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
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
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 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.
At least 11 dead as wildfire rages in Spanish tourist hotspot
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
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
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 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
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
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
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 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
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.
Typhoon to bring 'catastrophically destructive' winds to Pacific Islands
Typhoon to bring 'catastrophically destructive' winds to Pacific Islands
Super Typhoon Bavi was crossing the Mariana Islands in the western Pacific Ocean today.
Thousands evacuated as wildfire burns in France
Thousands evacuated as wildfire burns in France
A wildfire burning out of control in southwestern France has forced the evacuation of 10,000 people from two dozen small towns and villages.
AI moving faster than people 'anyone can keep up', UN warns
AI moving faster than people 'anyone can keep up', UN warns
The United Nations secretary general warned that artificial intelligence is developing faster than anyone can keep up.
NSW third Aussie state to confirm bird flu
NSW third Aussie state to confirm bird flu
New South Wales has become Australia's third state to confirm a case of H5N1 bird flu. Six infections have now been confirmed across the country.
Heatwave strains power grids, disrupts July 4 events in US
Heatwave strains power grids, disrupts July 4 events in US
A dangerous heatwave has upended Fourth of July celebrations across swathes of the US, forcing officials to cancel or postpone dozens of parades, concerts and fireworks displays.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry in New York
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry in New York
Megastars Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are married, the singer's publicist has announced, as guests attended a star-studded celebration at Madison Square Garden in New York.