Middle East war enters fourth day in ‘smoke and blood’
President Donald Trump says the US has "the capability to go far longer" than its projected four-to-five-week time frame for military operations against Iran.
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Zelenskiy doubts Russia’s spring offensive capability
With peace talks set to resume this week, Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelenskiy has cast doubt on Russia's capacity to mount an effective spring offensive.
Iran conflict widens as Israel launches Lebanon strikes
A top Iranian security official has vowed defiantly that "we will not negotiate with the United States" as the war widens to include militias in Lebanon.
Fears a new war will distract the world from Gaza
Palestinians in Gaza are hoarding food again, with prices rising sharply as the world's attention shifts from the ceasefire to the new conflict with Iran.
Sinners wins at Actor awards, setting up Oscar showdown
Michael B Jordan's win for his performance in Ryan Coogler's Sinners was one of several surprises at the annual Actor awards in Los Angeles.
Zelenskiy praises Ukrainians for surviving harsh winter
On the first day of meteorological spring, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy congratulated Ukrainians for surviving their fourth winter at war.
Israel hits Lebanon after Hezbollah fires missiles
Israel has launched airstrikes on the Lebanese capital od Beirut after Hezbollah fired missiles across the border.
OpenAI details layered protections in US defence pact
OpenAI says its defence deal with the Pentagon has more guardrails than any previous agreement for classified AI deployments, including Anthropic's.
Israel closes Rafah border crossing into Gaza again
Israel has closed the border crossings with Gaza, including Rafah, a key entry point for getting humanitarian aid into the strip.
Kyiv says Russia accepted US plan for Ukraine security
Ukraine says Russia has agreed to a proposed Ukraine post-war security guarantee which commits the US and its European allies to act if Russia attacks.
Israel strikes Iran again after killing supreme leader
The Middle East is in turmoil as Donald Trump issues a new warning to Tehran after Israeli and US strikes killed Iran's leader, prompting retaliatory attacks.
Afghanistan fires at Pakistani jets over Kabul
Border skirmishes between Afghanistan and Pakistan have escalated with the heaviest fighting in years raising fears of protracted conflict.
Trump urges Iranian people to rise up against regime
Israel and the US have launched a "pre-emptive" attack against Iran, plunging the Middle East into a renewed military confrontation.
Trump says US government to end Anthropic software use
US President Donald Trump has weighed in on the dispute between the Pentagon and OpenAI competitor Anthropic over the use of AI software in the US military.
Brazil flood death toll rises to 64, more bodies found
Landslides and flooding in Brazil's Minas Gerais state have killed 64 people, authorities say.
Winston Peters wants to be Pacific’s Trump whisperer
A year after the United States withdrew billions of dollars in foreign assistance, New Zealand is hopeful it can coax fresh investment into the Pacific region.
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Trump on Iran: ‘Sometimes you have to use force’
US President Donald Trump says he is not happy with Iran, but still wants to make a deal with Tehran.
Israel’s top court allows NGOs to keep working in Gaza
Israel's top court will allow international aid groups to keep operating in the Gaza Strip and other Palestinian territories.
Ghana troops killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine war
At least 55 Ghanaians have died fighting for Russia in Ukraine, Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa says.
Pakistan, Afghan forces clash as diplomacy intensifies
Pakistan's strikes have hit Taliban military installations and posts in one of the deepest Pakistani incursions into its western neighbour in years.
Bill Clinton says he ‘did nothing wrong’ with Epstein
Former President Bill Clinton has told members of Congress he "did nothing wrong" in his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and saw no signs of sexual abuse.
Pentagon-Anthropic feud has AI warfare at stake
The US Pentagon has demanded lawful AI use without constraints and has threatened a top artificial intelligence lab's business.
Bill Clinton to testify to Congress about Epstein
A panel is set to grill former president Bill Clinton about Jeffrey Epstein, a day after his wife Hillary testified she'd never met the late sex offender.
Maduro moves to dismiss US drug trafficking case
Former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has moved to have his drug trafficking case in the US tossed out.
Next round of Ukraine-Russia peace talks in Abu Dhabi
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says the next round of peace talks with Russia will be held in March in Abu Dhabi
Pakistan declares ‘open war’ as it bombs Afghan cities
Pakistan and Afghanistan have traded attacks in a dramatic escalation of tensions that threatens to spark a protracted conflict between the Islamic neighbours.
Hillary Clinton tells probe she ‘did not know’ Epstein
Hillary Clinton has spoken to US lawmakers as part of a congressional investigation into late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Talks with US make progress, resume Monday, says Iran
Iran says it will meet again with US negotiators in Vienna next week after having "serious talks about sanctions and nuclear issue" in Geneva.
Major Russian attack on Ukraine before talks with US
Hundreds of Russian drones and missiles have targeted Ukrainian homes and critical infrastructure, hours before talks on the war are due to begin in Geneva.
US-Iran nuclear talks begin as military threat looms
Iran and the US have resumed talks considered the last chance to resolve their nuclear dispute and avert strikes on Iran from US forces massed in the Mideast.
Four killed in boat attack ‘tried to infiltrate Cuba’
Cuba claims a speedboat that opened fire on soldiers was full of US-based Cubans bent on terrorism, but Washington doesn't want to take Havana's word for it.