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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.
Australian Correspondent Brad Foster
Brad Foster reports on this week's funeral service in Brisbane for the two young police officers gunned down in rural Queensland, and football hooliganism in Melbourne over the weekend. He also… Audio
Fiji election fair, democratic process must now move forward - McClay
Election observer MP Todd McClay says he believes Fiji's election was fair and that the country must now democratically decide the composition of the next government. Audio
Giant hotel aquarium with 1500 fish explodes
Two people are injured as the Berlin aquarium, containing a million litres of water, bursts open.
Malaysia campsite landslide kills at least 21, including children
A landslide has killed at least 21 people, including children, while they slept in their tents at an unlicensed campsite in Malaysia.
Sam McAlister: the woman behind that Prince Andrew interview
In November 2019 a BBC interview with Prince Andrew sent shockwaves around the world. This was one of many exclusive interviews secured by "booker extraordinaire" Sam McAlister, a former producer on… Audio