Australia bushfire crews battle mega blaze near Snowy Mountains
Gale force winds have fanned two of Australia's massive bushfires into a feared "mega blaze", with authorities warning of worse weather to come. ...
Ukraine investigators consider missile strike, terrorism as possible causes of Iran plane crash
New details are emerging about Wednesday's plane crash in Iran as investigators hunt for clues as to what brought down a Ukrainian-operated Boeing 737 minutes after takeoff in Tehran, killing all 176 people on board. ...
Australia fires: Victoria extends 'state of disaster' as threat intensifies
The Australian state of Victoria has again declared a state of disaster ahead of forecast "dangerous, dynamic" conditions in a massive bushfire zone. ...
Kenya imposes curfew in Lamu after al-Shabab attack
Kenya has imposed a curfew in Lamu three days after fighters from the Islamist militant group al-Shabab stormed into a military base, killing three Americans. ...
Trump to address nation after Iran attacks Iraqi bases housing US troops in retaliation for Soleimani's death
Iran fired a number of missiles at two Iraqi bases housing US troops Wednesday local time in retaliation for the American strike that killed a top Iranian general last week -- presenting President Donald Trump with the biggest test of his presidency to date. ...
World leaders call for calm after Iranian attack on US forces
Political leaders are urging Iran and the United States to refrain from any steps that would further aggravate ongoing tensions in the Middle East. ...
Iran missile attacks: Iran 'aiming to miss' when it hit US bases in Iraq with 22 rockets, suggests Pentagon
Iran 'aimed to miss' when it fired 22 missiles at US forces in Iraq on Wednesday night, officials in the Pentagon have claimed, as it emerged there were no casualties in the rocket barrage. ...
Japan mass stabbing: Accused admits murders but denies guilt
A Japanese man has admitted killing 19 disabled people at a care home near Tokyo in 2016 but pleaded not guilty because he claims he is mentally ill. ...
Japan issues arrest warrant for Carlos Ghosn's wife
Tokyo prosecutors have issued an arrest warrant for the wife of fugitive ex-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn. ...
Venezuela's Guaidó forces his way into assembly after stand-off
Chaotic scenes are unfolding at Venezuela's National Assembly as Juan Guaidó has gained access to the legislative building after a tense stand-off with police. ...
Kenya arrests intruders in UK army camp 'break-in' attempt
Three men have been arrested for allegedly trying to break into a British Army base in central Kenya. ...
JNU: Students across India protest against campus attack
Students across India have been protesting against an attack on a prestigious Delhi university by masked men wielding sticks on Sunday. ...
Al-Shabab militants attack Kenya and US military base
The Islamist militant group al-Shabab has attacked a military base used by Kenyan and US forces in the popular Kenyan coastal region of Lamu. ...
Italian Alps: Six German tourists killed by 'drunk driver'
Six German tourists were killed and 11 injured in the Italian Alps when a car crashed into them, police say. ...
Hong Kong protests: China sacks top envoy after months of unrest
China has sacked the official in charge of relations with Hong Kong, Chinese state media reports. ...
Australia fires: Emergency workers say worst yet to come
Australians are bracing for a dangerous and unpredictable night as bushfires are expected to worsen. ...
Kenya bus attack: Three killed in Lamu county
Three people have been killed after a bus was attacked in Kenya close to the Somali border, local officials say. ...
Australia fires: Navy rescues people from fire-hit Mallacoota
The Australian navy has evacuated around 1,000 tourists and residents who were trapped in the fire-ravaged town of Mallacoota on the Victoria coast. ...
Carlos Ghosn: Interpol issues 'red notice' for Nissan ex-boss's arrest
Lebanon has received a "red notice" from Interpol for the arrest of fugitive ex-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn. ...
Krefeld zoo fire: German police suspect three women
German police suspect a mother and her two adult daughters of having caused a deadly zoo fire by releasing illegal sky lanterns on New Year's Eve. ...