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Building set alight in anti-Semitic attack in Sydney

The wall of a Sydney childcare centre has been set alight and spray-painted with an offensive slogan in a fresh anti-Semitic attack. The premises, in Storey St at Maroubra in the eastern suburbs,...

Biden issues preemptive pardons for family, Trump targets

US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris arrive for the inauguration ceremony of...

Biden issues preemptive pardons for family, Trump targets

Former US president Joe Biden issued preemptive pardons for several of his family members and people who new President Donald Trump has targeted for retaliation.

Teen admits murder of young girls in Southport

A mugshot of Axel Rudakubana obtained from Merseyside Police. Photo: Reuters

Teen admits murder of young girls in Southport

A British teenager has unexpectedly pleaded guilty to murdering three young girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance event last July.

Trump 'saved by God to make America great again'

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An emboldened Donald Trump declared that "America's decline is over" as he reclaimed the presidency, portraying himself as a saviour chosen by God to rescue a faltering nation.

Ceasefire brings hope; three hostages released

Ceasefire brings hope in Gaza; three Israeli hostages released

Palestinians burst into streets to celebrate after a ceasefire deal halted fighting in Gaza, while three female hostages freed by Hamas were reunited with their mothers inside Israel.

Triumphant Trump - a new era of upheaval

Donald Trump gestures to a packed rally on Sunday ahead of his inauguration as US President....

Triumphant Trump - a new era of upheaval

Donald Trump's inauguration as president will complete a triumphant comeback for a political disruptor.

Two teens dead in Queensland waterfall tragedy

A local community is grieving the loss of two teenagers who died after an accident at a popular waterfall.

Family 'devastated' after Kiwi woman allegedly set on fire

The family and friends of a New Zealand woman allegedly set on fire by a man accused of trying to murder her in Australia say they have been left numb and traumatised.

Soldiers kill nine unarmed workers at Ghana mine

The Ashanti Goldfields strip mine in Obuasi in the Ashanti Region in Ghana, West Africa. Photo:...

Soldiers kill nine unarmed workers at Ghana mine

Soldiers killed nine unarmed people at an AngloGold Ashanti AU.N mine on Saturday night, a Ghanaian small-scale miners' association said.

Trump promises harsh immigration limits

Donald Trump gestures to the crowd at a rally in Washington DC. Photo: Reuters

Trump promises harsh immigration limits

Donald Trump says he'll impose severe limits on immigration on his first day in office, vowing to swiftly fulfil the central promise of his presidential campaign at a packed rally a day before he returns to power.

TikTok to be restored in US due to 'Trump's efforts'

TikTok has come under increasing fire over fears that user data could end up in the hands of the...

TikTok to be restored in US due to 'Trump's efforts'

TikTok has said it was restoring service after President-elect Donald Trump said he would revive the app's access in the US when he returns to power tomorrow.

Kiwi allegedly set on fire in Queensland

Destiny Otton-Rakuraku remains in a serious condition in the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital....

Kiwi woman allegedly set on fire in Queensland

A New Zealand woman is fighting for her life in a Queensland hospital after allegedly being set on fire in her own home.

Consecrated cavy

Consecrated cavy

A woman presents her guinea pig to have it blessed by a priest at the San Bernardino de Siena Cathedral during a ceremony commemorating the Feast of San Antonio Abad.

Protests as court extends South Korean president's detention

A South Korean police officer outside a court house after pro-Yoon protesters stormed the...

Protests as court extends South Korean president's detention

A South Korean court has extended President Yoon Suk Yeol's detention, leading to violent protests by angry supporters who stormed the court building, smashed windows and broke inside.

Israel carries out more bombings after ceasefire agreed

Smoke rises over Gaza after Israeli shelling in the area. Photo: Reuters

Israel carries out more bombings after ceasefire agreed

Israeli forces carried out new attacks in Gaza after approving a ceasefire deal, scheduled to start Sunday morning.

Huge tree falls on people in central Sydney

Several people are lucky to be alive after a huge fig tree fell on top of them while strong winds whipped through Sydney's centre.

Big names on list for LA fire relief concerts

Big names on list for LA fire relief concerts

Musicians Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Joni Mitchell and Jelly Roll will take the stage with other big names at wildfire relief concerts in Los Angeles this month, organisers say.

Blood, feathers found in engines of crashed Korean jet

The wreckage of the Jeju Air aircraft that went off the runway and crashed lies at Muan...

Blood, feathers found in engines of crashed Korean jet

Investigators have found bird feathers and blood in both engines of the Jeju Air jet that crashed in South Korea last month, killing 179 people.

Mum accused of poisoning baby for money and followers

The woman is accused of filming and posting images of her baby's ‘immense distress and pain’ on social media to get donations and followers.

Gaza ceasefire approved, to begin Sunday

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (6-L), heading a security cabinet meeting to vote on a...

Gaza ceasefire approved, to begin Sunday

Israel's cabinet has approved a deal with Hamas for a ceasefire and release of hostages in the Gaza Strip, a day ahead of the agreement's scheduled start.

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