Polls open for pivotal election in war-ravaged Israel
Voters are deciding whether to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after three years of devastating war.
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Foreign delegations push for peace in Tehran meeting
Senior officials from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey have met in Tehran in another attempt to find a diplomatic solution to the Iran conflict.
Russian attack on Kyiv kills one, injures 10
Volodymyr Zelenskiy says a devastating Russian missile attack has struck an educational institution, a park and homes in Ukraine's capital of Kyiv.
Nigeria Ebola patient, spouse arrive at Swiss hospitals
A woman infected with the Ebola virus and her husband have been flown from Nigeria to hospitals in Switzerland, authorities say.
Macron vows ‘strong measures’ to assuage France demos
A package of measures will be introduced in response to weeks of street protests across France, President Emmanuel Macron says.
Artificial intelligence giant Anthropic files for IPO
Artificial intelligence giant Anthropic has filed papers to sell shares to the public for the first time.
Delegations meet in Iran with Mideast region on edge
Officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan are meeting in Tehran amid fears of fresh fighting as the US and Israel sharpen their threats before elections.
Zelenskiy says warnings on ballistic strikes restored
US warnings about Russian ballistic missile strikes that are critical to Ukraine's air defences are fully restored, Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.
Serbia celebrates as Vucic concedes defeat in election
The streets of Belgrade erupted in wild scenes of celebration after Serbia's long-serving leader, Aleksandar Vucic, conceded defeat in a historic election.
Record low turnout triggers Bulgaria runoff election
Turnout for the presidential election was well below the level required, so the contest will now go to a second round of voting.
Bolsonaro calls for Brazil poll results to be annulled
Flavio Bolsonaro is refusing to concede defeat to Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who has defeated him by nearly 4.4 million votes.
Netanyahu says Iran may attack ahead of Israel election
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a threat to Iran as the election considered a referendum on his leadership nears.
Musk says he was behind Starlink speed restriction
Ukraine's access to Starlink and Starshield satellite links have been fully restored, as Elon Musk admits he was behind Starlink's speed restriction.
Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi drones and missiles
Houthi rebels in Yemen have renewed their warning to airlines, airport staff and travellers against using Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport.
Israel begins West Bank army operation after two killed
The Palestinian Authority has criticised an Israeli army operation in Hebron as "collective punishment" after two Israeli soldiers were killed in an attack.
Iran remains open to talks with US, envoy says
Iranian political figures say they remain open to talks with the United States to reach an agreement that ends conflict between the two sides.
Police, protesters clash in France after 400,000 rally
Demonstrators have taken to the streets of France under the watch of 70,000 police officers, with a rally in Paris erupting in violence near its endpoint.
France mounts huge security operation for new protests
Tens of thousands of police are out in force before fresh protests across France, hoping to prevent a repeat of violent unrest that shocked the country.
Trump warns of another Epic Fury against Iran
President Donald Trump has warned the US may launch "another little Epic Fury" on Iran.
Palestinian gunmen kill two Israeli soldiers in Hebron
Two Israeli soldiers have been killed in an attack by two Palestinian gunmen in Hebron.
Philippines probes Meghan’s father over abuse claims
Thomas Markle is being investigated over allegations he possessed child sexual abuse images, according to justice officials in the Philippines.
Russia, Ukraine agree on ceasefire in embattled town
US first lady Melania Trump has helped broker a truce between Russia and Ukraine in war-ravaged town of Oleshky, ahead of new talks in the coming weeks.
Meghan hit by claim her father had child abuse images
The Duchess of Sussex is "deeply distressed" over reports her estranged father is being investigated for allegedly possessing child abuse images.
Israel closes West Bank after thwarted ‘terror attack’
Israel's army is preparing to seal off the occupied West Bank after soldiers shot and killed two men who the military says launched an attack on civilians.
New Zealand Labour in damage control over gang ties
New Zealand's Labour leader Chris Hipkins has decried "an element of racism" behind a renewed election campaign focus on gang associations.
Cancer vaccine slashes melanoma death, recurrence risk
An experimental mRNA vaccine, when combined with a top selling immunotherapy, is yielding exciting trial results but the drugmakers' shares retreated.
Injuries in China’s Tibet rise after deadly earthquake
Emergency crews are searching the rubble after a powerful earthquake struck China's Tibet region, killing at least 16 people and injuring dozens more.
Israel puts settler attack suspects under house arrest
A Jerusalem court had ordered nine of the 10 suspects arrested over settler attacks in the West Bank to be moved to house arrest, a law firm says.
‘Bubbly’ Brand accuser turned to alcoholism, court told
Friends and family of a woman who gave evidence in court against Russell Brand say she did not go to police because she "didn't think she would be believed".
Russia bombs Kyiv despite talk of renewing negotiations
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Russia has used ballistic missiles carrying cluster munition warheads as both sides exchanged war dead.
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Rush to fix program flaws as hacking attempts surge
Millions of attempted cyberattacks have followed the disclosure of vulnerabilities in a key programming language as the world scrambles to patch up the problem.