Australia fires: Thousands flee to the sea as fires race to coast
Australia fires: Thousands flee to the sea as fires race to coast Two more deaths are confirmed as holidaymakers flee to the seafront to escape approaching fires Go to Source
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Nissan’s ex-head Carlos Ghosn in surprise Lebanon arrival
Nissan's ex-head Carlos Ghosn in surprise Lebanon arrival It is unclear how Carlos Ghosn left Japan where he was on bail pending trial on corruption charges. Go to Source
Australia: Volunteer firefighter killed by ‘freakish’ wind
Australia: Volunteer firefighter killed by 'freakish' wind There are also concerns in Australia that "extraordinary fire behaviour" will increase the flames. Go to Source
Monsey stabbing: Journals of attacker ‘referenced Jews’
Monsey stabbing: Journals of attacker 'referenced Jews' Grafton Thomas, accused of attempted murder, also allegedly made references to "Nazi culture". Go to Source
Sudan sentences 29 to death for teacher’s killing in custody
Sudan sentences 29 to death for teacher's killing in custody The death penalty is given to intelligence agents who tortured a detained protester to death. Go to Source
CCTV shows narrow escape from tree in Turkey
CCTV shows narrow escape from tree in Turkey No-one has been reported injured after a tree fell on the street. Go to Source
Australia fires worsen as every state hits 40C
Australia fires worsen as every state hits 40C As the bushfires continue, mammoth blazes in Victoria are generating their own lightning. Go to Source
Sydney New Year’s Eve fireworks to go ahead despite protests
Sydney New Year's Eve fireworks to go ahead despite protests A petition signed by more than 270,000 people had called for the fireworks display to be cancelled. Go to Source
China jails ‘gene-edited babies’ scientist for three years
China jails 'gene-edited babies' scientist for three years He Jiankui said he altered the genes of a set of twins to try to give them protection against HIV. Go to Source
Texas church shooting: Two fatally shot before gunman killed by churchgoer
Texas church shooting: Two fatally shot before gunman killed by churchgoer The gunman was also killed after a member of the congregation returned fire in the packed church. Go to Source
Moscow brings in artificial snow for New Year in mild winter
Moscow brings in artificial snow for New Year in mild winter Artificial snow is dumped in central Moscow so that snowboarders can still have their fun. Go to Source
Monsey stabbing: Attack was domestic terrorism, NY governor says
Monsey stabbing: Attack was domestic terrorism, NY governor says New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo says he wants new laws to prosecute hate-fuelled violence. Go to Source
Yemen: Houthis blamed for attack on military parade
Yemen: Houthis blamed for attack on military parade Houthi rebels have been blamed for a missile strike on a military parade that killed at least five. Go to Source
Monsey stabbing: Five people wounded at home of New York rabbi
Monsey stabbing: Five people wounded at home of New York rabbi Police say suspect is in custody after fleeing scene of stabbing in Orthodox Jewish area. Go to Source
Russia and Ukraine in controversial prisoner swap
Russia and Ukraine in controversial prisoner swap Authorities hope the long-awaited exchange will ease tensions between the two countries. Go to Source
Australia fires: Thousands told to evacuate in Victoria
Australia fires: Thousands told to evacuate in Victoria Residents and holidaymakers in a major tourist destination in Victoria are told to leave by Monday. Go to Source
Why international rock stars are flocking to India
Why international rock stars are flocking to India U2, who recently performed in Mumbai, are one among many bands lining up to tour India. Go to Source
US saw highest number of mass killings on record in 2019, database reveals
US saw highest number of mass killings on record in 2019, database reveals Researchers say 41 mass killings claimed 211 lives this year, even as the overall homicide rate fell. Go to Source
Monsey stabbing: Several wounded at home of New York rabbi
Monsey stabbing: Several wounded at home of New York rabbi Police say five people were stabbed when an attacker entered the home during a Hanukkah party. Go to Source
Rush-hour car bomb kills dozens in Somali capital
Rush-hour car bomb kills dozens in Somali capital At least 73 people are reported killed by a massive car bomb during morning rush hour in Mogadishu. Go to Source
Myanmar Rohingya: UN condemns human rights abuses
Myanmar Rohingya: UN condemns human rights abuses The UN General Assembly passes a resolution calling on Myanmar to stop hatred towards minorities. Go to Source
Edward Gallagher: Navy Seals called platoon leader ‘freaking evil’
Edward Gallagher: Navy Seals called platoon leader 'freaking evil' Newly released video shows testimony against Seal accused of war crimes but championed by Trump. Go to Source
Thai cave rescuer dies from year-long blood infection
Thai cave rescuer dies from year-long blood infection Thai Navy Seal Beirut Pakbara contracted the infection during the rescue at Tham Luang cave. Go to Source
Six bodies found after Hawaii helicopter crash
Six bodies found after Hawaii helicopter crash Coast Guard says there is no sign a seventh passenger survived the crash on Kauai island. Go to Source
India Citizenship Act protests: ‘Our son was shot dead by police’
India Citizenship Act protests: 'Our son was shot dead by police' Muslims in India tell the BBC of police brutality, and why they fear losing their citizenship rights. Go to Source
Russia deploys Avangard hypersonic missile system
Russia deploys Avangard hypersonic missile system President Putin says the nuclear-capable Avangard missiles put Russia in a class of its own. Go to Source
Kazakhstan plane crash: Bek Air plane comes down near Almaty airport
Kazakhstan plane crash: Bek Air plane comes down near Almaty airport Almost 100 people were on board the Bek Air plane, which came down after take-off near Almaty. Go to Source
Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu claims win in party leadership challenge
Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu claims win in party leadership challenge Full results of the vote on the Israeli PM's party leadership have not yet been published. Go to Source
Typhoon Phanfone: Philippines counts cost of deadly storm
Typhoon Phanfone: Philippines counts cost of deadly storm Typhoon Phanfone, with gusts of close to 190km/h, hit an area devastated by Typhoon Haiyan in 2013. Go to Source
Trump impeachment: Lisa Murkowski ‘disturbed’ over co-ordination
Trump impeachment: Lisa Murkowski 'disturbed' over co-ordination Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has pledged "total co-ordination" with the White House. Go to Source