WorldDisplaced Palestinians flood southern Gaza town as Israel expands offensiveThe influx adds more pressure to an already overwhelmed area of the embattled territory.29 Dec 06:47 PM
WorldMan shot mother then led Vegas police on chase, killing father of 7A US man fatally shot his mother near his childhood home two days after Christmas.29 Dec 04:28 AM
WorldJail time, lawsuit and apologies after ‘almost naked’ party of Russian elitesThe recent party has provoked a scandal.29 Dec 01:06 AM
WorldMaine bars Trump from presidential ballotIt follows a December ruling by Colorado Supreme Court that booted Trump from its ballot.29 Dec 12:30 AM
WorldFierce heatwave conditions up to 49C to scorch parts of AustraliaParts of Queensland, Northern Territory, Western Australia face extreme temperatures.28 Dec 09:49 PM
WorldDaughter who plotted her abusive mother's death released from prisonGypsy Rose Blanchard's mother forced her to fake a number of illnesses for years.28 Dec 08:47 PM
World'An eye-opener': Teenage boy killed by shark at Aussie beachThe attack comes after a spate of serious shark bites in recent months.28 Dec 07:14 PM
World'Lives have been ruined': The hidden cost of the war in GazaThe war has also brought unprecedented suffering to Palestinians in Gaza.28 Dec 07:07 PM
WorldDaughter to be paroled years after persuading boyfriend to kill her abusive motherGypsy Rose Blanchard's mother forced her to fake a number of illnesses for years.28 Dec 07:45 AM
World‘Impatient’ Porsche driver crashed showing off new car to sonJason Zibarras was jailed after ploughing into two vehicles on an English hill.28 Dec 04:24 AM
World‘Zombie deer disease’ could spread to humans as US cases surgeLab research indicates the chronic and incurable wasting ailment will spread to people.28 Dec 03:15 AM
WorldChristmas gift argument turns deadly as 14yo kills sister as she holds her babyThe sister was trying to diffuse an argument between brothers who were both armed.27 Dec 11:02 PM
World'I'm shaking': Three lucky punters share in $97m Boxing Day lotto winThree lucky punters will begin 2024 as multi-millionaires.27 Dec 08:37 PM
WorldSeven dead after wild weather in Queensland, storms easeSeven people including a nine-year-old girl died on Christmas and Boxing Day.27 Dec 08:27 PM
WorldThousands flee widening Israeli assault in central Gaza as military launches new strikesThousands of Palestinian families have fled from the brunt of Israel’s ground offensive.27 Dec 07:22 PM
WorldNine dead after wild weather hits AustraliaOfficials say at least nine people have died in wild weather in Queensland and Victoria.27 Dec 05:23 AM
WorldGaza ground offensive expands into urban refugee campsThe Israeli military says it has expanded its ground offensive in the Gaza Strip.27 Dec 05:16 AM
New ZealandAP Sport year in photos 2023Snippets in time and unforgettable snapshots capture priceless moments in sport.27 Dec 01:51 AM
WorldGirl, 9, among four killed as storms ravage southeast QueenslandSevere weather lashed parts of Queensland’s southeast on Christmas and Boxing Day.26 Dec 09:57 PM
WorldThe right to protest is under threat in Britain, undermining a pillar of democracyThe government says the laws will prevent extremist activists from disrupting daily life.26 Dec 09:45 PM
WorldLose a limb or risk death? Tough decisions for Gaza’s war woundedThe Health Ministry in Hamas-run Gaza says amputations have become commonplace.26 Dec 09:10 PM
World‘Absolute horror’: Mum, four children slain in Christmas tragedyFour young children and their mother were killed in their home in France.26 Dec 08:46 PM
WorldCommunication cut, refugees ordered to evacuate as Israel expand Gaza ground offensiveIsrael’s offensive is one of the most devastating military campaigns in recent history.26 Dec 08:25 PM
WorldWoman details to police how - and why - she cut off husband's penis, flushed it down toiletThe woman is said to have taken a photo of the severed organ before disposing of it.26 Dec 07:44 PM
WorldMan dead after shooting in Irish steak restaurantIncident at steakhouse leaves man in his 20s dead and another in a serious condition.26 Dec 05:57 AM
WorldUkraine celebrates Christmas on December 25 for the first time, distancing itself from RussiaChristmas carries more than spiritual weight for many Ukrainians this year.26 Dec 03:43 AM
WorldTree kills woman as Queensland braces for wild weatherThe woman was hit by a tree at Helensvale on the Gold Coast.26 Dec 01:04 AM
WorldMoses’ parting of the Red Sea may not have been a miracle after allA biological science study argues ‘meteorological phenomena’ enabled Israelites to cross.25 Dec 09:48 PM
World276 Indians stuck in French airport leave for IndiaThe passengers grounded in France included several unaccompanied minors.25 Dec 08:51 PM
WorldEgypt floats plan to end Israel-Hamas warThe Egyptian plan calls for the formation of a Palestinian government.25 Dec 08:05 PM
WorldImprisoned Putin critic found after three weeks 'missing'Lawyers for Russian opposition leader had not been able to reach him since December 6.25 Dec 07:13 PM
World'Merchants of death': Pope Francis denounces weapons industry as he makes Christmas appeal for peacePope begged for end to Israel’s campaign in Gaza as he called for humanitarian aid.25 Dec 06:34 PM
CartoonsHerald cartoonist Rod Emmerson answers his critics – and picks his best of 2023Rod Emmerson dissects the news with a sharp pencil and a razor-like wit.25 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldWatch: Police dress as Santa to raid drug dealersOfficers decided it was time to check who's been naughty and nice.25 Dec 02:54 AM
