Trump struggles to control commentary on Iran strikes
President Donald Trump is still focused on assessments of the US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, as planning turns toward a new commitment from Iran.
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Global energy CO2 emissions reached record high in 2024
Global conflicts have affected energy supplies, keeping fossil fuel use high, despite record power from renewable sources.
Trump rebukes Israel for post-ceasefire strikes on Iran
US President Donald Trump insists the Israel-Iran ceasefire is "in effect" after briefly faltering, and he's scolded Israel in particular for launching strikes.
Leaders at historic NATO summit with unity on the line
NATO members are set to support a goal of spending five per cent of their GDP on their security as they gather amid wars in the Ukraine and the Middle East.
Weaponisation of food in Gaza is a war crime, UN says
The UN's rights office has issued its harshest words yet on aid delivery in Gaza, warning that any "weaponisation" of food for civilians in Gaza is a war crime.
More Gaza bloodshed after Israel makes truce with Iran
Israeli strikes have killed dozens more people in Gaza as its ceasefire with Iran raised hopes among Palestinians of an end to the 20-month war in the enclave.
Russia attacks kill 26, Zelenskiy seeks support at NATO
US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy are expected to hold talks during the NATO summit in the Netherlands.
Diddy confirms he won’t testify, praises trial judge
Sean "Diddy" Combs has praised the judge at his sex trafficking trial as he confirmed he will not be testifying.
Iran-Israel ceasefire appears to hold as Trump vents
US air strikes didn't destroy Iran's nuclear capability and only set it back by a few months, according to one initial US intelligence assessment.
NATO commits to higher spending and collective defence
NATO leaders have agreed to a massive hike in defence spending after pressure from US President Donald Trump and restated their commitment to mutual defence.
Trump glories in Iran truce despite doubt over damage
President Donald Trump claims the US joining Israel's strikes on Iran was a major victory and insists the damage to Tehran's nuclear program was "very severe".
US says Iran gave notice before attack on base in Qatar
Iran gave the United States notice before its military strikes on a US air base in Qatar in a bid to minimise casualties, US President Donald Trump says.
Zelenskiy visits UK, Ukraine minister faces graft probe
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has visited the United Kingdom as authorities in Kyiv probed a deputy prime minister over alleged embezzlement.
Syrian president condemns ‘despicable’ church attack
A deadly attack on a church in Damascus has been condemned by Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa as targeting innocent worshippers.
‘Explicit’ sex videos shown as Diddy trial winds down
The prosecution is set to rest in the sex trafficking trial of music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs after 29 days of testimony.
Israel reports deadly barrage after Trump’s ceasefire
Israel's military reports at least three people have been killed in missile barrages from Iran.
Two killed in Russian attacks on east, north Ukraine
Russia's military says its forces have captured another Ukrainian village as its slow, deadly advance through the Donetsk region continues.
Irwin says Prince William ‘truly cares’ about nature
Robert Irwin says Prince William is dedicated to "putting a spotlight" on environmental conservation, with the two joining forces at a Climate Action Week
Israel hits Evin jail, strikes on Tehran ‘biggest yet’
A day after the US "obliterates" Iran's nuclear sites, Israel reignited its air strikes with what it calls the most intense bombing of Tehran yet.
Twenty killed in suicide bombing at Damascus church
The death toll from a suicide bombing inside a Damascus church has risen to 20.
Russian attacks on Kyiv kill seven, injure dozens
Ukraine says the "Russian style" of targeting civilians has not changed, after an overnight attack killed seven and injured dozens more.
At least killed as hot air balloon crashes in Brazil
A hot air balloon has caught fire and tumbled from the sky in Brazil's southern state of Santa Catarina, killing eight people, firefighters say.
Belarus opposition leader, 13 others freed from jail
Fourteen dissidents including Belarus opposition leader Syarhei Tsikhanouski have been released from prison, media reports and relatives say.
Damage seen at Iranian nuclear site after US strikes
Satellite images are showing damage to the entryways to Iran's underground nuclear site at Fordo after US airstrikes targeted the facility.
Three years left to limit greenhouse gasses: study
The world has three years left before its production level of greenhouse gasses will see global warming pass 1.5 degrees celsius, a scientific team says.
Israel threatens Iran’s top leader after hospital hit
Iran's supreme leader "absolutely should not continue to exist", Israel's defence minister has vowed, after an Iranian missile barrage struck a major hospital.
Thai PM under pressure to quit after phone call leak
The Thai prime minister's coalition is near collapse after the leak of a phone call with Cambodia's former leader shattered her already low support.
Diplomatic push takes shape a week into Israel-Iran war
Israel and Iran continue to exchange blows after a week of fighting as President Donald Trump weighs US involvement and new diplomatic efforts come together.
SpaceX Starship explosion setback to Musk Mars mission
Elon Musk's Starship rocket appeared to experience at least two explosions in quick succession, lighting up the night sky and sending debris flying.
Zelenskiy calls for more pressure on Russia
As Russia continues its barrage of strikes on Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is urging greater international pressure on Moscow.
Gaza war pushes violence against children to new levels
A UN report says violence against children in global conflicts reached "unprecedented levels" last year, with the highest number of violations in Gaza.