BNP sweep makes son of former rulers new Bangladesh PM
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party has won the country's first election since a 2024 uprising, with premier-to-be Tarique Rahman commanding a thumping majority.
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Iran arrests reformist politicians after mass protests
Iran has arrested several prominent reformist figures about a month after mass protests swept the country.
‘I won’t walk away’: embattled Starmer to Westminster
A defiant UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is digging in, telling colleagues he's "won every fight I've ever been in", amid calls for him to resign.
Ghislaine Maxwell appeals for clemency from Trump
Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyer has flagged a deal for Donald Trump, saying she'll testify he's "innocent of any wrongdoing" if he grants her clemency.
China releases HK national security policy paper
A day after pro-democracy campaigner Jimmy Lai was sentenced to 20 years' jail, China has released a policy white paper on Hong Kong's national security.
Russian forces pressuring Pokrovsk, ‘last battles’ rage
Ukraine is struggling to slow Russian advances around the city of Pokrovsk and along the front line as Moscow seeks to capture the whole of the Donetsk region.
Iran could dilute enriched uranium if sanctions lift
The head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organisation says if all sanctions are lifted, Iran could dilute its most highly enriched uranium.
Israeli forces kill four militants in Gaza
Israel says its forces have killed four Hamas militants in the southern Gaza Strip after they emerged from a tunnel and opened fire on Israeli troops.
Jailed NZ mosque shooter wants convictions overturned
Australian man Brenton Tarrant is appealing his convictions for murdering 51 worshippers in the Christchurch mosques terror attacks and his life sentence.
Ukraine imposes sanctions over Russian missiles, drones
Ukraine has imposed sanctions on some foreign companies involved in the production of Russian missiles and drones.
Japanese prime minister’s party secures supermajority
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's coalition has swept to victory, handing her a mandate to cut taxes and boost the economy through spending.
Thai PM wins election in unexpectedly clear result
Preliminary election results in Thailand indicate the governing Bhumjaithai Party has triumphed, with the People's Party in second place.
Epstein didn’t traffick victims to elite, FBI concluded
US investigators collected evidence Jeffrey Epstein sexually abused underage girls but concluded he did not lead a sex trafficking ring serving powerful men.
Ukraine urges acceleration of US-brokered peace talks
Ukraine is "ready to speed up" US-brokered peace talks with Russia, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha says.
Israel to take more West Bank powers
Israel's cabinet is moving to make it easier for settlers in the occupied West Bank to buy land while granting Israeli authorities more enforcement powers.
NZ mosque shooter’s bid to have convictions overturned
Brenton Tarrant, the Australian man responsible for New Zealand's deadliest mass shooting, has appeared in a Wellington court in a bid to appeal his conviction.
HK media tycoon Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years’ jail
A Hong Kong court has sentenced media tycoon and pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison, in a China-imposed national security case.
Son of Norway’s crown princess denies rape charges
A year-and-a-half after Marius Borg Høiby was arrested over a violent episode at a woman's flat's in Oslo, the son of Norway's crown princess has gone on trial.
Sudan’s army breaks siege of famine-stricken Kadugli
The Sudan army's apparent victory in the battle for Kadugli may mark a turning point in the trajectory of the war.
Iran demands changes in venue for US talks
The US military says it shot down an Iranian drone acting "aggressively" near its aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea in self-defence.
UK to release files on Mandelson’s US appointment
The former UK ambassador to the US, Peter Mandelson, will be investigated by British police over his links to Jeffrey Epstein.
Russia hits Ukraine energy in diplomatic snub:Zelenskiy
Attacks by Russia on energy systems appear intended to freeze Ukrainians into submission during one of the coldest winters in years.
Israeli strikes kill 18, Rafah patient crossings halted
At least 18 people have been killed by Israeli attacks across Gaza, according to hospital officials.
Woman tells court of ‘betrayal’ at Hoiby rape trial
The son of Norway's crown princess has pleaded not guilty to rape charges which could see him spend up to 10 years in prison if convicted.
Spain looking at Aussie ban on social media for kids
Spain is joining a growing number of countries, including Australia and France, which have taken or are considering restricting minors' access to social media.
Ukraine, Russia wrap ‘productive’ first day of talks
Envoys from Russia and Ukraine have met in Abu Dhabi for a new round of US-brokered talks to end their conflict.
US-Iran talks venue changed to Oman
Nuclear talks between Iran and the US will take place in Oman, the Iranian foreign minister confirmed, as tensions between the nations remain high.
Man sentenced to life for trying to assassinate Trump
A man convicted of trying to assassinate US President Donald Trump on a Florida golf course in 2024 has been sentenced to life in prison.
At least 216 militants killed in Pakistan’s Balochistan
At least 216 militants have been killed in across Pakistan's Balochistan province since Saturday, officials say.
Hoiby searched his name and ‘rape’ before charges
Marius Borg Hoiby, the eldest son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has broken down in tears as he began his testimony during his trial for rape charges.
UK PM apologises to Epstein victims over Mandelson
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says no one was aware of the "depth and darkness" of the relationship between Peter Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein.