Iran signals openness to transfers of uranium abroad
An Iranian representative reportedly says the country's stocks of enriched uranium could be transferred elsewhere as part of a deal with the United States.
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Israel orders Gaza evacuations as Trump urges war’s end
An Israeli official says the military believes the Gaza campaign is close to reaching its objectives and expanded fighting may endanger the remaining hostages.
Host of nations, but not US, back Pride Day declaration
The US was notably absent from the list of nations that signed a statement in support of LGBTQI rights for international Pride Day.
Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ clears first Senate hurdle
Republican senators have voted in a dramatic weekend session to advance Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill" containing sweeping tax-cut and spending measures.
Israel steps up Gaza bombing ahead of ceasefire talks
Israeli officials are expected at the White House for talks on a Gaza ceasefire but there's been no let-up in strikes on the Palestinian enclave.
Russian forces claim new victory in war in Ukraine
The first village in Ukraine's east-central region of Dnipropetrovsk has fallen, according to Russian state media and war bloggers.
Ambushed US firefighters ‘didn’t have a chance’
A US sniper lured firefighters to a mountain area by igniting a blaze before mowing them down in an ambush, killing two, while a third is fighting for life.
UK, France condemn ‘threats’ against nuclear watchdog
Britain, France and Germany have called on Iran to guarantee the safety of staff from the nuclear watchdog after a newspaper took aim at its director.
UK police probe Bob Vylan, Kneecap over Glastonbury set
UK police say performances by Bob Vylan and Kneecap at the Glastonbury Festival are subject to a criminal investigation.
Netanyahu to visit White House amid push for ceasefire
Donald Trump will host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for talks at the White House next week, amid a renewed push to end the war in Gaza.
Russia says its troops occupy Ukraine’s Luhansk region
Moscow says its forces have overrun Ukraine's occupied Luhansk region, nearly three years after Russian President Vladimir Putin illegally annexed the area.
Man shot firefighters who asked him to move his vehicle
A US sheriff says a man shot firefighters battling a blaze in northern Idaho after they asked him to move his vehicle, killing two of them and wounding a third.
Europe talks don’t rule out rejecting new US trade deal
European leaders are weighing up the latest US proposals for trade terms, with the prospect of 50 per cent tariffs if a deal isn't reached by next month.
Ukraine claims halt to Russia’s advance in Sumy region
Ukraine's top commander claims Ukraine troops have stopped Russia's advance into the northern Sumy region, while the two sides swapped prisoners.
Beijing deal will expedite rare earth exports, says US
US President Donald Trump says the US has signed an deal with China on trade after massive tariff hikes threatened to freeze trade between the two countries.
Seven killed in Ukraine, Putin to cut military spending
Russian forces have struck the southern Ukraine cities of Samar and Odessa, killing at least seven people, officials say.
Israel orders war crime probe on Gaza shootings: report
An Israeli newspaper says authorities are investigating allegations that troops deliberately fired at civilians near aid distribution sites in the Gaza Strip.
Top court limits judges’ powers on US-wide injunctions
Lower courts that blocked US President Donald Trump's bid to limit birthright citizenship have been told by the country's top court to reconsider their curbs.
Trump cuts off trade talks with Canada over digital tax
US President Donald Trump says his July 9 trade deadline is not a fixed date, telling reporters that it could be sooner or later than that date.
Jeff Bezos weds Lauren Sanchez in grand Venice ceremony
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and journalist Lauren Sanchez have tied the knot at a star-studded wedding in Venice.
Israel ‘killed 30 Iran security chiefs, 11 scientists’
Israel's air force struck over 900 targets and deeply damaged Iran's missile production during the 12-day air war, an independent expert says.
New Gaza talks push as Israeli attacks kill at least 21
Mediators are trying to hold new ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas as Israeli strikes on the enclave continue, killing more than 20 Palestinians.
Iran’s Khamenei claims victory after truce with Israel
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has claimed victory over Israel and says his country "delivered a hand slap to America's face".
Indon police outline activities of Aust murder suspects
Indonesian police have outlined what they believe happened on the night one Australianwas shot and killed and another injured at a private villa in Bali.
Bezos, Sanchez to exchange vows in star-studded Venice
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez are set to exchange wedding vows in Venice today as part of their estimated $A75 million star-studded celebration.
Israel strike kills 18 getting food aid: Gaza officials
An Israeli strike hit a security unit handing out confiscated food in Central Gaza, killing 18, in the latest violence surrounding humanitarian aid.
US Senators divided after briefing on Iran strikes
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has rejected suggestions that US air-strikes on Iran's nuclear sites weren't as effective as claimed by President Donald Trump.
Israeli settlers attack West Bank town after Gaza bomb
Israeli settlers have attacked a West Bank town after seven Israeli soldiers were killed in a bomb attack in the south of the Gaza Strip.
Bezos and Sanchez arrive in Venice for wedding party
Multi-billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez have arrived in Venice ahead of their star-studded wedding celebrations.
‘Sixteen killed’ as Kenyan protesters and police clash
Activists say 16 people have been killed as Kenyan police clashed with thousands of demonstrators protesting police brutality and corruption.
Trump meets Zelenskiy, says Putin ‘has to end’ war
US President Donald Trump says after his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy that Russian President Vladimir Putin "has to end that war".