Anti-Israel messages 'a hate crime' - Aussie PM
A car was set alight and two properties spray painted with anti-Israel messages in Sydney just days after an arson attack at a synagogue in Melbourne which is being investigated as terrorism.
Rebel-backed interim leader takes charge of Syria
Rebel-backed interim leader takes charge of Syria
Syria's new interim leader announced he was taking charge of the country as caretaker prime minister.
Prosecutors suggest sparing Trump from prison
Prosecutors suggest sparing Trump from prison
Prosecutors have suggested to a New York judge the possibility of sparing Donald Trump any prison time.
Champion Aussie cyclist pleads guilty over wife's car death
Champion Aussie cyclist pleads guilty over wife's car death
Olympic cyclist Rohan Dennis is not being held responsible for the death of his wife Melissa Hoskins, but has pleaded guilty to a charge that carries a maximum penalty of seven years in prison.
Suspect named, detained in insurance CEO's killing
Suspect named, detained in insurance CEO's killing
Authorities have arrested the man suspected of killing UnitedHealth executive Brian Thompson in a brazen shooting outside a Manhattan hotel last week, New York City officials said on Monday, ending...
Kiwi pilot rescues couple after spotting SOS
Kiwi pilot rescues couple after spotting SOS
A Kiwi pilot who rescued a couple in Queensland near crocodile infested water after spotting a giant SOS sign from the air says it was an emotional day.
2024 set to be hottest year on record
2024 set to be hottest year on record
This year will be the world's warmest since records began, with extraordinarily high temperatures expected to persist into at least the first few months of 2025, EU scientists say.
Woman injured after tourism hot spot blasts
Woman injured after tourism hot spot blasts
Underground explosions that rocked an Australian tourism hot spot could have been "catastrophic", with authorities saying it is a miracle there were no serious injuries.
New era starts in Syria as the world watches
New era starts in Syria as the world watches
The rebels face a monumental task of rebuilding and running Syria after a war that left hundreds of thousands dead, cities pounded to dust and an economy hollowed by global sanctions.
Rapper Jay-Z accused of raping 13-year-old
Rapper Jay-Z accused of raping 13-year-old
An amended lawsuit filed in federal court alleges that rap mogul Jay-Z raped a 13-year-old girl along with Sean "Diddy" Combs during a party in 2000.
Syrian rebels seize Damascus; Assad flees to Russia
Syrian rebels seize Damascus; Assad flees to Russia
Syrian rebels have seized the capital Damascus unopposed after a lightning advance that sent President Bashar al-Assad fleeing to Russia after a 13-year civil war.
Anti-Semitism crackdown launched after synagogue fire
Anti-Semitism crackdown launched after synagogue fire
Threats and violence against Jews will be probed by a special anti-Semitism taskforce after the firebombing of a synagogue in Australia drew widespread disgust and condemnation.
Commander says he was acting under orders
Commander says he was acting under orders
The commander of South Korea's special forces that stormed parliament last week has said he was ordered to block lawmakers from entering the chamber to prevent a vote to lift the emergency measure.
More Aussies homeless as housing crisis worsens
More Aussies homeless as housing crisis worsens
Homelessness looms for more employed Australians than ever as the housing crisis worsens across the country.
Trump calls for immediate Ukraine ceasefire
Trump calls for immediate Ukraine ceasefire
US President-elect Donald Trump has called for an immediate ceasefire and negotiations between Ukraine and Russia to end "the madness".
UnitedHealthcare CEO's killer identified says NYC mayor
UnitedHealthcare CEO's killer identified says NYC mayor
Authorities have identified the man suspected of killing UnitedHealth executive Brian Thompson and are closing in on him, New York City Mayor Eric Adams was quoted as saying on Saturday.
Notre Dame reopens in Paris, five years after fire
Notre Dame reopens in Paris, five years after fire
The word "Merci" was projected on to the front of Paris' Notre-Dame cathedral as it reopened, in thanks for its salvation after a devastating fire that brought the 860-year-old building close to collapse five years ago.
Israeli forces attack Gaza hospital, expel surgeons
Israeli forces attack Gaza hospital, expel surgeons
Israeli forces have stormed into a hospital in north Gaza and expelled staff and displaced people before withdrawing, and bodies of people killed by airstrikes littered the streets outside, its director said.
Aussie fashion icon Maggie Tabberer dies
Aussie fashion icon Maggie Tabberer dies
Pioneering Australian model, fashion icon and media entrepreneur Maggie Tabberer has died aged 87.
NYPD continue search for CEO's assassin
NYPD continue search for CEO's assassin
The hunt for the killer of an insurance executive has passed the crucial 48-hour mark, as New York police scour surveillance video, chase down leads and seek the public's help to find the gunman.