Kate makes first public appearance since Andrew arrest
British Princess Kate has made her first public appearance since the arrest of former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
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Russia hits Ukraine’s energy in major attack, Kyiv says
Russia has hit Ukraine's energy infrastructure with major missile and drone strikes, Kyiv says, killing at least one person and causing blackouts.
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Despair in Gaza as Board of Peace paints a rosy picture
At the first Board of Peace meeting, Donald Trump spoke of the Middle East rising from the ashes of war, but on the ground in Gaza, there is little hope.
BBC to air Australian adult comedy
An Australian adult comedy based on a popular animated web series has been acquired by the BBC.
Donald Trump to travel to China next month
US President Donald Trump will hold talks with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, late next month in China.
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UK considers removing Andrew from royal succession line
The British government will mull new legislation to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of royal succession.
UK police search royal mansion as Andrew probe goes on
Former prince Andrew has been released from custody and remains under investigation over allegations of misconduct related to his links to Jeffrey Epstein.
S.Korea’s Yoon defiant after jailing for rebellion
Slamming a South Korean court as biased, ex-president Yoon Suk-yeol stands by his ill-fated declaration of martial law that led to him being jailed for life.
Trump warns Iran, appears to set 10-15 day deadline
As US-Iran tensions rise Donald Trump appears to have suggested Iran must strike a "meaningful" deal within 10 to 15 days or "bad things" will happen.
Trump tells Board of Peace $A10bn raised for Gaza
The first meeting of President Donald Trump's Board of Peace has heard pledges of cash and troops to rebuild Gaza and maintain order there.
Andrew released after arrest on misconduct allegations
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been released by UK police after he was arrested and held for hours on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
Gunboat diplomacy as Iran-US talks hang in balance
Iran and the United States are both applying naval pressure to the talks over Tehran's nuclear program.
S.Korea’s ousted Yoon handed life in jail for rebellion
A South Korean court has sentenced former president Yoon Suk-yeol to life in prison over his botched imposition of martial law in 2024.
Trump to preside over first meeting of Board of Peace
President Donald Trump is gathering members of his so-called Board of Peace, as many unresolved questions on the future of Gaza hang over the meeting.
Billionaire says ‘world-class conman’ Epstein duped him
Billionaire businessman Les Wexner says he was foolish to trust "master manipulator" Jeffrey Epstein, as he denied taking part in the abuse of girls and women.
White House says Iran would be ‘very wise’ to make deal
Top US national security advisers have met in the White House Situation Room to discuss the stand-off with Iran.
Eight skiers dead in California avalanche, one missing
The bodies of eight backcountry skiers have been found after an avalanche in California's Sierra Nevada mountains, while a ninth person is still missing.
Zuckerberg denies at trial that Instagram targets kids
Mark Zuckerberg has sparred with lawyers in a Los Angeles courtroom as he defended Meta's practices in an unprecedented trial over youth social media addiction.
Dozens die in more drone strikes on Sudan’s Kordofan
Drone strikes in Sudan's Kordofan region are killing civilians and disrupting aid as the war grinds on.
‘Difficult’ Ukraine talks end with no breakthrough
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has accused Russia of deliberately stalling peace talks that ended abruptly after two days.
Ukraine talks end after Zelenskiy says Russia stalling
Ukraine-Russia negotiations have ground to a halt in Geneva, as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy accuses Moscow of trying to drag out talks to end the war.
Ramadan arrives in Gaza under shaky ceasefire deal
Amid the hardships, some in Gaza are working to bring a taste of Ramadan's festivities as Palestinians Muslims prepare to celebrate the Islamic holy month.
US rescuers battle winter storm to avalanche survivors
Nine skiers are missing after an avalanche in California's Sierra Nevada mountains, while crews pushed through freezing conditions to rescue six others.
Israel’s expansion plans for the West Bank condemned
Israel's controversial plan to pave the way for future settlements in the West Bank has drawn widespread condemnation from around the globe.
US strikes three more alleged drug boats kill 11 people
The US military has killed 11 people during strikes on three boats it says were caught smuggling drugs in notorious routes in Latin American waters.
Ukraine-Russia wrap peace talks as Trump pressures Kyiv
US-mediated peace talks between Ukraine and Russia have wrapped in Geneva, amid low hopes of a major breakthrough, with land remaining the major sticking point.
Iran FM says progress made in nuclear talks with US
Iran says it has been able to "reach a general agreement on some guiding principles" with the US at nuclear talks in Geneva.
US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson dies at 84
Reverend Jesse Jackson, a US civil rights leader who became close with Martin Luther King Jr and who twice ran for president, has died at age 84.
US and Iran hold nuclear talks as threat of war looms
The US and Iran are holding talks about Iran's nuclear program as the US ramps up its military presence in the Middle East and Iran holds maritime drills.
Trump says he will be involved indirectly in Iran talks
Tensions are soaring ahead of talks in Geneva over Tehran's nuclear program, with the US deploying a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East.
Epstein files may be crimes against humanity: UN
The United Nations says the crimes revealed in the Epstein files reveal abuses against women so grave they could amount to "crimes against humanity".