Iran vows ‘devastating’ response to US economic threat
The US warns it's going to hit Iran with "the toughest sanctions in history" and will collapse its regime, which Tehran says will bring a "crushing" reaction.
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N.Korea launches missiles after denying Trump talks
North Korea has fired about 10 short-range ballistic missiles off its coast, a day after leader Kim Jong-un's sister dismissed possible talks with the US.
Trump warns of economic pain for anyone supporting Iran
Countries supporting Iran face "TREMENDOUS Economic Consequences", Donald Trump says, in another threat amid a long stalemate in the US's conflict with Tehran.
Prince Harry, Meghan to move back to Britain: reports
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex reportedly plan to move back to Britain more than six years after they relocated to California.
Family of slain Gaza aid worker ‘waiting for justice’
The family of aid worker Zomi Frankcom who was killed by an air strike in Gaza has hit out at Israel's decision not to further investigate her death.
Zuckerberg didn’t prioritise child safety: ex-engineer
A former engineer at Meta testified that the CEO was responsible for a culture that may have shirked its responsibility to protect children from harm.
Trump’s N Korea meeting denied by sister of Kim Jong-un
Donald Trump has flagged plans to meet with Kim Jong-un but the North Korean leader's sister denied any communications between the leaders.
Major Russian barrage kills at least 14 in Kyiv region
Explosions have echoed across Ukraine's capital throughout the night as Russia launched another massive missile and drone attack.
No probe over Israel strike that killed Aust aid worker
Israel is launching criminal investigations into two attacks by its troops in Gaza, but not for one that killed aid workers including Australian Zomi Frankcom.
UAE suspends trade with Iran after renewed missile fire
Iran has denied the United Arab Emirates' claim that it fired ballistic missiles into the Persian Gulf, strikes that prompted the UAE to halt trade with Tehran.
Zelenskiy’s office probed as ex-minister demands vote
A graft investigation is targeting staff in the office of Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskiy, who faces calls from his ousted defence minister for wartime elections.
Israel kills six in Gaza after Kushner- Netanyahu talks
Israel's military has killed six Palestinians and wounded at least 14 others in an air strike targeting a crowded cafe near the Gaza City port.
Congo’s Ebola death rate nears 50 per cent, 5000 cases
New figures show since May, 2378 people have died of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo with a case fatality rate of 47.4 per cent.
Meta rejects claims it sought to hook kids to platforms
Opening statements have been made in a pivotal trial for Meta where US states are seeking damages for social media harms to children.
Trump says no US talks are taking place with Iran
President Donald Trump says there are no ongoing talks between the United States and Iran, adding that none are scheduled .
Drone kills one at Zaporizhzhia bus stop: IAEA
A drone attack has reportedly killed one person near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine that is under the control of Russian forces.
Ukraine aims one of its biggest drone blitzes at Moscow
Ukraine has launched almost 800 drones on Moscow just two days after a similar barrage, while a Russian strike on a Ukrainian village has killed 10 people.
Philippine student live-streamed fatal school shooting
The Philippines has been shocked by another school shooting in weeks, as a student videoed himself fatally shooting a classmate before killing himself.
Russia threatens UK over drone use in Ukraine strikes
Russia says the United Kingdom will face "consequences for which it will have to answer", after it emerged Ukraine used drones made by two British companies.
Kushner talks yield demilitarisation progress: Israel
An Israeli official says Hamas will be required to hand over its weapons in the Gaza Strip in a process to be overseen by US general.
Iran says it will escalate if US does not honour deal
A senior official says Iran will escalate tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and beyond if the United States fails to implement an interim peace deal fully soon.
Hot, dry conditions fuel major wildfires across Europe
Firefighters in Belgium and Greece are battling major blazes, with a massive wildfire scorching a nature reserve and hundreds of people evacuated.
Iran advances bill to curb ‘hostile’ media interactions
Under a proposed bill in Iran, interviews or participation in discussions with "hostile" media would be punishable by six months to two years in prison.
DR Congo Ebola outbreak deadliest in country’s history
The death toll in DR Congo's latest Ebola outbreak has surpassed the 2299 recorded in 2018-2020, which was previously the African country's worst on record.
EU plans most far-reaching sanctions against Russia
The European Union hopes to ramp up sanctions against Russia in the coming months over its war in Ukraine.
Trump envoy discusses Gaza plan with Netanyahu
US negotiator Jared Kushner has held a rare meeting with the Hamas chief in Egypt in an attempt to make progress on the stalled Gaza ceasefire.
Colombia asks Trump for tariff relief post-quake
Colombia's President Abelardo de la Espriella has asked US President Donald Trump to suspend tariffs to help Colombia recover from a devastating earthquake.
Six dead as Ukraine launches massive aerial attack
A large-scale Ukrainian attack has struck industrial infrastructure in Russia's southwestern Samara region.
Police arrest teenager over university campus shooting
Police in Virginia have arrested a 19-year-old in connection with a shooting at a university campus that left five people injured.
Thousands evacuated after Indonesia quake kills 53
Rescue teams in eastern Indonesia have recovered six more bodies following a magnitude-7.7 earthquake, bringing the death toll to 53.
Dozens dead after powerful earthquake strikes Indonesia
At least 38 people are dead after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake off the coast of Indonesia, and rescue teams are yet to reach the region closest to the epicentre.