Woman trying to kill cockroach sets South Korea apartment block ablaze
South Korean police said they will seek an arrest warrant for a woman who set fire to her apartment building while trying to kill a cockroach with an improvised flamethro
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Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan’s first female Prime Minister
For many young girls in Japan today, the image of Sanae Takaichi taking the helm of power as Japan’s first ever female leader is powerful and formative. It mean
Two dead after cargo plane skids off Hong Kong runway into sea
A cargo plane has skidded off a runway at Hong Kong International Airport and landed in the sea, killing two ground staff. Emirates flight EK9788 was arriving from Dub
No Kings protests draw huge crowds as anti-Trump rallies sweep across US
Huge crowds have gathered to protest against President Donald Trump's policies in cities across the US, including New York, Washington DC, Chicago, Miami, and Los Angeles
Nearly 60 South Koreans repatriated from Cambodia over alleged scams
A group of 59 South Koreans detained in Cambodia for alleged involvement in online scams has been repatriated in handcuffs. The group arrived at Incheon Airport yester
Prince Andrew gives up his title as Duke of York
Prince Andrew is giving up his titles, including the Duke of York, he has announced in a personal statement. He has been under increasing pressure over his links with
Gaza ceasefire sealed: Nearly 2,000 prisoners freed, captives returned
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a historic ceasefire agreement today, aimed at bringing lasting peace to the Middle East, following the signing of a multi-party
Afghan Taliban confirm 'retaliatory' border attacks on Pakistan
The Taliban government has confirmed that it attacked Pakistani troops in multiple mountainous locations on the northern border. Casualties are not yet clear in what t
No survivors found after Tennessee explosives plant blast
Sixteen people missing after a major explosion at a Tennessee munitions factory on Friday are presumed to be dead, according to the sheriff. Humphreys County Sheriff C
Christchurch International Airport under full emergency for incoming flight
A full emergency has been declared at Christchurch International Airport for an incoming flight this afternoon. Fire & Emergency NZ, ambulance, and airport staff a
US-led peace talks resume in Egypt as hopes rise for Gaza ceasefire deal
Indirect talks aimed at reaching a final agreement on a US peace plan to end the war in Gaza are set to continue this week in the Egyptian city of Sharm El-Sheikh. BBC
NFL analyst Mark Sanchez stabbed in Indianapolis, now facing charges
Fox Sports' broadcaster Mark Sanchez is out of the hospital after he was arrested for a stabbing incident last weekend. TMZ has reported that the NFL commentator was
Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez arrested in Hospital
Fox Sports' broadcaster Mark Sanchez has been arrested after a stabbing incident yesterday in Indianapolis. The former NFL player was arrested today in hospital on mis
Trump calls on Israel to ‘stop the bombing of Gaza’ after Hamas agrees to hostage negotiations
Hamas announced that it had agreed to “immediately†enter negotiations for the release of all hostages according to President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace
India celebrates Gandhi Jayanti today
India is celebrating Gandhi Jayanti, honouring Gandhi’s legacy and reaffirming national commitment to his ideals of non-violence, truth and unity. The day is co
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban split after nearly 20 years of marriage
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have separated after almost two decades together.

 The Oscar-winning actress and the four-time Grammy-winning country singer
Two people have been killed and nine others wounded after a gunman drove a vehicle into a church in Michigan
At least two people have been killed and nine others wounded after a gunman drove a vehicle into a church in Michigan and opened fire. Police say the attack on the Chu
More than 30 dead in crush at political rally in India
At least 36 people have died, including children, in a crush at a political rally in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Tens of thousands of people had gathered
Fijian national Francis Wilson missing part of skull after Sydney pub brawl
A 20-year-old Fijian national on a night out with friends was left in a critical condition after a brawl in a Sydney pub, with doctors needing to remove part of his skull
Netanyahu attacks Palestinian recognition as dozens walk out of UN speech
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has attacked the recognition of a Palestinian state by multiple Western countries during a combative speech at the UN General A
Fire breaks out on incoming Qantas flight at Auckland Airport
Emergency services rushed to Auckland Airport after a fire broke out on board an incoming flight last Friday. According to RNZ, ambulances were on standby as the aircr