Woman says Russell Brand tried to drag her into toilets
A woman has told a UK court a "wild-eyed" Russell Brand tried to grab her and take her into the toilets, but his lawyers argue her experience was "short lived".
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Bystander shoots US teen who fatally gunned down four
A 16-year-old has opened fire at a US school, killing three children and a teacher before being shot by a person at the scene who followed him inside.
Two ships sink near Hormuz amid surge in attacks
A Singapore-flagged container ship has sunk after being struck by a projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, according to maritime authorities.
EU leaders back Zelenskiy, Trump blasts Russia strikes
The EU Commission president says the bloc will continue to support Ukraine as Donald Trump labels strikes on Russian oil refineries a "disgrace".
Yemeni Houthi rebels hit presidential palace in Aden
Houthi missiles have reportedly hit the presidential palace used by the Yemeni government in Aden, with local officials saying two guards have been killed.
Trump says military execution will not be livestreamed
The execution by of a former US army psychiatrist convicted of killing 13 at a military base in Texas will not be livestreamed, President Donald Trump says.
Brand’ rape trial hears from first alleged victim
A woman who accuses Russell Brand of raping her told police she felt dirty after the alleged attack and "thought it was my fault", his London trial has heard.
Ukraine resumes attacks on Russian oil refineries
Ukraine has hit a Russian refinery in response to Moscow's attacks that violated an energy truce, as Kyiv's relations with the US teeter.
Pope had a good night as he recovers from surgery
Pope Leo has had breakfast after a good night in hospital, the Vatican says, two days after he had part of a lung removed due to cancer.
Woman killed, two wounded in Israeli strike on Gaza
An Israeli air strike on an apartment block in Gaza has reportedly killed a woman and wounded two other people.
Ukraine says SpaceX hampers drones for attack, defence
Volodymyr Zelenskiy says for a second night running, Ukraine received no warning from its partners of a Russian ballistic missile attack on Kyiv.
Iran views new US attack as ‘realistic possibility’
Iran's military forces consider a new attack by the United States a "realistic possibility," a spokesman says.
Saudi Aramco HQ in flames after ‘Houthi attack’
Houthi rebels say they have hit the headquarters of the state-owned oil company Aramco in eastern Saudi Arabia.
Leaders spar as NZ election remains too close to call
A back-and-forth on minimum wages lost the second leaders debate for Prime Minister Chris Luxon, according to an influential broadcaster.
Pope’s lung surgery recovery ‘proceeding as planned’
Pope Leo XIV's recovery from surgery to remove a lower lobe of his lung is "proceeding as planned", doctors say.
New explosions in Riyadh as Saudis, Houthis swap fire
Residents in the Saudi capital have heard new blasts as fighting escalates between the Iran-backed Houthis and Saudi-led forces in the widening Mideast crisis.
Iran shifting tactics before US midterms: officials
Iran is using a new strategy to target ships in and beyond the Strait of Hormuz, officials say.
World prays for Pope after lung cancer diagnosis
Pope Leo has spent a peaceful night in hospital after undergoing surgery, with global leaders and the faithful offering prayers for the recovering pontiff.
Russia hits Ukraine energy facilities despite ceasefire
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has condemned Russia for not abiding by Donald Trump's energy ceasefire, as Ukraine says more power facilities have been hit.
Saudi-led coalition strikes oil facilities in Yemen
New strikes overnight by the Saudi-led coalition on oil facilities in Yemen have marked a fresh escalation in the widening Middle East crisis.
Russia hits no energy targets in Ukraine after ‘truce’
Russia hasn't struck Ukrainian energy targets for the first time since Donald Trump's "energy ceasefire", while Kyiv says it will honour a truce if Moscow does.
Saudi Arabia says Houthi ballistic missiles destroyed
Saudi state-run media say the country's forces are responding to a drone and cruise missile attack
Kyiv says Russia hit six Ukraine energy targets
Russia has yet to confirm a ceasefire on attacks against energy infrastructure in Ukraine announced by US President Donald Trump.
UK PM says Iran’s IRGC likely behind base incident
Australia and the US have condemned "Iran's use of violent attacks" as the UK blamed Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps for an air base security incident.
EU sanctions 1600 Russians, firms linked to war effort
The EU has agreed to impose new sanctions on a record number of supporters of Russia's war effort, targeting nearly 1600 individuals and companies.
Russell Brand fronts court for rape, sex assault trial
The 51-year-old comedian and podcaster has pleaded not guilty to all seven charges against him.
UK PM seeks MPs support for closer EU relationship
Andy Burnham will call on all parties to support his Government's push for a closer relationship with the EU.
More than 70 Sudanese artisanal miners killed in strike
Egypt is reportedly responsible for an air strike on a northern Sudan mine that killed dozens of artisanal miners.
Pope’s health scare: ‘I entrust myself to your prayers’
The Pope has shocked pilgrims attending a prayer service in St Peter's Square by revealing he will undergo surgery in Rome to remove a nodule on his lung.
Russell Brand due in court for rape, sex assault trial
British comedian Russell Brand is preparing to stand trial in a London court, accused by six women of committing sex crimes spanning a decade.
Iran calls latest US response to proposal insufficient
A senior Iranian official says Tehran finds the latest US response to a proposal to end the war "insufficient" and warns of attacks on regional data centres.