Efforts to recover the bodies of eight people who went missing following the volcanic eruption on New Zealand's White Island have been delayed again.
Authorities monitoring the island have warned there's a high chance the volcano could erupt again within the next 24 hours.
Six people were killed in Monday's explosion at White Island, with 30 more injured, some with critical wounds.
Israel to allow international force into Gaza, Israeli official says
Israel will allow a multinational security force to enter Gaza as proposed under US President Donald Trump's ceasefire plan for the enclave, an Israeli official said on Sunday, a day before Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu heads to Washington.
Saudi Arabia reaffirms right to defend its security against drone attacks
Saudi Arabia's air defences intercepted and destroyed drones launched from Iraq on Monday and reaffirmed its right to respond to the sources of "the aggression".
UK's Burnham welcomes Zelenskyy as first foreign visitor
Britain's new prime minister, Andy Burnham, welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as his first international visitor on Monday, in a move that underscores London's steadfast support for Ukraine.
Philippines' Marcos puts anti-graft campaign at centre of address to Congress
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday vowed to press ahead with an anti-corruption drive that could see multiple charges filed against his cousin, former House Speaker Martin Romualdez.
French police arrest man after knife attack in Paris
French police detained a man on Monday after he attacked three women with knives near Porte de Clichy in Paris, Interior Minister Laurent Nunez told reporters.
As many as 42 domestic worker recruitment offices in the UAE have been penalised for breaking employment rules during the first half of 2026.
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has expanded e-bike delivery service to seven new areas, including Dubai Media City, Jumeirah Lakes Towers and Dubai Marina, to boost connectivity.
The UAE has strongly condemned attacks by Israeli settlers on villages in the occupied West Bank, calling on the Israeli government to hold those responsible accountable.
