Violence in N.Ireland is racist thuggery: UK minister
Northern Ireland's ethnic community is living in fear after days of anti-immigrant violence, the province's minister says, as he slams the "appalling" riots.
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Ukraine hits military and energy sites deep in Russia
Ukraine has hit a military factory and an oil refinery hundreds of kilometres inside Russia, Kyiv says, in its latest bid to cripple Moscow's war effort.
Ebola cases climbing in Democratic Republic of Congo
The number of confirmed Ebola cases in The Democratic Republic of Congo continues to climb, with nearly 600 recorded, while more than 100 people have died.
Stabbing sparks anti-immigrant violence across Belfast
Masked men have attacked Belfast police and burned families out of their homes in anti-immigration protests sparked by a Sudanese man's alleged knife attack.
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Iran will ‘have to pay the price’ after strikes: Trump
Hours after Iran launched tit-for-tat strikes against the US, President Donald Trump says Tehran must "pay the price" for taking too long to reach a deal.
Ebola deaths rise to 100 as conflict slows response
The death toll from an Ebola outbreak that began in eastern Congo has hit 100, as protests and armed conflict continue to hinder efforts to stop the outbreak.
Zelenskiy at regional summit as drone friction hovers
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is in Estonia for a summit of Baltic and Nordic leaders as a spate of stray Ukrainian drones in the region causes concern.
Israel military kills six in Gaza, expands control zone
Israeli strikes have killed six Palestinians, among them a child, in Gaza, health officials say.
Race to reach trapped after powerful Philippines quake
Two people have been pulled alive from rubble in the Philippines as rescuers scramble to find survivors of a powerful earthquake that killed at least 37 people.
French jet downs drone over Latvia amid Ukraine war
A NATO combat jet has shot down a drone after it entered Latvian airspace, the country's military says.
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Drone rescues US helicopter crew who crashed in strait
A US Navy drone has found and rescued two helicopter crew members after they went down in the Strait of Hormuz, with President Donald Trump saying they're OK.
At least 32 dead after powerful quake rocks Philippines
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake has hit the southern Philippines, killing at least 32 people, damaging buildings and sparking tsunami alerts.
Liberation wins Tony for best play after Pulitzer Prize
Author Bess Wohl has followed her Pulitzer Prize by winning a Tony Award for her play Liberation, a drama about the legacy of the women's liberation movement.
Iran declares end to attacks on Israel after flare-up
Iran has stopped its wave of attacks on Israel, its military says, after both countries exchanged fire for the first time since a ceasefire was struck in April.
E3 leaders push ceasefire talks between Ukraine, Russia
The leaders of Britain, Germany and France have called on Vladimir Putin to agree 'an immediate and complete ceasefire' in Ukraine, after meeting in London.
Israel strikes Beirut, Iranian MP threatens retaliation
A parliamentarian says Iran could deliver a "decisive and painful response" to Israel following an air strike in southern Beirut.
US eyes Iranian assets for Gulf allies’ reconstruction
The US government has directed a team to assess costs for damages already inflicted on Gulf allies by Iran, a source says.
Russia strikes nuclear fuel facility near Chernobyl
A Russian drone has hit a nuclear fuel storage facility near Ukraine's Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.
Lebanon army chief heads to Pakistan amid US-Iran talks
Lebanon's army says its commander has left for Pakistan at the invitation of his Pakistani counterpart as attempts continue to engage the US and Iran in talks.
Israel kills five in Gaza as Egypt hosts ceasefire meet
An Israeli strike has killed five people in Gaza as Hamas and Israel trade blame for truce violations and Egypt hosts new talks to salvage the ceasefire deal.
Ukraine hits St Petersburg again as Putin spurns talks
Ukrainian drones have struck targets in Russia's St Petersburg a second time, a day after President Vladimir Putin rejected Kyiv's offer of talks.
Israeli forces shoot dead Palestinian baby in West Bank
Israeli forces have killed a Palestinian baby and wounded his parents as they fired at a vehicle in the West Bank, Palestinian health officials say.
US locks in $2 billion maritime helicopter deal with NZ
New Zealand will boost its defence capabilities with five Seahawk maritime helicopters as part of a $2.1 billion deal with the US.
US hits Hormuz radar sites after Iran launches drones
US strikes have targeted Iranian radar sites after drone attacks on maritime traffic, US Central Command says.
DR Congo warns of ‘rapid’ community spread of Ebola
The World Health Organisation chief has announced a $US518 million six-month plan to fight Ebola, voicing optimism the outbreak can be contained.
Putin says he sees no reason for now to meet Zelenskiy
Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected an offer of a direct meeting made by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy as the two sides exchanged prisoners.
Israeli strikes kill 10 people in Gaza Strip: medics
Indirect talks on a second phase of the deal - including Hamas disarmament and Israeli troop withdrawals - have stalled.
Putin sticks to hardline stance on war in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected a possible ceasefire in Ukraine, arguing that peace can be negotiated while fighting continues.
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Iran backs Hezbollah, with wider peace deal in doubt
The broader US-Iran war will end only when war ends in Lebanon too, Tehran says, as it reaffirms its support of Hezbollah and calls on Israel to withdraw.
Israel, Lebanon agree to implementation of ceasefire
There are hopes for peace in Iran with the news that separately Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a ceasefire after negotiations brokered in Washington.
Russia kills at least three in Ukraine’s Kramatorsk
Three people have been killed and 11 injured in a daytime Russian attack on residential buildings in Ukraine's frontline city of Kramatorsk.