EPAPrisoners of war are protected from all acts of violence or intimidation by the Geneva convention (file image)The Australian government has been told by Moscow that one of its...

EPA-EFE/REX/ShutterstockGaza's Rafah border crossing, a main entry and exit point for the territory, has reopened after eight months to allow sick and wounded Palestinians to cross over into Egypt...

US Africa CommandHegseth said the strikes "further degrade" the ability of IS in SomaliaDonald Trump says he ordered military air strikes on a senior attack planner and others from...

Getty ImagesThe federal government has announced measures to counter slowing growthIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's coalition government has unveiled its first full-year budget after his party lost an outright...

The European Union's member states need to increase defence spending to keep pace with the threats facing the continent, its foreign policy chief has warned. Kaja Kallas, who served...

Venezuela has freed six US detainees after talks in Caracas between President Nicolás Maduro and a senior Trump administration official.The release of the men was announced on social media...

Alice CuddyInternational reporterWatch: Three more Israeli hostages released by HamasThree Israeli hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza were released from captivity on Saturday, in exchange for 183 Palestinian...

Max Matza, Madeline Halpert & Christal HayesBBC NewsWatch: Police respond to fiery scene after small plane crashes in PhiladelphiaA small medical transport plane crashed into several buildings in north-east...

Female cricketers from Afghanistan hope their first competitive match in Australia will "open doors for Afghan women for education, sport and future". An Afghanistan Women's XI played a...

The German parliament has rejected immigration measures put forward by the conservative opposition and backed by the far-right.Christian Democratic Union (CDU) leader Friedrich Merz, who is tipped to be...

Chaos erupted in Ghana's parliament late on Thursday night, with lawmakers destroying furniture, and pushing and shoving each other.Police were called into the meeting - held to vet Ghana's...

AFP/ Getty ImagesA Mongolian sumo wrestler has been promoted to the sport's highest rank in a ceremony on Friday. Hoshoryu, real name Sugarragchaa Byambasuren, became the 74th yokozuna, or...