WorldCargo ship seized over Gulf of Finland undersea cable damage probePolice say the Fitburg cargo ship was seized in the Gulf of Finland.31 Dec 08:07 PM
WorldFrance plans social media ban for children aged under-15The initiative is backed by President Emmanuel Macron with a draft law drawn up.31 Dec 07:53 PM
WorldTrump gets wrong country, wrong bird in windmill rantUS President blames wind turbines for killing American bald eagles.31 Dec 07:32 PM
New ZealandWorld begins to welcome 2026Pacific countries, including New Zealand, were the first to see in 2026, with Seoul and Tokyo following Sydney in celebrations that will stretch around the globe. Video / AFPWatch31 Dec 06:29 PM
WorldFrom grief to fireworks: How the world welcomed 2026Crowds in Sydney paused for a minute's silence before 9 tonnes of fireworks.31 Dec 05:40 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe separation: Inside the unravelling US-Ukraine partnershipNew York Times: This is the chaotic, previously untold story behind the past year.31 Dec 05:00 PM
WorldHow a landlord responded when tenants stopped paying rentKansas City rents rose 4.4% last year, double the rise across the US.31 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe tiny Japanese island on the front lines of China’s feudsNew York Times: Residents feel the stress of being caught between geopolitical rivals.31 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldShe tried to kill a president. He loved her anywayNY Times: A widower married a woman with a notorious past. It tore his family apart.31 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldAs Russia’s war grinds on, its society is frayingVeterans gain cash payouts, new status and free land as PTSD and crime fears grow.31 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldShe burned down her house but rebuilt Italy. Can Meloni lead Europe?PM has reshaped the migration debate, turning her policies into a blueprint.31 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldOne dead, at least 40 injured in train crash near Machu PicchuThe collision happened on a single-track line in a remote Andean area.31 Dec 07:14 AM
Sport'Fight of his life': Former Aussie cricket star in coma with meningitisThe 54-year-old was rushed to a Brisbane hospital on Boxing Day.31 Dec 12:25 AM
WorldMan who held record for most obese on Earth dies age 41Juan Pedro Franco weighed 590kg when Guinness World Records recognised him in 2017.30 Dec 11:37 PM
WorldUS operations in Syria against Isis kill seven, capture fightersUS forces have conducted several missions against the terror group this month.30 Dec 10:58 PM
WorldDemocrat ‘disappears’ $188,220 diamond ring at centre of fraud scandalSheila Cherfilus-McCormick faces 15 fraud and money laundering charges.30 Dec 10:19 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldCIA conducted drone strike on port in VenezuelaNew York Times: Attack suggests new phase of Trump Administration's campaign has begun.30 Dec 10:06 PM
WorldTatiana Schlossberg, JFK’s granddaughter, dies at 35Tatiana Schlossberg’s family announced her death in a social media post shared by the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.Watch30 Dec 09:32 PM
WorldWatch: Video of protester defying police in Iran goes viralTehran demonstrator filmed sitting in the street and facing down police on motorbikes.30 Dec 09:14 PM
WorldIsrael warns it will suspend several aid groups operating in GazaIsrael said the suspensions were for failing to provide details about Palestinian staff.30 Dec 08:58 PM
AnalysisAnalysis: How ancient Sparta explains 2026A vanished Greek city-state has been mythologised for its militarism and self-reliance.30 Dec 08:42 PM
WorldJFK's granddaughter dies at 35 after rare cancer diagnosisThe climate writer criticised her cousin Robert F Kennedy jnr for his vaccine opposition.30 Dec 08:37 PM
WorldStudents join Iran demonstrations after shopkeepers protestStudents rallied at seven top universities in Tehran and Isfahan on Tuesday.30 Dec 08:03 PM
WorldChannel Tunnel power glitch sparks travel chaosTrain services between London and the continent were cancelled impacting holiday plans.30 Dec 07:33 PM
WorldBangladesh’s former prime minister Khaleda Zia dies aged 80The ex-leader was the country's first woman prime minister.30 Dec 07:30 PM
World‘Ocean’s Eleven’ gang steals cash, gold from German bank over ChristmasThe bank estimates losses at €30m, with some clients underinsured.30 Dec 06:58 PM
WorldRussia: West is insane to question ‘drone attack’ on Putin’s homeLavrov claims 91 drones targeted Putin’s fortified Valdai lake estate.30 Dec 06:10 PM
World'Blatant provocation': China fires 27 rockets in Taiwan blockade-style drillsTaipei tracked 130 Chinese aircraft and more than 50 vessels during the drill.30 Dec 05:55 PM
WorldChina's military releases footage of live-fire drills near TaiwanChina says it is carrying out live-fire drills on maritime targets north and southwest of Taiwan, involving destroyers, frigates, fighters, bombers and drones.Watch30 Dec 05:37 PM
WorldUAE to pull forces out of Yemen as 24-hour deadline setYemen's leader has scrapped a defence pact with the UAE and declared a 90-day emergency.30 Dec 05:14 PM
WorldMeat-loving Argentines shun beef as inflation bitesThey eat more beef than people in Europe and Asia but social issues are having an impact.30 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldAltadena fire recovery: One year on, town rebuilds after deadly blazeNearly 6000 Altadena homes were destroyed or damaged in the Eaton Fire.30 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldMamdani tries to start on the right track at a historic stationNew York Times: Mayor-elect to be sworn in at City Hall Station, opened in 1904.30 Dec 04:00 PM
AnalysisPutin’s extraordinary claim could bring down peace talksAnalysis: Drone attack allegation provides Moscow with pretext to reject Trump’s proposal.30 Dec 04:00 PM
