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Car driven into German Christmas market crowd, two killed

A driver has been arrested after a car was driven into a group of people at a Christmas market in the eastern German city of Magdeburg.

Vanuatu reports 14 dead in earthquake, hundreds injured

More than a dozen people have been killed by a 7.3 magnitude earthquake that struck in Vanuatu but little is known about damage further afield.

Time magazine crowns Donald Trump ‘Person of the Year’

Donald Trump rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange after being recognised for the second time by Time magazine as its Person of the Year.

Trump decries use of US missiles deep into Russia

US President-elect Donald Trump says allowing Ukraine to use US weapons deep into Russia is just "escalating this war and making it worse".

Jay-Z denies raping 13-year-old girl at awards party

US rapper Jay-Z is strenuously denying "heinous" allegations he raped a 13-year-old girl, along with Sean "Diddy" Combs during an MTV afterparty in 2000.

Notre Dame Cathedral reopens five years after fire

Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskiy are among guests in Paris for the official re-opening of one of France's most-beloved monuments - Notre Dame Cathedral.

South Korea parliament moves to impeach President Yoon

A motion has been introduced to South Korea's parliament to impeach President Yoon Suk-yeol, after his brief imposition of martial law in the country.

White House defends Biden pardoning son Hunter

Joe Biden's decision to go back on his word and pardon his son Hunter has been both praised and criticised, as the US president prepares to leave office.

US judge dismisses federal Trump 2020 election case

The latest legal move represents a remarkable shift from the special prosecutor who obtained indictments against Donald Trump in two separate cases.

Duct-taped banana sells for $A9.5 million at art auction

A banana duct-taped to a wall has sold for millions at auction, with its cryptocurrency-entrepreneur buyer saying it's more than just an artwork.

Duct-taped banana to sell for at least $A1.5m

The world's most expensive banana is expected to raise over $A1.5 million when it goes under the hammer at Sotheby's in New York.

Biden allows Ukraine to use US arms inside Russia

The US has given Ukraine permission to use its long-range weapons to strike deep into Russia.

Trump picks RFK Jr to head US health dept

US President-elect Donald Trump has selected Robert F Kennedy Jr, an environmental activist, to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.

Trump, Biden pledge orderly transition of power

US President Joe Biden has welcomed President-elect Donald Trump to the White House for an Oval Office visit.

Trump rewards Elon Musk with top job slashing spending

Elon Musk and biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy have been hand-picked by Donald Trump to head a new US government 'efficiency' department.

Russia says five hurt as Ukrainian drones attack Moscow

Russian officials say at least 34 Ukrainian drones have attacked the capital Moscow while authorities in Ukraine say 145 Russian drones have been launched.

Trump advised Putin not to escalate in Ukraine: report

US president-elect Donald Trump already spoke by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday, the Washington Post reports.

Three people charged over Liam Payne’s death

Prosecutors have charged three people in relation to One Direction singer Liam Payne's death in a fall from his hotel balcony in Buenos Aires.

World leaders react to Trump’s US presidential election win

World leaders have taken to social media to congratulate US President-elect Donald Trump on his historic election win.

Trump claims ‘magnificient victory’ in US election

Donald Trump is leading in the US presidential election although the result remains unclear in battleground states that will decide the winner.

Republicans win control of US Senate, gains in House

Republicans have won control of the US Senate with victories in West Virginia and Ohio and have padded their majority in the House of Representatives.

Harris, Trump make a furious last-day election push

A US campaign that's seen a felony trial, a president pushed off the ticket and assassination attempts comes down to a final sprint on the eve of election day.

Rape-accused UK YouTuber Yung Filly blows kiss to fans outside court

A British YouTube star and rapper, who allegedly raped and choked a woman in a Perth hotel room blew a kiss to screaming fans as he emerged from court.

Lawsuits against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs pile up

Four men and three women have brought more sexual abuse lawsuits against rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs.

Trump blames Zelenskiy for starting war with Russia

Donald Trump has slammed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy for failing to seek peace with Russia.

Man with loaded gun arrested near Trump rally

A man was arrested at a security checkpoint near Donald Trump's Coachella rally after he was allegedly found with two guns and a high-capacity magazine.

Kanye West told wife he wanted sex with her mother

Kanye West told his Australian wife Bianca Censori he wanted to have sex with her mother, his ex-assistant has claimed.

Diddy sex trafficking trial set for May 2025

Sean "Diddy" Combs has pleaded not guilty to transporting women and male sex workers across state lines to take part in recorded sexual performances.

Hurricane Milton makes landfall on Florida’s west coast

Florida residents in the path of Hurricane Milton are scrambling as the mega storm makes landfall, amid tornadoes and heavy rain.

Suspect in custody after another assassination attempt on Donald Trump

The FBI says former US president Donald Trump has been the subject of "an apparent assassination attempt" at his Florida golf club.
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