Russia, Ukraine agree to sea, energy truce
Russia, Ukraine agree to sea, energy truce
The United States has reached deals with Ukraine and Russia to pause attacks at sea and against energy targets.
Trump team scrambles over fallout from war plans group chat
Trump team scrambles over fallout from war plans group chat
The Trump administration is trying to contain the fallout after a magazine journalist disclosed he had been inadvertently included in a secret group discussion of highly sensitive war plans.
Budget brings fresh tax cuts for Aussies
Budget brings fresh tax cuts for Aussies
Australia's government launched fresh tax cuts on Tuesday and announced other cost-of-living relief in a major push to win back disgruntled voters, tipping the budget back into the red.
Motorcyclist plunged into 20m sinkhole
Motorcyclist plunged into 20m sinkhole
A motorcyclist who had plunged into a 20m deep sinkhole in South Korea's capital Seoul was found dead today, a rescue official said, while the driver of a car had a narrow escape and...
Billions for cost of living relief in Aussie budget
Billions for cost of living relief in Aussie budget
Australia's government will dole out billions in cost of living relief measures in its budget today to win back disgruntled voters ahead of a tough election in May.
Gerard Depardieu on trial on sex assault charges
Gerard Depardieu on trial on sex assault charges
Gerard Depardieu has gone on trial over alleged sexual assaults on a film set, in a case that has placed the French actor at the heart of the country's broader reckoning over sexual violence.
Calls for Melbourne rail project to be canned
Calls for multibillion-dollar Melbourne rail project to be canned
There are fears a multibillion-dollar rail loop will hurtle Victoria's finances into oblivion, and there are calls for the premier to cancel the "pet project".
US war plans mistakenly shared with reporter in group chat
US war plans mistakenly shared with reporter in group chat
Top Trump administration officials mistakenly disclosed war plans in a messaging group that included a journalist shortly before the United States attacked Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis.
Trump repeats Greenland claims ahead of controversial trip
Trump repeats Greenland claims ahead of controversial trip
President Donald Trump has doubled down on his suggestion the US should take over Greenland as leaders from the Danish territory criticise a planned trip there this week by a high-profile US delegation.
Another 65 killed in Gaza as Egypt pushes for ceasefire
Another 65 killed in Gaza as Egypt pushes for ceasefire
Egypt has floated a new proposal aimed at restoring the Gaza ceasefire deal, as Palestinian authorities said Israeli strikes had killed at least 65 people in the enclave in the previous 24 hours.
Twelve dead in crash that caused forest fire
Twelve dead in crash that caused forest fire
Twelve people died and another four were injured in northern Mexico after a van crashed into a ravine and caught fire, sparking a blaze in the surrounding forest, state authorities said.
Overseas alcohol-related risks campaign launched
Overseas alcohol-related risks campaign launched
The dangers of alcohol-poisoning will be impressed upon young Australians heading overseas, as the government ramps up efforts to protect holiday-goers.
Mass protests in Turkey after president's main rival jailed
Mass protests in Turkey after president's main rival jailed
A Turkish court has jailed Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, President Tayyip Erdogan's main political rival, in a move that has inflamed the country's biggest protests in more than a decade.
Canadian PM calls snap election
Canadian PM calls snap election
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called a snap election for April 28, saying he needs a strong mandate to deal with the threat posed by US President Donald Trump.
Migrant children lose legal help
Migrant children lose legal help
The Trump administration on Saturday ended a federal contract that provides legal representation to nearly 26,000 migrant children who entered the United States without a parent or guardian.
From hoax to mountain of trouble
From hoax to mountain of trouble
British author Phil Tinline, for The Observer, explains how anti-Vietnam War satire sparked today’s conspiracy theories.
Film breaks world box office records
Film breaks world box office records
Virtually unknown in the West, animated film Ne Zha 2 has taken over China and smashed global box office records, The Observer’s Amy Hawkins reports.
World in pictures
World in pictures
Recent photographs from Reuters.
Heathrow reopens but travel chaos remains
Heathrow reopens but travel chaos remains
London's Heathrow Airport has resumed full operations, a day after a fire knocked out its power supply, but airlines are warning of delays and cancellations as schedules are fixed and passengers rerouted.
Pope Francis to be discharged from hospital
Pope Francis to be discharged from hospital
Pope Francis, who has been battling pneumonia for more than five weeks, will be discharged from hospital.