Thousands evacuated as new LA fire spreads
A new wildfire that broke out north of Los Angeles rapidly spread to more than 38 square km, forcing mandatory evacuation orders for more than 31,000 people.
Toddler among two killed in Germany knife attack
Toddler among two killed in Germany knife attack
A man has been arrested after two people were killed and several injured in a knife attack in a park in the German city of Aschaffenburg.
Turkey detains 11 over deadly ski resort fire
Turkey detains 11 over deadly ski resort fire
Turkey has detained 11 people as part of an investigation into a fire that killed 79 people and injured dozens at a ski resort in the Bolu mountains, Justice Minister Yilmaz Tunc said.
Prince Harry claims 'monumental' court victory
Prince Harry claims 'monumental' court victory
Prince Harry claimed a "monumental" victory over Rupert Murdoch's UK newspaper group after the publisher settled his lawsuit, admitting unlawful actions at its Sun tabloid for the first time...
Trump adds to sanctions threat towards Russia
Trump adds to sanctions threat towards Russia
US President Donald Trump has said he would add new tariffs to his sanctions threat against Russia if the country does not make a deal to end its war in Ukraine.
Nepal to increase fees to climb Mt Everest
Nepal to increase fees to climb Mt Everest
Nepal will increase the permit fees for climbing Mount Everest by more than 35%.
Ceasefire would need at least 200,000 peacekeepers - Zelenskiy
Ceasefire would need at least 200,000 peacekeepers - Zelenskiy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has said at least 200,000 European peacekeepers would be needed to prevent a new Russian attack after any ceasefire deal.
King appoints new Tongan prime minister
King appoints new Tongan prime minister
Tonga's King Tupou VI has appointed 'Aisake Eke as prime minister.
22 states sue Trump over citizenship order
22 states sue Trump over birthright citizenship order
Democratic-led states and civil rights groups have filed a slew of lawsuits challenging US President Donald Trump's bid to roll back birthright citizenship.
Dozens die in Turkey ski resort fire
Dozens die in Turkey ski resort fire
A fire at a ski resort hotel in Turkey's Bolu mountains killed 76 people and injured dozens, forcing panicked guests to jump out of windows in the middle of the night.
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Inauguration ‘epic’ adventure for Dunedinite
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Inauguration ‘epic’ adventure for Dunedinite
United States President Donald Trump signed a blizzard of divisive presidential orders as he was sworn in for a historic second term yesterday.
Trump begins immigration crackdown
Trump begins immigration crackdown
United States President Donald Trump has begun his sweeping immigration crackdown.
US to leave WHO, withdraw from climate deal
US to leave WHO, withdraw from climate deal
The United States will leave the World Health Organization, President Donald Trump said today.
Trump pardons nearly all charged over Jan. 6 Capitol riot
Trump pardons nearly all charged over Jan. 6 Capitol riot
President Donald Trump has pardoned nearly everyone criminally charged with participating in the Jan. 6 attack on the US Capitol, in a show of solidarity with supporters who stormed the seat of American power in his name.
Hundreds of aid trucks entering Gaza: UN
Hundreds of aid trucks entering Gaza: UN
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said 915 aid trucks entered the Gaza Strip on Monday, the second day of a ceasefire between Israel and...
Childcare centre torched in anti-Semitic attack
Childcare centre torched in anti-Semitic attack in Sydney
Leaders have vowed to hunt down the "bastards" responsible for an anti-Semitic attack on a Sydney childcare centre located close to a synagogue.
Biden issues preemptive pardons for family, Trump targets
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
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'
Trump 'saved by God to make America great again'
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.