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
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
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
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
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
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
'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
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'
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
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.
Offering light
Offering light
Hindu priests perform "aarati", an offering of light procession, during the Shivaratri festival at Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, yesterday.
At least 18 dead as bus' brakes fail
At least 18 dead as bus' brakes fail
At least 18 people were killed and 23 injured in eastern Thailand today, after the brakes failed on a tour bus and it rolled upside down into a ditch, police said.
Agent who tried to save Kennedy dies
Agent who tried to save Kennedy dies
Warning: graphic content. Clint Hill, the US Secret Service agent who leaped atop John F Kennedy's limousine to shield the mortally wounded president has died. He was 93.
Nurse charged over viral anti-Israeli video
Nurse charged over viral anti-Israeli video
A nurse in Australia who allegedly threatened to kill Israeli patients in a viral video posted by an Israeli influencer has been charged.
US, Ukraine 'agree terms' of critical minerals deal
US, Ukraine 'agree terms' of critical minerals deal
The US and Ukraine have reportedly agreed terms of a draft minerals deal central to Kyiv's push to win Washington's support as President Trump seeks to end the war with Russia.
PM must prioritise visiting China: Hipkins
PM must prioritise visiting China: Hipkins
Labour leader Chris Hipkins says Foreign Minister Winston Peters must have a frank conversation with his Chinese counterpart about warships in the Tasman Sea - and the PM should also pay a visit to China.
Musk's new ultimatum spurs fresh confusion
Musk's new ultimatum spurs fresh confusion
US federal workers face fresh uncertainty about their futures, after Elon Musk gave them "another chance" to respond to his ultimatum that they justify their jobs or risk termination.
Pope rested well all night: Vatican
Pope rested well all night: Vatican
Pope Francis, who is in critical condition in hospital battling double pneumonia, rested well throughout the night, the Vatican said.
At least three dead in Korea construction collapse
At least three dead in Korea construction collapse
At least three people have died and six were injured after a collapse at a highway construction site in South Korea.
New cyclone to be named off Vanuatu
New cyclone to be named off Vanuatu
A new tropical cyclone is about to be named east of Vanuatu.