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US mosque shooting suspects called themselves 'Sons of Tarrant'

The two teenage suspects in the deadly shooting at a San Diego mosque referred to themselves as "Sons of Tarrant", an apparent reference to Christchurch terrorist Brenton Tarrant.

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Bid to prevent catastrophe with leaking California chemical tank

A drone view shows water being sprayed during the incident in Garden Grove, California. Photo:...

Bid to prevent catastrophe with leaking California chemical tank

Firefighters trying to keep a tank of hazardous chemicals in California from exploding or leaking have brought in outside experts to help prevent a catastrophe.

'Huge grievance' fuels rise of One Nation

One Nation's Barnaby Joyce and leader Pauline Hanson. Photo: Getty Images

'Huge grievance' fuels rise of One Nation

Pauline Hanson's One Nation party could become the official opposition in Australia, according to recent polls.

Suspect dead after shots fired near White House

A Secret Service agent at the scene after gunshots were near the White House in Washington, D.C....

Suspect dead, bystander injured after shots fired near White House

A suspect who fired a gun at a White House checkpoint was shot by officers and died after being taken to the hospital, the Secret Service said.

Iran ceasefire deal 'a lot closer': Trump

US President Donald Trump leaves Marine One to board Air Force One at Morristown Airport in New...

Iran ceasefire deal 'a lot closer': Trump

President Donald Trump says negotiators for the United States and Iran are "getting a lot closer" to finalising an agreement to end the war, according to an interview with CBS News. He said a final...

Toll revised down after blast at Chinese coal mine

Rescuers work at the site following the explosion at the Liushenyu coal mine in Qinyuan county,...

Death toll revised down after blast at Chinese coal mine

The chaos in the aftermath of China's worst mine disaster in 17 years has led to a revision in the death toll to 82 killed, local officials say.

Ebola outbreak risk level raised to 'very high' in Congo

A health worker prepares a hand washing station for students in Bunia as authorities intensify...

Ebola outbreak risk level raised to 'very high' in Congo

The World Health Organization has raised the risk of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola turning into a national outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo to "very high".

Concerns over Australia's data centre boom

Stakeholders have told an inquiry they have yet to assess the true impact data centres will have...

Concerns over Australia's data centre boom

There is a call to suspend data centre approvals in Australia while authorities determine the true impact of the artificial intelligence hubs.

Mountbatten-Windsor inquiry 'long and complex'

The former Prince Andrew. File photo: Reuters

Mountbatten-Windsor inquiry 'long and complex'

The British investigation into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor will be long and complex, senior police say, after his arrest earlier this year on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

Law clarification around transgender exclusion spaces in UK

The British Supreme Court in Westminster, London. Photo: Getty Images

Law clarification around transgender exclusion spaces in UK

Transgender people in Britain can be excluded from single-sex spaces such as public toilets and hospital wards when this is necessary to protect privacy, under new rules.

Airbus, Air France found guilty of manslaughter over 2009 crash

Airbus and Air France say they will appeal to France's highest court. Photo: Getty Images

Airbus, Air France found guilty of manslaughter over 2009 crash

Airbus and Air France have been found guilty of corporate manslaughter over the Rio-Paris plane crash, but a 17-year legal battle over France's worst aviation disaster is set to continue.

US, Iran still at odds on key issues

US, Iran still at odds on key issues

The US and Iran have stuck to opposing stances over Tehran's uranium stockpile and controls on the Strait of Hormuz.

Diphtheria outbreak spreads in Australia

Govt pledges millions as diphtheria outbreak spreads in Australia

A multimillion-dollar funding package will be rolled out to fight Australia's worst diphtheria outbreak in decades, as hospitals in the Top End feel the strain and case numbers keep rising.

Trump willing to wait for 'right answer' on peace deal

President Donald Trump told reporters he thought the United States could make a deal with China,...

Trump willing to wait for 'right answer' on peace deal

President Donald Trump said the US was ready to proceed with further attacks Iran, but suggested Washington could wait a few days to "get the right answers" on a peace deal.

Radio station mistakenly announces death of King

King Charles was visiting Northern Ireland with Queen Camilla when Radio Caroline falsely...

UK radio station mistakenly announces death of King Charles

A British radio station has issued an apology after wrongly broadcasting that King Charles had died.

US mosque shooting suspects called themselves 'Sons of Tarrant'

The two teenage suspects in the deadly shooting at a San Diego mosque referred to themselves as "Sons of Tarrant", an apparent reference to Christchurch terrorist Brenton Tarrant.

Mango tycoon's son a suspect in father's death

Jonathan Andic (left) arrives at court escorted by police. Photo: Reuters

Mango tycoon's son a suspect in father's death

The son of Isak Andic, founder of fashion group Mango, has been named as a suspect into his father's death in a 2024 cliff-top fall.

One dead, four seriously hurt in Sydney shooting

One man has died and four others are in a serious condition after a shooting at a Sydney home on Tuesday night.

Trump critic Massie loses most expensive primary in history

Thomas Massie (centre) is a vocal critic of the president. File photo: Reuters

Trump critic Massie loses most expensive primary in history

Donald Trump has scored another victory in his campaign to punish disloyal Republicans as Thomas Massie of Kentucky lost his primary race, underscoring the risks for lawmakers who defy the president.

Heat exhaustion hits Bangladesh garment workers

Labour leaders and sector experts say protections for workers during heatwaves in Bangladesh have...

Heat exhaustion hits Bangladesh garment workers

Factories across Bangladesh, the world's second-largest clothes supplier, have turned off fans and coolers due to energy cuts caused by the Iran conflict, with workers sweltering.

UK removes MAFS show amid rape claims

Strangers are matched by experts and marry at first sight on the popular reality show. Photo:...

UK removes MAFS show amid rape claims

Britain's Channel 4 has removed all previous seasons of reality show Married at First Sight after a BBC report detailing allegations of rape during filming of the series.

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