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Syria's president al-Sharaa forms new transitional government
Syria's president al-Sharaa forms new transitional government
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa announced a transitional government on Saturday, appointing 23 ministers in a broadened cabinet seen as a key milestone in the transition from decades of Assad family rule.
Hamas agrees to Gaza ceasefire proposal, leader says
Hamas agrees to Gaza ceasefire proposal, leader says
Hamas has agreed to a Gaza ceasefire proposal it received two days ago from mediators Egypt and Qatar, the Palestinian militant group's chief says.
Quake toll tops 1600 in Myanmar
Quake toll tops 1600 in Myanmar
Myanmar's military rulers have let in hundreds of foreign rescue personnel after an earthquake killed more than 1600 people, the deadliest natural disaster to hit the country in years.
Huge stock losses feared in Queensland floods
Huge stock losses feared in Queensland floods
The worst flooding in more than 50 years in a sodden Australian region may take weeks to clear after it was lashed by record rainfall.
King briefly in hospital for cancer treatment side effects
King briefly in hospital for cancer treatment side effects
King Charles required a short period of observation in hospital after experiencing side effects from his cancer treatment, Buckingham Palace said yesterday.
Bodies still not claimed
Bodies still not claimed
The bodies of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa have still not been claimed, a month after the couple were found dead at their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Pilot seriously injured in air show crash
Pilot seriously injured in air show crash
A small plane has crashed at the southern hemisphere's largest air show, leaving its pilot with serious injuries.
Myanmar quake death toll hits 1000
Myanmar quake death toll hits 1000 as aid starts to arrive
Foreign rescue teams began flying into Myanmar on Saturday to aid the search for survivors from an earthquake that killed more than 1000 people in the impoverished Southeast Asian nation.
Myanmar, Bangkok shaken by 7.7 earthquake
Myanmar, Bangkok shaken by 7.7 earthquake
A strong earthquake struck central Myanmar today causing several buildings to collapse in Mandalay, the country's second-largest city, witnesses said.
Obituary: Aga Khan, spiritual leader
Obituary: Aga Khan, spiritual leader
The Aga Khan, the 49th hereditary imam or spiritual leader of the world’s 15 million Ismaili Muslims, was arguably much better known for the secular side of his life.
Trump orders removal of 'anti-American ideology' from Smithsonian
Trump orders removal of 'anti-American ideology' from Smithsonian
President Donald Trump has ordered that "improper, divisive or anti-American ideology" be removed from the Smithsonian Institution, the vast museum and research complex that is a premier exhibition...
Albanese calls election for May 3
Albanese calls election for May 3
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called a national election for May 3, launching a five-week campaign that is set to be dominated by cost-of-living pressures.
Firefighters push to contain Korea blaze
Firefighters push to contain Korea blaze
Light rain offered some relief to South Korean authorities tackling the country's worst wildfires on record, with exhausted firefighters making another push to contain blazes stretching 70km today.
King Charles hospitalised with side effects from cancer treatment
King Charles hospitalised with side effects from cancer treatment
King Charles has spent time under observation in hospital after experiencing side effects from treatment for cancer, Buckingham Palace said.
Six dead as tourist submarine sinks off Egypt
Six dead as tourist submarine sinks off Egypt
Six tourists died and 39 were rescued when a viewing submarine sank off the Egyptian Red Sea resort of Hurghada, authorities say.
Death toll up to 27 in Korean wildfires
Death toll up to 27 in Korean wildfires
Wildfires raging in South Korea doubled in size today from yesterday, as authorities called the blazes the country's worst natural fire disaster with at least 27 people killed and historic temples...
Endangered baby turtles saved from cyclone
Endangered baby turtles saved from cyclone
Endangered baby turtles evacuated from ex-tropical cyclone Alfred's line of fire have been safely released by wildlife authorities.
Trump pushes ahead with car tariffs
Trump pushes ahead with car tariffs, ratcheting up trade war
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday unveiled a 25% tariff on imported cars and light trucks starting next week.
More flooding on way for sodden Queensland
More flooding on way for sodden Queensland
A significant, widespread and prolonged flood event has been predicted for an already sodden Queensland.