New pope put his head in his hands as papacy loomed
As US Cardinal Robert Prevost realised during the secret conclave that he might be elected the next Catholic pope, he put his head in his hands at the daunting prospect of leading the 1.4...
Blasts rock Indian Kashmir as Pakistan conflict escalates
Blasts rock Indian Kashmir as Pakistan conflict escalates
Blasts rang out across Indian Kashmir late on Friday, with the Indian military saying they were shooting down drones in the worst fighting with Pakistan in nearly three decades.
Concert marks VE Day
Concert marks VE Day
Members of the audience gather before a music concert to celebrate the 80th Anniversary of VE Day, held at the historic Horse Guards Parade near Buckingham Palace in London yesterday.
Airstrikes in Lebanon
Airstrikes in Lebanon
Israeli fighter jets carried out a series of heavy airstrikes in southern Lebanon yesterday, targeting a Hezbollah site near the city of Nabatieh, according to Lebanese security sources.
Robert Prevost becomes first American pope
Robert Prevost becomes first American pope
Cardinal Robert Prevost, a little known missionary from Chicago, has been elected in a surprise choice to be the new leader of the Catholic Church.
Gates to give away most of fortune, slams Musk
Gates to give away most of fortune, slams Musk
Bill Gates says he'll give away a vast amount of his wealth via his charitable foundation by 2045 and lashed out at Elon Musk, accusing the world's richest man of "killing the world's poorest children" through aid cuts.
NZ cardinal confident new pope will speak out
NZ cardinal confident new pope will speak out
The new pope will not hesitate to speak out about issues around the world, a New Zealand cardinal who voted in the conclave says.
Ukraine ready to implement 30-day ceasefire: Zelenskyy
Ukraine ready to implement 30-day ceasefire: Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he told US President Donald Trump that a 30-day ceasefire was a "real indicator" of moving towards peace with Russia.
Trump, Starmer hail limited trade deal
Trump, Starmer hail limited trade deal
US President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer have announced a limited bilateral trade agreement.
Election of first US pontiff stuns crowd
Pope who? Election of first US pontiff stuns St Peter's crowd
Many in the huge crowd awaiting the arrival of the new pope in St Peter's Square had no clue he's from the US.
Mushroom cook sick day after meal, daughter tells court
Mushroom cook sick day after meal, daughter tells court
Mushroom cook Erin Patterson began feeling sick the day after a poisoned lunch, her daughter has told a jury, but a nurse who treated her said she "didn't look unwell".
India-Pakistan tensions rise as death toll tops 30
India-Pakistan tensions rise as death toll tops 30
India hit Pakistan and Pakistani Kashmir with missiles and Pakistan vowed to retaliate, saying it shot down five Indian aircraft, in the worst clash in years between the neighbours.
Soul legend Smokey Robinson accused of sex abuse
Soul legend Smokey Robinson accused of sex abuse
Four housekeepers have sued legendary Motown singer Smokey Robinson for $US50 million, alleging that he sexually assaulted them for years.
No pope elected in first conclave vote
No pope elected in first conclave vote
Black smoke has billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, signalling an inconclusive first vote by cardinals in a conclave to elect a new pope.
'Incomprehensible': NSW town reels after young boys killed
'Incomprehensible': NSW town reels after young boys killed
A rural New South Wales town is being urged to stay strong as shattered residents come to grips with the "incomprehensible" killing of two young boys.
Pakistan accuses India of 'blatant act of war'
Pakistan accuses India of 'blatant act of war'
India has attacked Pakistan and Pakistani Kashmir with at least eight deaths reported, and Pakistan called the assault a "blatant act of war" as the worst fighting in more than...
Sole survivor of poisonous mushroom lunch speaks out
Sole survivor of poisonous mushroom lunch speaks out
The sole survivor of a deadly mushroom meal has for the first time publicly revealed what happened after taking a seat at Erin Patterson's lunch table.
Former NZ police chief named as Victoria's top cop
Former NZ police chief named as Victoria's top cop
An outsider has been tasked with leading Victoria's troubled police force out of the mire after months of top-level staffing woes.
Israel may seize all Gaza in expanded operation, officials say
Israel may seize all Gaza in expanded operation, officials say
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu says an expanded offensive against Hamas would be "intensive" after his security cabinet approved plans that may include seizing the Gaza Strip and controlling aid.
Grandmother arrested after two young boys found dead
Grandmother arrested after two young boys found dead
Two young boys have been found dead at a home in a small Australian town, and police have arrested a woman believed to be their grandmother.