UK police conclude search at Andrew’s former home
British police have ended their searches at Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's former home, Royal Lodge, after his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
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Europe vows to support Ukraine as war enters fifth year
Senior European officials have headed to Kyiv to mark the grim anniversary of the war with Russia, promising to continue their support for Ukraine.
Trump hails ‘golden age’ as US voters sour on economy
Donald Trump has broken the record for longest State of the Union speech as he claimed the US is "winning" under his leadership, even as his poll ratings slide.
Iran pushes back against Trump before nuclear talks
In the face of a major US military build-up and President Donald Trump's high-pressure rhetoric, Iran has warned against his "big lies" before talks in Geneva.
Aust diplomats’ families told to leave Israel, Lebanon
The families of Australian diplomats based in Israel and Lebanon have been told to leave as the security situation in those countries worsens.
Larry Summers quits Harvard over Epstein ties
Former US Treasury Secretary Larry Summers will step down from his professorship at Harvard over his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Zelenskiy eyes Russia meeting after Trump phone call
Volodymyr Zelenskiy says he and Donald Trump have agreed another leaders' meeting should take place to seek an end to the war in Ukraine.
Race to find missing as floods kill dozens in Brazil
The death toll from heavy rains and flooding in Brazil's southeast has risen to 46, while 21 people are still missing.
US warns of Iranian threat ahead of nuclear talks
Iran and the US are set to hold the latest round of talks aimed at resolving their longstanding nuclear dispute amid a large-scale military build-up.
US Justice Dept probes whether Epstein records withheld
The US Justice Department has been accused of failing to release interview records of a woman claiming she was abused by Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein.
Four killed in boat attack ‘tried to infiltrate Cuba’
Cuba claims a speedboat that opened fire on soldiers was full of US-based Cubans bent on terrorism, but Washington doesn't want to take Havana's word for it.
US-Iran nuclear talks begin as military threat looms
Iran and the US have resumed talks considered the last chance to resolve their nuclear dispute and avert strikes on Iran from US forces massed in the Mideast.
Major Russian attack on Ukraine before talks with US
Hundreds of Russian drones and missiles have targeted Ukrainian homes and critical infrastructure, hours before talks on the war are due to begin in Geneva.
Talks with US make progress, resume Monday, says Iran
Iran says it will meet again with US negotiators in Vienna next week after having "serious talks about sanctions and nuclear issue" in Geneva.
Hillary Clinton tells probe she ‘did not know’ Epstein
Hillary Clinton has spoken to US lawmakers as part of a congressional investigation into late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Pakistan declares ‘open war’ as it bombs Afghan cities
Pakistan and Afghanistan have traded attacks in a dramatic escalation of tensions that threatens to spark a protracted conflict between the Islamic neighbours.
Next round of Ukraine-Russia peace talks in Abu Dhabi
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says the next round of peace talks with Russia will be held in March in Abu Dhabi
Maduro moves to dismiss US drug trafficking case
Former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has moved to have his drug trafficking case in the US tossed out.
Bill Clinton to testify to Congress about Epstein
A panel is set to grill former president Bill Clinton about Jeffrey Epstein, a day after his wife Hillary testified she'd never met the late sex offender.
Pentagon-Anthropic feud has AI warfare at stake
The US Pentagon has demanded lawful AI use without constraints and has threatened a top artificial intelligence lab's business.
Bill Clinton says he ‘did nothing wrong’ with Epstein
Former President Bill Clinton has told members of Congress he "did nothing wrong" in his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and saw no signs of sexual abuse.
Pakistan, Afghan forces clash as diplomacy intensifies
Pakistan's strikes have hit Taliban military installations and posts in one of the deepest Pakistani incursions into its western neighbour in years.
Ghana troops killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine war
At least 55 Ghanaians have died fighting for Russia in Ukraine, Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa says.
Israel’s top court allows NGOs to keep working in Gaza
Israel's top court will allow international aid groups to keep operating in the Gaza Strip and other Palestinian territories.
Trump on Iran: ‘Sometimes you have to use force’
US President Donald Trump says he is not happy with Iran, but still wants to make a deal with Tehran.
Winston Peters wants to be Pacific’s Trump whisperer
A year after the United States withdrew billions of dollars in foreign assistance, New Zealand is hopeful it can coax fresh investment into the Pacific region.
Brazil flood death toll rises to 64, more bodies found
Landslides and flooding in Brazil's Minas Gerais state have killed 64 people, authorities say.
Trump says US government to end Anthropic software use
US President Donald Trump has weighed in on the dispute between the Pentagon and OpenAI competitor Anthropic over the use of AI software in the US military.
Trump urges Iranian people to rise up against regime
Israel and the US have launched a "pre-emptive" attack against Iran, plunging the Middle East into a renewed military confrontation.
Afghanistan fires at Pakistani jets over Kabul
Border skirmishes between Afghanistan and Pakistan have escalated with the heaviest fighting in years raising fears of protracted conflict.
Israel strikes Iran again after killing supreme leader
The Middle East is in turmoil as Donald Trump issues a new warning to Tehran after Israeli and US strikes killed Iran's leader, prompting retaliatory attacks.