Samoa, NZ discuss compensation over Manawanui sinking
Samoa and New Zealand have been discussing Manawanui compensation, according to the head of Samoa's Ministry of Works, Transport and Infrastructure.
Homes feared lost in WA bushfires
Homes feared lost in WA bushfires
Homes are feared lost as large bushfires sweep Australia's west, with thousands of residents told it is too late to leave their properties
Trump ends security for Covid adviser Fauci
Trump ends security for Covid adviser Fauci
US President Donald Trump says top infectious disease official Dr. Anthony Fauci cannot have government-provided security forever, and urged him to hire his own.
Australia Day 'a tricky one'
Celebrate or shun? Australia Day 'a tricky one'
Many Australians will make a beeline for the beach or a barbecue on Australia Day while others will shun festivities or take to the streets in protest on the national day.
Obituary: softly spoken leader who led period of unprecedented growth
Obituary: softly spoken leader who led period of unprecedented growth
Manmohan Singh may not have wanted to be a politician, but many believe that he ended up being one of India’s more accomplished leaders.
Pizzeria takes stance on pineapple debate
Pizzeria takes stance on pineapple debate
A trendy pizzeria in the English city of Norwich has declared war on pineapples.
Minimum 52 years jail for teen who committed Southport murders
Minimum 52 years jail for teen who committed Southport murders
A British teenager who killed three young girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance event was jailed for at least 52 years.
Judge blocks Trump's order to end birthright citizenship
Judge blocks Trump's order to end birthright citizenship
A federal judge has blocked Donald Trump's executive order curtailing the right to automatic birthright citizenship in the United States, calling it "blatantly unconstitutional."
Snakes with your coffee? Taiwan pet store's new offering
Snakes with your coffee? Taiwan pet store's new offering
As the Year of the Snake approaches, a pet store in Taipei is hoping to break down some of the prejudice against the animal.
'Entire Pacific region at risk' after HIV outbreak in Fiji
'Entire Pacific region at risk' after HIV outbreak in Fiji
Fiji's minister for health and medical services has declared an HIV outbreak.
US agents detain migrants, citizens in warrantless raid
US agents detain migrants, citizens in warrantless raid
US immigration agents have raided a business establishment in Newark, New Jersey, and detained undocumented residents as well as citizens, including a US military veteran, the city's mayor said.
Hundreds flee as Israel continues West Bank attacks
Hundreds flee as Israel continues West Bank attacks
Hundreds of Jenin residents left their homes on Thursday, as the Israeli military demolished a number of houses on the third day of a major operation in the West Bank city.
Thousands evacuated as new LA fire spreads
Thousands evacuated as new LA fire spreads
A new wildfire that broke out north of Los Angeles rapidly spread to more than 38 square km, forcing mandatory evacuation orders for more than 31,000 people.
Toddler among two killed in Germany knife attack
Toddler among two killed in Germany knife attack
A man has been arrested after two people were killed and several injured in a knife attack in a park in the German city of Aschaffenburg.
Turkey detains 11 over deadly ski resort fire
Turkey detains 11 over deadly ski resort fire
Turkey has detained 11 people as part of an investigation into a fire that killed 79 people and injured dozens at a ski resort in the Bolu mountains, Justice Minister Yilmaz Tunc said.
Prince Harry claims 'monumental' court victory
Prince Harry claims 'monumental' court victory
Prince Harry claimed a "monumental" victory over Rupert Murdoch's UK newspaper group after the publisher settled his lawsuit, admitting unlawful actions at its Sun tabloid for the first time...
Trump adds to sanctions threat towards Russia
Trump adds to sanctions threat towards Russia
US President Donald Trump has said he would add new tariffs to his sanctions threat against Russia if the country does not make a deal to end its war in Ukraine.
Nepal to increase fees to climb Mt Everest
Nepal to increase fees to climb Mt Everest
Nepal will increase the permit fees for climbing Mount Everest by more than 35%.
Ceasefire would need at least 200,000 peacekeepers - Zelenskiy
Ceasefire would need at least 200,000 peacekeepers - Zelenskiy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has said at least 200,000 European peacekeepers would be needed to prevent a new Russian attack after any ceasefire deal.
King appoints new Tongan prime minister
King appoints new Tongan prime minister
Tonga's King Tupou VI has appointed 'Aisake Eke as prime minister.