Israel and Lebanon head for rare talks in Washington
Israeli and Lebanese envoys will meet for US-mediated talks in Washington on Tuesday as Trump seeks to calm weeks of Israeli fighting with Hezbollah.
'Despicable' backlash after Australia picks first female army boss
'Despicable' backlash after Australia picks first female army boss
Backlash on social media criticising the appointment of the first woman to lead the Australian army has been described as "despicable".
US details boundaries of Hormuz blockade as two ships turn around
US details boundaries of Hormuz blockade as two ships turn around
The US military has detailed the boundaries of its Strait of Hormuz blockade, saying it would extend east to the Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea.
Parents of UK teen killer partly blamed for dance class murders
Parents of UK teen killer partly blamed for dance class murders
The murders of three young girls in Britain in 2024 should have been prevented, but there was a "fundamental failure" by state bodies and the killer's parents to recognise and act on the risk he posed.
Starmer says UK won't support Hormuz blockade
Starmer says UK won't support Hormuz blockade
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday that whatever the pressure, Britain would not be dragged into the Iran war nor be involved in a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump launches bizarre attack on 'weak on crime' Pope
Trump launches bizarre attack on 'weak on crime' Pope
Donald Trump forcefully criticized Pope Leo in an unusual, direct attack on the leader of the 1.4-billion-member Catholic Church that drew immediate rebuke from believers.
US to blockade Iran after talks fail to yield a deal
US to blockade Iran after talks fail to yield a deal
The US military said it will begin a blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports and coastal areas on Monday after weekend talks failed to reach a deal to end the war with Iran, jeopardizing a fragile two-week ceasefire.
Front-runner for California governor quits over sexual assault allegations
Front-runner for California governor quits over sexual assault allegations
US Representative Eric Swalwell said he was suspending his campaign for governor of California, following accusations of sexual assault.
Hungary's far right icon Viktor Orban loses power after 16 years
Hungary's far right icon Viktor Orban loses power after 16 years
Hungary's veteran nationalist leader Viktor Orban has lost power to the upstart centre-right Tisza party in a national election after 16 years in office, marking a setback for his allies in Russia...
Three charged after Sydney cops foil alleged 'kill car' plot
Three charged after Sydney cops foil alleged 'kill car' plot
Police say they have stopped an alleged 'kill-car' plot in Sydney after a string of suspected gang-related activities including multiple drive-by shootings.
Hundreds arrested at Trafalgar Square protest
Hundreds arrested at Trafalgar Square protest
Police say they arrested 523 people at a protest in London's Trafalgar Square opposing Britain's banning of the Palestine Action group.
Kamala Harris 'thinking about' tilt at presidency
Kamala Harris 'thinking about' tilt at presidency
Former US vice president Kamala Harris, who was the Democratic Party's nominee for the presidency in 2024, says she is considering running for president again in 2028.
US will have Strait of Hormuz open 'fairly soon': Trump
US will have Strait of Hormuz open 'fairly soon': Trump
US President Donald Trump has told reporters that the US will have the Strait of Hormuz "open fairly soon" but did not elaborate and acknowledged that it will not be an easy step.
No deal reached: US stepping away from Iran talks
No deal reached: US stepping away from Iran talks
US Vice President JD Vance says his negotiating team is leaving Pakistan after not reaching a deal with Iran following 21 hours of negotiations.
Missing Aussie man found shot dead and buried on his farm
Missing Aussie man found shot dead and buried on his farm
A Victoria man who vanished for two days has been found shot dead and buried in a shallow grave on his farm.
Lebanon facing food security crisis
Lebanon facing food security crisis
Lebanon is facing a food security crisis as the Iran war disrupts supplies of goods inside the country, the United Nations World Food Programme said on today.
Splashdown: Artemis II astronauts return to Earth
Splashdown: Artemis II astronauts return to Earth
The Artemis II capsule and its four-member crew streaked through Earth's atmosphere and safely splashed down in the Pacific Ocean after nearly 10 days in space.
Clothes fit for the queen
Clothes fit for the queen
A Royal Collection Trust staff member inspects items in the British tailoring section of "Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style".
Freedom campers
Freedom campers
An indigenous Pataxo man holds a baby during the Acampamento Terra Livre ("free land camp") yesterday near Brazil’s National Congress Palace in Brasilia.
Australians skipping, delaying medicine due to cost of living
Australians skipping, delaying medicine due to cost of living
Australians are taking expired medication, skipping doses or opting to delay or not fill a prescription as the cost of living eats into their medicine cabinets.