The order from Netanyahu and fresh violence between Israeli troops and Hamas puts new pressure on the tenuous US-brokered ceasefire.

The US National Hurricane Centre has warned of catastrophic, life-threatening conditions, driven by the storms slow movement, extreme winds, and intense rainfall and storm surge. Follow our live coverage.

As a Frenchwoman who has lived in Australia, Ive noticed its often the same French words that give English speakers the hardest time.

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The US government shutdown has delayed Australian plans for the biggest ever overseas Indigenous art exhibition. But a small gallery in downtown DC is making the most of it.

A few savvy moves before her meeting with the US president today ensured Sanae Takaichi pulled off the type of diplomatic coup other world leaders could only dream of.

Hurricane Melissa is expected to hit Jamaica later on Tuesday with sustained winds exceeding 280 km/h. Follow our live coverage.

The latest Epstein emails show how anyone who came close to the disgraced financier can be tarnished, even if there is nothing to suggest they did anything wrong.

The storm has intensified to Category 5 with sustained winds exceeding 250km/h, making it the strongest hurricane in recorded history to hit the island.

Footage shows Charles being peppered with questions during a public appearance, a dramatic display of the risks to the monarchy from the scandal over convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

King Charles has been heckled by a member of the public during a royal visit over Prince Andrew's links to Jeffrey Epstein.

Suspects have been arrested in connection with the theft of crown jewels from Paris' Louvre museum.

The PM has also downplayed concerns about the future of the Quad security dialogue aimed at countering China.

The disgraced prince could relocate to Prince Harrys former home as moves to make him give up his 30-room, rent-free mansion gather pace.

The Russian leader has ordered his countrys armed forces to prepare for the deployment of a weapon with an almost unlimited range and an unpredictable flight path.

Daniel Naroditsky was found unresponsive at his home in North Carolina, triggering bitter accusations that his chess idol Russian grandmaster and former world champion Vladimir Kramnik had bullied him.

Monster hurricane tracking towards Jamaica forecast to unleash 250km/h winds.

French police have arrested two men over the theft of precious crown jewels from the Louvre Museum.

You knew Airforce One had disgorged the dancing US president by the clapping and excited hoots from Kuala Lumpurs vast press centre.

French authorities have made their first arrests after thieves took jewels worth more than $150 million in a daring heist.

The distinguished British dynasty has been riven by a bitter dispute, pitching father against son over the right to farm thousands of hectares of prime land.

A major manhunt is under way in London to find a sex offender who was accidentally released from prison.