Bombings intensify in Syria after surprise rebel gains
Russian and Syrian jets struck the rebel-held city of Idlib in northern Syria on Sunday, as President Bashar al-Assad vowed to crush insurgents who had swept into the city of Aleppo.
Former Israeli defense minister warns of ethnic cleansing in Gaza
Former Israeli defense minister warns of ethnic cleansing in Gaza
A former Israeli defense minister has accused Israel of committing war crimes and ethnic cleansing in the Gaza Strip, drawing a sharp rebuke from government ranks.
Over 100 countries support plastic treaty caps
Over 100 countries support plastic treaty caps
Negotiators aiming for an international treaty to curb plastic pollution are set for fierce debate on the last day of scheduled talks.
Trump picks loyalist Kash Patel to head FBI
Trump picks loyalist Kash Patel to head FBI
Republican President-elect Donald Trump said on Saturday he wanted former National Security official and loyalist Kash Patel to lead the FBI.
Social media ban: Albanese says Musk pushing agenda
Social media ban: Albanese says Musk pushing agenda
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says criticism by Elon Musk of Australia's social media ban on children under 16 is the X owner pushing an agenda for the social platform.
Princess says love the greatest Christmas gift
Princess says love the greatest Christmas gift
The Princess of Wales says love is the greatest gift people can give each other.
'Project of century': Notre-Dame Cathedral restored
'Project of century': Notre-Dame Cathedral restored
French President Emmanuel Macron has praised more than 1000 craftspeople who helped rebuild Notre-Dame Cathedral, five-and-a-half years after fire gutted the Gothic masterpiece in Paris.
Obituary: David Goldberg, psychiatrist
Obituary: David Goldberg, psychiatrist
Sir David Goldberg’s gift to medicine was the General Health Questionnaire, a mental health-screening instrument which ended up being used as a diagnostic test the world over.
Trudeau meets with Trump over tariffs
Trudeau meets with Trump over tariffs
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau has visited Donald Trump's Florida resort to meet with the US President-elect, days after Trump threatened to slap tariffs on Canadian imports.
Starmer vows to reduce Britain's migrant numbers
Starmer vows to reduce Britain's migrant numbers
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has vowed to reduce the number of migrants coming to Britain.
Second Russian attack on Ukraine energy infrastructure
Second Russian attack on Ukraine energy infrastructure
Russia has unleashed its second big attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure this month, triggering deep power cuts across the country.
Australia passes social media ban for under-16s
Australia passes social media ban for under-16s
Australia has approved a social media ban for children aged under 16 after an emotive debate that has gripped the nation, setting a benchmark for jurisdictions around the world.
Lebanese begin journey home as ceasefire holds
Lebanese begin journey home as ceasefire holds
A ceasefire between Israel and Lebanese armed group Hezbollah held today, under a deal brokered by the United States and France.
Manslaughter verdict for cop who tasered elderly woman
Manslaughter verdict for cop who tasered elderly woman
A jury has found an Australian police officer, who unlawfully killed an aged-care resident with dementia by shooting her with a Taser, guilty of manslaughter.
Bail denied for rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs
Bail denied for rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs
Rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs will remain in jail ahead of his mid-2025 trial on sex-trafficking charges after a judge denied his bid to be released on $84m bail from a US prison.
Global Insight: Putin's nuke threats just 'bluster'
Global Insight: Putin's nuke threats just 'bluster'
Russia will not start a nuclear war, so countries including New Zealand need to stand strong with Ukraine, an international relations specialist says.
Netanyahu 'ready for ceasefire deal' with Lebanon
Netanyahu 'ready for ceasefire deal' with Lebanon
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he was ready to implement a ceasefire deal with Lebanon and would respond forcefully to any violation by Hezbollah.
'Enshittification' named word of the year
'Enshittification' named word of the year
The Macquarie Dictionary has named "enshittification," defined as the gradual deterioration of a service or product, its 2024 word of the year.
Trump threatens Canada, Mexico with 25% tariffs
Trump threatens Canada, Mexico with 25% tariffs
Donald Trump has pledged a 25% tariff on all products from Mexico and Canada from his first day in office, citing illegal immigration and the trade of illicit drugs.
Concern in Queensland over whooping cough surge
Concern in Queensland over whooping cough surge
Authorities are grappling with a significant surge in Queensland whooping cough cases, as vaccination rates in pregnant women drop.