Israelis are headed to an election that will have a profound impact on the country after years of conflict and social upheaval. But can Benjamin Netanyahu survive?
New York City bans horse-drawn carriages from 2028
The New York City Council votes to ban horse-drawn carriages from city streets and Central Park.
Escaped Ukrainian teen tells of abuses growing up under Russian occupation
When Russia's forces captured their city in 2022, these Ukrainians were trapped. While they managed to escape, they fear for those who remain under Moscow's rule.
Trump ordered to sit for deposition in his $14b BBC lawsuit
The US president is suing the British broadcaster, alleging it defamed him by splicing together two pieces of his speech made to supporters before they stormed the US Capitol on January 6, 2021.
North and South Korea tensions rise as Pyongyang fortifies border
North Korea has been adding mines, barbed wire fences, anti-tank barriers and other fortifications along its heavily militarised border with the south.
Zelenskyy says fresh Russian strikes show 'no change' in Kremlin position
Russia pounded Kyiv with ballistic missiles and Ukraine sent hundreds of drones towards Moscow overnight despite the latest US push to end the conflict.
Anthony Scaramucci on the future of the Trump presidency
The midterms will be crucial for the direction of the rest of Trump’s second term. Former Trump advisor, Anthony Scaramucci speaks on what he expects to see.
The 'reprehensible' Trump money grab that disgusts former adviser
Donald Trump's former shortest serving press secretary adds to concerns the US president has let the nation down, while making allegations surrounding corruption.
The Trump about-turn that might have even surprised Putin
The US president stuns even some of his own Republican colleagues by giving his Russian counterpart his biggest economic and propaganda victory since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
US orders diplomats to leave Saudi Arabia amid Houthi strikes
The United States has ordered non-essential US embassy staff and their families to leave Saudi Arabia, as the kingdom comes under sustained deadly attacks by Yemen's Houthis.
Putin agrees to resume peace talks with Ukraine and US
Russian President Vladimir Putin agrees to resume US-mediated peace talks with Ukraine as soon as next month, following a meeting with US envoy Steve Witkoff.
Vanuatu minister contradicts own government on Chinese police drawdown
The Pacific nation's internal affairs minister says it has not yet made any decision to reduce China's police presence.
'We're unbreakable': Ex-Israeli hostage's message to Bondi attack survivors
Former Israeli hostage Daniella Gilboa wants those affected by the Bondi Beach terror attack to know "we're unbreakable", ahead of the shooting's first anniversary.
Claiming to be in a fight for survival, Israel is redrawing the map
ABC analysis reveals the extent of Israel's expansion on four fronts: Lebanon, the West Bank, Gaza and Syria.
Macron calls Trump's comments on French riots 'stupid'
The French president said foreign leaders trying to win votes at home have exploited France's riots for their own political agenda.
Comedian hit with car in Taiwan after criticising Xi, prosecutors say
Comedian Huang Yi-hao has vowed to return to the stage, inviting police and prosecutors who worked on the case to his upcoming gigs.
Putin announces release of imprisoned US citizen during meeting with Witkoff
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that Stephen Hubbard, a 74-year-old US citizen held in Russian custody since 2022, had been freed and was at Pulkovo Airport in St Petersburg.
Chinese student deported from Taiwan after controversial 'pinching' video
A Chinese exchange student has been deported from Taiwan after posting a controversial video in which he used an illusion to make it look like he was pinching the Taiwanese president.
Israel's response to scrutiny can be embodied in a single X post
Violence against foreigners in the occupied West Bank almost always garners greater attention than attacks by Israeli settlers on Palestinians. The recent events are more sorry examples of this phenomenon.
Zelenskyy meets Trump envoys as US-Ukraine relations sink to new lows
Marco Rubio denies intelligence-sharing has been limited as US envoys meet the Ukrainian president for talks.
Alberta voters reject move to separate from Canada
A group of separatists in Alberta say they will pursue a second referendum despite most people voting to remain part of Canada.