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US House to vote tomorrow in struggle to elect speaker

Outcome far from certain.

Monday, 16 Oct 2023 07:50 AM

US House to vote tomorrow in struggle to elect speaker

Gaza seeing ‘unprecedented human catastrophe’, UN agency says

No water, wheat or fuel in the last 8 days, official says.

Monday, 16 Oct 2023 07:00 AM

Gaza seeing ‘unprecedented human catastrophe’, UN agency says

Myanmar military marks rebel ceasefire despite rebel clashes

Junta allies, Russia and China, attend event in heavily fortified Naypyidaw.

Sunday, 15 Oct 2023 11:40 PM

Myanmar military marks rebel ceasefire despite rebel clashes

Prominent Iran filmmaker Dariush Mehrjui stabbed to death

The 83-year-old and his wife suffer multiple wounds to the neck.        

Sunday, 15 Oct 2023 10:50 PM

Prominent Iran filmmaker Dariush Mehrjui stabbed to death

US to evacuate nationals from Israel by ship tomorrow

American embassy says ship will leave from Haifa for Cyprus.

Sunday, 15 Oct 2023 10:00 PM

US to evacuate nationals from Israel by ship tomorrow



Aid for Gaza stuck in Egypt with Rafah crossing closed

Concrete blocks installed by Egyptians to fortify border still in place.         

Sunday, 15 Oct 2023 09:10 PM

Aid for Gaza stuck in Egypt with Rafah crossing closed

Bagnaia wins Indonesia MotoGP to reclaim title lead, Martin crashes

The Italian surges from 13th to top spot after rising to podium position within first four laps.

Sunday, 15 Oct 2023 08:20 PM

Bagnaia wins Indonesia MotoGP to reclaim title lead, Martin crashes

S.Africa recalls peacekeepers accused of sexual abuse in Congo

Pretoria dispatches investigators to Kinshasa to conduct formal probe.

Sunday, 15 Oct 2023 07:30 PM

S.Africa recalls peacekeepers accused of sexual abuse in Congo

Israel says Hamas militant behind kibbutz massacre killed

Military says Billal al-Kedra killed in air strike on Khan Yunis district of Gaza.

Sunday, 15 Oct 2023 06:40 PM

Israel says Hamas militant behind kibbutz massacre killed

India looks to host 2036 Olympics

PM Narendra Modi says the country will ‘leave no stone unturned’ in its preparations.

Sunday, 15 Oct 2023 05:50 PM

India looks to host 2036 Olympics

IOC president Bach coy as members call for rule change to extend his term

Allowing the German to remain in the post beyond 2025 would require an amendment to the Olympic Charter.

Sunday, 15 Oct 2023 05:00 PM

IOC president Bach coy as members call for rule change to extend his term

Magnitude 6.3 quake hits Afghanistan’s Herat city

5.5 magnitude aftershock hits area after 20 minutes.

Sunday, 15 Oct 2023 04:10 PM

Magnitude 6.3 quake hits Afghanistan’s Herat city

Poland votes in most important election since communism

A victory for the Law and Justice party may exacerbate tensions with the EU and Ukraine.

Sunday, 15 Oct 2023 03:20 PM

Poland votes in most important election since communism

Incoming New Zealand PM prepares to form coalition govt

Christopher Luxon eyes sweeping changes in first 100 days in office.

Sunday, 15 Oct 2023 02:30 PM

Incoming New Zealand PM prepares to form coalition govt

Anger, sorrow as indigenous Australians weigh referendum defeat

Proposal overturned in every state across country, with 60% voting ‘no’.

Sunday, 15 Oct 2023 01:40 PM

Anger, sorrow as indigenous Australians weigh referendum defeat


WHO says evacuating Gaza patients is ‘death sentence’

Global health body condemns Israel’s orders to empty hospitals ahead of ground offensive.

Sunday, 15 Oct 2023 12:50 PM

WHO says evacuating Gaza patients is ‘death sentence’

Madonna puts health woes behind her to launch 40th anniversary tour

65-year-old superstar has recovered from bacterial infection that landed her in intensive care.

Sunday, 15 Oct 2023 12:00 PM

Madonna puts health woes behind her to launch 40th anniversary tour

France calls on Hezbollah to stay out of Israel-Gaza conflict

Iran-backed militia has targeted Israeli positions at the Lebanon border.

Sunday, 15 Oct 2023 11:10 AM

France calls on Hezbollah to stay out of Israel-Gaza conflict

Tens of thousands rally in UK cities in solidarity with Palestinians

BBC News headquarters splattered with red paint thrown by protesters from Palestine Action group.

Sunday, 15 Oct 2023 10:20 AM

Tens of thousands rally in UK cities in solidarity with Palestinians

US sends second aircraft carrier ‘to deter hostile actions against Israel’

Deployment signals Washington's 'ironclad commitment' to security of the Jewish state.

Sunday, 15 Oct 2023 09:30 AM

US sends second aircraft carrier ‘to deter hostile actions against Israel’

Qatar’s Sheikh Jassim withdraws bid to buy Man Utd

British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe now set to secure 25% stake in club for £1.5 billion.

Sunday, 15 Oct 2023 08:40 AM

Qatar’s Sheikh Jassim withdraws bid to buy Man Utd

Skygazers watch ‘Ring of Fire’ eclipse over Western Hemisphere

Event serves as dress rehearsal for total eclipse in April.

Sunday, 15 Oct 2023 07:50 AM

Skygazers watch ‘Ring of Fire’ eclipse over Western Hemisphere

Israel readies troops for invasion as Gazans flee

War has upended Middle Eastern politics, prompting fears violence will spread across volatile region.

Sunday, 15 Oct 2023 07:00 AM

Israel readies troops for invasion as Gazans flee

Chinese envoy to visit Middle East next week to push peace talks

More than one million people in Gaza have been ordered to flee ahead of an expected assault.

Sunday, 15 Oct 2023 03:10 AM

Chinese envoy to visit Middle East next week to push peace talks

Conservative parties sweep to power in New Zealand election

Former Air New Zealand chief executive set to become next prime minister.         

Saturday, 14 Oct 2023 11:40 PM

Conservative parties sweep to power in New Zealand election