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Oscars push back nominations announcement amid California wildfires

Nominations will now be announced on January 23, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said Monday

US govt drops legal case as firm scraps plans to salvage Titanic artifacts

The scuttling of the government's latest legal battle isn't necessarily the end of RMS Titanic Inc.'s attempts to enter the rapidly deteriorating ocean liner or to fetch more historic objects

Trump flies US flag at full height amid Jimmy Carter's mourning period

Flags are supposed to fly at half-staff through the end of January out of respect for former President Jimmy Carter, who died on December 29

Trump's 2020 election case: Judge clears way for special counsel's report

Cannon, who was nominated to the bench by Trump, had earlier temporarily blocked the department from releasing the entire report on Smith's investigations into Trump that led to two criminal cases

US extends deadline on Nippon's bid for US Steel, keeping deal hopes alive

Even after the election, Trump wrote on social media in December that he is totally against US Steel being bought by a foreign company and said he would block the deal as president

Magnitude 6.9 earthquake hits southwestern Japan; tsunami threat lifted

NHK said a tsunami, estimated to be as high as 1 metre, reached land within 30 minutes of the quake. The waters detected at Miyazaki Port measured 20 centimetres high, the reports said

Attempts to arrest impeached South Korean Prez Yoon: All you need to know

Scuffles occurred Jan 3 when dozens of investigators were stopped from entering the compound by presidential security forces, military personnel and vehicle barricades

Bezos' Blue Origin calls off New Glenn rocket launch mins before countdown

Blue Origin did not immediately set a new launch date, saying the team needed more time to resolve the problem

Progress made over Israel-Hamas ceasefire, hostage release: Officials

Three officials acknowledged progress has been made and said the coming days would be critical for ending more than 15 months of fighting that has destabilised the Middle East

China working with gangs, shell firms to gain intel: Taiwan spy agency

According to a report released over the weekend by Taiwan's National Security Bureau, Chinese agents have sought to use the Taiwanese underworld to channel funds to those with information to sell

Soldiers from North in Ukraine, show no desire to defect: South Korea's NIS

The agency said it was willing to discuss the matter with Ukrainian authorities if the soldiers eventually do ask to go to South Korea

Biden believes he was 'steady hand' world needed after Trump's Presidency

As Biden prepares to leave office, he remains insistent that his one-term presidency has made strides in restoring American credibility on the world stage

FA Cup: Jesus carried off on stretcher during 3rd round tie vs Man Utd

Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus was carried off on a stretcher during the first half of the FA Cup match against Manchester United on Sunday.

Australian Open: Coco Gauff starts with straight-sets win over Sofia Kenin

The 2023 U.S. Open champion is wearing a Marvel-inspired bodysuit and skirt at Melbourne Park and she's radiating confidence and calm.

FA Cup Round-up: Man United beat Arsenal on penalties; Spurs avoid scare

Bayindir was United's savior by saving one penalty from Martin Odegaard in normal time to send the game against Arsenal to extra time at 1-1 and then another from Kai Havertz in the shootout.

24 dead as fire crews try to corral LA blazes before winds return this week

National Weather Service issued red flag warnings for severe fire conditions through Wednesday, with sustained winds of 80 kilometres per hour and gusts in the mountains

Here's all you need to know about devastation from Los Angeles wildfires

The blazes started last Tuesday, fuelled by fierce Santa Ana winds that forecasters expect to kick back up through at least midweek

Wildfires burn Los Angeles' schools, destroy outdoor education sanctuaries

All schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District, the nation's second largest, were closed on Friday because of heavy smoke and ash over the city

Biden talks to families of Americans held by Taliban, no deal reached yet

Biden's call with family members of Ryan Corbett, George Glezmann and Mahmoud Habibi took place in the waning days of his administration

EU ministers consider easing sanctions on Syria at meeting later in January

Saudi Arabia called for the lifting of sanctions, which threaten to undermine Syria's recovery from nearly 14 years of civil war