Israel says it controls Gaza side of Rafah crossing as truce talks to resume
The Israeli military says it is in control of the Rafah border point, hours after Hamas said it accepted a truce deal drawn up by Egypt.
Israel takes Rafah crossing as truce talks continue
Flares lit up the skies over the Gazan city overnight as witnesses reported continuous bombardment.
26 of the most eye-catching looks from the Met Gala
Zendaya, Sabrina Carpenter and Gigi Hadid were among the stars walking the red carpet in New York.
Mushroom lunch cook pleads not guilty to murder
Three people died after they were allegedly served poisonous mushrooms in regional Australia in 2023.
All-powerful Putin renews oath in firm control of Russia
Russia's president is sworn in for another six years, with no checks and balances on his power.
Boeing in new inquiry over 787 inspection doubts
The plane-maker told US regulators staff may have falsified inspection records for 787 Dreamliner jets.
Judge threatens jail if Trump keeps breaking gag order
The judge issues his most serious warning yet, calling the violations "a direct attack on the rule of law".
Surfer murders shock peaceful Mexico community
A booming tourist and expat community is in shock after the campsite murder of three foreign surfers.
Boeing crewed space launch postponed for safety check
First crewed space flight of Boeing's Starliner was postponed shortly before lift-off due to glitch.
Russia to hold nuclear drills following 'threats' from West
Russia will hold tactical nuclear weapons drills in response to recent comments by France and the UK, the Kremlin said.
Deadly SA building collapse leaves dozens trapped
George city officials say five people have died and another 51 remain trapped after Monday's incident.
Hundreds ill after eating bánh mì in Vietnam
More than 560 Vietnamese people are taken to hospital with suspected food poisoning after eating the sandwiches.
Gazans celebrate after Hamas says it accepts ceasefire
Video shows people jumping for joy and chanting joyously outside Al Aqsa hospital in Central Gaza.
Rafah evacuation: 'Where will we go now?'
Palestinians have begun leaving parts of Rafah after Israel urged 100,000 people to evacuate the city.
Dashcam shows tornado obliterate Nebraska building
There were dozens of workers still inside when the extreme weather event struck - but all survived.
Surfers pay tribute to tourists found dead in Mexico
Authorities believe three tourists were attacked trying to fend off an attempted theft.
Rival Greek churches light skies in annual ‘rocket war’
In a tradition going back centuries, two rival churches fire at one another during Orthodox Easter Mass.
Watch: Madonna free beach gig attracts 1.6m people
The concert in Brazil marked the end of the singing icon's 'Celebration' world tour.
The moment pilot makes emergency landing on US beach
A small plane's engine lost power mid-flight, forcing the pilot to land on a New York beach.
Woman escapes car after driving into floods in Texas
More rain is forecast in the southeast of the state as authorities urge some residents to evacuate.
Gazans celebrate after Hamas says it accepts ceasefire
Video shows people jumping for joy and chanting joyously outside Al Aqsa hospital in Central Gaza.
Indians vote in scorching heat as temperatures cross 40C
As India's election nears the halfway mark, voters say a gruelling heatwave is getting to them.
Bowen: Tough choices for Netanyahu after Hamas upends expectations
Israel's working assumption was that Hamas would not accept a ceasefire proposal that the Americans called "exceptionally generous"
Ukraine, brandy and EVs top the agenda on Xi's charm offensive
Xi Jinping is on his first visit to Europe in five years - and it feels much like a charm offensive.
Weary troops stuck on front line as Ukraine struggles to find manpower
Ukraine is outgunned and outmanned by the Russian invaders, who are inching closer.
The rise of Sweden's super rich
Why the Nordic nation, despite its reputation for social equality, has so many billionaires.
Eurovision hopefuls put on the style in Malmo
The world's biggest song contest reaches its finale on Saturday and contestants have arrived in style.
'My children cling to me as dogs raid graves near our shelter'
In a tent yards from a cemetery, Rehab Abu Daqqa tries to shield her seven children from Rafah's horrors.
Cubans lured to Russian army by high pay and passports
The number of Cubans recruited to fight in Ukraine is thought to be in the hundreds.
