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Donald Trump speaks during a Freedom 250 Grand Prix Showcase at the White House yesterday. Photo:...

US to reinstate Strait of Hormuz blockade, charging for safe passage

Trump says the US is reinstating its blockade of Iranian shipping in the Gulf and will ensure the Strait of Hormuz stays open — for a fee — after the two sides exchanged more missile and drone attacks.

One Nation slumps in latest poll

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson. Photo: ODT files

One Nation slumps in latest poll

Australian voters are realising that Pauline Hanson does not offer viable solutions to their problems, a senior minister says.

Aussie universities to face fines for failing to stamp out racism

Aussie universities to face fines for failing to stamp out racism

Australian universities will be subject to new standards requiring them to combat racism as the education minister foreshadows fines for providers that fail to stamp out the problem.

More than 10,000 excess deaths during heatwave

Dogs and people pass time at Pinedo dog beach during an extreme heatwave in Valencia. Photo: Reuters

More than 10,000 excess deaths during heatwave

European countries reported more than 10,000 excess deaths during the record-breaking heatwave.

At least 27 killed, 22 critically injured in Bangkok pub fire

Emergency services work outside the pub where a deadly fire broke out, in Bangkok, Thailand....

At least 27 killed, 22 critically injured in Bangkok pub fire

At least 27 people have been killed in a fire at a pub in the Thai capital Bangkok, in one of the deadliest such incidents in the tourism hub in recent years.

US strikes Iran, Tehran says Strait of Hormuz closed

Iran's effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has caused energy prices to surge, fuelling...

US strikes Iran, Tehran says Strait of Hormuz closed

The US military has launched strikes on Iran after it struck a container ship, while Tehran said it had again closed the Strait of Hormuz and some Gulf states came under attack.

Man suspected of killing former MP Widdecombe

Ann Widdecombe was found dead in her home in Haytor this week. Photo: Reuters

Man suspected of killing former MP Widdecombe

Police say a 28-year-old man has been arrested in South Yorkshire on suspicion of murdering former British government minister Ann Widdecombe.

Ryanair passenger partially sucked out of window

A passenger has been partially sucked through a dislodged window on a Ryanair flight shortly after takeoff in Greece.

King and Queen meet with Harry's family

King Charles and Queen Camilla with Prince Harry and Meghan at Queen Elizabeth's funeral in 2022....

King and Queen meet with Harry's family

Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla have met with Prince Harry, his wife Meghan and their two children for the first time in years.

Republican Senator Lindsey Graham dies suddenly at 71

US Senator Lindsey Graham in June. Photo: Getty Images

Republican Senator Lindsey Graham dies suddenly at 71

US Senator Lindsey Graham, a key Republican who went from a vocal critic of Donald Trump to one of his most loyal allies on Capitol Hill after Trump became president, has died at age 71.

At least 11 dead as wildfire rages in Spanish tourist hotspot

Smoke and flames rise during a wildfire in Los Gallardos, Spain. Photo: Forta/Handout via REUTERS

At least 11 dead as wildfire rages in Spanish tourist hotspot

At least 11 people have died in a wildfire in Almeria in southern Spain, as crews battle to bring one of the country's deadliest blazes on record under control.

Nigel Farage to face challenge from man with bin on his head

Count Binface looks to be Nigel Farage's only challenger after the far-right Reform leader...

Nigel Farage to face challenge from man with bin on his head

A gamble by Nigel Farage to trigger an election for his own parliamentary seat could mean the only opponent he'll face during campaigning is a man with a trash can on his head.

Iran says it hits US military targets in Gulf

Mourners gather on the day of the burial of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in...

Iran says it hits US military targets in Gulf

Iranian armed forces launched attacks on US military infrastructure in Gulf states on Thursday following US strikes on Iran's southern coastal and eastern provinces, further eroding a three-week...

France outclass Morocco to reach semi-finals

France's Kylian Mbappe celebrates after the match as France qualify for the semi final stage of...

France outclass Morocco to reach semi-finals

France captain Kylian Mbappe missed a penalty but curled in a superb goal on the hour as France struck twice in six minutes to brush aside Morocco.

Astronomers scrutinize exoplanet that survived the death of its star

Astronomers scrutinize exoplanet that survived the death of its star

In about 5 billion years, our sun will begin its death throes by expanding in size and engulfing the innermost planets — possibly including Earth.

Young Australians feel the pinch as costs rise, incomes down

The typical Australian renter is spending a record share of income to keep a roof over their head as younger generations find themselves squeezed between rising rents and falling wages.

Thousands protest against ICE after latest fatal shooting

People attend a vigil after the fatal shooting of Mexican motorist Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by an...

Thousands protest against ICE after latest fatal shooting

More than a thousand protesters chanting "ICE out of Houston" marched today near the spot where a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer fatally shot a man driving to work,.

Taiwan, China brace as Typhoon moves nearer

A satellite image shows Super Typhoon Bavi over the Philippine Sea. Photo: Reuters

Taiwan, China brace as Typhoon moves nearer

Typhoon Bavi churned southeast of Taiwan in the Pacific Ocean today.

US carrying out fresh strikes on Iran

US President Donald Trump made the comments on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara. Photo:...

US carrying out fresh strikes on Iran

The US military said it was launching fresh strikes on Iran aimed at keeping the critical Strait of Hormuz open to traffic.

Tobacco wars flare in Melbourne after ram-raid, fires

A state capital city's tobacco wars have flared after an inner city ram-raid on a tobacco shop sparked fires that engulfed 10 shops.

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