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.
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.
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
Every year, the World Economic Forum meeting takes place at the Swiss Alpine resort of Davos.
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.
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un fires vice premier, publicly rebukes officials
Kim condemns ’incompetent’ party members for delays in government projects in advance of key ruling party meeting.
Bangladeshi Gen Z toppled Hasina. Now they could decide next prime minister
Young people, who make up 44 percent of voters, ousted Hasina. But they’ve never seen a competitive election, until now.
Gaza’s ‘phase two’ from a distance: Why hope still feels out of reach
As Washington hails next stage of truce, Gaza sees a stark disconnect between promises and the deadly reality.
UK to consider Australia-style ban on social media for children
UK ministers will visit Australia to gather information on the social media ban for under-16s implemented last month.