Daisaku Ikeda: Influential leader of Japan's Soka Gakkai Buddhist group dies
Daisaku Ikeda, a well-connected ex-head of the Soka Gakkai group, greatly expanded its global reach.
1970-01-01 08:00
Yang Hengjun: Sons of Australian jailed in China plead for his release
Yang Hengjun's family fears the pro-democracy activist is at risk of dying amid deteriorating health.
1970-01-01 08:00
Anti-Israel mob reportedly storms Dagestan airport
Israel urges Russia to protect "all its citizens and all Jews" after a mob storms Makhachkala airport.
1970-01-01 08:00
Gaza strikes: Hamas-run health ministry says 700 killed in 24 hours
Hamas-run ministry says deadliest Israeli strikes in war have pushed total killed to nearly 5,800
1970-01-01 08:00
Bishan Singh Bedi: Indian cricket legend dies aged 77
One of the world's finest spin bowlers, Bishan Bedi took 1,560 first-class wickets, the highest by an Indian.
1970-01-01 08:00
Kuda Bux: The Indian magician who charmed the West with his 'X-ray eyes'
Kuda Bux found fame after claiming he was able to read with his face covered like an Egyptian mummy.
1970-01-01 08:00
Russia returns four Ukrainian children in Qatari deal
The return, part of a deal mediated by Qatar, could lead to the return of thousands more children.
1970-01-01 08:00
Vigil for victims of Hamas attack held in London
Hundreds who attended call for the release of more than 100 hostages taken during the attack on Israel.
1970-01-01 08:00
The Voice: Australians vote No in historic referendum
The country has overwhelmingly voted No to a proposal aimed at elevating First Nations voices.
1970-01-01 08:00
Putin denies Russia behind Finland gas pipeline damage
Finnish officials say they cannot rule out a state actor being responsible for the rupture.
1970-01-01 08:00
Jamaica: Children in hospital after eating cannabis sweets
Jamaica's education minister says some of the 60 students suffered hallucinations.
1970-01-01 08:00
Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky visits Canada for first time since Russia invasion
The Ukrainian president and first lady land in Ottawa, more than 18 months after Russia invaded.
1970-01-01 08:00