Gaza ceasefire approved, to begin Sunday
Israel's cabinet has approved a deal with Hamas for a ceasefire and release of hostages in the Gaza Strip, a day ahead of the agreement's scheduled start.
Huge tree falls on people in central Sydney
Huge tree falls on people in central Sydney
Several people are lucky to be alive after a huge fig tree fell on top of them while strong winds whipped through Sydney's centre.
Big names on list for LA fire relief concerts
Big names on list for LA fire relief concerts
Musicians Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Joni Mitchell and Jelly Roll will take the stage with other big names at wildfire relief concerts in Los Angeles this month, organisers say.
Blood, feathers found in engines of crashed Korean jet
Blood, feathers found in engines of crashed Korean jet
Investigators have found bird feathers and blood in both engines of the Jeju Air jet that crashed in South Korea last month, killing 179 people.
Mum accused of poisoning baby for money and followers
Mum accused of poisoning baby for money and followers
The woman is accused of filming and posting images of her baby's ‘immense distress and pain’ on social media to get donations and followers.
'Bright shining star' killed in house-sit arson attack
'Bright shining star' killed in house-sit arson attack
Tributes are pouring in for a "bright shining star" performer who was killed in an apparent case of mistaken identity when arsonists torched a property she was house-sitting.
Brazilian stakes claim as world's oldest person
Brazilian stakes claim as world's oldest person
Two months away from what she says is her 120th birthday, Brazil's Deolira Gliceria Pedro da Silva is rushing to be officially recognised as the world’s oldest living person.
'Too soon' for LA evacuees to return home
'Too soon' for LA evacuees to return home
Evacuees from the LA wildfires have been told to stay away from homes for at least another week, as emergency responders remove toxic waste from incinerated neighbourhoods and cut off electricity and gas lines posing a hazard amid ruins.
Gaza ceasefire to start as planned despite 'loose end': US
Gaza ceasefire to start as planned despite 'loose end': US
The Gaza Strip ceasefire should begin on Sunday as planned, despite the need for negotiators to tie up a last-minute "loose end", the US says.
Trump may throw TikTok a lifeline: adviser
Trump may throw TikTok a lifeline: adviser
A national security adviser for President-elect Donald Trump says the new administration will keep TikTok alive in the US if there is a viable deal, in a potential reprieve for the Chinese-owned video app.
Groundbreaking director David Lynch dies
Groundbreaking director David Lynch dies
Director David Lynch, best known for Twin Peaks and Blue Velvet, was a master of surrealism and one of the most innovative filmmakers of his generation.
'Appalling': Woman killed in arson house-sitting horror
'Appalling': Woman killed in arson house-sitting horror
Footage has been released in the hunt for two killers behind an arson attack that killed an innocent woman in an apparent case of mistaken identity.
More rain on way after storm batters New South Wales
More rain on way after storm batters New South Wales
More rain is forecast after a deadly storm knocked out power and delivered heavy falls of rain to a swathe of Australia's southeast on Wednesday
Warning tones in Biden's farewell speech
Warning tones in Biden's farewell speech
US President Joe Biden has capped a half-century political career with a final, foreboding Oval Office speech.
Millions on alert as Los Angeles fires rage on
Millions on alert as Los Angeles fires rage on
Los Angeles residents have been urged to be prepared to evacuate at a moment's notice as crews continue their fight against the wildfires that have terrified the city for eight days.
Gaza ceasefire deal reached
Gaza ceasefire deal reached, hostages to be freed
US President Joe Biden says Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire and hostage deal, after 15 months of conflict that has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians and inflamed the Middle East.
Trump's Pentagon pick weathers Democrat grilling
Trump's Pentagon pick weathers Democrat grilling
Donald Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, endured fierce Democratic grilling to emerge largely unscathed among Republicans at his confirmation hearing.
Aussie PM pledges 'strongest action possible' if POW killed by Russia
Aussie PM pledges 'strongest action possible' if POW killed by Russia
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has sworn to take "the strongest action possible" if Russia has executed an Australian prisoner of war.
South Korean president arrested
South Korean president arrested
South Korean authorities have arrested impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over insurrection accusations related to his martial law declaration last month.
Princess 'relieved' to be in remission
Princess 'relieved' to be in remission
The Princess of Wales says she is relieved to be in remission, after visiting the London hospital where she received treatment for cancer to thank staff.