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North Korea’s Kim says he’ll launch 3 more spy satellites and build more nuclear weapons in 2024
Kim called for 'overwhelming' war readiness against US-led confrontational moves.
Paula Abdul accuses ‘American Idol’ producer of sexual assault in lawsuit
Abdul accuses former “Idol” producer Nigel Lythgoe of sexual assault in the 2000s.
Police find New York sergeant and his family shot dead
The four bodies were discovered by police during a check.
Flash floods kill 21 people in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal
The floods hit the region on Christmas Day, destroying about 1400 homes.
Indonesia's Bangka Island an epicentre of rising crocodile attacks
The latest victim on Bangka Island says a screwdriver saved his life.
Houthis show no sign of ending Red Sea attacks
Attacks aimed at Israel-linked ships in effort to stop the Israeli offensive in Gaza.
Three-stage plan for peace offers hope for Gaza
The three-step plan is facing stiff opposition from Palestinian factions.
Shelling kills 14 in Russia following Moscow’s aerial attacks
Russia identified the ammunition used in the strike as Czech-made Vampire rockets.
US approves new weapons sale to Israel as warplanes struck camps in Gaza
The war has killed more than 21,600 Palestinians.
Rogue waves injure 8 people as 'life-threatening' swells hit California coast
Authorities closed beaches, piers and harbours through to December 31.
South Africa launches case accusing Israel of genocide
The Israeli Government rejects 'with disgust' the genocide accusations.
Opinion: Kids born poor have little margin for bad decisions, regardless of race
Socioeconomics is a good predictor for victimhood and criminal justice involvement.
'The most massive aerial attack': Russia launches huge air assault on Ukraine
At least 30 civilians are killed in seemingly one of the war's biggest aerial attacks.
Displaced Palestinians flood southern Gaza town as Israel expands offensive
The influx adds more pressure to an already overwhelmed area of the embattled territory.
Man shot mother then led Vegas police on chase, killing father of 7
A US man fatally shot his mother near his childhood home two days after Christmas.
Jail time, lawsuit and apologies after ‘almost naked’ party of Russian elites
The recent party has provoked a scandal.
Maine bars Trump from presidential ballot
It follows a December ruling by Colorado Supreme Court that booted Trump from its ballot.
Fierce heatwave conditions up to 49C to scorch parts of Australia
Parts of Queensland, Northern Territory, Western Australia face extreme temperatures.
Daughter who plotted her abusive mother's death released from prison
Gypsy Rose Blanchard's mother forced her to fake a number of illnesses for years.
'An eye-opener': Teenage boy killed by shark at Aussie beach
The attack comes after a spate of serious shark bites in recent months.
'Lives have been ruined': The hidden cost of the war in Gaza
The war has also brought unprecedented suffering to Palestinians in Gaza.
Daughter to be paroled years after persuading boyfriend to kill her abusive mother
Gypsy Rose Blanchard's mother forced her to fake a number of illnesses for years.
‘Impatient’ Porsche driver crashed showing off new car to son
Jason Zibarras was jailed after ploughing into two vehicles on an English hill.
‘Zombie deer disease’ could spread to humans as US cases surge
Lab research indicates the chronic and incurable wasting ailment will spread to people.
Christmas gift argument turns deadly as 14yo kills sister as she holds her baby
The sister was trying to diffuse an argument between brothers who were both armed.
'I'm shaking': Three lucky punters share in $97m Boxing Day lotto win
Three lucky punters will begin 2024 as multi-millionaires.
Seven dead after wild weather in Queensland, storms ease
Seven people including a nine-year-old girl died on Christmas and Boxing Day.
Thousands flee widening Israeli assault in central Gaza as military launches new strikes
Thousands of Palestinian families have fled from the brunt of Israel’s ground offensive.
Nine dead after wild weather hits Australia
Officials say at least nine people have died in wild weather in Queensland and Victoria.
Gaza ground offensive expands into urban refugee camps
The Israeli military says it has expanded its ground offensive in the Gaza Strip.
AP Sport year in photos 2023
Snippets in time and unforgettable snapshots capture priceless moments in sport.
Girl, 9, among four killed as storms ravage southeast Queensland
Severe weather lashed parts of Queensland’s southeast on Christmas and Boxing Day.
The right to protest is under threat in Britain, undermining a pillar of democracy
The government says the laws will prevent extremist activists from disrupting daily life.