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Peace talks uncertain as ceasefire deadline approaches

Cargo ships in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz. File photo: Reuters

Peace talks uncertain as ceasefire deadline approaches

Iran is considering attending peace talks with the US in Pakistan, following moves by Islamabad to end a US blockade of Iran's ports, a significant obstacle to Tehran rejoining peace efforts.

King honours 'darling mama' on centenary of birth

Queen Elizabeth and Prince Charles at the Chelsea Flower Show in 2009. Photo: Reuters

King honours 'darling mama' on centenary of birth

King Charles III has paid a tender tribute to his late mother Queen Elizabeth on what would have been her 100th birthday, saying his "darling mama" would "remain forever in our hearts and prayers".

PM tries to deflect blame over Mandelson appointment

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer in parliament on Monday. Photo: © House of Commons/Handout via...

PM tries to deflect blame over Mandelson appointment

British PM Keir Starmer has put the blame firmly on foreign ministry officials over the appointment of Peter Mandleson as US ambassador, saying they had withheld information.

Musician D4vd denies killing 14-year-old girl

Singer David Anthony Burke, known as D4vd, is accused of murdering 14-year-old Celeste Rivas...

Musician D4vd denies killing 14-year-old girl

Musician D4vd has pleaded not guilty to murder and other charges after a 14‑year‑old girl's dismembered body was found inside the trunk of his Tesla in Hollywood.

'Bully, liar': Rebel Wilson slammed in defamation fight

Rebel Wilson is accused of damaging a young actor's professional reputation. Photo: Reuters

'Bully, liar': Rebel Wilson slammed in defamation fight

Australian actor Rebel Wilson took out defamation insurance before she posted a series of allegedly slanderous social media posts about the star of her directorial debut, a court has been told.

Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO, insider named successor

Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down from the role, becoming executive chairman after overseeing...

Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO, insider named successor

Apple has named insider John Ternus as its next CEO, tapping the long-time hardware chief to steer the company after Tim Cook as the iPhone maker gears up for an industry change spurred by AI.

Pressure mounts on Starmer over Mandelson appointment

Pressure mounts on Starmer over Mandelson appointment

British Cabinet ministers emerged to back Keir Starmer as calls for the prime minister to resign over the Peter Mandelson affair grow.

Tsunami warning issued after strong quake hits off Japan

A television screen in Tokyo shows a news report on Japan Meteorological Agency's tsunami warning...

Tsunami warning issued after strong quake hits off Japan

A 7.5-magnitude quake struck off the northeastern coast of Japan on Monday, and authorities urged residents to stay away from coastal areas where tsunami waves of up to 3m were expected.

Aussie Rules great found not guilty of child sex abuse

Former champion Aussie Rules footballer Barry Cable has been found not guilty of a slew of historical child sexual abuse accusations.

Victoria Police target youth gang linked to several murders

Victoria Police have zeroed in on a notorious youth gang linked to multiple murders and other serious crimes, with a series of mass raids and arrests.

Warning for NZ bus drivers lured to Australia

Warning for NZ bus drivers lured to Australia

A campaign to recruit bus drivers from New Zealand could have disastrous consequences for drivers who realise they can't afford rent, a union has warned.

US seizes Iranian cargo ship, Tehran plans to retaliate

A view of Iranian-flagged cargo ship Touska as USS Spruance (DDG 111) conducts its interception...

US seizes Iranian cargo ship, Tehran plans to retaliate

The US has seized an Iranian cargo ship that tried to run its blockade and Iran said it would retaliate, raising the possibility that the ceasefire between the two countries might not last for even the two days it is set to remain in force.

Eight children killed in Louisiana mass shooting

Police officers secure a street where eight children, with ages ranging from 1 to 14, were killed...

Eight children killed in Louisiana mass shooting

A gunman killed eight children, aged between 1 and 14, at a house in Shreveport, Louisiana, in an incident described as domestic violence before police fatally shot him during a vehicle chase.

Robots race past humans in China half-marathon

A Lightning humanoid robot by Honor takes part in the half-marathon in Beijing on Saturday. Photo...

Robots race past humans in China half-marathon

Several robots vying for the podium were noticeably faster than professional athletes racing in the human race.

Uncertainty hangs over Strait of Hormuz

Iran's chief negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf. Photo: Reuters

Uncertainty hangs over Strait of Hormuz

Iran's top negotiator says recent talks with the US has made progress, but gaps remain over nuclear issues and the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping channel.

Ruff treatment for royals on final day of tour

Prince Harry with an affectionate dog at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia after taking part...

Ruff treatment for royals on final day of tour

Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan have rubbed shoulders with Australia's ultra-rich, Bondi massacre heroes and an over-friendly pooch as their tour Down Under comes to an end.

Pope downplays feud with Trump

Pope Leo's Africa tour is one of the most complicated ever arranged for a pontiff. Photo: Reuters

Pope downplays feud with Trump

Pope Leo XIV has sought to downplay his feud with US President Donald Trump, saying reporting about comments he has made so far during his Africa tour "has not been accurate in all its aspects".

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Aussie soldier out on bail as war crime allegations emerge

Ben Roberts-Smith says he's proud of actions in Afghanistan. Photo: Getty Images

Aussie soldier out on bail as war crime allegations emerge

Accused Australian war criminal Ben Roberts-Smith has walked out of prison for the first time in a week after being granted bail.

Iran reopens strait, but says US must end naval blockade

The Malta-flagged tanker Agios Fanourios I, an oil tanker that sailed through the Strait of...

Iran reopens strait, but says US must end naval blockade

Iran has temporarily reopened the Strait of Hormuz but warned that it could close the crucial shipping waterway again if the recent US Navy blockade of Iranian ports continue.

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