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.
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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.
Ukraine braces for ‘heavy battles’ on new front
Outnumbered Ukrainian troops are trying to hold the line over a sprawling front as Russian forces expand the area of hostilities.
New Caledonia starting to calm after nights of strife
Calls for calm are starting to be heeded after nights of upheaval in New Caledonia where hundreds more police are beginning to deploy on the wracked island.
Xi and Putin condemn US, pledge closer ties
The presidents of China and Russia have pledged to deepen their countries' already close defence and military ties while criticising the US.
Biden and Trump agree to debate in June and September
The US presidential campaigns of Joe Biden and Donald Trump have signalled their agreement to debate on June 27 and September 10.
Israeli tanks move in on Hamas stronghold in north Gaza
Fighting rages in Gaza where militants in a northern city face approaching Israeli tanks, while the US has anchored a floating pier to deliver humanitarian aid.
Reinforcements sent to quell deadly New Caledonia riots
Hundreds of extra police and gendarmes are being sent to New Caledonia where buildings have been torched and looted in deadly riots sparked by electoral reform.
Ukraine PM visits embattled region as Russia presses
Russia is trying to press a new offensive beyond border areas in northeast Ukraine, where the president says the battlefield situation is "extremely difficult".
Shot Slovak leader stable after assassination attempt
The prime minister of Slovakia has survived being shot five times in the first major assassination attempt on a European political leader in more than 20 years.
Slovak PM hurt in shooting after govt meeting: reports
Media reports say Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico has been injured in a shooting and taken to hospital.
Slower US consumer price growth boosts rate cut hopes
Expectations for an interest rate cut in 2024 have been given a boost by US consumer prices increasing less than expected in April.
Singapore swears in its first new PM in two decades
Singapore has sworn in its first new prime minister in 20 years and the first born after the city-state won independence in 1965.
Three killed in New Caledonia riots after voting change
Violence has gripped New Caledonia with three people killed in unrest sparked by a move to change voting rules in the French Pacific territory.
Fierce battles as Israeli forces push further into Gaza
Fighting has intensified between Hamas-led militants and Israeli forces in the north and south of Gaza in some of the fiercest battles in months.