Declaring America's decline is over and that a golden age begins right now, Donald Trump takes office as the 47th President.

The first hostages freed as the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas begins.

Australia's waiting game: when will the cost of living come down and when will the PM call the federal election? 

Israel and Hamas agree to a preliminary ceasefire and hostage-release deal in Gaza in what's being viewed as the first stage to bring the 15 month war to an end.

Australian man Oscar Jenkins reportedly killed after being captured while fighting for Ukraine. 

More high winds forecast in fire ravaged LA as the US national guard is mobilised to try to stop looting of impacted neighbourhoods.

LA's wildfire emergency is set to continue with the US city bracing for worsening conditions in the days ahead. 

The "perfect storm" - fire crews work tirelessly in LA to contain out of control fires that have forced nearly 180-thousand residents to flee.

Tens of thousands evacuated as fires engulf large parts of Los Angeles.

Facebook and Instagram to get rid of factcheckers making users responsible for checking the accuracy of posts.