US waives Iran sanctions after talks
US waives Iran sanctions after talks
The United States waived sanctions on Iran for 60 days from Monday after the first talks under a nascent peace deal.
Heat kills 18 in France; record temperatures on way for UK
Heat kills 18 in France; record temperatures on way for UK
At least 18 people died in France, including two children left in a hot car, as a heatwave hung over Europe, smashing temperature records in several cities on Monday.
Keir Starmer steps down as British Prime Minister
Keir Starmer steps down as British Prime Minister
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced he will step down, bowing to mounting pressure from within his Labour Party.
Second case of deadly bird flu in Australia
Second case of deadly bird flu in Australia
A second bird has tested positive for a deadly strain of avian flu as Australia's largest poultry producer plunges its farms into lockdown.
Nearly $1bn of cocaine seized in record Aussie bust
Nearly $1bn of cocaine seized in record Aussie bust
Two men have allegedly tried to run from police after officers found $A800 million ($NZ978m) worth of cocaine buried under false flooring on a semi-rural property.
Temperatures near 40C as prolonged heatwave hits Europe
Temperatures near 40C as prolonged heatwave hits Europe
A severe heatwave has gripped much of Europe, prompting nationwide warnings, transport disruption and signs of strain on wildlife and at tourist hotspots.
Trump threatens to restart war as talks continue
Trump threatens to restart war as talks continue
US President Donald Trump threatened to restart war with Iran even as Vice President JD Vance met Iranian officials.
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Assassination as state policy making ugly comeback
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Assassination as state policy making ugly comeback
Britain’s soon-to-be-ex prime minister, Sir Keir Starmer, is so harmless and ineffectual that it’s hard to imagine anyone wanting to kill him, but somebody in Russia apparently did.
US disputes Iran claims about closing Strait of Hormuz
US disputes Iran claims about closing Strait of Hormuz
US and Iranian negotiators convene in Switzerland for peace talks as Iran says it's closed Strait of Hormuz because of Israeli attacks in Lebanon.
Obituary: Desmond Morris, painter, writer
Obituary: Desmond Morris, painter, writer
Desmond Morris was a British zoologist, writer and surrealist painter whose bestselling book The Naked Ape put humans firmly back in their place among animals.
Burnham becomes MP to set up challenge against PM Starmer
Burnham becomes MP to set up challenge against PM Starmer
Labour mayor Andy Burnham has cleared a path to attempt to oust British Prime Minister Keir Starmer after winning a parliamentary seat in northern England in what could be most consequential local election in more than six decades.
Ukraine hits Moscow oil refinery in 'totally fair response'
Ukraine hits Moscow oil refinery in 'totally fair response'
Scores of Ukrainian drones bore down on Moscow today, hitting the Russian capital's oil refinery for the second time this week.
US-Iran peace talks cancelled as Israel continues to bomb Lebanon
US-Iran peace talks cancelled as Israel continues to bomb Lebanon
Switzerland said US talks with Iranian negotiators on a pact to end the war would not take place on Friday, as Vice President JD Vance dropped plans to travel to the country, adding to uncertainty whether a lasting truce can be found.
Republicans blast Trump's Iran agreement as 'worst foreign policy blunder in decades'
Republicans blast Trump's Iran agreement as 'worst foreign policy blunder in decades'
US President Donald Trump's interim deal to end the Iran war met scorching public criticism from some of his fellow Republicans as copies of the signed agreement circulated.
US, Iran sign ceasefire agreement
US, Iran sign ceasefire agreement
The US and Iran released the text of an interim agreement their presidents have signed to end their war today.
North Korea recalls ambassador to UK
North Korea recalls ambassador to UK
North Korea has recalled its ambassador to Britain just a month after he took up the post.
'Australians must live under one cultural umbrella': Pauline Hanson
'Australians must live under one cultural umbrella': Pauline Hanson
Pauline Hanson has called for migrants to assimilate into a "monocultural" Australia in a wide-ranging speech that also targeted rising social inequity and a litany of culture-war issues.
Former minister may challenge Starmer for PM role next week
Former minister may challenge Starmer for PM role next week
Britain's former health minister Wes Streeting said he would be prepared to trigger a Labour leadership contest to replace Keir Starmer as prime minister as soon as next week.
Merlin the duck rises to World Cup stardom
Merlin the duck rises to World Cup stardom
A domesticated duck named Merlin, sporting a miniature Mexico shirt and custom duck socks, has waddled his way into the hearts of football fans.
Qantas picks London for world's longest non-stop flight
Qantas picks London for world's longest non-stop flight
Qantas has announced London as the first destination for the world's longest non-stop commercial flight, a roughly 20-hour trip from Sydney.