Europeans discuss Ukraine with Trump at ‘critical’ time
French President Emmanuel Macron says he has held a 40-minute call with US President Donald Trump on Ukraine along with the leaders of the UK and France.
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US judge allows Epstein grand jury files be made public
A US judge who previously rejected a Justice Department request to unseal Jeffrey Epstein-linked grand jury materials says disclosure is now warranted.
US seizes oil tanker off Venezuela coast, video posted
US President Donald Trump has announced the seizure of a "very large" oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela amid mounting tensions.
Thailand and Cambodia keep fighting before Trump calls
Clashes on the Thai-Cambodian border continue for a fourth day as the countries await calls from President Donald Trump, who says he can again end the fighting.
Machado vows to bring Nobel back to Venezuela
Maria Corina Machado defied at travel ban to pick up her Nobel Peace Prize, and the opposition leader is vowing to eventually take the award back to Venezuela.
Zelenskiy to hold talks with 30 countries on peace deal
President Donald Trump's demand for a swift settlement of the war in Ukraine has leader Volodymyr Zelenskiy scrambling to talk to dozens of Kyiv's supporters.
Plan vows free economic zone if Donbas ceded: Zelenskiy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says the United States has suggested creating a "free economic zone" in Donbas that would be demilitarised.
Thai PM to ‘update’ Trump on fighting with Cambodia
President Donald Trump will talk to Thailand's leader about stopping days of clashes with Cambodia, but it's unclear he'll be able to secure another ceasefire.
Military air strike kills 30, injures 70 in Myanmar
Dozens have been killed after an air strike from Myanmar's military hit a hospital in western Rakhine state.
Seized tanker heads to US for ‘oil confiscation’
The Justice Department obtained a warrant for the seizure of an oil tanker off Venezuela because it had been known for "sanctioned oil," the White House says.
Gaza Strip talks at a critical moment, Qatari PM says
Qatar's prime minister says the Gaza Strip talks have reached a critical moment, with the remains of one Israeli hostage still held by militants.
Russian strike on Ukrainian city cuts off utilities
Russia has intensified its strikes on Ukraine's power, heating and water infrastructure, hitting the city of Kremenchuk and cutting power and water supplies.
Nightclub fire in India kills 25 in tourist hotspot
At least 23 people, including several tourists, have died after a fire broke out in a nightclub in the popular Indian beach resort state of Goa.
South African bar shooting leaves 12 dead
Three gunmen have opened fire inside a bar at a South African hostel, killing at least 12 people, including a three-year-old boy.
Chinese jets directed radar at Japanese planes
Japan has lodged a protest over a "regrettable" incident where Chinese fighter jets directed their radar at Japanese aircraft over international waters.
Israeli PM says second phase of Gaza Strip plan ‘close’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says a meeting with the US president will focus on peace and an end to Hamas' rule in the Gaza Strip.
Benin government says armed forces foil coup attempt
Fourteen people have been arrested over a coup bid in Benin, a government spokesperson says after a minister declared the attempt had been foiled.
Ukrainian leader meets European allies after US talks
European allies are working to ensure any Ukraine ceasefire is backed by solid security guarantees to deter Russia from further aggression.
Chinese carrier ‘conducting air operations’ near Japan
Aircraft aboard a Chinese carrier have conducted around 100 takeoffs and landings near the Okinawa Islands, Japan's defence force says.
Fighting erupts along disputed Thailand Cambodia border
Casualties have been reported in renewed fighting along the disputed border between Thailand and Cambodia with each accusing the other of breaching a ceasefire.
Israeli police raid UN refugee agency compound
The United Nations Palestinian refugee agency is angry that Israeli police have raided its headquarters in East Jerusalem.
Double Golden Globe nomination for Aussie Jacob Elordi
Australians Jacob Elordi, Sarah Snook, Joel Edgerton and Rose Byrne have all scored nominations in the 83rd Golden Globe Awards.
Japan lifts tsunami warning after 7.5-magnitude quake
Japanese authorities are warning of the heightened possibility of mega-quake for a week after a powerful tremblor hit off the coast of the main Honshu island.
Ukraine to share revised peace plan with US: Zelenskiy
British, French and German leaders have met in London with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to tweak a US-draft plan to end Russia's war.
Thailand and Cambodia fighting spreads along border
Cambodia's Hun Sen has vowed to defend territory against Thailand as renewed fighting along the countries' border tests a fragile ceasefire.
HK races to remove mesh blamed for fuelling deadly fire
Hong Kong is stripping scaffolding nets off all buildings undergoing renovation after the material was suspected of powering an inferno that killed 159 people.
Israel IDs remains, leaving one last hostage in Gaza
Israel has identified the remains of a returned hostage as a Thai worker, meaning one last hostage is to be returned from Gaza under the agreement with Hamas.
Russia will take all Ukraine’s Donbas, Putin says
Vladimir Putin considers talks with the US on ending the war in Ukraine "very useful", but insists Russia will keep its seized territory one way or the other.
Deforestation in spotlight as Asia flood toll hits 1500
Calls are growing to fight deforestation in parts of Asia after devastating floods killed more than 1500 people and left hundreds more missing.
Anti-Hamas Gazan clansman reported killed
The death of a Bedouin clan leader based in Israeli-held Rafah may hamper Israeli efforts against Hamas.
Israel clears for Eurovision, prompts multiple boycotts
Several European countries have pulled out of competing in Eurovision 2026 after Israel was cleared to enter.