Russian attacks on Kyiv kill seven, injure dozens
Ukraine says the "Russian style" of targeting civilians has not changed, after an overnight attack killed seven and injured dozens more.
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At least killed as hot air balloon crashes in Brazil
A hot air balloon has caught fire and tumbled from the sky in Brazil's southern state of Santa Catarina, killing eight people, firefighters say.
Belarus opposition leader, 13 others freed from jail
Fourteen dissidents including Belarus opposition leader Syarhei Tsikhanouski have been released from prison, media reports and relatives say.
Damage seen at Iranian nuclear site after US strikes
Satellite images are showing damage to the entryways to Iran's underground nuclear site at Fordo after US airstrikes targeted the facility.
Three years left to limit greenhouse gasses: study
The world has three years left before its production level of greenhouse gasses will see global warming pass 1.5 degrees celsius, a scientific team says.
Israel threatens Iran’s top leader after hospital hit
Iran's supreme leader "absolutely should not continue to exist", Israel's defence minister has vowed, after an Iranian missile barrage struck a major hospital.
Thai PM under pressure to quit after phone call leak
The Thai prime minister's coalition is near collapse after the leak of a phone call with Cambodia's former leader shattered her already low support.
Diplomatic push takes shape a week into Israel-Iran war
Israel and Iran continue to exchange blows after a week of fighting as President Donald Trump weighs US involvement and new diplomatic efforts come together.
SpaceX Starship explosion setback to Musk Mars mission
Elon Musk's Starship rocket appeared to experience at least two explosions in quick succession, lighting up the night sky and sending debris flying.
Zelenskiy calls for more pressure on Russia
As Russia continues its barrage of strikes on Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is urging greater international pressure on Moscow.
Gaza war pushes violence against children to new levels
A UN report says violence against children in global conflicts reached "unprecedented levels" last year, with the highest number of violations in Gaza.
British MPs vote in favour or legalising assisted dying
MPs have voted in favour of a bill to legalise assisted dying for terminally ill people, a move that would be Britain's biggest social reform in decades.
Russian drones slam into two Ukrainian cities
Ukraine's president has condemned Russia's latest deadly drone attacks on Ukrainian cities that left at least one person dead and dozens more injured.
Israeli strikes kill 44 in Gaza, UN warns of drought
Hamas says Israel is using hunger as a weapon in Gaza, accusing Israel of systematically targeting Palestinians seeking food aid across the enclave.
Diddy’s ex-assistant bought drugs, set up sex parties
The jury at Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial has heard his assistant's job included setting up sex parties and scoring drugs.
Israel hits Iranian nuclear facility as war grinds on
Israel has killed another three senior commanders and struck a nuclear research facility in Iran as diplomatic efforts to end the countries' conflict stall.
Zelensky says ‘Ayatollah Putin’ wants to wage war
Ukraine says Vladimir Putin's claim the whole of the country is "ours" is evidence of Russia's disdain for US peace efforts.
No breakthrough in European talks with Iranian diplomat
Talks between Iran's foreign minister and senior European diplomats failed to reach an agreement on Iran's nuclear program, but further discussions may be held.
Police arrest three Australians over shooting in Bali
Three Australian men have been arrested on suspicion of murder over the fatal shooting of a fellow national on the Indonesian resort island of Bali.
Israeli fire kills 30 in Gaza as focus shifts to Iran
Dozens of people have died in Israeli strikes in Gaza as Palestinians fear the world's attention on their plight is waning as the Israel-Iran war rages.
Zelenskiy urges pressure on Russia after Kyiv strike
Moscow must be made to "feel the real cost of the war" following a deadly Russian missile strike on a Kyiv apartment block, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.
Trump won’t say whether US will join strikes on Iran
US President Donald Trump will not say if he has decided to order a United States strike on Iran.
Israeli attacks kill 140 in Gaza in 24 hours: medics
Fourteen people have been killed in Israeli fire at crowds of people in the Gaza Strip awaiting aid trucks brought in by the United Nations.
Two arrested over fatal shooting in Bali villa
Two people have been arrested over the shooting of two Australian men in a Bali villa, one of whom died at the scene.
Dozens more killed awaiting aid in Gaza
Dozens more Gazans have reportedly been killed waiting for food and humanitarian aid, with 51 killed in one incident and reports coming in of another 20.
More bodies found from latest Russian attack on Kyiv
The death toll from a Russian strike on an apartment building has risen as Ukraine condemns the deadliest attack on Kyiv in 2025.
Iran’s Khamenei rejects Trump’s call for surrender
Iran supreme leader has dismissed US calls to give in and warned against American involvement as President Donald Trump weighs joining Israel's strikes.
Trump wary of EU trade offer while Japan being ‘tough’
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent remains at a G7 meeting in Canada for trade talks following President Donald Trump's early departure from the summit.
Diddy unlikely to testify at sex trafficking trial
Hopes of Sean "Diddy" Combs testifying at his sex trafficking trial have faded after his lawyer estimated a defence presentation lasting up to five days.
G7 abandons joint Ukraine statement as wars head agenda
The G7 summit had its final day of deliberations in Canada but without the key player: US President Donald Trump.
Israeli tanks kill 59 in Gaza trying to get aid: medics
Israeli troops have killed nearly 60 Palestinians and wounded hundreds as they sought aid in Gaza, officials say.