North Korea fires artillery shells towards South’s border island
South Korea had immediately afterwards issued an evacuation warning to its civilians on the island.
Oscar Pistorius to be released on parole in South Africa
The athlete, who ran on carbon-fibre prosthetics, murdered his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in 2013.
Kim’s daughter tipped to be his likely successor
South Korea’s spy agency says Kim Ju Ae is apparently being positioned to lead the North.
Kim’s daughter tipped to be his likely successor
South Korea’s spy agency says Kim Ju-ae is apparently being positioned to lead the North.
Watch: Venomous snake found lurking in public toilet in Australia
Snake catcher Tennille Banks was called out to a cubicle in rural Queensland to remove the snake.
Africa’s week in pictures: 29 December 2023-4 January 2024
A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.
Israel outlines its plans for Gaza after war
The plans are unveiled by its defence minister as fighting rages on in the Palestinian territory.
Iowa police chief overwhelmed by school shooting
Eric Vaughn pauses to compose himself as he discusses the toll of the attack on the community.
Iowa student shoots six, one fatally, at high school
The attacker, a 17-year-old, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police say.
McDonald’s hit by Israel-Gaza ‘misinformation’
It is a striking acknowledgment of the impact from the conflict on the burger giant.