UN, AU call for calm as death toll in Senegal violence rises | Protests News
The United Nations and African Union have called for calm after the sentencing of opposition politician Ousmane Sonko sparked some of the deadliest violence in…
National property price rebound gathering pace despite interest rate rises, with Sydney leading the recovery
The house price recovery gathered pace in May, with Sydney continuing to lead a broad recovery, as the number of properties listed for sale fell…
Death toll in Guyana dormitory fire rises to 20 | Crime News
A 14-year-old girl injured in the fire has died in intensive care, as the teenage arson suspect faces murder charges. A 14-year-old girl has succumbed…
Official Cyclone Mocha death toll in Myanmar rises to 145 | Weather News
Official death toll surges as the UN says at least 800,000 people are in need of emergency food aid and other assistance. At least 145…
Official death toll in Myanmar cyclone rises to at least 54 | Weather News
At least 54 people were killed and more than 185,000 buildings damaged by Cyclone Mocha which swept into the country’s northwest last weekend, according to…
Under 35s cutting back while older Australians increasing spending as cost-of-living pressure rises
There Is a "sharp divide" in how Australians are spending their money as cost-of-living pressures hit households unevenly, a report based on the financial data of…
Markets live: ASX set to open flat, Wall Street rises as US debt ceiling debate drags on
Microsoft has won EU antitrust approval for its $US69 billion acquisition of video game maker publisher Activision. It's a significant boost that could prompt Chinese…
Eurozone inflation rises to 7 percent after months of decline | Business and Economy News
Food, drink and energy prices keep climbing across the single currency area following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Annual inflation in the eurozone rose to 7…
Demand for food relief rises rapidly in ACT as more Canberrans seek cost of living respite
One in three Canberrans lining up for food relief have never sought charity aid before, new data suggests.Key points:OzHarvest says 31 per cent of the Canberrans…
Chile bets on becoming world lithium leader as demand rises | Mining News
Santiago, Chile – It’s white — not yellow — but like gold, lithium has rapidly become one of the most sought-after precious metals on earth.…
Death toll in Kenyan starvation cult rises to 58, police say | Religion News
Kenya’s police chief says the death toll includes eight people who were initially found emaciated and alive. Kenyan police have recovered 58 bodies, mostly from…
Sudan death toll rises to 56 as fierce fighting rages in Khartoum | News
Doctors say hundreds of people also wounded as battles between army and paramilitary force stretch into second day. The sounds of gunfire and heavy artillery…
As homelessness rises, Lee-Anne Lupton plans to run from Perth to Adelaide to raise funds for those sleeping rough
Lee-Anne Lupton starts most of her days at 4am, running with her dogs through the streets of Port Adelaide.Key points:Lee-Anne Lupton did a run from…
Israeli soldier kills Palestinian in West Bank as violence rises | Israel-Palestine conflict News
Fatal shooting came hours after an Israeli policeman shot dead another Palestinian man near the Al-Aqsa compound in Jerusalem. An Israeli soldier has shot dead…
As homelessness rises in WA, mayor calls for crackdown on begging at traffic lights
The mayor of Western Australia's largest local government area by population has called for a coordinated approach to deal with an increasing number of people begging at…
Colombian mine blast death toll rises to 21, president says | Mining News
Gustavo Petro says despite rescue efforts, 10 miners who had been trapped underground after an explosion have died. The death toll from an explosion at…
Gabon ferry death toll rises to six; 31 still missing | News
Search operations continue four days after Esther Miracle vessel carrying 161 people from Libreville to Port-Gentil sank. The death toll from the sinking of a…
Train crash wreckage scoured as anger rises across Greece | News
Government accused of rail safety failures, as several Greeks wait to hear if their relatives are among victims. Thousands of Greek students are protesting for…
Marriage age in England, Wales rises to 18
The minimum marriage age in England and Wales rose from 16 to 18 on Monday when a new law criminalizing the arranging of child marriages…
Death toll from flooding in Brazil rises to 44 | Floods News
Rescue work continues after a torrential downpour brought flooding and landslides to coastal area of Sao Paulo state. The number of people killed by flooding…