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People use their phones and head torches to buy groceries inside the supermarket during the...

Huge blackout brings Spain, Portugal to a standstill

A huge power outage has brought parts of Spain and Portugal to a standstill, grounding planes, halting public transport, causing panic buying and leaving the two countries scrambling to restore power to millions.

Philippines denies China seizure of disputed reef

The Philippines said on Monday there was no truth to news reports that Beijing had seized control of a disputed reef in the South China Sea.

One dead, several injured after Florida ferry crash

Emergency services at the scene following the ferry crash in Clearwater, Florida. Photo: Javier...

One dead, several injured after Florida ferry crash

One person was killed and several injured after a ferry carrying 45 passengers in Clearwater, Florida was struck by a boat which then fled the scene, local officials say.

Panic in Pakistan as India vows to cut off water supply

A man navigates a boat in the water next to the dry riverbed of the Indus River in Hyderabad,...

Panic in Pakistan as India vows to cut off water supply

For the first time, India has suspended the World Bank-mediated Indus Waters Treaty of 1960 that ensures water for 80% of Pakistani farms, sparking major concerns.

Huge numbers visit Pope's tomb

Cardinals stand in front of the tomb of Pope Francis during the Homage of the College of...

Huge numbers visit Pope's tomb

Tens of thousands of people streamed past the tomb of Pope Francis on Sunday, packing the Roman basilica where he had chosen to be buried in a break...

US makes push for peace deal

US makes push for peace deal

Top officials in US President Donald Trump's administration pressed Russia and Ukraine to make headway on a peace deal.

North Korea confirms deployment of soldiers to Russia

North Korea has confirmed the deployment of soldiers to Russia for the first time. Photo: Getty...

North Korea confirms deployment of soldiers to Russia

North Korea confirmed for the first time today that it has sent troops to fight for Russia in the war with Ukraine.

Murder charge laid after SUV rams crowd in Vancouver

Police officers work at the scene, the morning after a vehicle was driven into a crowd at a...

Murder charge laid after SUV rams crowd in Vancouver

A 30-year-old Vancouver man has been charged with murder after at least 11 people were killed and dozens injured when he rammed an SUV through a crowd at a Filipino community festival

World in pictures: Pope Francis' funeral

Members of the clergy attend the funeral Mass of the Pope, at the Vatican. PHOTO: REUTERS

World in pictures: Pope Francis' funeral

Photos by Reuters and Getty Images

Massive funeral, humble burial for People's Pope

A packed St Peter's Square during the funeral of Pope Francis in the Vatican. Photo: Marco...

Massive funeral, humble burial for People's Pope

Presidents, royalty and simple mourners have farewelled Pope Francis at a solemn funeral ceremony where a cardinal appealed for the pontiff's caring legacy to be kept alive.

Trump, Zelenskiy meet in Vatican basilica

Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskiy talk in St Peter's Basilica before attending Pope Francis'...

Trump, Zelenskiy meet in Vatican basilica

Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskiy met in St Peter's Basilica before the Pope's funeral to try to revive faltering efforts to end Russia's war with Ukraine.

Indian army chief heads to Kashmir as Pakistan tensions rise

Indian security personnel near the site of the a suspected militant attack on tourists Kashmir....

Indian army chief heads to Kashmir as Pakistan tensions rise

India's army chief will visit the site of a deadly attack on tourists in Indian Kashmir earlier this week, with fears of fresh tensions with long-time rival and neighbour Pakistan spooking markets.

Melbourne Anzac service marred by 'abhorrent' neo-Nazi jeering

Crowds gather at the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne for Anzac Day commemorations this morning...

Melbourne Anzac service marred by 'abhorrent' neo-Nazi jeering

Veterans and their families marched to the sound of brass and public applause as they paraded proudly with their medals on a day marred by neo-Nazis gatecrashing a sombre Anzac dawn service.

'Vladimir, STOP!' says Trump after Kyiv attack

Rescuers search for survivors at an apartment building hit by a Russian missile strike in Kyiv....

'Vladimir, STOP!' says Trump after Kyiv attack

Russia pounded Kyiv with missiles, killing at least 12 people and drawing a rare rebuke from US President Donald Trump, who told Vladimir Putin: "Vladimir, STOP!"

Multiple dead after car drives into crowd in Vancouver

A number of people were killed and multiple others were injured in Vancouver after a driver drove into a crowd at a Filipino street festival in the western Canadian city.

NZ cardinal: Pope's farewell 'amazing', daunting task ahead

Cardinals attend the Pope's funeral in St Peter’s Square. Photo: Getty Images

NZ cardinal: Pope's farewell 'amazing', daunting task ahead

New Zealand's only cardinal, John Dew, says he feels incredibly privileged to have attended Pope Francis' funeral.

St Peter's reopens to faithful farewelling Pope

Faithful line up in St Peter's Square to pay homage to the body of Pope Francis in Vatican City,...

St Peter's reopens to faithful farewelling Pope

St Peter's Basilica reopened its doors this morning (local time) to welcome thousands of worshippers from around the world who want to pay their final respects to Pope Francis.

Royalty, world leaders to join multitude of mourners

Faithful queued to pay respects as Pope Francis lay in state in St Peter's Basilica. Photo: Reuters

Royalty, world leaders to join multitude of mourners

Royalty, presidents, prime ministers and a legion of faithful will pay their last respects to Pope Francis at a funeral Mass in St Peter's Square.

Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre dies

Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre dies

Virginia Giuffre, one of the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's most prominent accusers, has committed suicide, her family have confirmed.

Russia attack on Kyiv leaves nine dead, over 70 injured

Rescue workers search for people under rubble of an apartment building in Svyatoshynskyi district...

Russia attack on Kyiv leaves nine dead, over 70 injured

An overnight Russian combined missile and drone attack triggered fires, smashed buildings and buried residents under rubble in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv.

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