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Brisbane braces for 'significant disaster' as cyclone approaches

A "significant disaster event" looms as a tropical cyclone zeros in on a densely populated part of Australia's coast for the first time in 50 years.

Two dead after car driven into crowd in Germany

Police at the scene of the incident in Mannheim. Photo: Reuters

Two dead after car driven into crowd in Germany

A man drove a car into a crowd in the western German city of Mannheim, killing at least two people and seriously injuring several others.

Anora takes top awards, Brody wins second Oscar

Anora, the story of a sex worker who gets a chance at a new life when she marries a wealthy client on a whim, has won five Academy Awards, including the coveted best picture Oscar.

Israel blocks aid into Gaza

Israel blocked the entry of aid trucks into Gaza on Sunday as a standoff over the truce that has halted fighting for the past six weeks escalated.

Pope stable, no longer using mechanical ventilator

Pope stable, no longer using mechanical ventilator

Pope Francis remained stable through the day and no longer required the use of mechanical ventilation to breathe, the Vatican said.

Queensland, NSW brace as cyclone bears down

Residents in two Australian states have been told to have tinned food ready and prepare their properties before a cyclone makes landfall in coming days.

'Coalition of willing' to draw up deal for Trump

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer and France's...

'Coalition of willing' to draw up deal for Trump

British PM Keir Starmer has said European leaders had agreed to draw up a Ukraine peace plan to take to the US - a vital step for Washington to be able to offer security guarantees Kyiv says are vital to deter Russia.

US rushes through $7b in military aid to Israel

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu. Photo: Reuters

US rushes through $7b in military aid to Israel

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Saturday he had signed a declaration to expedite delivery of approximately US$4 billion (NZ$7.1b) in military assistance to Israel.

Russian politicians delight in Trump-Zelensky clash

Donald Trump and vice-president JD Vance berated Zelensky in a bizarre attack on a once close...

Russian politicians delight in Trump-Zelensky clash

Senior Russian politicians have reacted with glee to what they see as Volodymyr Zelensky's White House humiliation at the hands of Donald Trump.

Zelensky gets warm welcome in UK

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky with a warm...

Zelensky gets warm welcome in UK

British PM Keir Starmer greeted Volodymyr Zelensky with a warm embrace after the Ukrainian leader flew to London for talks following his clash with Donald Trump.

Hackman likely died nine days before discovery - police

Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza speaks at a news conference about the investigation into the...

Hackman likely died nine days before discovery - police

Actor Gene Hackman likely died nine days before he and his wife, Betsy Arakawa were found dead inside their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, the county sheriff said on Friday.

Fallout continues from explosive Trump, Zelensky meeting

Volodymyr Zelensky and Donald Trump's meeting descended into a heated exchange before reporters...

Fallout continues from explosive Trump, Zelensky meeting

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's meeting with Donald Trump ended in disaster, after the two leaders clashed in an extraordinary exchange before the world's media at the White House over the war with Russia.

Hope in talks between US, Russia: Putin

Vladimir Putin (left) and Donald Trump during a previous meeting. Photo: Getty Images

Hope in talks between US, Russia: Putin

Russian and US teams have held six hours of talks in Turkey to try to restore normal functioning of their embassies.

Gene Hackman, wife found dead at home

Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa at the Golden Globe Awards in this 2003 file photo. Photo:...

Actor Gene Hackman, wife found dead alongside dog at home

Gene Hackman, the intense character actor who won two Oscars in a more than 60-year career, has died alongside his wife, pianist Betsy Arakawa, and their dog at home.

Unvaccinated child first US measles death in a decade

Despite multiple assessments Mrs A's cancer went undiagnosed for months. Photo: Getty Images

Unvaccinated child first US measles death in a decade

A child in west Texas has died of measles, state health officials said today.

Hamas hands over bodies of hostages, Israel frees prisoners

Red Cross vehicles, carrying the bodies of four Israeli hostages, leave pickup point after Hamas...

Hamas hands over bodies of hostages, Israel frees prisoners

Hamas handed over the bodies of four Israeli hostages while it waited for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners to be released by Israel in return, in an overnight exchange marking the final swap as...

'Cult' members jailed for gambling with child's life

Convinced God would heal her, Elizabeth Struhs' parents were encouraged by a church group to gamble with the 8-year-old's life and withhold her medication.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer actor dies at 39

Michelle Trachtenberg. Photo: Gilbert Flores/WWD via Getty Images

Buffy the Vampire Slayer actor dies at 39

Michelle Trachtenberg, an American actor known for her roles in the TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl, has died. She was 39.

Pope shows further improvement, kidney issue 'resolved'

A woman prays for the Pope at a service in St Peter's Square. Photo: Reuters

Pope shows further improvement, kidney issue 'resolved'

The Pope has shown a "further, slight improvement" in his medical condition, the Vatican says, in a sign of progress as the 88-year-old battles double pneumonia.

Time lag questioned in Chinese live-firing alert

Defence Minister Richard Marles. Photo: Getty Images

Time lag questioned in Chinese live-firing alert

The time it took to alert Australia's military to Chinese live-fire drills at sea has been downplayed by Defence Minister Richard Marles.

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