Passengers shaken after deadly turbulence-struck flight
A Singapore Airlines jet carrying 56 Australians has fallen into an air pocket, causing severe turbulence and leaving a man dead of a suspected heart attack.
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Iran’s Supreme Leader leads prayers at Raisi funeral
Iran's late president's funeral is being held ahead of an early election at a time of worsening strains between the clerical leadership and wider society.
Israeli forces move deeper into Rafah in heavy battle
Israel's assault on Rafah has set hundreds of thousands of Palestinians fleeing what had been a refuge for half of Gaza's 2.3 million people.
Sunak, Starmer hit election trail as UK campaigns begin
Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is hitting the campaign trail after announcing a general election will take place on July 4.
Russia claims recapture of eastern Ukraine village
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says four more countries will take part in a peace summit in Switzerland as Russia's forces claim new gains.
Trump lawyers rest case without calling him to testify
Donald Trump's defence team has rested its case in a criminal hush money trial after calling two witnesses on his behalf.
Man dies as Singapore Airlines plane hits turbulence
A Singapore Airlines flight from London has fallen into an air pocket before encountering turbulence, leaving a passenger dead of a suspected heart attack.
One dead as turbulence hits Singapore Airlines flight
A person has died and 30 others have been injured as a Singapore Airlines flight plummeted in severe turbulence and was forced to make an emergency landing.
Netanyahu, Hamas both decry war crime warrants
Hamas leaders and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have responded with equal outrage to news the ICC is seeking arrest warrants for them all.
Israeli troops push into Jabalia, air strikes in Rafah
Israel continues its simultaneous assaults on northern and southern Gaza, pushing further into the Jabalia camp and launching deadly air strikes on Rafah.
Death of Iran hardline president prompts mixed response
International reaction to the death of controversial hardline Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi have ranged from heartfelt to diplomatic.
Western aid to Ukraine too slow, Zelenskiy says
Ukraine needs at least 120 F-16s to resist attacks from the 300 Russian planes in their airspace, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.
ICC prosecutor seeks arrest of Netanyahu, Hamas leaders
The International Criminal Court's top prosecutor has requested arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and top Hamas leaders.
Israel launches strikes across Gaza as US envoy arrives
Israel's air and ground assault on Gaza continues as White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan meets with Benjamin Netanyahu.
Air strike kills 27 in central Gaza as fighting rages
US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan has met with Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss an ambitious US plan for Saudi Arabia to recognise Israel.
Ukraine’s 62-drone attack on Russia halts oil refinery
An oil refinery in southern Russia was forced to halt production after a Ukrainian drone attack, Moscow says.
Iran’s hardliner president killed in helicopter crash
Iran's leadership has vowed no change to the country's path after President Ebrahim Raisi and his foreign minister were killed in a helicopter crash.
Shot Slovakian PM Fico remains in serious condition
While he is no longer in immediate danger, Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico remains in hospital in a serious condition following an assassination attempt.
French police move to regain control of New Caledonia
More than 600 police have been mobilised to restore order in New Caledonia and clear barricades on the road linking its capital Noumea to the airport.
Renewed calls to drop case as Assange appeal permitted
A UK court has ruled WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange can appeal against extradition to the US on espionage charges.
Trump vows to ‘roll back’ gun rules after NRA backing
The National Rifle Association has officially endorsed Donald Trump during their annual meeting in Texas.
Irish media magnate Tony O’Reilly dies aged 88
Irish media magnate and businessman Tony O'Reilly has died at the age of 88.
Ukraine troops repel Russian forces in east: Zelenskiy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has reported successes by troops fighting a Russian assault in the country's northeast.
Houthis hit Panama-flagged oil tanker off Yemen: US
A security firm says a Panamanian-flagged crude oil tanker has been attacked near the Yemeni port city of Mokha.
Aussies stranded in New Caledonia ‘running out of food’
About 30 Australians are stranded in the troubled Pacific island territory of New Caledonia as riots over proposed voting rule changes continue.
Ukraine drone kills one in southern Russia: governor
Russian officials have blamed a Ukrainian drone attack for the death of a person in the Belgorod region.
Shot Slovakian PM Fico still in serious condition
A Slovak court has ruled the man charged with an assassination attempt on Prime Minister Robert Fico will be held in custody.
Fierce fighting in north Gaza as aid arrives at US pier
The United Nations says aid has begun arriving in Gaza via a floating US-built pier as Hamas says the dock is no substitute for the end of Israel's siege.
Shot Slovak PM Fico can speak a little, ally says
Hospitalised Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico is able to speak a little, the country's president-elect says after a man shot him five times at close range.
Trump’s lawyer accuses Cohen of lying at trial
Michael Cohen has been questioned on his criminal history as Donald Trump's lawyers argue his testimony in a hush money trial cannot be trusted.
Fierce fighting in Gaza as Israel defends genocide case
Fighting rages in the north and south of Gaza as Israel defends itself in the World Court against claims brought by South Africa that it is committing genocide.