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Troops check for more victims as Buffalo blizzard thaw begins
US National Guard troops have trudged door-to-door in Buffalo in search of additional winter storm victims hit by prolonged power outages.
Russia steps up artillery attacks on liberated Kherson city
Russia has increased mortar and artillery attacks on civilian targets in Kherson city, Ukraine says, and has rejected Ukraine's 10-point peace plan.
Australian government approves extradition of former US fighter pilot Daniel Duggan
Australia's federal government has approved a request from Washington to extradite a former US marine pilot.
Jetstar apologises after 'miscommunication' sees Bali flight returned to Melbourne
Jetstar has launched an investigation after a "miscommunication" saw a plane load of holiday-makers en route to Bali turned around and sent back to Melbourne.
Fiji tourism on track to nearly double its 2022 tourism targets
Fiji's tourism industry is on track to smashing all its recovery targets for 2022.
Deadly blizzard leaves more than 60 dead across US
The death toll in the New York city of Buffalo has risen to 28, with thousands still without power amid a monster winter storm that has battered North America.
Ringleader in plot to kidnap US governor sentenced
The leader of a foiled plot by members of right-wing militia groups to kidnap the Michigan Governor was sentenced to 16 years in prison, prosecutors say.
Taiwan to extend compulsory military service on China threat - government source
Taiwan is expected to announce a plan to extend compulsory military service to one year from the current four months.
Seven die in coach plunge horror in Spain
A seventh person has been confirmed dead after a bus plunged from a bridge into a river in Spain on Christmas Eve.
Philippines: 8 dead as floods disrupt Christmas celebrations
Philippine authorities say at least eight people have died after floods and heavy rains, as Christmas celebrations were disrupted for thousands forced to evacuate.
China to scrap Covid-19 quarantine rule for inbound travellers
China will stop requiring inbound travellers to go into quarantine starting from 8 January, the National Health Commission says.
As Putin loses ground in Ukraine, he increasingly relies on Wagner Group mercenaries
Analysis - The Wagner Group has been called everything from 'Putin's ghost army' to 'hired killers', John Lyons writes.
Death toll in historic US storm rises to 34
At least 34 people have died in the US as a severe Arctic freeze continues to grip much of North America.
Paris shooting: Suspect admits 'pathological' hatred of migrants
The man accused of a deadly attack against the Kurdish community in Paris has admitted to a "pathological" hatred of migrants, French prosecutors say.
Japan to look into report of secret Chinese police stations
Similar checks have been done by European countries, the United States and Canada.
Trump paid no income tax in 2020, records show
Donald Trump paid no income tax during the final full year of his presidency, according to tax figures released by a congressional panel.
Patient safety at risk, UK ministers warned as healthcare staff strike
British health sector bosses are warning the government of the risk to patient safety from a wave of industrial action as ambulance workers prepare to walk out and nurses threaten further strikes in a…
Zelensky visits front-line city of Bakhmut
The Ukrainian President has made an unannounced visit to the front-line city of Bakhmut, where Ukrainian and Russian forces have fought a fierce, months-long battle.
Almost 10,000 expected at memorial for slain Queensland police
Almost 10,000 people are expected to attend a memorial service in Brisbane today for the slain police constables Rachel McCrow and Matthew Arnold. The two officers were shot and killed in a deadly… Audio
Children among 547 detained Syrians declared dead - rights monitor
The the independent Syrian Network for Human Rights group says the documents provided answers to the fates of hundreds of missing people.
