Israel advances in south Gaza, more people displaced
Scores of Palestinians have been killed in 24 hours, according to health authorities, as Israel continues to move deeper into the Gaza Strip.
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Kamala Harris campaign raises $A300 million in a week
Vice President Kamala Harris' presumed Democrat nomination has hit Trump in the polls, as her campaign says she has raised more than $A300m in a week.
Israeli drone strike kills two as Lebanon braces
Two people have been killed and three others, including a child, have been injured in an Israeli drone strike in Lebanon, Lebanese authorities say.
US says Israel has a right to defence, but wary of war
Israel has a right to defend itself after the Golan Heights attack, but it must be wary of letting the situation escalate into a wider war, says Washington.
Russian shelling kills five civilians across Ukraine
Five people have died and more, including children, have been injured in the latest spate of Russian shelling across Ukraine.
Harris says she is the ‘underdog’, Trump goes on attack
Donald Trump has vowed to make the US the "crypto capital of the world," a far cry from his stance in 2021, when he called bitcoin a "scam."
Netanyahu furious as 12 killed in Golan Heights strike
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warns "Hezbollah will pay a heavy price" after the deadliest strike in Israel since the start of the conflict in Gaza.
Israeli strike hits school in Gaza, killing at least 30
An Israeli air strike has hit a school in central Gaza, killing at least 30 people, in an attack the military said was targeting a Hamas command centre.
At least 22 killed in RSF attacks on Sudan’s al-Fashir
Sudan's Rapid Support Forces fired artillery shells on markets, hospitals and residential apartments in al-Fashir, the national army's last position in Darfur.
Harris says she is the ‘underdog’ in presidential race
Republican nominee Donald Trump's team didn't address his comments he would have it "fixed" so that Christians wouldn't need to vote in the next election.
Russian shelling kills four civilians in across Ukraine
Four people have died and more, including children, have been injured in the latest spate of Russian shelling across Ukraine.
Ten die as rocket hits football pitch in Golan Heights
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is rushing home after the deadliest strike in Israel or Israeli-territory since the start of the conflict in Gaza.
Trump seeking to blunt Harris campaign’s momentum
Donald Trump is taking his campaign to a state that favours Democrats but could be in his reach as he seeks to counter his surging new opponent Kamala Harris.
Trump says Christians won’t have to vote next election
Republican nominee Donald Trump's team didn't address his comments he would have it "fixed" so that Christians wouldn't need to vote in the next election.
Celine Dion serenades Paris in sodden start to Olympics
More than 300,000 spectators have braved the rain to line the Seine and bear witness to the first-ever Olympic opening ceremony to be held outside a stadium.
Missile forces hit Russian air base in Crimea: Ukraine
Ukrainian missile forces have struck a Russian military airfield as Kyiv ramps up long-range attacks on the occupied Crimean peninsula.
French rail arson attacks paralyse Olympic-ready Paris
France's national rail company SNCF says it will ensure transport for all Olympic delegations after arson attacks paralysed train travel to Paris.
Mexico drug kingpin pleads not guilty to US charges
There are reports a younger man arrested alongside a Mexican drug cartel kingpin lured him to the US where both were arrested, as part of a plea bargain.
Israel tells Gazans to leave southern Khan Younis areas
Israel's military has ordered the evacuation of parts of Gaza's Khan Younis region as it continues an operation against Hamas militants there.
Trump touts ties to Israel’s Netanyahu, blasts Harris
US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump dispelled rumours of tensions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as they met in Florida.
Trump vows return to shooting scene, Obamas back Harris
Donald Trump has vowed to hold a "big and beautiful rally" in the town where he was shot at as Democratic rival Kamala Harris begins to narrow his lead.
Israeli troops battle fighters in Khan Younis
More than 100 Palestinian fighters have been killed since Israel began their latest operation in Khan Younis, as international pressure mounts for a ceasefire.
EU shifts $2.5b from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine
The European Union will transfer 1.5 billion euros in proceeds from frozen Russian assets "to the defence and reconstruction of Ukraine".
Arson attacks paralyse French trains before Olympics
Vandals have hit France's rail network in a "calculated, co-ordinated" assault that's caused major disruption just hours before the Olympics opening ceremony.
Rain doesn’t dampen Paris 2024 opening ceremony
More than 300,000 spectators braved the rain to line the Seine and bear witness to the first-ever Olympic opening ceremony to be held outside a stadium.
Vandals paralyse French trains before Olympic ceremony
Vandals and arsonists have targeted France's high-speed rail network with attacks that have brought major disruption before the Paris Olympics opening ceremony.
Vandals attack French railways before Olympic ceremony
Vandals have targeted France's high-speed rail network with co-ordinated attacks that brought major disruption before the Paris Olympics opening ceremony.
‘Malicious acts’ disrupt French trains before Olympics
French officials have condemned fires and vandalism that have heavily disrupted high-speed train lines just hours before the Olympics' opening ceremony.
US arrests leader of Mexico’s Sinaloa drug cartel
In a major blow to Mexico's powerful Sinaloa Cartel, drug kingpin "El Mayo" and a son of his ex-partner "El Chapo" have been arrested in Texas.
Israel seeks change to Gaza truce plan, hostage release
Israel wants "a vetting mechanism for civilian populations returning to the north of Gaza, where they fear these populations could support" Hamas fighters.
Netanyahu to meet Trump seeking to ease tensions
Former US president Donald Trump is due to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for talks that will test whether their recent rift can be mended.