US orders diplomats to depart Saudi Arabia amid strikes
Debris from an intercepted drone has killed two people and injured two others at an Aramco-operated oil field in Saudi Arabia.
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Government websites go dark after AI-discovers flaw
Approximately 75 per cent of websites and the applications they host run on the PHP programming language where vulnerabilities have been identified.
Russia pummels Kyiv despite talks with Trump envoy
Ukraine's President says Moscow launched 21 ballistic missiles "almost immediately" after fresh talks aimed at ending the war, killing at least two people.
King praises William at banquet for Sultan of Oman
The King has hosted the Sultan of Oman at a glittering banquet but the diplomatic triumph could be overshadowed by another bombshell interview given by Harry.
Russell Brand ‘treated raped fan like meat’, court told
The TV and movie star denies seven charges, including three counts of rape.
US envoy to meet Putin after Oslo talks with Zelenskiy
Volodymyr Zelenskiy is pushing for a meeting with the leaders of Russia and the US, as an American envoy travels to St Petersburg to meet with Vladimir Putin.
Poll bump for National as voting begins in NZ election
Overseas voters, including those in Australia, can begin casting ballots in New Zealand's election after the leaders squared off in their final debate.
Pakistani army chief talks peace with Iran’s president
Pakistani army chief Asim Munir, who has previously mediated between Iran and the United States, has landed in Tehran.
UK to carry out defensive air patrols over Saudi Arabia
Britain is expanding military support for Saudi Arabia against the Houthis to include air missions by Royal Air Force jets.
Mars moon samples Australia-bound in world-first quest
A spacecraft is rocketing towards Mars in a five-year mission bid to find out if life ever existed on the red planet - and Australia is playing a role.
Houthi rebels strike Yemeni govt forces, killing 53
Yemeni government forces say the Houthi rebels have killed at least 53 soldiers in a ballistic missile attack on a military camp.
Ukraine leader heads to Norway as Trump tensions mount
US special envoy Steve Witkoff is meeting Volodymyr Zelenskiy for talks in Oslo aimed at ending Ukraine's war with Russia.
France imposes curfews after riots and looting
Two areas of Paris will be no-go zones after police issued overnight curfews "to protect people and property from the violence and looting".
Macron vows rioters will pay after French street unrest
Rioters will be punished and held to account, French President Emmanuel Macron says after police made more than 2000 arrests across the country.
Four dead, 39 injured at Canadian military base fire
Nearly 40 people are in hospital - 19 of those in critical condition - after a devastating fire swept through a Canadian military base, killing four soldiers.
Zelenskiy says US trying to force Ukraine capitulation
Washington is taking too long authorising delivery of weapons critical to Ukraine's defence from Russia, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.
Israeli police make arrests over savage settler attacks
Israeli security forces have arrested 10 suspects believed to be settlers over attacks on a US photographer and European diplomats in the occupied West Bank.
Multiple casualties from fire at Canadian military base
People have been killed and injured in "a serious incident" that's sparked a major fire at a military base in Alberta, Canada.
More attacks as Zelenskiy and Trump trade barbs
There's been more strikes by Ukrainian and Russian forces as their leaders continue criticising each other.
Ebola cases in Kenya rise as health workers infected
Kenya has confirmed four new cases of the Ebola Bundibugyo virus, including three health workers who treated the country's first patient.
Iran plan to open shipping lane ‘still on the table’
A senior Iranian official says its plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz remains on the table.
US wants Israel to ‘crack down’ on West Bank violence
Marco Rubio says the US has asked Israel to crack down on attacks committed by settlers in the West Bank after seeing "disturbing" footage of the violence.
Pope Leo to slowly resume his duties after surgery
The Pope has delivered the traditional Angelus blessing to the faithful in St Peter's Square, just days after surgery to remove a cancerous tumour.
French President says rioters ‘tried bring down’ nation
Emmanuel Macron says violent protesters tried to topple the republic, declining a minister's offer to stand down over weekend chaos.
Zelenskiy backs sanctions on Russia after Trump pause
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy hopes new US sanctions against Russia can be revived after President Donald Trump put them on hold.
Pope to leave hospital after lung cancer surgery
Pope Leo is set to deliver a traditional Sunday blessing after being released from hospital following lung surgery to remove a cancerous nodule.
Family welcomes jailing of Aussie surfers’ killers
The parents of slain Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson "take some comfort" in the long jail sentences given to the trio who murdered them in Mexico.
Trump waives many Russia-related sanctions and tariffs
Donald Trump has put on hold a sweeping new sanctions package targeting the Russian economy, telling Congress the pause is in the national interest.
Israeli settlers burn trees, hurt reporter in West Bank
Israeli settlers have attacked Palestinians in towns across the occupied West Bank during the olive harvest, beating residents and a journalist.
Missiles hit airport in Yemen’s port city of Aden
Two missiles have struck the airport in Yemen's port city of Aden, according to police.
Zelenskiy blasts diesel deal, backs EU role in talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has told a European Union summit in Brussels that Russia does not want peace.