US gun control: Cross-party group of senators agrees to limited safety measures
A cross-party group of US senators say they have agreed to a framework for potential legislation on gun safety. The measures would include support for tougher backgrou
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US will end COVID-19 testing requirement for air travellers entering the country
The US administration is expected to announce that the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention will lift its requirement for travellers to test negative for COVID-1
Uvalde-born McConaughey gives emotional plea on gun control
Academy Award–winning actor Matthew McConaughey took centre stage at the White House briefing today to call on Congress to reach a higher ground and pass gun contr
Elon Musk threatens to walk away from Twitter deal
Elon Musk has threatened to walk away from his $44bn takeover of Twitter, accusing the social media company of "thwarting" his requests to learn more about its user base.
Boris Johnson survives confidence vote
Conservative MPs in the UK have voted in favour of Boris Johnson remaining as PM by 211 to 148. The result means Johnson has survived the confidence vote brought by hi
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson to face vote on leadership
The UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing a vote of confidence in his leadership from his own party’s MPs today. It follows concerns over lockdown parties, spl
Madhya Pradesh: Viral video shows Indians risking life for water
A viral video showing two women scaling the wall of a well to access water has highlighted the acute shortage in several areas of the central Indian state of Madhya Prade
Four dead following shooting at hospital campus in Tulsa, Oklahoma
At least four people were killed today in a shooting on a hospital campus in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Police confirm that the gunman is also dead. Authorities believe the s
Texas shooting death toll rises to 21
The death toll for the shooting at a primary school in Texas this morning has risen to 21 which includes 19 children and 2 adults. The 18-year-old gunman opened fire i
14 students and a teacher killed elementary school shooting in Texas
At least 14 students and a teacher have been killed after an "active shooter" incident at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas this morning. Texas Governor, Greg Ab
Scott Morrison concedes defeat in Australian Election
Anthony Albanese and his opposition Labor Party have ended nine years of conservative government in Australia, as Prime Minister Scott Morrison conceded defeat of the coa
Australian election: Millions vote for next leader
Millions of Australians are heading to the polls for the country's first election since 2019. It sees Prime Minister Scott Morrison go up against one of the country's
Sri Lanka defaults on debt for first time in its history
Sri Lanka has defaulted on its debt for the first time in its history as the country struggles with its worst financial crisis in more than 70 years. It comes after a
Tonga eruption was 'record atmospheric explosion'
The eruption of the Tonga volcano in January has been confirmed as the biggest explosion ever recorded in the atmosphere by modern instrumentation. It was far bigger t
Authorities say US Gunman deliberately sought black victims
Authorities in the US say the man suspected of shooting dead 10 people at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York, deliberately sought a site with a high black population.
Ukraine wins Eurovision Song Contest
Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra have won the Eurovision Song Contest, in a public show of support following the country's invasion by Russia. The rap-folk band, who were gi
World News : 10 dead in shooting at Buffalo supermarket
At least 10 people have been killed in a shooting at a supermarket in New York state. US media outlets are reporting that police are at the scene in the city of Buffal
Sinn Féin wins most seats in historic election in Northern Ireland
Sinn Féin, once considered the political wing of the IRA will be the largest party in the Northern Ireland Assembly for the first time, pushing the Democratic Unionist
Qantas announces plans for world's longest passenger flights, direct from Sydney to London and New York
Qantas has announced it will begin direct flights from Sydney to London and New York from 2025. The new routes will be the longest passenger flights in the world, and
Elon Musk strikes deal to buy Twitter for US $44bn
The board of Twitter has agreed to a US $44 billion takeover offer from billionaire Elon Musk. Musk, who made the shock bid less than two weeks ago, said Twitter had "
World's oldest person dies aged 119
A Japanese woman officially certified as the world's oldest person has died aged 119. Kane Tanaka was born in 1903. She got married a century ago and had four child