Mali army bases hit in large-scale militant attacks
Mali's army says several hundred assailants have been killed after militants launched co-ordinated attacks in the capital and other cities.
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Russian forces pound Ukraine’s Dnipro, killing 10
The latest Russian attack on Ukraine's Dnipro region has killed at least 10 people and injured dozens more.
Iran critical of US after Trump cancels envoys’ trip
Iran has criticised the US after President Donald Trump cancelled plans for his special envoys to visit Pakistan for peace talks.
Major Russian attack on Ukraine kills at least seven
Russian has pummelled Ukraine with more than 600 drones and missile in a almost attacks that killed seven people and wounded dozens more.
US envoys go to Pakistan, but Iran says no direct talks
President Donald Trump is sending his special negotiators to Pakistan to revive ceasefire talks with Iran, but Tehran's officials don't intend to meet them.
Firefighter dies, 120 homes destroyed in US wildfires
Officials say a firefighter has died battling a wildfire in Florida, while two large fires in Georgia have destroyed more than 120 homes.
Aussie families attempt repatriation from Syrian camp
A group of Australian women and children have left a Syrian refugee camp in a bid to return home.
Giuffre family urge King to ‘show unity with survivors’
Britain's King and Queen are due to arrive in the US on Monday for a four-day visit during which they will meet President Donald Trump.
Israeli fire kills 12 across Gaza, medics say
At least 12 people have been killed and several others injured in Israeli strikes targeting multiple areas across Gaza.
Ukraine and Russia swap 193 prisoners of war each
Russian and Ukrainian officials say the two sides have exchanged 193 prisoners of war each.
Iran foreign minister heads to Pakistan for more talks
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says he is visiting Islamabad to meet Pakistani representatives who have been mediating in talks with the US.
King’s US visit could mend special relationship: Trump
US President Donald Trump says a state visit from the King and Queen could mend relations with the United Kingdom.
US govt watchdog to review release of Epstein files
The US Department of Justice's internal watchdog is reviewing the department's compliance with a law mandating the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
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Longer truce in Lebanon as Trump seeks ‘best’ Iran deal
Washington has helped broker an extended ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah but President Donald Trump says he won't be rushed into making a deal with Iran.
EU approves a massive loan package to help Ukraine
War-ravaged Ukraine will receive a multibillion-dollar support package, as the European Union finally approves a loan after Hungary lifted its veto.
Emergency declared as fires rip through southeast US
It is not yet clear how the latest wildfires started in Georgia, but the conditions have prompted the US state's first-ever burn ban.
Iran firms grip on Hormuz after US calls off attacks
Iran has fired on three ships and seized two of them as it denies agreeing to President Donald Trump's ceasefire extension and slams a continued US blockade.
Russian oil pipeline reopening unblocks EU loan
The EU officials approved the massive loan to Ukraine shortly after a pipeline bringing Russian oil to Hungary was reopened.
EU envoys meet in hopes of approving loan to Ukraine
European Union officials are optimistic of to authorise a massive, long-delayed loan to support Ukraine's military and financial needs for the next two years.
Starmer under pressure over Mandelson vetting scandal
The Peter Mandelson vetting scandal has rocked British politics, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer set to face more questions in parliament.
Global Shift to Green Power Leaves Coal in the Shadows
For the first time in modern history, renewable energy sources have overtaken the world’s growing demand for electricity. Led by a record-breaking year for solar in China and India, clean power now makes up more than one-third of the global electricity mix. For a sun-drenched state like Queensland, this global shift offers a promising blueprint for our own energy future.
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Iran seizes ships in strait after Trump halts attacks
Iran is intensifying its assault on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, seizing two vessels and complicating faltering efforts to resume Washington-Tehran talks.
Russia ‘has taken 1700 square km’ of Ukraine in 2026
Russia's most senior general says his forces have taken 80 Ukrainian settlements and more than 1700 square kilometres of territory so far in 2026.
Embattled NZ PM Luxon wins shock confidence vote
Labour is challenging National to reveal the vote count in a surprise partyroom confidence vote in Chris Luxon, the New Zealand prime minister.
Hamas clashes with Israeli-backed militia in Gaza Strip
Medics say two people have been killed in separate Israeli strikes in the Gaza Strip, as progress on ceasefire deal stalls.
Fired UK official describes pressure to clear Mandelson
A sacked UK official says he felt political pressure to approve Peter Mandelson's appointment as ambassador to the US despite security concerns.
US positive on Iran deal but talks still uncertain
Iranian leaders are "positively reviewing" participation in peace talks with the US despite earlier ruling them out, as a ceasefire nears its end.
Japan eases tsunami alert after powerful quake strikes
Japan has downgraded tsunami warnings triggered after a magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck in waters off its northeast coast.
Ukraine pushes for European missile defence system
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says his government is in talks with other countries to create a "European anti-ballistic missile defence system".
US gunman kills seven of his children and another child
A gunman in Louisiana has killed eight children, including seven of his own, and shot two women in a domestic violence attack.
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World weighs fate of Mideast ceasefire, US seizes ship
The fate of the Mideast ceasefire is in doubt as Tehran says it won't participate in a second round of negotiations after the US seized an Iranian cargo ship.