Rescue underway in New Orleans after tanker hits river cruise boat
A tanker struck a cruise boat with 129 passengers on board in New Orleans on Friday, partially submerging the boat.
Tanker collides with New Orleans river cruise carrying 129 passengers, rescue operation underway
A tanker struck and partially submerged a New Orleans river cruise carrying around 129 passengers. Multiple people were rescued as search-and-rescue operations continued.
Your guide to minor parties in the 2026 Victorian state election
There are more than a dozen smaller parties vying for a seat in the Victorian parliament this year. Here is what each party stands for and is campaigning on this election.
Wallabies ring changes ahead of Scotland Test
Carter Gordon has been brought back as starting five-eighth as Australia seeks to avoid a fourth-straight Test defeat in Scotland.
Bird experts cover 38,000km looking for signs of H5 bird flu
Ecologist Richard Kingsford has been counting birds for decades as part of an annual survey but this year, there's a new threat.
Pope Leo cheered on return to Peru city where he served as bishop
An estimated 1.5 million people have welcomed Pope Leo XIV back to the city in Peru where he once served as bishop.
Tanker hits New Orleans cruise boat carrying 129 passengers
A tanker struck a New Orleans river cruise with 129 passengers on board on Friday, partially submerging the boat. Rescues were under way on the Mississippi River, officials said in the US state of Louisiana. Authorities
Qatar and Turkiye send message of deterrence with new defence pact
Qatar and Turkiye have signed a mutual defence pact, deepening their partnership amid growing regional instability.
Federal appeals court rules against Trump in battle over trucker licenses in New York
New York, California and other states have repeatedly sued the Trump administration over blocked transportation funds
Australia captain Cummins denies involvement in ‘Sandpapergate’
Australia cricket captain Cummins has rejected claims by ex-teammate Usman Khawaja linking him to 2018 ball-tampering
Police are done with the Swans, but the saga is far from over
Police have finished with the Swans, but the club’s own review of its AFL program is far from over. Will it get to the heart of what went wrong?
CAR: Opposition marches in Bangui against rising cost of living
Hundreds of people took to the streets of Bangui on Friday to protest the rising cost of living in Central African Republic and the arrest of five civil society leaders.
‘Murder plain and simple’ or manslaughter? Lamarre-Condon’s court grilling
The cross-examination of Beau Lamarre-Condon concludes with the alleged killer accusing the prosecution of trying to "mislead" him.
Turkey and Qatar pledge unified stance against attacks in mutual defence pact
Turkey and Qatar signed a mutual defence agreement Friday, pledging a unified response to any attack on either country, the two leaders said in a joint statement. The defence pact follows the Mecca Joint Defence Agreemen
NSW growers reveal the tough calls made before this year's harvest
NSW growers weigh variable yields against soaring input costs in a season where optimism helped some through and others chose not to plant at all.
Nvidia scandal: US treasury chief blames Lutnick’s commerce department over alleged lack of action
US commerce secretary faces sack as questions emerge over senior Trump officials’ knowledge of alleged Chinese spy’s ties to Jensen Huang US politics – live updates The US commerce secretary, Howard Lutnick, is facing gr
Australia, Philippines to ink defence deal amid South China Sea tensions
Australia and the Philippines are set to sign a major defence cooperation agreement as tensions continue to flare with China over the South China Sea.
Are you team car door or car bonnet? This town's history depends on your answer
Lightning Ridge is a town divided by car parts, disputed facts and a history as elusive as the precious black opal mined here.
How 1851's Black Thursday helped shape Victoria
It shaped colonial-era Victoria and is remembered as being a "baptism of fire" for the Garden State. But few today know about the Black Thursday bushfire.
Migrants risk deadly route to Spain’s Canary Islands
More than 7,400 migrants arrived in Spain’s Canary Islands during the first 10 days of November.
IRGC says tanker caught fire after hitting mines in Strait of Hormuz
A liquefied gas carrier caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after hitting naval mines, according to the IRGC.
Eurovision is finally coming to Asia - meet the stars gearing up to take the stage
On Saturday, the biggest and longest-running international song contest will make a leap into unknown territory.
U.K. police launch sex offence investigation into children’s author and comedian David Walliams
London police said on Friday they are investigating children’s author and TV personality David Walliams for serious sexual offences, after news outlets reported that he used his fame to groom girls and young women for se
Australia must develop digital resilience, experts warn, but it will cost
Shifting Australia's dependence away from US technology companies towards resilience will require significant investments, experts are warning.
UK police launch investigation into children's author David Walliams
London's Metropolitan Police have launched an investigation into actor and comedian David Walliams, after the entertainer was accused of serious sexual offences earlier this week.
Russia is ‘setting traps’ in Ukraine talks, EU foreign policy chief warns
Kaja Kallas says Moscow is trying to divert attention from its aggression by raising issue of European security The EU’s foreign policy chief has warned against “walking into the traps that Russia is setting” as she said
Pope thanks crowds on emotional return to ‘second home’ in Peru’s Chiclayo
The Chicago-born pope was welcomed by huge crowds in the coastal city, on the final leg of his South America tour.
Missing teen 'kept his wits' in the bush and saved his own life
Staying hydrated and warm, and in easy sight of rescuers, were all factors that helped rescuers find 17-year-old William in dense bushland.
Nvidia scandal fallout widens as Trump's treasury secretary blames cabinet colleague
Scott Bessent suggests Howard Lutnick’s commerce department failed to ban exports of Nvidia's chips to a firm thought to have links with China.
Burkinabe authorities vow to support gold miners expelled from Guinea
Since November 6, thousands of Burkinabe gold miners have been returning home. In Bobo-Dioulasso, more than 37,000 Burkinabe nationals, including some 8,000 children, as well as more than a thousand citizens of other nat
Arokodare double secures Nigeria win in Afcon 2027 qualifier
Tolu Arokodare scores twice in the second half as Nigeria claim a 3-1 win over Tanzania to bolster their hopes of reaching the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
The Peruvian city that has embraced Pope Leo as one of its own
Pope Leo XIV is in Peru as part of his Latin America tour, just weeks after having surgery for lung cancer.
Russell Brand accused by 6 women of sexual misconduct, assault following rape conviction
Six more women have come forward alleging sexual misconduct and predatory behaviour by ex-comedian Russell Brand, according to an investigation by the U.K.-based The Times, following his conviction on rape and sexual ass
ABC 50/50 quiz: Testing your knowledge of 90s Aussie bands and cat people vs dog people
Each question in the ABC 50/50 quiz has only two options: one is right, the other is wrong. But be warned: we might try to trick you.
Why you will pay for Jensen Huang's indiscretions
Nvidia is one the most valuable companies on the planet, but its former boss had 60 direct reports, meaning it wasn't structured to cope with scandals.
Registered psychologist accused of recruiting for Universal Medicine cult
A Victorian survivor of childhood sexual abuse went to a psychologist seeking help. Instead, she alleges she was recruited to a cult found to be "socially dangerous" and "sexually manipulative".
One state is weighing law that would allow sick leave to care for pets
No state currently guarantees leave for pet care or loss, though several have proposed laws
Owners of 720,000 BMWs urged to park outside as US recall expands
BMW is still working on the recall fix and is aware of 10 fire incidents that may related to the issue
The dangers of revising Europe's security architecture
Experts warn against revising Europe's security framework because they say it would mean granting Moscow its longstanding wish of renegotiating postwar security on the continent.
Former Hamas bodyguard convicted of Birmingham knife crime also wanted in Germany
Mohammed Alfatih rearrested over alleged plot to target Israelis in Europe while detained for attack on bailiff A former Hamas bodyguard convicted of knife crime in the UK is wanted in Germany for allegedly plotting to m
DC gym shooter gave ominous quote on mold issues months before he opened fire that left one dead and four hurt
Dr. Matt Lambert gave an ominous quote to a reporter months before the shooting
Six more women accuse Russell Brand of sexual offences
Convicted rapist Russell Brand is facing fresh allegations of predatory behaviour and committing sexual offences, after six new accusers went public on Friday.
More live news, more conversations, more Europe: Euronews reinvents itself for its new season
Euronews launches its new season on 16 November with more live journalism, new weeknight programmes and a brand-new studio. Its journalists and editorial expertise take centre stage, with more perspectives and deeper ins
November 13 Paris attacks: Eleven years later, France pays tribute to victims
Eleven years on, France pays tribute to the victims of the November 13 attacks. French officials, victims’ associations and families gathered this Friday to pay their respects to those killed in the attacks in Paris on N
Crossing Afghanistan along the 'highway of death'
Highway 1, or the Ring Road, connects Afghanistan's major cities. After September 11, 2001, it became a hotspot for crime and fighting, particularly between the capital Kabul and Kandahar, the Taliban's birthplace. Peopl
Sixth victim confirmed in DC condo-related shooting in US, police say
Police confirm sixth victim in DC condo shooting; suspect dead after barricading himself and starting a fire.
Ex-Labour MP accused of sexual harassment joins Plaid Cymru
Geraint Davies has joined Wales' ruling party.
EU countries to announce deportation hub deal with Rwanda
Austria, Denmark, Germany, Greece and the Netherlands aim to make the centers operational as of next year.
Truck and bus crash in India’s Assam state kills at least 24 people
Several children and the bus driver were among those killed, officials said, with the death toll expected to rise.
France asks Brussels to examine Algeria's non-compliance of EU association agreement
France announced on Friday that it will ask the European Commission to "examine" Algeria's non-compliance with its EU association agreement. Earlier in July, Algiers imposed a near-blanket ban on French imports, and last
Black bears vanished from Ohio nearly 200 years ago. Now they’re making a comeback
Over 1,500 bear encounters have been submitted to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) since 2022
Catholic diocese asks parishes to hold special masses to mark Tai Po fire anniversary
The head of Hong Kong’s Catholic diocese has asked all of the city’s parishes to hold special masses and prayers to mark the first anniversary of the deadly Tai Po fire later this month. Cardinal Stephen Chow Sau-yan inv
Criminal investigation opened into Brooklyn building collapse that left 8 dead
New York City Mayor Mamdani says that the five main entities involved in the construction site are associated with around 100 other buildings in the city
Close-up Photographer of the Year 2026 unveils shortlist of extraordinary nature images
From extreme close-up portraits of dragonflies to otherworldly mushrooms and some rather creepy crawlers, this year's shortlist offers a fascinating perspective into the hidden minuscule details of our world.