plans in second Signal chat
President Donald Trump says he stands by US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, after reports that he shared details of a March attack on Yemen's Houthis in a message group.
Pope spent last day working, despite doctors' orders
Pope spent last day working, despite doctors' orders
After spending more than five weeks in hospital, doctors told Pope Francis he needed two months' rest - but the leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics kept working right to the end.
Obituary: Pope Francis shook up Church with simplicity
Obituary: Pope Francis shook up Church with simplicity
Pope Francis changed the face of the modern papacy more than any predecessor by shunning pomp and privilege, but his attempts to make the Catholic Church more inclusive made him an enemy to conservatives.
Pope Francis dies aged 88
Pope Francis dies aged 88
Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has died.
Boy's drowning adds to 'horrific' Easter toll in Australia
Boy's drowning adds to 'horrific' Easter toll in Australia
Holidaymakers are warned to avoid any unnecessary risks as powerful swells lash the east coast, resulting in record drownings in one state.
Social media flooded by bots in run-up to Aussie election
Social media flooded by bots in run-up to Aussie election
A flood of fake social media profiles inundating political discussion and reaching millions of Australians during an election campaign has sparked warnings of a growing threat.
Kyiv, Moscow accuse each other of breaking truce
Kyiv, Moscow accuse each other of breaking truce
Russia and Ukraine have blamed each other for breaking a one-day Easter ceasefire declared by President Vladimir Putin.