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Debris at a residential site, following a missile attack from Iran on Israel in Be'er Sheva,...

'Please do not violate it': Trump says ceasefire in place

President Trump says a ceasefire between Israel and Iran is now in place and asked both countries not to violate it, only hours after Iran launched waves of missiles, which Israel's ambulance service said killed four people.

Judge instructs jury in mushroom murder trial

Judge instructs jury in mushroom murder trial

The jury in Erin Patterson's triple-murder trial has been told it's not in "a court of morals" while being instructed to resist bias, prejudice and sympathy in deciding their verdict.

Thailand-Cambodia borders close as dispute deepens

Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet speaks during a visit to a military base, following a clash...

Thailand-Cambodia borders close as dispute deepens

Thailand's military has closed border crossings into Cambodia, citing security concerns as tensions between the two Southeast Asian neighbours remain escalated over a simmering border dispute.

No sign of Trump's 'total ceasefire' between Israel and Iran

Donald Trump's focus on tariffs has rattled investor, consumer and business confidence&nbsp...

No sign of Trump's 'total ceasefire' between Israel and Iran

President Trump announced a complete ceasefire between Israel and Iran, but there was no confirmation from Israel and the military said at least two volleys of missiles were launched from Iran since Trump's announcement.

Influencer accused of harming baby faces 'complex' case

A 34-year-old social media influencer was arrested in January and accused of poisoning her baby....

Influencer accused of harming baby faces 'complex' case

The case of a social media influencer accused of poisoning her baby contains so many medical documents her solicitor had to hire specialist staff, a magistrate has heard.

Iran weighs retaliation against US as Trump raises regime change

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi delivers a speech during a press conference as he attends...

Iran weighs retaliation against US as Trump raises regime change

Iran and Israel traded air and missile strikes as the world braces for Tehran's response to the US attack on its nuclear sites and Trump raised the idea of regime change in the Islamic republic.

Israel starts 'rescue' flights as airlines reroute across Middle East

Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport, pictured here in 2023, re-opened briefly today. Photo: Getty Images

Israel starts 'rescue' flights as airlines reroute across Middle East

Israel briefly reopened its airspace today and is expanding flight operations tomorrow.

At least 20 killed in church suicide bombing

People survey the damage following a deadly blast at the Mat Elias Church in Damascus, Syria....

At least 20 killed in church suicide bombing

At least 20 people were killed and dozens injured when a suicide bomber blew himself up at the Mar Elias Church in the Dweila neighborhood of Syria's capital Damascus.

Hatching of condor chicks at zoo ‘a conservation win’

Condors at the California Condor Recovery Program at the Los Angeles Zoo. Photo: Getty Images

Hatching of condor chicks at zoo ‘a conservation win’

Once there were only 22 condors left on Earth. Last week, the Los Angeles Zoo hatched 10 chicks, reports Summer Lin, of the Los Angeles Times.

Censoring signs Trump’s attempt to rewrite history

A monument honouring the dead stands in the cemetery at Manzanar National Historic Site, near...

Censoring signs Trump’s attempt to rewrite history

US President Donald Trump has banned "negative" signage at national parks and is asking visitors to snitch on unpatriotic text, reports Jack Dolan, of the Los Angeles Times.

World in pictures: recent photographs

Activists stage a theatrical show during a protest against Israel and in support of Palestinians...

World in pictures: recent photographs

Photos by Reuters and Getty Images

Eight killed in hot-air balloon crash in Brazil

A hot air balloon in the air in Brazil. Stock photo: Getty

Eight killed in hot-air balloon crash in Brazil

Eight people were killed when a hot-air balloon carrying 21 people, including the pilot, crashed in Brazil's southern state of Santa Catarina.

US moves B-2 bombers as Trump weighs Iran options

The United States is reportedly moving B-2 bombers to the Pacific island of Guam. File photo...

US moves B-2 bombers as Trump weighs Iran options

The United States is moving B-2 bombers to the Pacific island of Guam, two officials said, as President Donald Trump weighs whether the US should take part in Israel's strikes against Iran.

Bare-arsed Aussies brave icy waters for solstice swim

About 3000 people wearing nothing but bathing caps took an icy plunge in the River Derwent. Photo...

Bare-arsed Aussies brave icy waters for solstice swim

Swimmers have stripped off and braved brisk Tasmanian waters on the shortest day of the year.

Trump contradicts spy boss on Iran nuke programme

US President Donald Trump talks to reporters upon his arrival at Morristown Municipal Airport in...

'She's wrong': Trump contradicts spy boss on Iran nuclear programme

US President Donald Trump says his Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, is wrong in suggesting there was no evidence Iran is building a nuclear weapon.

'Peace or tragedy', Trump warns Iran

'Peace or tragedy': Trump issues warning after strikes on Iran

US forces have struck Iran's three main nuclear sites, President Donald Trump said, and he warned Tehran it would face more attacks if it did not agree to peace.

British MPs back assisted dying bill

Supporters in London react after Britain's parliament voted in favour of a bill to legalise...

British MPs back assisted dying bill

Britain's parliament has voted in favour of a bill to legalise assisted dying, paving the way for the country's biggest social change in a generation.

Australia suspends Iran embassy as conflict escalates

Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong. Photo: Getty Images

Australia suspends Iran embassy as conflict escalates

Australia said on Friday it had suspended operations at its embassy in Tehran, citing "a deteriorating security environment".

Rights abuses continue in North Korea: investigator

Rights abuses continue in North Korea: investigator

A U.N. official investigating rights in North Korea says many abuses continue, exacerbated by COVID-era controls that have yet to be lifted.

Trump sets two week deadline for Iran action

President Donald Trump speaks as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu waves following a...

Trump sets two week deadline for Iran action

The White House says President Donald Trump will make a decision on whether the US will get involved in the Israel-Iran conflict in the next two weeks.

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