Brisbane braces for 'significant disaster' as cyclone approaches
A "significant disaster event" looms as a tropical cyclone zeros in on a densely populated part of Australia's coast for the first time in 50 years.
Two dead after car driven into crowd in Germany
Two dead after car driven into crowd in Germany
A man drove a car into a crowd in the western German city of Mannheim, killing at least two people and seriously injuring several others.
Anora takes top awards, Brody wins second Oscar
Anora takes top awards, Brody wins second Oscar
Anora, the story of a sex worker who gets a chance at a new life when she marries a wealthy client on a whim, has won five Academy Awards, including the coveted best picture Oscar.
Israel blocks aid into Gaza
Israel blocks aid into Gaza
Israel blocked the entry of aid trucks into Gaza on Sunday as a standoff over the truce that has halted fighting for the past six weeks escalated.
Pope stable, no longer using mechanical ventilator
Pope stable, no longer using mechanical ventilator
Pope Francis remained stable through the day and no longer required the use of mechanical ventilation to breathe, the Vatican said.
Queensland, NSW brace as cyclone bears down
Queensland, NSW brace as cyclone bears down
Residents in two Australian states have been told to have tinned food ready and prepare their properties before a cyclone makes landfall in coming days.
'Coalition of willing' to draw up deal for Trump
'Coalition of willing' to draw up deal for Trump
British PM Keir Starmer has said European leaders had agreed to draw up a Ukraine peace plan to take to the US - a vital step for Washington to be able to offer security guarantees Kyiv says are vital to deter Russia.
US rushes through $7b in military aid to Israel
US rushes through $7b in military aid to Israel
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Saturday he had signed a declaration to expedite delivery of approximately US$4 billion (NZ$7.1b) in military assistance to Israel.
Russian politicians delight in Trump-Zelensky clash
Russian politicians delight in Trump-Zelensky clash
Senior Russian politicians have reacted with glee to what they see as Volodymyr Zelensky's White House humiliation at the hands of Donald Trump.
Zelensky gets warm welcome in UK
Zelensky gets warm welcome in UK
British PM Keir Starmer greeted Volodymyr Zelensky with a warm embrace after the Ukrainian leader flew to London for talks following his clash with Donald Trump.
Hackman likely died nine days before discovery - police
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.