Six people have been killed and dozens injured during a mass shooting at a fourth of July parade.

The prime minister has travelled a lot in his first two months in the job but he is promoting vital Australian interests.

An international effort originally meant to tackle corruption in the country has shifted focus to the “colossal” task of bringing it back together.

Gunman with assault rifle shot onto parade from rooftop.

The document recognises the existence of 11 Indigenous groups, includes a process to return land to Indigenous peoples and includes the right to “adequate and dignified housing”.

Vladimir Putin has hailed Russian military success in eastern Ukraine as the shifting fortunes of war swing back toward the invaders.

In an eventful start to the PNG elections, Prime Minister James Marape’s son was arrested following the discovery of a bagful of money on a plane.

The rampage in Highland Park, Chicago, came on July 4, the day Americans are meant to take to the streets to celebrate the good things about their country.

Six people were killed and at least two dozen injured when a man with a high-powered rifle opened fire from a rooftop at a Fourth of July parade.

Francis has called a surprise meeting of cardinals at an unusual time of the year, but he maintains that speculation about a looming resignation is just gossip.

Police in Spain have busted a gang allegedly building underwater drug drones

Two women have met for the first time after finding out they are sisters following a DNA test taken at Christmas.

Jayland Walker, 25, was shot after he fled police who had attempted to pull him over for a minor traffic violation.

Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi said the disaster, which has so far claimed the lives of seven people, was linked to environmental factors.

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Another young, black, unarmed man has been shot dead by police in Ohio.

Ukrainian soldiers returning from the front lines in the Donbas region have described life during the gruelling war of attrition as apocalyptic.

Australia’s ambassador to China has met with China’s vice-foreign minister in Beijing, days before the country’s foreign ministers are due to cross paths in Bali.

The decision by America’s Supreme Court to strike down abortion rights has created global shockwaves.

More evidence against Donald Trump is emerging, as investigators flag the former president could face more than one criminal referral.