Eight believed dead after B-52 bomber crash in California
Updated 10.17 am
Eight crew members are believed to have died in a B-52 bomber crash at California's Edwards Air Force Base, CNN reports, citing the base.
Stepson of Norway's Crown Prince found guilty of rape
Stepson of Norway's Crown Prince found guilty of rape
The stepson of Norway's Crown Prince has been found guilty of rape and domestic violence and sentenced to four years in prison after a trial that has dented the royal family's once picture-perfect image.
UK to introduce sweeping social media ban for under-16s
UK to introduce sweeping social media ban for under-16s
British PM Sir Keir Starmer says he'll ban social media sites for under-16s and impose restrictions on gaming and livestreaming platforms, in some of the world's most far-reaching online restrictions.
Trump marks 80th birthday with bloodsports on White House lawn
Trump marks 80th birthday with bloodsports on White House lawn
US President Donald Trump has hosted mixed martial arts fights on the White House lawn, an unprecedented spectacle highlighting his willingness to blend the pageantry of his office with his brutal brand of politics and his family’s business interests.
Heritage Kyiv monastery burns in major air attack
Heritage Kyiv monastery burns in major air attack
Four people have been killed while the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastery caught fire after a major Russian air attack on the Ukrainian capital.
US and Iran reach deal to end war
US and Iran reach deal to end war
US and Iranian officials say they've agreed on a peace framework for a deal to end their war, halt the US blockade of Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping lane.
Swiss reject population cap in referendum
Swiss reject population cap in referendum
Switzerland has rejected a proposal to cap its population at 10 million as voters prioritised economic stability and ties with the EU over immigration concerns.
Skydivers and pilot killed in US plane crash
Skydivers and pilot killed in US plane crash
Eleven skydivers and a pilot have in a crash of a private plane in Missouri, aircraft operator Skydive Kansas City has confirmed.
Woman critical after shark attack at Sydney beach
Woman critical after shark attack at Sydney beach
A woman is fighting for life following a shark attack at one of Australia's busiest beaches.
Deal to end Middle East war imminent: Trump
Deal to end Middle East war imminent: Trump
US President Donald Trump and mediator Pakistan say an initial deal to end the war in the Middle East will be signed this weekend.
British PM rejects 'lost authority', vows to fight on
British PM rejects 'lost authority', vows to fight on
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has rejected the idea that he has lost authority in his role, and says he will fight to keep his job.
Switzerland votes on proposal to cap population
Switzerland votes on proposal to cap population at 10 million
Swiss voters decide on Sunday whether to back a proposal to cap the country's population in a referendum likened to Britain's Brexit vote.
British art giant David Hockney dead at 88
British art giant David Hockney dead at 88
British artist David Hockney, who became one of the most celebrated artists of the 20th and 21st centuries, has died at the age of 88.
US, Iran peace deal draws near, reports say
US, Iran peace deal draws near, reports say
The United States and Iran signalled that an agreement to end their war was close.
Defence minister quits in further blow for Starmer
Defence minister quits in further blow for Starmer
British defence minister John Healey has quit over a months-long dispute over military spending, accusing PM Sir Keir Starmer of failing to commit resources needed to keep the country safe from mounting threats.
Thai King's eldest daughter dies at 47
Thai King's eldest daughter dies at 47
Thailand's Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati has died aged 47, after multiple health problems and nearly four years in a coma.
Trump says Iran war deal close as Hormuz tensions linger
Trump says Iran war deal close as Hormuz tensions linger
Hopes are growing for peace between Iran and the US after President Donald Trump said a deal could be signed as soon as this weekend, even as Tehran said it had not made a final decision on a pact.
Elon Musk becomes the world's first trillionaire
Elon Musk becomes the world's first trillionaire
Elon Musk, the ambitious entrepreneur who has become a central figure in internet culture, has now amassed a fortune that has made him the world's first trillionaire.
With Pope's blessing, Gaudi church reaches new heights
With Pope's blessing, Gaudi church reaches new heights
Pope Leo inaugurates Sagrada Familia's newest spire.
US, Iran exchange attacks; Trump threatens further escalation
US, Iran exchange attacks; Trump threatens further escalation
The United States began a fresh round of strikes against multiple targets overnight in Iran, hours after President Donald Trump vowed new attacks if no peace deal was secured.