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.
Chinese drills forced 49 flights to change course
Chinese drills forced 49 flights to change course
A Virgin Australia pilot alerted authorities about a live-fire drill by Chinese naval ships last week in the Tasman Sea that forced 49 flights to change their paths.
Fears Israel employing Gaza-like tactics in West Bank
Fears Israel employing Gaza-like tactics in West Bank
Israeli bulldozers have demolished large areas of the now virtually empty Jenin refugee camp, echoing tactics already employed in Gaza as troops prepare for a long-term stay.
'Killing me softly' singer Roberta Flack dies
'Killing me softly' singer Roberta Flack dies
Roberta Flack, the silky-voiced Grammy-winning singer whose sultry ballads "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" and "Killing Me Softly With His Song" topped the charts in the 1970s, has died at the age of 88.
Pope Francis remains critical for second day
Pope Francis remains critical for second day
Pope Francis, battling double pneumonia, remains in a critical condition for a second day running and has shown an "initial, slight insufficiency" in his kidney function, the Vatican said.