US hits Hormuz radar sites after Iran launches drones
US strikes have targeted Iranian radar sites after drone attacks on maritime traffic, US Central Command says.
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US locks in $2 billion maritime helicopter deal with NZ
New Zealand will boost its defence capabilities with five Seahawk maritime helicopters as part of a $2.1 billion deal with the US.
Israeli forces shoot dead Palestinian baby in West Bank
Israeli forces have killed a Palestinian baby and wounded his parents as they fired at a vehicle in the West Bank, Palestinian health officials say.
Ukraine hits St Petersburg again as Putin spurns talks
Ukrainian drones have struck targets in Russia's St Petersburg a second time, a day after President Vladimir Putin rejected Kyiv's offer of talks.
West Bank baby killed in Israeli shooting laid to rest
A seven-month-old baby killed when Israeli troops opened fire in the West Bank has been laid to rest.
Iran backs Hezbollah, with wider peace deal in doubt
The broader US-Iran war will end only when war ends in Lebanon too, Tehran says, as it reaffirms its support of Hezbollah and calls on Israel to withdraw.
Putin sticks to hardline stance on war in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected a possible ceasefire in Ukraine, arguing that peace can be negotiated while fighting continues.
Israeli strikes kill 10 people in Gaza Strip: medics
Indirect talks on a second phase of the deal - including Hamas disarmament and Israeli troop withdrawals - have stalled.
Putin says he sees no reason for now to meet Zelenskiy
Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected an offer of a direct meeting made by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy as the two sides exchanged prisoners.
DR Congo warns of ‘rapid’ community spread of Ebola
The World Health Organisation chief has announced a $US518 million six-month plan to fight Ebola, voicing optimism the outbreak can be contained.
Blue Origin rocket explodes on launch pad during test
Jeff Bezos says his space venture company Blue Origin has had a "very rough day" after its New Glenn rocket exploded on the launch pad.
‘Reckless’: NATO slams Russian drone crash in Romania
NATO and European Union officials have condemned the crash of a Russian drone into a residential block of flats in the southeastern Romanian city of Galati.
Australia digs at China’s low-key showing at Asia forum
For the second year running, China's Defence Minister Dong Jun has skipped the three-day Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.
Trump will ‘soon decide’ on Iran ceasefire extension
A two-hour meeting at the White House has failed to address whether Donald Trump had made a decision about extending the Iran ceasefire.
Too early to say if drone in Romania was Russian: Putin
NATO has accused Russia of reckless behaviour after a drone hit an apartment block in Romania but Russian officials say it is not clear where it came from.
Four rescued from flooded Laos cave, two still missing
Four more trapped men have been brought out of a flooded cave in Laos by rescuers.
New AUKUS project to develop unmanned undersea vehicles
A new AUKUS project to develop unmanned undersea vehicles has been announced by the US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth.
WHO chief rallies Congo’s Ebola response
Aid group Medecins Sans Frontieres says the latest Ebola outbreak is spreading at an unprecedented pace.
Drone hits Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, report
The International Atomic Energy Agency warns "attacking nuclear sites is like playing with fire" amid a report a drone struck the Zaporizhzhia power plant.
US says it disabled commercial ship heading to Iran
Officials say the US military has stopped a commercial vessel trying to breach a blockade of Iranian ports.
WHO chief urges safe burials in visit to DR Congo
The head of the World Health Organisation is visiting the centre of an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo as Brazil probes a suspected case.
Burnham mulls snap election if he becomes UK PM: report
A media report says Andy Burnham is considering a snap general election if he were to win a by-election and take over from Keir Starmer as UK prime minister.
Ukraine drones hit Russian pipeline, refinery and depot
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says the country's forces have struck a Russian oil refinery "700km from the front line".
WHO chief says five Ebola cases have recovered
WHO boss Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says while there's no vaccine or treatment for Ebola caused by the Bundibugyo virus, it can be survived with medical care.
Iran and US trade strikes as Kuwait comes under fire
The US military says it has struck Iranian air defences, a ground control station and two drones that were threatening ships.
Explosives blast in Myanmar village kills 55: reports
At least 55 people have been killed in a blast at an explosives depot in northeastern Myanmar, local media reports say.
Palestinian man shot dead at West Bank barrier
Israeli forces have shot dead a Palestinian man who was trying to cross a barrier separating the West Bank from Jerusalem.
Heavy Russian attack on Ukrainian cities kills 18
Russian drones and missiles have pummelled Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities, killing 18 people, after Moscow threatened revenge over a strike on a dormitory.
Lebanon announces partial Israel, Hezbollah ceasefire
US President Donald Trump says peace talks between the United States and Iran are continuing and that Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to dial back fighting.
Cruise ready to sail again after hantavirus outbreak
The Hondius cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak has been disinfected by Dutch health authorities and is headed for the Arctic, its owners say.
WHO boss wraps up ‘challenging’ trip to Ebola-hit Congo
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says Ebola testing needs ramp up in the Democratic Republic of Congo.