Charles hosts Harry and family, to repair royal rift
King Charles III has met with Prince Harry and his family after years of estrangement since his son left royal life.
International News
Fierce wildfires in Spain kill 11, leave 23 missing
A wildfire has roared through a community in Spain's south, killing at least 12 people as victims tried to flee the flames in cars and on foot, authorities say.
US insists Iran commit to stopping shipping attacks
The US wants a public commitment from Iran it will stop attacks on shipping in the Gulf, which Teheran has blamed on an 'errant part of the system'.
Twelve killed in one of Spain’s deadliest wildfires
A dozen people have died while trying to flee a major fire in southern Spain, as crews battle the out-of-control blaze and search for 23 people missing.
Zelenskiy says Patriot missiles on the way from the US
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has described Donald Trump as 'very constructive' after a deal to supply air defence missiles.
Date set for first Palestinian election in 20 years
President Mahmoud Abbas has declared Palestinian parliamentary elections will be held in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip in November.
US-Iran hostilities intensify as Khamenei laid to rest
Iran has targeted Gulf countries after the United States launched new airstrikes against it, amid the country's mourning for its fallen leader.
UK Labour MPs overwhelmingly back Burnham to be PM
Former Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has secured the nominations of 80 per cent of Labour MPs to lead the party and become the new UK prime minister.
Shoe factory fire in southeast China kills 28: reports
A fire that broke out at a shoe factory in the southeastern Chinese province of Fujian has killed at least 28 people, media reports say.
Death toll in DR Congo reaches 600 as Ebola spreads
New suspected Ebola cases have been reported in previously unaffected parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to the government.
Trump’s Board of Peace to trial Gaza humanitarian zone
Donald Trump's Board of Peace has identified secure areas in Gaza that could host tens of thousands of people under a pilot plan to create a humanitarian zone.
Trump cites ‘tremendous unity’ at NATO summit in Turkey
There has been "tremendous unity" at a meeting of the NATO military alliance, US President Donald Trump says.
Tankers ablaze as Ukraine hits more Russian oil targets
Fires have raged at Russian oil depots and tankers after Ukrainian strikes, a day after Donald Trump promised to let Ukraine make its own Patriot air defences.
breaking_news
energy and resource
peace negotiations
unrest, conflicts and war
waterway and maritime transport
US and Iran exchange fire across Gulf, threatening deal
Iran has responded to US strikes by targeting Gulf countries in an exchange of fire that further threatens a ceasefire deal intended to help end their war.
Israeli fire kills seven people in Gaza, medics say
Hamas and Israel continue to trade blame over truce violations in Gaza as Israeli strikes and gunfire kill seven people, including a child.
Trump attacks on allies throw NATO talks into disarray
Donald Trump has branded Spain a "terrible partner" and renewed his demand for Greenland, overshadowing a NATO summit and its planned message of unity.
Russia launches third air attack on Kyiv in a week
Ukraine's capital has been pummelled again, as Volodymyr Zelenskiy pleads for more US-made interceptors ahead of meeting Donald Trump at the NATO summit.
Le Pen to run for president, French court shortens ban
Two years after a conviction for misusing funds, French far right leader Marine Le Pen has an electoral ban shortened, and announced she will run for president.
Accord to end war ‘over’ after Iranian strikes: Trump
Donald Trump considers the US-Iran ceasefire deal finished after a flare-up of hostilities, branding the Iranians "sick people" he doesn't want to deal with.
Prince Harry calls privacy suit dismissal a ‘whitewash’
Prince Harry, Elton John and other celebrities have lost their High Court case against the Daily Mail's publisher.
French court opens door for Le Pen to run in 2027
A Paris court has upheld Marine Le Pen's conviction but shortened her ban on running for office. However, it has a condition the far-right leader has rejected.
NATO unveils big arms deals as Trump arrives in Ankara
The NATO alliance is showcasing military projects worth billions of dollars to convince a sceptical President Trump that allies are boosting defence spending.
breaking_news
economy, business and finance
energy and resource
funeral
peace negotiations
unrest, conflicts and war
waterway and maritime transport
Tankers hit in Hormuz as millions mourn Iran’s Khamenei
Iran is warning Donald Trump to stop his threats or talks will stop, as two more tankers are hit in the Strait of Hormuz and Iranians mourn their slain leader.
arts, culture and entertainment
crime, law and justice
human interest
imperial and royal matters
judiciary (system of justice)
justice and rights
news media
Harry set to learn ruling in Daily Mail court case
Prince Harry, Elton John and other celebrities will soon find out the result of their High Court case against the Daily Mail's publisher.
Death toll from Venezuela quakes passes 3500
Almost 18,000 people are still homeless more than a week after twin earthquakes struck Venezuela's capital and nearby coastal regions.
Harry won’t stay at Buckingham Palace during UK visit
Prince Harry has reportedly been told he cannot stay at Buckingham Palace this week after he failed to accept an invitation in time, a royal source says.
Hamas dissolves Gaza Strip govt as part of peace plan
The body that has governed the Gaza Strip for nearly two decades has been dissolved, Hamas says as it makes way for a technocratic government.
Trump says resolution in Ukraine war closer after talks
After speaking with the leaders of Ukraine and Russia, Donald Trump says a resolution to the war is "closer than people realise".
Grim death toll from Venezuela quakes keeps climbing
Search-and-rescue operations in Venezuela are winding down, 11 days after twin earthquakes devastated the country, with the focus now on clearing debris.
Iran begins procession for supreme leader’s funeral
Mourners have lined the streets of Tehran for the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed at the start of the war launched by the US and Israel.
Israeli strike kills two people in Gaza City: medics
Medics say an Israeli strike has killed two people in Gaza while a lawyer for a prominent hospital director says he is in acute danger in Israeli detention.