Trump posts image of him and Jesus, Pope feud continues
Days after posting a picture of himself looking like Jesus, US President Donald Trump has posted a second picture of him being embraced by him.
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Countries pledge billions to ease Sudan hunger crisis
An international conference has pledged billions of dollars of humanitarian aid to war-ravaged Sudan, promising the conflict has not been forgotten.
Peru faces presidential runoff as vote count drags on
Peruvians will vote in a presidential runoff in two months after none of the candidates secured an outright election victory over the weekend.
Children among 11 killed by Israel fire in Gaza: medics
A three-year-old boy and a 14-year-old teen are among 11 people that health officials say have been killed in separate Israeli attacks in Gaza.
Ukraine to produce drones in Norway, officials say
Norway will support the production of military drones in Ukraine while officials in Oslo will receive data in return, the leaders of the two countries say.
Iran war could end soon, Trump says, as US blocks ports
President Donald Trump is talking up the chances of the Iran war ending amid revived peace talks, while US forces continue their blockade of Iranian ports.
Ukraine and Germany to team up to boost drone defences
Germany and Ukraine plan to jointly produce drones and other defence systems, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has announced on a visit to Berlin.
Trump deletes ‘Jesus’ post as feud with pope escalates
A now-deleted post on Donald Trump's Truth Social depicting him as Jesus-like came amid his escalating feud with Pope Leo, who has criticised the war in Iran.
Counting continues in Peru election, runoff likely
Around half of Peru's official election result remains outstanding as thousands of voters return to the polls for a second day after earlier delays.
Ukraine strikes Russian chemical plant after truce
Ukraine has targeted a Russian ammonia facility in Cherepovets, about 400km north of Moscow, in a long-range drone attack.
Hungary election winner Magyar eyes unblocking EU funds
The winner of Hungary's election Peter Magyar has promised to restore the "system of checks and balances" on coming to power.
US, Iran may resume talks despite port blockade
Efforts are under way for a second round of US-Iran talks that might resume within days as the showdown in the Strait of Hormuz showdown endures.
Pope Leo pushes back at Trump in feud over Iran war
Pope Leo has responded to President Donald Trump's criticism over the US-Israel war in Iran, saying the Vatican's peace appeals are rooted in the Gospel.
Cyclone Vaianu leaves clean-up under way in New Zealand
Clean-up crews are at work in parts of New Zealand's North Island after Cyclone Vaianu tore through the region, triggering floods and cutting power.
Iran threatens ports as US set to impose blockade
A showdown looms as the US prepares for a blockade of all Iranian ports and Iran warns that no port in the region will be safe if American forces carry it out.
Peru election marred by delays as Fujimori leads count
Keiko Fujimori, daughter of former president Alberto Fujimori, narrowly leads Peru's national election - a vote hit by delays as it heads to a run-off.
Hungary PM Orban out after 16yrs in election earthquake
Hungary's nationalist leader Viktor Orban, a close ally of both Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, has lost power after 16 years in office.
Trump threatens Strait of Hormuz blockade
President Donald Trump says the US Navy will immediately start a blockade to stop ships from entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz.
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Kyiv, Moscow swap prisoners of war, ceasefire shaky
Kyiv and Moscow have swapped prisoners of war as a 32-hour ceasefire for Orthodox Easter began, with both sides making accusations of breaches.
Cyclone Vaianu lashes New Zealand’s North Island
Hundreds of people have evacuated as a powerful cyclone makes landfall on New Zealand's North Island.
Rousing welcome back from moon for NASA astronauts
NASA colleagues and family members have embraced and applauded the Artemis II crew after their return from a history making mission to the moon.
Vance walking away from US-Iran talks without deal
Lengthy talks between the US and Iran have ended with neither side shifting on their terms for ending the war that's disrupted global fuel supplies.
Evacuations ordered as NZ braces for Cyclone Vaianu
Cyclone Vaianu is forecast to bring heavy rain and winds of up to 130km/h to New Zealand, then pass west of the remote Chatham Islands.
Doubts over Lebanon, sanctions ahead of Iran peace meet
A US delegation led by Vice President JD Vance is in Pakistan to join Iranian government ministers and officials for peace talks.
Ukraine, Russia approach 32-hour truce with doubts
Ukraine's foreign minister is urging Russia to extend a planned ceasefire beyond Easter.
NASA astronauts back on earth after trip around moon
Artemis II's astronauts have safely splashed down in the Pacific Ocean to close out humanity's first voyage around the moon in more than 50 years.
Prince Harry sued for libel by his former charity
The Sentebale charity has launched a defamation claim against Prince Harry following an "adverse media campaign" that damaged its reputation.
Shut strait and Lebanon fighting strains US-Iran truce
Iran and the US are set for talks while their truce remains shaky, as Israel and Hezbollah trade fire and Tehran keeps its stranglehold on the Strait of Hormuz.
Ukrainian forces ‘shot down drones during Iran war’
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has acknowledged for the first time Ukraine's role helping countries down Iranian drones during the Middle East war.
Xi reaffirms ‘one China’ to Taiwan opposition leader
China won't tolerate independence for Taiwan, President Xi Jinping has told the island's opposition leader Cheng Li-wun during her visit on a "peace mission".
Taiwan opposition leader meets Xi in visit to China
China won't tolerate independence for Taiwan, President Xi Jinping has told the island's opposition leader Cheng Li-wun during her visit on a "peace mission".