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The latest World reporting from Sydney Daily News.
A catastrophic earthquake has claimed over 1,700 lives in Venezuela, with public outrage mounting against the government as rescue efforts falter and widespread devastation reveals critical failures in disaster preparedness and response.
Iraq is reeling from a dramatic wave of anti-corruption arrests targeting high-profile political figures, sparking questions over the true motives behind the unprecedented crackdown in a nation long plagued by systemic graft.
Hopes for finding survivors are dwindling in Venezuela as ordinary citizens, armed with little more than brute force and desperation, claw through the debris of twin earthquakes that have decimated communities.
From city skyscrapers to sprawling slums, a roof over your head has never been harder to afford.
Andy Burnham, Britain’s likely next leader, vowed to enact radical change to the nation’s politics during a speech.
A fresh wave of Israeli airstrikes in southern Syria has triggered a humanitarian crisis, forcing countless families to abandon their homes and drawing sharp condemnation from Turkiye, which decried the actions as a blatant breach of international law.
Acclaimed journalist Mehdi Hasan issues a stark warning on the erosion of democratic principles across the globe, advocating for robust, independent media as a bulwark against this troubling trend, particularly in the UK and US.
A powerful aftershock has sent fresh panic through Caracas and beyond, compounding the despair as rescue teams race against time to locate tens of thousands still missing after last week's catastrophic twin earthquakes.
Two former NBA players, Malik Beasley and Ed Davis, along with a prominent sports agent, are at the centre of a sprawling indictment alleging their involvement in a significant illegal sports betting operation that has sent shockwaves through the US sporting world.
A devastating surge in cross-border violence between Afghanistan and Pakistan has reportedly claimed dozens of civilian lives, primarily women and children, as both nations trade blame amidst escalating tensions and a fragile geopolitical landscape.
Eighteen-year-old Dana Shabat, a resilient student in Gaza, is battling unimaginable odds to sit her final high school exams online, a stark symbol of hope amidst widespread destruction.
Accra, Ghana’s bustling capital, is grappling with a dual crisis of devastating floods and a massive factory fire, as torrential rains overwhelm the city and a rubber plant goes up in flames, leaving residents trapped and infrastructure crippled.
The US-Iran MoU acts as a state-to-state framework managing mutual pain, not a definitive end to regional conflict.
In a decisive blow to former US President Donald Trump, the US Supreme Court has rejected his final appeal, forcing him to pay out a staggering A$7.5 million to journalist E. Jean Carroll in a landmark sexual abuse and defamation case.
Arab governments are constrained by dependency, regime survival and fear of empowering Iran-aligned rivals.
A chilling warning from the United Nations paints a grim picture for Sudan's vital city of el-Obeid, fearing it could replicate the horrific violence and atrocities witnessed in el-Fasher, a scenario that would trigger an unimaginable humanitarian crisis.
US president says talks will take place on Tuesday, but Tehran has not confirmed the negotiations in Doha.
A video depicting the seizure of an Israeli flag from motorcyclists in Indonesia has ignited a global conversation, intertwining pro-Palestinian sentiment with the passionate world of football fandom, particularly among supporters of Brazil's national team.
A peaceful youth welfare centre in northern Germany was shattered by an horrific shooting yesterday, leaving five people dead and several others injured. Police have arrested a suspect.
A quiet northern German town has been rocked by an horrific shooting at a youth centre, leaving five dead and two individuals in police custody. The tragic incident unfolded in Stade, near Hamburg, prompting a major police presence and a nation in shock.
Khartoum's military government strengthens ties with Beijing as Western sanctions bite, in a move sparking questions about the long-term implications for the troubled African nation.
As Venezuela grapples with immense devastation, tales of miraculous rescues are offering a much-needed beacon of light, reminding a grieving nation of the resilience of the human spirit.
A devastating Israeli airstrike in central Gaza has claimed the lives of three Palestinians, including a young child, further eroding a precarious ceasefire and drawing international condemnation as the humanitarian crisis intensifies.
The president of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation has tendered his resignation following the national team's disappointing early elimination from the FIFA World Cup, sparking a wave of introspection across the Gulf nation.
The FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash between the Netherlands and Morocco in Monterrey, Mexico, promises a thrilling encounter as two of the world's top ten teams vie for progression.
In a bold diplomatic move, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has issued a stark ultimatum to Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko, demanding the shutdown of Russian drone relay stations on Belarusian soil or face direct Ukrainian intervention, potentially opening a dangerous new front in the conflict.
The harrowing last messages of a 19-year-old Thai woman, allegedly murdered by an Australian man, have been unveiled by Thai police, painting a grim picture of her final moments and the chilling circumstances surrounding her death.
The immediate threat of open conflict between the United States and Iran appears to have receded, according to former US Ambassador Richard Schmierer, following a period of heightened military exchanges that gripped the Middle East. While direct hostilities may have paused, underlying tensions in the region remain profoundly complex and volatile.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected a proposed agreement to limit long-range strikes into each other's territory, claiming Ukraine initiated the failed peace overture amidst intensifying attacks on Russia's vital energy infrastructure.
A century after a wave of violent anti-Greek riots swept through Toronto, historians and community leaders warn of chilling parallels between the xenophobic sentiments of 1918 and contemporary anti-immigrant rhetoric, urging a reckoning with a forgotten chapter of Canadian history.
China has unleashed a new wave of export controls targeting Japanese businesses, accusing Tokyo of "new militarism" in a move that threatens to further destabilise economic ties and inflame regional geopolitical anxieties. The retaliatory measures come as global powers jockey for influence in the Indo-Pacific.
As the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 intensifies, Australia's Socceroos brace for a monumental clash against Argentina, while global giants Brazil, Germany, and the Netherlands prepare to assert their dominance. Follow all the action as the tournament heats up.
Venezuelan emergency services are in a desperate race against the clock, scouring mud and wreckage for survivors after devastating floods and landslides ravaged central communities, leaving dozens dead and many more missing.
Seoul is mobilising an unprecedented investment of over AUD$1.5 trillion into artificial intelligence and semiconductors, a bold move aimed at cementing its position as a world leader in the impending AI revolution.
An 18-day-old infant's improbable rescue from the rubble of a catastrophic Venezuelan earthquake has become a poignant symbol of resilience, offering a beacon of hope amidst widespread despair and a struggling nation's pain.
