US music great Quincy Jones dead at 91
Quincy Jones, who worked with artists ranging from Count Basie to Frank Sinatra and reshaped pop music in his collaborations with Michael Jackson, has died at the age of 91.
Spanish royals pelted with mud at protest
Spanish royals pelted with mud at protest
Hundreds of residents of a Valencia suburb badly hit by deadly floods have protested during a visit by Spanish royals and the Prime Minister, with some throwing mud at them.
Prayers for Harris, Trump embraces violent rhetoric
Prayers for Harris, Trump embraces violent rhetoric
Kamala Harris has made her closing pitch for the US presidency at a historically black church in the battleground state of Michigan, while rival Donald Trump embraced violent rhetoric at a rally in Pennsylvania.
Melbourne community grieves after 'passionate rapper' killed
Melbourne community grieves after 'passionate rapper' killed
Family and friends are grieving the loss of a "talented and sociable" young rapper who died after he was shot in North Melbourne by a gunman who remains on the run.
Cyclone season 'increases Manawanui risk'
Cyclone season 'increases Manawanui risk'
As the Pacific cyclone season begins, it is vital the hundreds of thousands of litres of fuel inside the wreck of the Manawanui be removed, an ecology expert says.
Trump, Harris stick to themes as election looms
Trump, Harris stick to themes as election looms
With the US election just days away, candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are sticking to familiar themes at their final campaign appearances.
Australia to slash billions off student debt
Australia to slash billions off student debt
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says his government plans to cut student loans for around three million Australians by 20%, wiping off about $A16 billion ($NZ17.6 billion) in debts.
Kemi Badenoch first Black woman to lead Conservatives
Kemi Badenoch first Black woman to lead Conservatives
Kemi Badenoch has become the Conservatives' new leader and the first Black woman to a head a major British political party.
World's largest captive croc dies in Queensland
World's largest captive croc dies in Queensland
A 5.48-metre Australian crocodile that held the world record as the largest crocodile in captivity has died. He was thought to be more than 110 years old.
Everyone in North Gaza at 'imminent risk' of death: UN
Everyone in North Gaza at 'imminent risk' of death: UN
The situation in the northern Gaza Strip is "apocalyptic" as Israel pursues a military offensive against Hamas militants in the area, top United Nations officials are warning.
Two dead, six injured in downtown Orlando shooting
Two dead, six injured in downtown Orlando shooting
Two people died and six were injured in a shooting in the downtown area of Orlando, Florida in the midst of Halloween festivities.
Toll mounts as Spain grapples with flood aftermath
Toll mounts as Spain grapples with flood aftermath
More than 200 people have died and officials say the toll is likely to keep rising from Spain's worst flood-related disaster in modern history.
Taiwan shuts down as strong typhoon hits
Taiwan shuts down as strong typhoon hits
A strong Typhoon Kong-rey has made landfall on Taiwan's east coast - the largest storm by size to hit the island in nearly 30 years.
Harris: Trump comment to 'protect' women offensive
Harris: Trump comment to 'protect' women offensive
Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris has warned voters Republican Donald Trump and his allies will scale back healthcare programmes if elected, and his comments at a rally are offensive to women.
Judge finds Pauline Hanson's remark was racist
Judge finds Pauline Hanson's remark was racist
Pauline Hanson made a racist comment when she told a Muslim senator to pack her bags and go back to Pakistan, a judge has found.
Over 400 alleged victims of ex-Harrods boss Al Fayed come forward
Over 400 alleged victims of ex-Harrods boss Al Fayed come forward
More than 400 alleged victims have so far contacted the legal team working on a case against deceased billionaire Mohamed Al Fayed, who has been accused of sexual abuse and rape.
Death toll from Spain floods rises to 158
Death toll from Spain floods rises to 158
The death toll from devastating flash floods in Spain has climbed to 158, with rescue teams still searching for those missing in what could become Europe's worst storm-related disaster in over five decades.
Trump and Harris vie for Wisconsin votes
Trump and Harris vie for Wisconsin votes
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris have accused each other of deepening the discord of a deeply polarised nation as the US presidential campaign enters its final week.
Ben Stokes' home burgled by masked gang
Ben Stokes' home burgled by masked gang while family were inside
Christchurch-born England test cricket captain Ben Stokes says his house was burgled by a masked gang while his wife and children were at home.
Scores killed as floods ravage Spain
Scores killed as floods ravage Spain
At least 95 people have been killed in possibly the deadliest flooding to hit Spain in its modern history after torrential rain battered the eastern region of Valencia.