Australian Parliament backs tighter gun, hate crime laws after Bondi attack
Australian Parliament backs tighter gun, hate crime laws after Bondi attack Bills yet to be voted by Senate, with opposition to gun law likely from conservative Liberal-National Coalition. A visitor…
Video: Blast kills seven at hotel restaurant in Afghan capital Kabul
An explosion in at a Chinese-run restaurant in the Afghan capital Kabul has killed a Chinese national and six Afghans.
Manhunt for ISIL prisoners in Syria after fighting near jails
Syrian government forces have been searching for dozens of ISIL fighters who escaped prison.
Israel bulldozes UNRWA buildings in occupied East Jerusalem
Israel bulldozes UNRWA buildings in occupied East Jerusalem The destruction comes as Israel clamps down on NGOs providing humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza. A Palestinian girl waits by the…
Australia closes dozens of east coast beaches after shark attacks
Australia closes dozens of east coast beaches after shark attacks NSW coastline has seen four shark attacks since Sunday, as experts say rainy conditions draw sharks to beach areas. A…
Syria fighting live: Ceasefire under duress as army moves into Hasakah
About 200 ISIL detainees escaped from al-Shaddadi prison with tit-for-tat allegations on who freed them.
World Economic Forum at Davos 2026: Dates, location and what to expect
EXPLAINER World Economic Forum at Davos 2026: Dates, location and what to expect Every year, the World Economic Forum meeting takes place at the Swiss Alpine resort of Davos. In…
Iran ‘just getting started’ on punishing ‘rioters’ arrested during protests
Iran ‘just getting started’ on punishing ‘rioters’ arrested during protests Authorities are confiscating assets of people backing protesters to pay for damages incurred during the unrest. From left to right,…
Guatemala mourns 10 police slain by gangsters amid state of emergency
Guatemala mourns 10 police slain by gangsters amid state of emergency State of emergency imposed after gang violence allows police to arrest suspected criminals without judicial order. Guatemalan President Bernardo…
Syria-SDF ceasefire hangs in balance after renewed clashes, faltering talks
Syria-SDF ceasefire hangs in balance after renewed clashes, faltering talks Syria’s government, Kurdish-led forces trade blame on violence, escaped ISIL fighters as negotiations reach dead end. Syrian government forces take…