Evacuations, panic as Victoria bushfire rages
A wave of cancellations is hitting hospitality businesses at great distances from the epicentre of an out-of-control Victoria bushfire as owners call for calm.
A matter of centimetres: a Vanuatu quake survivor's story
A matter of centimetres: a Vanuatu quake survivor's story
Vanuatu earthquake survivor Lester Lowane says he was centimetres from being crushed in last week's 7.3 magnitude shake.
Report finds Trump's former AG pick paid for sex, drugs
Report finds Trump's former AG pick paid for sex, drugs
Former Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz paid tens of thousands of dollars to women for drugs and sex, the US House of Representatives' Ethics Committee says.
Mangione pleads not guilty to murder, terrorism charges
Mangione pleads not guilty to murder, terrorism charges
Luigi Mangione, the man accused of fatally gunning down a health insurance executive, has pleaded not guilty to New York state murder charges that brand him a terrorist.
Trump planning to withdraw from WHO, expert says
Trump planning to withdraw from WHO, expert says
Donald Trump's presidential transition team are laying the groundwork for the US to withdraw from the World Health Organization, according to a health law expert.
Market attack suspect held on murder charges
Christmas market attack suspect held on murder charges
A man suspected of ploughing a car through crowds at a German Christmas market in an attack that killed five people faces multiple charges of murder and attempted murder
Trump threatens to retake control of Panama Canal
Trump threatens to retake control of Panama Canal
President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to reassert US control over the Panama Canal, accusing Panama of charging excessive rates to use the Central American passage.
Woman set on fire on New York subway train dies
Woman set on fire on New York subway train dies
A man has been arrested in New York over the death of a woman who was set on fire on a subway train in Brooklyn.
Catastrophic fire conditions forecast for Victoria
Catastrophic fire conditions forecast for Victoria
Specialised firefighting teams are among the 100-strong interstate personnel being sent to Victoria ahead of catastrophic conditions forecast for a region under continued threat.
Israel orders 'next to impossible' evacuation of Gaza hospital
Israel orders 'next to impossible' evacuation of Gaza hospital
Israel has ordered the closure and evacuation of one of the last hospitals still partly functioning in a besieged area on the northern edge of the Gaza Strip.
Vanuatu quake: 80,000 estimated to be affected
Vanuatu quake: 80,000 estimated to be affected
The number of official deaths from a damaging quake in Vanuatu now stands at 12, as strong aftershocks continue and commercial flights resume.
More than 30 killed in Brazil bus and truck collision
More than 30 killed in Brazil bus and truck collision
A packed bus has collided with a truck and burst into flames in Brazil, killing more than 30 people, the fire department says.
Boxing Day warning as crews prepare to battle blazes
Boxing Day warning as crews prepare to battle blazes
The warning level for a mammoth bushfire in Victoria has been downgraded as firefighters brace for sweltering conditions on Boxing Day.
Albania bans TikTok for a year
Albania bans TikTok for a year
Albania is to ban TikTok for one year, following the recent killing of a teen that raised fears over the influence of social media on children.
Christmas market attack: Authorities probe motive
Christmas market attack: Authorities probe motive
The deadly car attack on a Christmas market in Germany killed five people and injured at least 200.
Obituary: George Negus, journalist
Obituary: George Negus, journalist
For many, veteran broadcaster George Negus was the face of Australian journalism.
King's cancer treatment progressing well: palace
King's cancer treatment progressing well: palace
King Charles III's cancer treatment is progressing well and will continue next year, a Buckingham Palace source says, as the royals prepare for their Christmas get-together after a "brutal"...
Last repatriation from Port Vila, water needed
Last repatriation from Port Vila, water needed
NZ's last repatriation flight from Port Vila is taking off today after a deadly quake earlier this week. World Vision Vanuatu says international aid is making a real difference, but the situation remains grave and water is needed.
US House approves bill to avert shutdown
US House approves bill to avert shutdown
The Republican-controlled US House of Representatives has passed legislation to avert a midnight government shutdown, defying President-elect Donald Trump's demand to also greenlight trillions of dollars in new debt.
Out of control fires in Aussie's east, heatwave in west
Out of control fires in Aussie's east, heatwave in west
Bushfires are raging in different corners of Australia, with "leave immediately" warnings issued for more towns in what's shaping up to be difficult emergency season ahead.