Focus turns to future of Gaza after final hostage remains returned to Israel
Ran Gvili was one of the first Israelis killed on 7 October 2023 when Hamas fighters poured into Israel and launched their ferocious attack.
Posted on 26 January 2026 | 12:22 pm
Remains of last Israeli hostage found in Gaza
The remains of the last Israeli hostage in Gaza have been found.
Posted on 26 January 2026 | 8:43 am
Child kidnapped for organ removal among 4,414 helped in trafficking crackdown
An eight-year-old boy kidnapped for organ removal is among 4,414 people police say have been safeguarded from human trafficking in a global operation.
Posted on 26 January 2026 | 5:12 am
President Xi's purge is extraordinary - here's why
In a bombshell announcement, China's Ministry of Defence has said it is investigating General Zhang Youxia, China's most senior general and a man who was second only to Xi Jinping himself on China's top military decision-making body.
Posted on 25 January 2026 | 11:43 pm
At least 15 dead and hundreds rescued after ferry sinks in southern Philippines
At least 15 people have died after a ferry sank in the southern Philippines overnight.
Posted on 25 January 2026 | 11:12 pm
Trump warned off Iran strikes in 'you will reap the whirlwind' threat
A new mural warning the US not to launch a military strike on Iran has been unveiled in a square in central Tehran.
Posted on 25 January 2026 | 10:45 am
Climber Alex Honnold scales Taipei 101 skyscraper without ropes
American climber Alex Honnold ascended one of the world's tallest buildings on Sunday without a rope or protective equipment. 
Posted on 25 January 2026 | 3:27 am
'Barbaric' attack during Ukraine peace talks - but 'unexpected chemistry' raises hopes
Fresh talks between the US, Russia and Ukraine could take place "as early as next week", President Zelenskyy has said.
Posted on 24 January 2026 | 9:43 am
Dozens still missing after Indonesia landslide kills at least 25 people
Dozens of people are still missing following a landslide on Indonesia's Java island on Saturday that killed at least 25 people.
Posted on 24 January 2026 | 5:08 am
Iran warns any attack will mean 'all-out war' after Trump says US 'armada' on its way
A senior Iranian official has warned that the country will treat any attack "as an all-out war against us" ahead of the arrival of a US aircraft carrier strike group and other assets in the region.
Posted on 23 January 2026 | 8:13 pm