Senior managers Konstantin Kontis and Vicky Kos testify at Melbourne’s coroner’s court regarding the 2020 Covid-19 outbreak at St Basil’s aged care home, where nearly a quarter of residents died.
Donald Trump signs two executive orders to restrict birthright citizenship, expanding ineligibility categories and targeting 'birth tourism', despite likely legal challenges and a recent Supreme Court ruling upholding constitutional guarantees.
About 50 Katherine residents protest against the Northern Territory's high crime rate after a recent car theft incident involving youths, leading to calls for increased police resources and a potential youth curfew.
Residents in the besieged Sudanese city of el-Obeid face daily drone strikes, water shortages, and a cholera outbreak, as U.N. experts warn of potential atrocities mirroring the violence in el-Fasher.
Hong Kong's foreign- and mainland-affiliated companies reached a record 11,070 in 2025, a 11 percent increase, reflecting strong economic confidence amid national security laws.
Beijing and Washington's latest measures could test ties, but observers view them as a minor obstacle on the path to a potential summit between Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump.
Russian Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova reports 302 residents of Kursk Region's border districts remain unaccounted for since the 2024 Ukrainian incursion, despite the region's liberation in April 2025.
Hong Kong police arrested 25 people, including 13-year-olds, linked to a triad loan shark syndicate charging up to 282 per cent annual interest and laundering millions through personal accounts.
Israel's military conducts precision strikes in southern Lebanon following alleged ceasefire violations by Hezbollah, while the UN warns over rising Iranian executions and the US lifts aviation sanctions.
Colombia's outgoing defence minister warns of potential terrorist threats ahead of President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella's inauguration in Cali, where 11,000 troops are being deployed for security.
Assam flood death toll reaches 95 with six new fatalities, affecting over 1.6 lakh people across 14 districts. Union health minister J P Nadda inspects worst-hit areas and reviews relief efforts.
South Africa's foreign minister has recommended new rules for former heads of state traveling abroad, following ex-President Jacob Zuma's controversial meeting with fugitive businessman Ajay Gupta in India.
Labor will introduce new rules to cut net overseas migration and push temporary residents to leave Australia, despite the home affairs minister Tony Burke postponing a major speech on the subject.
Israel's resumption of strikes on the Gaza Strip aims to clear the region for US investor access to ports and offshore fields, according to Russian military expert Alexander Stepanov.
Protests erupt in Ceuta as residents express fear, anger, and feelings of abandonment following a massive migrant arrival, while remaining migrants struggle on the streets and NGOs provide emergency aid.
An Antarctic cold snap brought freezing conditions, hail, and rare snowfall to New Zealand cities including Wellington and Dunedin, causing highway closures and record electricity demand.
Russian Africa Corps military medics in Mali prioritize the 'golden hour' for treating wounded personnel, utilizing helicopter evacuations and providing medical assistance to Malian soldiers and local residents.
A proposed 1-million-square-foot data center in Westlake, Texas, faces pushback from residents and a neighboring Buddhist monastery over noise and community disruption, even as town officials tout economic benefits and strict safety measures.
Guatemala's Volcan de Fuego erupts, spewing lava, gas, and ash 4km into the sky, prompting evacuations, school closures, and an orange warning from CONRED due to its intense activity.
A burst water pipe in Tuen Mun, the third in the area within a week, affected 7,000 residents after water supply was suspended for repairs, following a series of similar leaks in Kwai Chung and Shau Kei Wan.
Wildfires in Spokane, Washington, destroyed about 700 buildings and forced 67,000 evacuations; residents returned to find homes reduced to chimneys, while officials seek federal emergency aid.
Balaji Srinivasan's Network School in Malaysia's Forest City was shut down due to licensing irregularities and scrutiny over residents' nationalities, including a claim of Israeli citizens. Founder Balaji Srinivasan denied wrongdoing and quickly announced a new campus in Kazakhstan.
Shadab Momin, a young man from Bhiwandi, dons a Spider-Man costume during monsoons to assist residents by warning about potholes, pushing stalled vehicles, and carrying children across flooded streets, highlighting persistent flooding issues in the town.
Crypto exchange Bitget will stop services for Japan residents, ceasing new registrations immediately and implementing account restrictions from Nov. 1. This follows multiple warnings from Japanese regulators, including the FSA and Kanto Local Finance Bureau, regarding unregistered operations.
