Major investigation begins after Australia fuel refinery blaze
A major investigation and clean-up are under way following a blaze at one of Australia's two oil refineries, with the prime minister due to tour the site.
Trump says Israel and Lebanon agree on ceasefire
Trump says Israel and Lebanon agree on ceasefire
Donald Trump announced that Lebanon and Israel had agreed on a 10-day ceasefire and said the next meeting between the United States and Iran may take place over the weekend.
Optimism grows in hopes for Middle East peace deal
Optimism grows in hopes for Middle East peace deal
Optimism grew today that the war in the Middle East may be near an end.
Global Insight: Ripples of Hungary election likely to be felt in NZ
Global Insight: Ripples of Hungary election likely to be felt in NZ
Ripples from the defeat of Hungary’s Viktor Orban will likely be felt in New Zealand during the upcoming general election, Prof Robert Patman says.
14-year-old kills teacher, eight students in Turkey school shooting
14-year-old kills teacher, eight students in Turkey school shooting
A 14-year-old student shot at least nine people dead including eight of his fellow pupils and wounded 13 others at a middle school in southeastern Turkey, officials say, in the country's...
Australia refinery fire worsens fuel supply crunch
Australia refinery fire worsens fuel supply crunch
A fire at the largest of Australia's two oil refineries has hit petrol production just as the nation faces pressure to shore up fuel security with the Iran war disrupting global supply.
Quake near major Aussie gold mine 'like an explosion'
Quake near major Aussie gold mine 'like an explosion'
A record-breaking earthquake near one of Australia's biggest gold mines has been felt along the east coast, with locals describing explosions, shaking and rattling.
Irish lawmakers quit over govt's response to fuel protests
Irish lawmakers quit over govt's response to fuel protests
Two lawmakers backing the Irish government have withdrawn their support in protest over its response to a wave of public demonstrations against surging fuel prices.
Australian tour 'an experiment' for Prince Harry, Meghan
Australian tour 'an experiment' for Prince Harry, Meghan
A visit seemingly fit for royalty is set to serve as a commercial experiment for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex as their Australian tour enters its second day.
Iran talks could resume 'over next two days': Trump
Iran talks could resume 'over next two days': Trump
Talks to end the Iran war could resume in Pakistan over the next two days, US President Donald Trump says.
Israel and Lebanon head for rare talks in Washington
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.