Trump, Zelenskiy hold ‘good’ talks in Vatican basilica
US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskiy have spoken for 15 minutes at the Vatican in a meeting US officials called "very productive".
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Death toll from Iran port ‘chemical blast’ rises to 25
Hundreds of people have been injured and at least 25 killed after a massive blast at an Iranian port, suspected to have been caused by poorly stored chemicals.
Iran and US delegates vow more talks after Oman meeting
Iranian and United States officials have held in-depth negotiations in Oman, ending the discussions with a promise for more talks.
Pakistan seeks neutral probe into Kashmir attack
Pakistan's interior minister says the nation will co-operate with a "neutral" investigation into the deadly attack on Indian tourists in Kashmir.
Emotional farewell for Pope Francis in his hometown
From a huge open-air mass to soccer players sporting special "Papa Francisco" jerseys, Francis has been farewelled in his hometown of Buenos Aires.
Nine dead after car drives into Canada festival crowd
A man has been arrested after he allegedly drove a car into revellers at a Filipino street festival in Vancouver, killing nine people and injuring others.
Canada PM pauses campaign events after festival tragedy
Canada's prime minister has paused his election campaigning after a car ploughed into a crowd at a festival in Vancouver, killing at least nine people.
Iran port explosion death toll rises to at least 40
Iran's president has visited those injured in an explosion that rocked a main port and killed 40 people, saying "We have to find out why it happened".
Murder charges laid after Canada festival crowd ramming
A man with "mental health issues" has been charged with attempted murder after a car was rammed into a crowd at a Filipino festival in Vancouver, Canada.
Russia declares ceasefire in Ukraine from May 8-10
The Kremlin has announced a full ceasefire in Ukraine from May 8-10 as Russia celebrates the Victory Day over Nazi Germany in World War II.
Gaza ceasefire talks make some progress, Qatari PM says
"When you don't have a common objective ... the opportunities (to end the war) become very thin," the prime minister of Qatar says.
Basilica reopens to faithful bidding farewell to Pope
Mourners have queued in their tens of thousands to pay their last respects to Pope Francis, as the late pontiff lies in state before his funeral.
Strikes continue in Ukraine after Trump rebukes Putin
More people have died as Russian drone strikes continue, Ukraine says, a day after a deadly attack on Kyiv drew a rare rebuke from US President Donald Trump.
Faithful flock on last day to pay respects to Pope
About 150,000 people have filed into St Peter's Basilica to farewell Pope Francis, with thousands more set to pay their respects before his casket is closed.
Israel fire ‘kills 44,’ hits Gaza Strip police station
Medics in the Gaza Strip say two Israeli missiles have hit a police station, resulting in deaths, as the army says it struck a command centre for militants.
China accuses US of ‘misleading public’ on trade talks
Beijing has rejected President Donald Trump's claim that the US and China are holding tariff talks, telling Washington to stop "misleading the public".
Dawn service in Turkey marks 110 years of the Anzacs
Australians, New Zealanders and royalty have met on the Gallipoli Peninsula to remember those who lost their lives on the Turkish battlefields 110 years ago.
India hunts militants as tensions soar with Pakistan
Authorities are ramping up their search for the militants behind a deadly attack on tourists that's sparked fears of fresh conflict with neighbouring Pakistan.
Trump says Ukraine deal close after envoy meets Putin
As US President Donald Trump rebukes Russia for the strikes on Kyiv, he has also stated Ukraine must give up its claim to Crimea in the name of peace.
Trump says he pushed Netanyahu on Gaza aid
The UN's food agency says its food stocks in Gaza have run out under Israel's blockade, ending a main source of sustenance for hundreds of thousands.
China eases some US tariffs, denies Trump’s talk claims
China has denied US President Donald Trump's claims the countries are negotiating tariffs, but has exempted some US-made imports from its steep tariffs.
Pope Francis’s funeral told his legacy must survive
World leaders and the Catholic faithful have bid farewell to Pope Francis in a funeral that urged people to ensure his care for the downtrodden continues.
India, Pakistan exchange gunfire for second day
India and Pakistan have exchanged gunfire for a second consecutive day after an attack on tourists - blamed on Pakistan - killed 26 in India's Kashmir region.
India to pursue Kashmir attackers to ends of earth: PM
India will find and punish every terrorist and their backers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi warns, after 26 men were killed in an attack on tourists in Kashmir.
Dozens hurt jumping from buildings after Turkey quake
Istanbul officials say about 150 people have been hospitalised with injuries sustained while trying to jump from buildings after an earthquake shook the city.
Thousands honour Pope Francis in St Peter’s Basilica
Long lines of the faithful have emerged in Rome as people file through St Peter's Basilica to pay their final respects to Pope Francis.
Russia, Ukraine trade blame over faltering peace moves
Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of being obstacles to peace as they remain under pressure from US President Donald Trump to show progress towards a deal.
Israel strikes Gaza school housing displaced families
At least 10 people have been killed in an Israeli strike on a school sheltering displaced families in Gaza while another hit a children's hospital, medics say.
US Treasury boss thaws on ‘unsustainable’ China tariffs
A key figure in the Trump administration says tariffs between the US and China are "unsustainable" following an apparent softening of the president's position.
World coral bleaching crisis spreads after hottest year
Harmful bleaching of the world's coral has now grown to include 84 per cent of the ocean's reefs in the most intense event of its kind in recorded history.
Pope’s body placed in basilica after solemn procession
The Vatican has opened St Peter's Basilica to the faithful to pay their final respects to Pope Francis as his body lies in state before his funeral and burial.