More than 60 migrants feared drowned in Libya according to IOM
More than 60 migrants are believed to have drowned in a shipwreck off the coast of Libya, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM). Citing survi
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Israel mistakenly kills three hostages in Gaza campaign
The Israeli military says it mistakenly killed three hostages during its campaign in Gaza after misidentifying them as a "threat". The IDF has named them as Yotam Haim
Australian woman charged with stealing van carrying 10,000 doughnuts
An Australian woman has been charged for stealing a delivery van packed with 10,000 Krispy Kreme doughnuts. The van went missing from a petrol station in a Sydney subu
Golden Globe nominations: Barbie and Oppenheimer lead 2024 contenders
Barbie and Oppenheimer lead the nominations at the Golden Globe Awards, with nine and eight nominations respectively. Killers of the Flower Moon and Poor Things are al
Philippines and China accuse each other of ‘dangerous’ incidents involving several vessels in South China Sea
The Philippines and China have accused each other of dangerous maneuvers and causing a collision in contested waters in the South China Sea, the latest in a string of mar
Palestinians plea to end Israel’s Gaza onslaught
Israel continues intense bombardment of the Gaza Strip, as health facilities and humanitarian aid efforts are crumbling due to intense fighting. White House Aide says
Hamas planned to use sexual violence as weapon of war during attack on Israel
An Israeli women's rights campaigner and lawyer has told reporters that, based on evidence she has seen, Hamas had a premeditated plan to use sexual violence as a weapon
Israeli ground forces push into Southern Gaza after 3 days of heavy bombardment
The Israeli ground forces are pushing into southern Gaza, after three days of heavy bombardment. Initial reports from Israeli army radio confirms that Israel has launc
Paris attack near Eiffel Tower leaves one dead and two injured
A man has died while two others were injured following a knife and hammer attack on a street in central Paris on Saturday. The attack occurred near the Eiffel Tower.
Four in court over Blenheim Palace gold toilet theft
Four men have appeared in court charged over the theft of an 18-carat gold toilet from Blenheim Palace. The USD$6M lavatory was stolen from the stately home in Oxfords
Ex-policeman Derek Chauvin convicted of murdering George Floyd was stabbed in prison
Minneapolis ex-police officer, Derek Chauvin who was convicted in the murder of George Floyd in 2020, has been stabbed at an Arizona prison according to US media reports.
13 more Israeli hostages released by Hamas
13 more Israeli hostages from Gaza have been released by Hamas. Qatar's Foreign Ministry has confirmed that eight children and five women are among the 13 Israeli host
24 Israeli hostages released by Hamas
Twenty-four hostages have been released by Hamas and are now back in Israel. Qatar, which has been mediating between Israel and Hamas, says among them are 13 Israelis,
Volcano erupts in PNG
A volcano has erupted in Ulamona, West New Britain in Papua New Guinea. People were evacuated and moved to Kabaya Care Centre after Mt. Ulawun erupted very badly. W
Multiple people shot at New Hampshire psychiatric hospital
Multiple people have been shot at a hospital in the US state of New Hampshire. The attack occurred in the last hour at the State hospital in the city of Concord. St
Fiji Colour Error Stamp sells for US$94,000 in New York auction
A two-pence Fiji stamp which was printed for the Fiji Post Office 145 years ago, has been sold at an auction in New York City for US$94,000. The stamp was part of a c
Israel to begin daily 4-hour military pauses in Gaza to allow civilians to flee
The United States of America has revealed that Israel will begin to implement four-hour military pauses in areas of northern Gaza each day to allow civilians to flee.
Woman accuses English comedian Russell Brand of sexual assault
English comedian, actor, presenter, activist, and campaigner Russell Brand has been accused of sexually assaulting an extra on a film set in a civil lawsuit filed in the
Netanyahu declares no temporary ceasefire on Hamas until all hostages are released
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has revealed that there will be no temporary ceasefire with Hamas in Gaza until all Israeli hostages are released. Netanyahu
The situation in Gaza Strip is now desperate and Egypt is working to expand evacuations
According to the UN Agency for Palestine Refugees, around 690,000 internally displaced people are taking refuge in 149 shelters, describing the situation in the Gaza Stri
Israel's military carried out attacks on the Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza killing a senior Hamas commander
Israel's military has confirmed that its jets carried out an attack on the Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza. The camp is in northern Gaza - an area where Israel has told p