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North Korea fires a ballistic missile towards the sea off its east coast
North Korea fired a ballistic missile towards the sea off its east coast, South Korean officials said.
Ashes crowd applauds Bondi Beach hero
Ahmed Al Ahmed, who disarmed one of the shooters in the Bondi Beach attack, has been loudly applauded at the fifth Ashes cricket Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Kiwi expert on Venezuela attack: 'Time that we made our voice clear'
International relations expert Professor Robert Patman described the US' military actions against Venezuela as an audacious move.
NZ 'concerned' following US attack on Venezuela, expects all to follow international law - Peters
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has made the government's first statement following the US military action against Venezuela.
Trump attacked Venezuela and arrested its president. Is that legal?
A look at the legality of a US attack on Venezuela and the arrest of the country's president.
'Boy, were we wrong': MAGA's dismay over Trump's attacks, threats of war
The US has recently bombed targets in Syria, Iraq, Iran, Nigeria, Yemen and Somalia, as well as Venezuela, despite Trump's promise not to start new wars.
At least four reportedly killed in protest clashes in western Iran
At least four people were killed in western Iran on Saturday in clashes between protesters and security forces, two rights groups said.
Soundproofing foam in focus in probe of deadly Swiss bar fire
The question of whether safety standards were respected has been debated since the fire broke out at Le Constellation bar in Switzerland.
Trump says US to 'run' Venezuela after toppling Maduro
Trump said Saturday that the United States will "run" Venezuela and tap its huge oil reserves after snatching leftist leader Nicolas Maduro out of the country.
US has been here before, but seizure of Venezuela's Maduro is unprecedented
Analysis: The seizure of a foreign leader is a blatant sign of the Trump administration's aggressive but unfocused might-makes-right approach.
'Not a good move': Trump says 'many' Cubans died in Venezuela attack
US President Donald Trump said many Cubans died as US forces attacked Venezuela and captured President Nicolas Maduro.
What does it mean for US to take control of Venezuela's oil reserves?
Venezuela is sitting on a massive 303 billion barrels worth of crude - about a fifth of the world's global reserves.
Trump says Venezuelan president 'captured' following strikes
US forces have reportedly captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro after launching a "large scale strike" on the South American country.
Police boost security for Sydney Ashes test after Bondi attack
The massacre has sparked more active policing in Sydney, Australia's most populous city and the capital of New South Wales state.
UN chief calls on Israel to reverse NGOs ban in Gaza
Israel on Thursday suspended 37 foreign humanitarian organizations from accessing the Gaza Strip.
Venezuela's Maduro willing to hold 'serious' talks with US
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro said in a New Year's interview that his country is willing to receive US investment in its oil sector.
Russia scores highest Ukraine gains since first year of war
Russia's battlefield gains in Ukraine last year were the highest since 2022, an AFP analysis showed.
Avalanches kill two, injure several others in the Alps
Strong winds hampered the rescue operations, rescuers said.
Hiker killed in rare suspected mountain lion attack in Colorado
The woman was found unresponsive by other hikers on the Crosier Mountain trail northeast of Estes Park.
Anthony Joshua driver charged with dangerous driving over fatal collision
Nigerian police say Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode faces four counts, including causing death by dangerous driving.