Pope decries conditions for Palestinians in Gaza
Pope Leo has decried conditions for Palestinians in Gaza in his Christmas sermon, in an unusually direct appeal.
Person of interest named in Hanukkah car fire
Person of interest named in Hanukkah car fire
A person of interest has been named as police investigate a suspected arson attack on a car donning a celebratory Hanukkah sign, parked outside a rabbi's home in Australia.
Andrew's daughters attend Christmas service
Andrew's daughters attend Christmas service
Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie have attended the royal family's traditional Christmas Day church service, while their father Andrew, recently stripped of his titles, did not.
US carries out 'deadly strike' against ISIS in Nigeria
US carries out 'deadly strike' against ISIS in Nigeria
The United States carried out an airstrike against Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria at the request of Nigeria's government.
'Really good conversation' between Zelenskyy and US negotiators
'Really good conversation' between Zelenskyy and US negotiators
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he spoke with US delegates for about an hour on how to end the war with Russia.
King’s message of compassion
King’s message of compassion
King Charles delivered a message about journeying into the past to find values of compassion and reconciliation in his Christmas Day address.
Discovery of a million more potential Epstein documents
Discovery of a million more potential Epstein documents
The US Justice Department has found more than a million more documents potentially tied to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, delaying a full release for weeks.
Christmas storm triggers widespread flooding in Los Angeles
Christmas storm triggers widespread flooding in Los Angeles
Torrential rains have drenched Southern California, unleashing widespread flash flooding.
Deadly blasts and fire shatter US nursing home
Deadly blasts and fire shatter US nursing home
Two explosions and a fire, apparently sparked by leaking gas, has ripped through a nursing home near Philadelphia in the US, killing at least two people.
NSW passes new gun, anti-protest laws in wake of Bondi
NSW passes new gun, anti-protest laws in wake of Bondi
Controversial anti-protest laws and tightened gun rules have passed after a marathon parliamentary debate running into the early hours of Christmas Eve.
Trump flew on Epstein jet eight times in the '90s
Trump flew on Epstein jet eight times in the '90s
President Donald Trump flew on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's private jet "many more times than previously has been reported," according to an email from a New York prosecutor that forms part of a new batch of documents about Epstein.
Russell Brand charged with two more sex offences
Russell Brand charged with two more sex offences
British police say that comedian and actor Russell Brand had been charged with a new count of rape and another of sexual assault.
‘Call of Duty’ creator dies
‘Call of Duty’ creator dies
Vince Zampella, the video game developer who helped launch the Call of Duty franchise and Apex Legends studio Respawn Entertainment, has died.
Return deportees: judge
Return deportees: judge
A judge ruled President Donald Trump’s administration must arrange for the return of a group of alleged Venezuelan gang members deported to a prison in El Salvador.
Sinking feeling
Sinking feeling
Boats lie stranded, after a collapse of a section of the Shropshire Union Canal, caused by a sinkhole, near Chemistry, Britain, yesterday.
NSW set to pass tougher gun, hate speech laws
NSW set to pass tougher gun, hate speech laws
Australia's most populous state is set to pass tougher gun laws, ban the display of terrorist symbols and curb protests in an emergency sitting following the Bondi mass shooting.
US announces plans for new 'Trump class' of battleships
US announces plans for new 'Trump class' of battleships
US President Trump has announced plans for a new "Trump class" of battleships, marking the start of an expanded naval buildup.
Trump appoints envoy 'to make Greenland a part of the US'
Trump appoints envoy 'to make Greenland a part of the US'
US President Donald Trump has named Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as his special envoy to Greenland, drawing renewed criticism from Denmark and Greenland over Washington's interest in the mineral-rich Arctic island.
Barry Manilow needs surgery for lung cancer
Barry Manilow needs surgery for lung cancer
US singer-songwriter Barry Manilow says he has been diagnosed with lung cancer, prompting him to pause his scheduled concerts while he undergoes surgery.
'Driving Home For Christmas' singer Chris Rea dies
'Driving Home For Christmas' singer Chris Rea dies
Chris Rea, an English singer-songwriter and guitarist best known for his festive hit Driving Home For Christmas, has died aged 74 following a short illness.