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Thousands of people have been evacuated and government offices have been closed as a super typhoon bashes the Philippines eastern islands. Typhoon Noru has caused gusts of up to 240kph on the main island Luzon, whe
Nine million people have been told to evacuate their homes as Japan is battered by one of the worst typhoons the country has ever seen. The super typhoon Nanmadol has killed two people and injured almost 90.
A strong earthquake shook much of Taiwan, toppling at least one building and trapping two people inside and knocking part of a passenger train off its tracks at a station. The 6.8 magnitude earthquake was the larg
Queen Elizabeth II's cortege has arrived in Edinburgh following a six-hour journey from Balmoral. A respectful silence fell as people waited for the procession to pass by before they burst into polite applause and
Sport has paid tribute after Queen Elizabeth II, the UK's longest-serving monarch, died aged 96. Messages poured in from sporting governing bodies and personalities after her death was announced earlier this mornin
Queen Elizabeth II, the UK's longest-serving monarch, has died aged 96, after reigning for 70 years. Her family gathered at her Scottish estate after concerns grew about her health. The Queen came to the thron
World leaders and dignitaries have paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, who has died at the age of 96. They have honoured her deep sense of duty and her resilience, as well as the Queen's sense of humour and kindnes
The Queen is under medical supervision at Balmoral after doctors became concerned for her health. All the Queen's children have gathered at her Scottish estate near Aberdeen. A statement says following further
Dignitaries gathered to open a footbridge in the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo only for the structure to collapse beneath their feet to the barely concealed delight of onlookers. Just as an organ
Liz Truss will be the new UK Prime Minister after defeating Rishi Sunak in the Tory leadership contest. Truss had been the frontrunner for weeks, and the 47-year-old will now follow Margaret Thatcher and Theresa Ma
At least 10 people have been killed and another 15 injured in a stabbing rampage in Canada's central Saskatchewan province. The victims were found in 13 different locations, including in the James Smith Cree Natio
A US man who stole a small aeroplane and threatened to fly it into a Walmart shop has been charged with grand theft and making terroristic threats. Cory Wayne Patterson was arrested after landing in a field, having
Pakistan is appealing for further international assistance after floods wreaked havoc across the country. Salman Sufi who is an interior ministry official says the US, UK, United Arab Emirates and others have contr
Five people have been injured in Auckland central after a gas cooker exploded on a building site. Fire and Emergency received reports of an explosion in Auckland central about 6.30 am on Friday. Police on t
Kobe Bryant's widow has been awarded US $16 million in damages over leaked graphic photos of the helicopter crash that killed the US basketball star and his daughter in 2020. Vanessa Bryant says she had panic attac
A teenage pilot has become the youngest person to fly solo around the world in a small aircraft. 17-year-old Mack Rutherford landed at Sofia in Bulgaria, after a five-month journey across 52 countries. Along t
Pakistan's police have charged the country's former Prime Minister, Imran Khan, under anti-terror laws. Their investigation comes after he accused the police and judiciary of detaining and torturing a close aide.
Gunfire interrupted the Kentucky State Fair with people running away from the area and resulting in several arrests. Kentucky State Police said in a statement that they took multiple people into custody, with char
NBA stars and brothers Stephen Curry and Seth Curry are in Fiji on vacation. The two time MVP winner Stephen Curry plays for the Golden State Warriors while Seth Curry plays for the Brooklyn Nets. Steph is wid
Canberra Airport has been evacuated and planes have been grounded after a gunman fired shots near the check-in security screening area of the terminal. ACT police has taken the man into custody and while a firearm
