Major prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine: Trump
Russia and Ukraine have completed a major prisoner swap, US President Donald Trump says, while Kyiv says the exchange is still under way.
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Israeli strikes kill people guarding aid trucks: Hamas
Several Palestinians have died in Israeli strikes while guarding aid trucks in Gaza, underlining the difficulties in reaching those in need in the enclave.
EU awaits clarity on Trump’s 50 per cent tariff threat
Many countries have been making trade offers in good faith but proposals from the European Union are not enough, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says.
Russia and Ukraine each free 390 prisoners in swap
Russia will hand Ukraine a document of conditions for a long-term peace deal once a prisoner swap is completed, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says.
Some bread and baby food reach Gazans as blockade eases
Israel has allowed dozens of trucks with food and medical aid into Gaza following international pressure, but Palestinians warn it's nowhere near enough.
US charges suspect after Israel embassy aides killings
A 30-year-old man suspected of shooting dead two Israel embassy workers outside a Jewish museum in Washington has been charged with murder.
Israel allows trucks into Gaza, but supplies still low
Israel has let in 100 trucks to Gaza, two days after announcing its first relaxation of the blockade under mounting pressure amid warnings of starvation.
Russia says it has downed at least 105 Ukrainian drones
Russia's defence ministry says at least 105 drones were shot down over Russian regions between midnight and the early morning overnight.
Trump confronts Ramaphosa with white ‘genocide’ claims
Donald Trump has confronted South African leader Cyril Ramaphosa over the killing of white farmers, saying people are fleeing to the US and Australia to escape.
Israeli embassy staffers killed in Washington, man held
A man is in custody over the killing of Israeli embassy staffers near a Jewish museum in Washington, an act that drew swift condemnation from the US and Israel.
Putin visits Kursk for first time since Ukraine ejected
Russian President Vladimir Putin has visited the western Kursk region for the first time since Russian forces drove Ukrainian troops from the area.
Gaza still waiting for aid as pressure mounts on Israel
Air strikes continue to pound the Gaza Strip as desperately needed aid fails to reach Palestinians despite Israel lifting a blockade.
Israeli soldiers fire near diplomats on West Bank visit
The Israeli army has fired shots near a diplomatic delegation touring the city of Jenin in the north of the West Bank, the Palestinian Authority says.
New Zealand stuck in red as government chases growth
New Zealand is mired in deficits and debt, with Finance Minister Nicola Willis's second budget showing the nation's economic pain.
Russia says it has downed hundreds of Ukrainian drones
Ukrainian drones have disrupted air traffic in the Russian capital Moscow throughout the day, Mayor Sergei Sobyanin says.
Dozens killed in Gaza as criticism of Israel mounts
Air strikes have pounded Gaza and killed at least 50 people, local health officials say, as Israel presses its war against Hamas despite mounting condemnation.
EU, UK go ahead with new Russia sanctions without US
Britain and the EU haven't waited for the US to join them in slapping more sanctions on Russia as they accuse Moscow of dragging its feet over peace talks.
Pope confirmed willing to host Ukraine talks: Italy PM
Pope Leo XIV is willing to host the next round of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia at the Vatican, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says.
Trump announces ‘Golden Dome’ US defence shield design
US President Donald Trump says Space Force General Michael Guetlein will be the lead program manager for the Golden Dome missile defence shield.
More Gaza strikes as global criticism of Israel grows
The Mideast war, now in its 20th month, has left Gaza in ruins and strained Israel's relations with much of the world.
UK poised to reset trade and defence ties with Europe
Trade and defence ties between Britain and the European Union appear set to improve significantly with a breakthrough in talks ahead of their leaders meeting.
Russia, Ukraine starting talks on ceasefire: Trump
US President Donald Trump says Russia and Ukraine will "immediately" begin truce talks after what he described as an "excellent" call with Vladimir Putin.
PM says Israel to control Gaza Strip as aid enters
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insists his country can achieve "complete victory" with both the release of hostages and the destruction of Hamas.
Trump’s man in London backs AUKUS partnership
The new US ambassador to Britain says AUKUS, the trilateral security pact between Australia, Britain and the US, is "vital to the world".
Trump to speak with Putin on ending the war in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin is to speak with US President Donald Trump about peace in Ukraine as European leaders demand the Kremlin accept a ceasefire.
Support for ‘fighter’ Joe Biden after cancer diagnosis
Joe Biden and wife Jill have thanked supporters for "lifting us up with love and support" after the former US president revealed a prostate cancer diagnosis.
Russia jails Australian man for fighting for Ukraine
Russia has jailed Melbourne teacher Oscar Jenkins for 13 years for fighting with Ukrainian forces, prosecutors in occupied Ukraine say.
Ukraine urges more pressure on Russia after nine killed
A Russian drone has hit a bus, killing nine people and injuring four in the region of Sumy, Ukrainian officials say.
US to send letters within weeks on trade: Trump
US letters on trade will be sent to other countries over the next two to three weeks, US President Donald Trump says.
Israel strikes kill 146 Palestinians in Gaza: officials
Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip have intensified, killing dozens of Palestinians, health officials report.
Israel launches deadly Gaza strike amid ceasefire talks
Israeli strikes have killed at least 100 Palestinians in Gaza, medics say, as Hamas and Israel hold indirect ceasefire talks with little progress.