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Starmer vows to fight on as Labour punished in polls

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and wife Victoria. Photo: Reuters

Starmer vows to fight on as Labour punished in polls

Britain's PM has vowed to stay in office to "deliver change" after his Labour Party suffered heavy losses in English local elections and parliamentary votes in Scotland and Wales.

'ISIS brides' arrested on return to Australia

Supporters and media surround an Islamic State-linked family as they arrive at Melbourne Airport....

'ISIS brides' arrested on return to Australia

A pair of Islamic State-linked women accused of crimes against humanity are behind bars but plan to make bail applications after they were arrested on return to Australia.

Ceasefire still in effect after US and Iran exchange fire: Trump

The US and Iran have exchanged fire in the most serious test yet of their month-long ceasefire, but Iran said the situation returned to normal while the US said it did not want to escalate.

Dozens arrested as Australia child abuse network busted

Cracking an international cloud-based platform, used to access and share child abuse material, has led police to bust an Australian network with 700 alleged offenders.

'Star Wars' star slammed over Trump grave post

White House slams Mark Hamill over Trump shallow grave post

The White House has called Mark Hamill "one sick individual" after an AI-generated image of US President Donald Trump in a shallow grave was posted on one of the actor's social media accounts.

Second Kiwi confirmed on virus-hit cruise ship

The outbreak occurred on the cruise ship MV Hondius. Photo: Reuters

Second Kiwi confirmed on virus-hit cruise ship

Countries worldwide are seeking to prevent further spread of the hantavirus, after an outbreak on a cruise ship. Meanwhile, a second NZer has been confirmed as being on the vessel.

'It'll be over quickly': Trump predicts swift end to war with Iran

US President Donald Trump. Photo: Reuters

'It'll be over quickly': Trump predicts swift end to war with Iran

US President Donald Trump predicted a swift end to the war with Iran.

Cricket star made 'foolish mistake' in driving after drinking

Former Australian test cricketer David Warner after his last test in 2024. Photo: Getty Images

Cricket star made 'foolish mistake' in driving after drinking

One of Australia's greatest batsmen was both foolish and reckless when he drove after sharing a few glasses of wine with friends on Easter Sunday, his lawyer says.

Wealthy Aussie donors switching to One Nation

'Sick of all the red tape and s***': Wealthy Aussie donors switching to One Nation

Encouraged by billionaire Gina Rinehart, some of Australia's wealthiest voters are shifting support from the Liberal-National coalition to Pauline Hanson's One Nation party.

Hantavirus-hit cruise ship heading for Tenerife

The cruise ship Hondius is leaving Cape Verde on Wednesday, after being allowed to dock in...

Hantavirus-hit cruise ship heading for Tenerife

A luxury cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has left for Spain and is expected to dock in Tenerife, in the Canary Islands, within three days. Three ill people have been evacuated.

'Some healing to do': Dolly cancels Vegas

Country singer Dolly Parton has announced through social media her Vegas residency is cancelled due to ongoing health concerns.

Aussies warned of diesel topping $4 a litre

Aussies warned of diesel topping $4 a litre

Diesel prices in Australia could surge above $4 a litre in coming months, spelling a much more severe economic fallout than forecast by the Reserve Bank.

Teens admit roles in Australia's largest cocaine bust

Nearly two tonnes of cocaine was seized from a boat stranded off the coast of K'gari in 2024. ...

Teens admit roles in Australia's largest cocaine bust

Two teenagers will be the first sentenced over the largest cocaine bust in Australia's history after they admitted trying to collect two tonnes of the drug from an offshore boat.

Books banned from schools after author admits child exploitation charges

The once-popular books of Australian writer Craig Silvey will not return to school library shelves in his home state after he admitted to child exploitation charges.

Spain to take care of hantavirus ship

The Hondius, seen anchored off Cape Verde port, and will now make for the Canary Islands. Photo:...

Spain to take care of hantavirus ship

Spain says the cruise ship will be received in Canary Islands and passengers and crew treated before repatriation.

Fresh charges for Bondi terror accused

Police officers stand guard outside Bondi Pavilion following the attack at Bondi Beach in...

Fresh charges for Bondi terror accused

A man accused of unleashing Australia's deadliest terror attack has been hit with fresh charges six months after the Bondi Beach massacre.

Attenborough, 'the voice for nature,' turns 100 this week

Sir David Attenborough's nature shows have been watched by hundreds of millions globally. Photo:...

Attenborough, 'the voice for nature,' turns 100 this week

Sir David Attenborough's charisma, depth of knowledge of the natural world, and flair for storytelling have made him a broadcasting superstar.

Deadly fire at Tehran mall

Flames and smoke rise from the shopping centre in Tehran. Photo: social media via Reuters

Deadly fire at Tehran mall

At least eight people have died and 36 are injured after a fire broke out in a shopping centre west of Tehran, Iran's state broadcaster is reporting.

Rolling Stones celebrate 25th studio album

Ronnie Wood (left), Mick Jagger and Keith Richards at the launch of their latest album in New...

Rolling Stones celebrate 25th studio album

The three surviving members of the Rolling Stones are celebrating the launch of the band's 25th studio album, Foreign Tongues.

Fiery observance

Fiery observance

Ultra-Orthodox Jewish people watch a bonfire lit in celebration of the Jewish holiday of Lag B’Omer, in the Mea Shearim neighbourhood of Jerusalem yesterday.

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