Gunfire broke out between the two nations early Sunday when North Korea fired multiple shots towards South Korea at 7:41 am local time, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staffs said in a statement.

Speculation about North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's health mounded around the world after the head of the Hermit Kingdom had not been seen in public for nearly three weeks.

'Handful of shots came across from the north, we think those were accidental,' he told ABC's 'This Week.' 'South Koreans did return fire. There was no loss of life on either side,' he added.

North Korea's former deputy ambassador to Britain, Thae Yong Ho (pictured), has apologised after claiming leader Kim Jong-un was so unwell he could not stand.

Speaking to a parliamentary committee on Wednesday, the head of South Korea's intelligence agency said there was nothing to indicate the rumours about Kim's ill-health were true.

North Korea is nearing completion on a new base near the capital of Pyongyang which could be used to increase and protect the country's stockpile of nuclear weapons, analysts say.

Former Chicago Bulls star Dennis Rodman opened up on his unlikely friendship with the Supreme leader of North Korea Kim Jong-un ever since he visited the country in 2013.

Novak Djokovic went straight from his thrilling men's singles victory to the Wimbledon Champions' Dinner and a dance with ladies' winner Simona Halep, who said she was 'stressed' by the thought.

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has been criticized for being out of town campaigning in Iowa while Manhattan was plunged into darkness by a blackout on Saturday evening.

Sunrise host David 'Kochie' Koch has expressed his great sadness over not being able to meet his sixth grandchild due to travel restrictions amid the coronavirus pandemic. 

She's the Perth-based real estate agent who has just found fame on this year's season of Married At First Sight Australia. 

She confirmed her split from Ivan Sarakula last week, telling fans the couple are 'better off as friends'. 

Sunrise host David 'Kochie' Koch became a grandfather for the SIXTH time last week. As it could be a long time before Kochie, 64, sees the baby in person, he settled for meeting the bub virtually.

Perth chef Rob Nixon has over 1.2 million subscribers on his YouTube cookery channel, Nicko's Kitchen, which specialises in homemade versions of iconic fast food dishes.

Sunrise host David 'Kochie' Koch became a grandfather for the sixth time last week.

Since returning home to Perth after the production shutdown last month, 30-year-old Locky Gilbert has been spending time with Married At First Sight 's Aleks Markovic

The GoPro footage was recorded by Oliver Nordin in January after he and a friend snuck past security to gain access to the abandoned skyscraper in Thailand's capital.

She flaunted her sensational bikini body during her honeymoon with 'husband' David Cannon on Thursday's episode of Married At First Sight.

The baby was strapped into a visor to keep it safe from infection as it lay on a bed at the BNH hospital in the Thai capital.

The pictures were taken by photographer Sam Gregg, 30, in the Klong Toey slums in the country's capital which are home to around 100,000 people.

Eniko Hart, who is already a mom to two-year-old son Kenzo, looked cheerful, as she lovingly looked down at her stomach, which was on full display in a cropped band t-shirt.

Workers at Amazon, Instacart, Whole Foods, Walmart, Target and FedEx plan to take part in the May 1 protest by calling out sick or walking off the job site, according to The Intercept.

Getty Images have published their annual News Images Of The Year - a poignant collection of photographs from politics (pictured), war zones and current affairs in 2019.

Researchers from The Economist Intelligence Unit looked at the prices of 160 items in 133 cities around the globe including the cost of food, clothing, transport and utility bills.

The 24 hour walkout on the District Line, one of the busiest London Underground lines, was organised by the Aslef Union, and is causing severe delays across the capital.

London commuters, it’s happening again: TfL’s Jubilee line will be suspended and chaos on the Underground is expected amid plans for a 24-hour Tube strike.

Shostakovich's 11th Symphony here receives a performance of exceptional eloquence from the Manchester-based BBC Philharmonic under their chief guest conductor, the Finn John Storgårds.

Ginger cat Pumpkin was a regular in Tesco's Drayton branch in Norwich, for well over a year before staff started 'gently encouraging him to go out', but he's recently returned to perch on the self-checkout.

She was recently seen storming the runway as she displayed her modelling prowess during Milan Fashion Week just a few days ago.

The DKNY model shared a selfie from her Paris hotel room where her body was front and center as she posed in a living room area. She said, 'Feeling myself in the Parisian light.'

57% of people say music significantly helps them train, and Don't Stop Me Now by Queen is the most popular workout track, particularly among women.

Milojko Brzakovic of the Zastava arms factory said the M92 semi-automatic pistol's serial number matched one his company delivered to an American online arms dealer in May 2013.

The former Big Brother star, 30,  - who is 'feeling sexy again' after dropping two dress sizes - slipped her slimmer frame in skintight workout gym as she hit the gym in Leeds on Tuesday.

With Holland due in Belfast next month, both teams are viewing the double-header as a head-to-head battle for a ticket to Euro 2020, and Koeman is wary of the threat posed by Michael O'Neill's side.

The Korean-born songstress told her Facebook fans on Thursday that she took part in the original series, King of Masked Singer

The former cricket star, 41, engaged in a gruelling exercise session for the first time since escaping injury in a high speed crash while filming for the series.

Gochugaru, or Korean red pepper flakes, are available online and at specialist shops. They really make the dish

Victoria Beckham has given a candid look at her morning routine on Instagram - which features cleansing hot water and lemon and a breakfast prepared by daughter Harper.

She ended 2019 heartbroken after splitting from The Bachelor's Matt Agnew.

Rachael Arahill and Vakoo Kauapirura sparked a sizzling romance after their time on The Bachelor last year.

Since returning home to Perth after the production shutdown last month, 30-year-old Locky Gilbert has been spending time with Married At First Sight 's Aleks Markovic

Married At First Sight's Aleks Makovic has publicly responded to rumours she's dating The Bachelor's Locklan 'Locky'Gilbert. 

Like most parents, Sam Wood and Snezana Markoski are in self-isolation with their three children.

The BBC journalist, 48, enjoyed a well-deserved break as she joined her partner Aljaž Škorjanec on the red carpet at the Pride Of Britain Awards at London's Grosvenor House Hotel on Monday.

The Love Island beauty, 28, stunned in a burgundy off-the-shoulder gown as she discussed her 'difficult' split from boyfriend Ovie Soko at the Pride of Britain Awards at the Grosvenor House hotel on Monday.

The former footballer, 49, and the dancer, 30, attended the Pride of Britain Awards at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London on Monday where they put on a stylish display on the red carpet.

The two co-stars crossed paths on Sunday at the Glastonbury Festival, where they were amongst the celebrity revellers at a wet and muddy Worthy Farm.

The 24-year-old Aston Villa defender is generously donating all the proceeds from the song, which is available from Friday, to the NHS and the battle against coronavirus.

The iconic musician, 61, remained focused on her business duties as she entered Brooklyn's Howard Gilman Opera House ahead of her Madame X tour in New York over the weekend.

Kim Kardashian talks beauty secrets with Madonna during her LA concert and then she and sister Kourtney go backstage and reminisce about when Prince kicked her off his stage.