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Everyone in North Gaza at 'imminent risk' of death: UN

The situation in the northern Gaza Strip is "apocalyptic" as Israel pursues a military offensive against Hamas militants in the area, top United Nations officials are warning.

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Everyone in North Gaza at 'imminent risk' of death: UN

Displaced Palestinians ordered by the Israeli military to evacuate the northern part of&nbsp...

Everyone in North Gaza at 'imminent risk' of death: UN

The situation in the northern Gaza Strip is "apocalyptic" as Israel pursues a military offensive against Hamas militants in the area, top United Nations officials are warning.

Two dead, six injured in downtown Orlando shooting

A police officer tries to detain a man after the shooting incident in Orlando in this screengrab...

Two dead, six injured in downtown Orlando shooting

Two people died and six were injured in a shooting in the downtown area of Orlando, Florida in the midst of Halloween festivities.

Toll mounts as Spain grapples with flood aftermath

People work on cleaning up after flooding in Paiporta, near Valencia, Spain. Photo: Reuters

Toll mounts as Spain grapples with flood aftermath

More than 200 people have died and officials say the toll is likely to keep rising from Spain's worst flood-related disaster in modern history.

Taiwan shuts down as strong typhoon hits

A strong Typhoon Kong-rey has made landfall on Taiwan's east coast - the largest storm by size to hit the island in nearly 30 years.

Harris: Trump comment to 'protect' women offensive

Kamala Harris holds at campaign rally in Reno, Nevada. Photo: Reuters

Harris: Trump comment to 'protect' women offensive

Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris has warned voters Republican Donald Trump and his allies will scale back healthcare programmes if elected, and his comments at a rally are offensive to women.

Judge finds Pauline Hanson's remark was racist

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has been ordered to delete the tweet and pay legal costs. File...

Judge finds Pauline Hanson's remark was racist

Pauline Hanson made a racist comment when she told a Muslim senator to pack her bags and go back to Pakistan, a judge has found.

Over 400 alleged victims of ex-Harrods boss Al Fayed come forward

Former Harrod's owner Mohamed Al Fayed. File photo: Reuters

Over 400 alleged victims of ex-Harrods boss Al Fayed come forward

More than 400 alleged victims have so far contacted the legal team working on a case against deceased billionaire Mohamed Al Fayed, who has been accused of sexual abuse and rape.

Death toll from Spain floods rises to 158

Cars swept away during flash flooding pile up in Valencia, Spain. Photo: Reuters

Death toll from Spain floods rises to 158

The death toll from devastating flash floods in Spain has climbed to 158, with rescue teams still searching for those missing in what could become Europe's worst storm-related disaster in over five decades.

Trump and Harris vie for Wisconsin votes

Republican presidential Donald Trump sits in a garbage truck, in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Photo:...

Trump and Harris vie for Wisconsin votes

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris have accused each other of deepening the discord of a deeply polarised nation as the US presidential campaign enters its final week.

Ben Stokes' home burgled by masked gang

Ben Stokes was in Pakistan at the time of the burglary. Photo: Getty Images

Ben Stokes' home burgled by masked gang while family were inside

Christchurch-born England test cricket captain Ben Stokes says his house was burgled by a masked gang while his wife and children were at home.

Scores killed as floods ravage Spain

Cars are piled in the street with other debris in the Sedaví area of Valencia after flash floods...

Scores killed as floods ravage Spain

At least 95 people have been killed in possibly the deadliest flooding to hit Spain in its modern history after torrential rain battered the eastern region of Valencia.

Teen accused of Southport murders faces ricin, terrorism charges

Tributes placed near the scene of the fatal stabbings in Southport, England. File photo: Reuters

Teen accused of Southport murders faces ricin, terrorism charges

A teen accused of murdering three young girls in a knife attack in northern England in July has been further charged with a terrorism offence and the production of deadly poison ricin, authorities say.

Harris warns of dangers of another Trump presidency

Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris appeals to the big crowd in Washington. Photo:...

Harris warns of dangers of another Trump presidency

Democrat Kamala Harris has warned tens of thousands of people gathered in Washington at her biggest rally that Republican opponent Donald Trump is seeking unchecked power.

Comedian blasted for calling Puerto Rico 'garbage'

Comedian and podcast host Tony Hinchcliffe made the comments at a Trump rally in New York. Photo:...

Comedian blasted for calling Puerto Rico 'garbage'

Republican and Democratic leaders and Puerto Rican celebrities have bashed comments made at a Donald Trump event by a comedian who called Puerto Rico a "floating island of garbage."

Bezos defends ending presidential endorsements

Bezos defends ending presidential endorsements

Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos has defended the newspaper's decision not to endorse a US presidential candidate after a report that more than 200,000 people had cancelled their digital subscriptions following the move.

Diddy accused of sexually assaulting 10-year-old boy

Diddy accused of sexually assaulting 10-year-old boy

Sean "Diddy" Combs has been accused of sexually assaulting a 10-year-old boy in 2005, according to a new lawsuit that joins more than two dozen others accusing him of sexual misconduct.

Fears for Gaza aid as Israel bans UN refugee agency

A view of the destruction left behind following the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Beit Lahia,...

Fears for Gaza aid as Israel bans UN refugee agency

Israel has passed a law banning the UN Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA from operating in the country, legislation that could impact its work in war-torn Gaza.

Aussie PM reignites nuclear energy debate

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. File photo

Aussie PM reignites nuclear energy debate

The Australian prime minister will launch his attack in a contest of energy policies, as he draws on hard-learned lessons from the Queensland election.

Trump headlines Madison Square Garden rally

Donald Trump speaks during the campaign rally at Madison Square Garden in New York. Photo: Reuters

Trump headlines Madison Square Garden rally

Donald Trump has headlined a rally at New York's Madison Square Garden that began with a series of vulgar and racist remarks by allies of the former president.

Woman last seen two weeks ago found alive in NSW

Woman last seen two weeks ago found alive in NSW

A woman found after being missing for nearly two weeks in the New South Wales Snowy Mountains is being treated for a suspected snake bite.

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