China defends Covid-19 data-sharing
China says it has shared the most Covid-19 data and research results in the international community, after the World Health Organization repeated its call for more information and access.
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The world welcomes 2025
Slideshow: The world welcomes 2025
Countries around the world are delighting millions of people with spectacular fireworks displays and light shows as they celebrate bringing in the New Year.
Arrest warrant issued for impeached South Korean President
Arrest warrant issued for impeached South Korean President
A South Korean court has approved an arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol, who has been impeached and suspended from power over his decision to impose martial law.
South Korea orders airline safety probe after deadly crash
South Korea orders airline safety probe after deadly crash
South Korea's acting President has ordered an emergency safety inspection of the country's entire airline operation after the deadliest air disaster on the country's soil.
Hogmanay cancelled in Edinburgh
Hogmanay cancelled in Edinburgh as bad weather bears down
Edinburgh's New Year "Hogmanay" celebrations, where revellers gather in the Scottish capital for street parties and fireworks, have been cancelled due to bad weather
Video of Fiji MP dancing naked leaked to PM
Video of Fiji MP dancing naked leaked to PM
A video of a former cabinet minister in Fiji dancing naked was hacked by someone in government close to the Prime Minister, a veteran political activist claims.
Dozens dead after wedding-bound truck plunges into river
Dozens dead after wedding-bound truck plunges into river
At least 71 people have died in Ethiopia after truck packed with passengers plunged into a river, authorities in the southern Sidama region say.
Korean crash deadliest ever, fatalities rise to 179
Korean crash deadliest ever, fatalities rise to 179
The deadliest air accident ever in South Korea killed 179 people, erupting in a fireball as it slammed into a wall at Muan International Airport.
Jimmy Carter dies aged 100
Former US president Jimmy Carter dies aged 100
Former US President Jimmy Carter, who struggled with the Iran hostage crisis but brokered peace between Israel and Egypt and later received the Nobel Peace Prize, has died. He was 100.
China jails 13-year-olds who murdered classmate
China jails 13-year-olds who murdered classmate
A court in China has handed lengthy prison terms to two young teens for murdering their classmate with a shovel, state media have reported.
Bushfire threat finally eases in Australia
Bushfire threat finally eases in Australia
The threat of bushfires on both sides of Australia has finally eased.
Putin apologises after downing of passenger plane
Putin apologises after downing of passenger plane
Russia's President has apologised to Azerbaijan's leader for what the Kremlin called a "tragic incident" over Russia in which an Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashed after Russian air defences were fired against Ukrainian drones.
WHO 'appalled' as Israel detains Gaza medics
WHO 'appalled' as Israel detains Gaza medics
Israeli forces have detained more than 240 Palestinians, including dozens of medical staff and the director of a north Gaza hospital they raided.
Maga-Musk rift developing over immigration
Maga-Musk rift developing over immigration
Elon Musk has vowed to go to "war" to defend a visa program for foreign tech workers amid a dispute between Donald Trump's longtime supporters and his recently acquired backers from the tech industry.
Israeli forces raid Gaza hospital
Israeli forces raid Gaza hospital
Israeli forces have raided one of three medical facilities on the northern edge of Gaza, ordering dozens of patients and hundreds of others to evacuate and leaving part of the site on fire.
At least 124 killed in South Korean plane crash
At least 124 killed in South Korean plane crash
Most of the 181 people aboard were presumably killed when an airliner veered off the runway and erupted into a fireball as it slammed into a wall at South Korea's Muan International Airport.
Work to remove fuel from Manawanui a step closer
Work to remove fuel from sunken navy vessel a step closer
All anchors are now in place for a barge that will extract fuel, oil and other pollutants from the sunken HMNZS Manawanui in Samoa.
Victoria bushfire now the size of Singapore
Victoria bushfire now the size of Singapore
Cooler conditions are helping firefighters battle an out-of-control blaze in Victoria that has scorched an area roughly the size of Singapore.
India's reluctant prime minister dies aged 92
India's reluctant prime minister dies aged 92
Described as a "reluctant king" in his first stint as prime minister, the quietly spoken Manmohan Singh was arguably one of India's most successful leaders.
Double tragedy strikes Sydney to Hobart yacht race
Two crew members die in Sydney to Hobart yacht race
Double tragedy has struck the Sydney to Hobart yacht race after two sailors were killed in separate incidents.