Meta, others to face thousands of addiction lawsuits
An appeals court in the US has permitted thousands of lawsuits to move forward against Meta, Google, TikTok, Snapchat and other social media companies.
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Trump demands Iran pay compensation for deaths
Hopes have faded for an imminent deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as US President Donald Trump demanded Iran pay compensation.
Colombia’s deadly earthquake claims at least 111 people
At least 111 people have been killed and dozens of buildings have collapsed in cities across western Colombia after a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck.
Ukraine kills 13, in drone attack on Russian city
A Ukrainian drone attack on a Russian city has killed 13 people, including a child, with Moscow claiming the strike hit residential areas.
Death toll reaches 77 as earthquake rattles Colombia
At least 77 people have been killed and dozens of buildings have collapsed in cities across western Colombia after a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck.
Magnitude-7.4 earthquake rocks Colombia, causes damage
A powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake has shaken large parts of Colombia, according to the Colombian Geological Service.
Israel closes Christian village to halt settler attacks
Israel's military has closed the West Bank Christian village of Taybeh to non-residents in an effort to improve safety amid Israeli settler attacks.
Iran ties Hormuz reopening to US concessions on demands
President Donald Trump says the US was "low-keying" it with Iran, as a Tehran deal with Oman defining new shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz inches closer.
Ukraine, Russia accuse each other of lethal attacks
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has accused Moscow of targeting global food security following attacks on Odesa's seaport, a key export hub.
Russia strikes Ukraine vessels, military facilities
Russia strikes Ukraine vessels and military facilities, as Serbia announces support for Ukraine's independence and a desire for closer economic ties.
Iran makes new demands for reopening shipping strait
Iran has raised the bar in its demands on the US before it will agree to reopening the Strait of Hormuz as a vital global shipping route.
Thai school shooting toll rises after girl dies
The death toll from a school shooting in Thailand has risen to eight as a 12-year-old girl died a day after the attack horrified the nation.
Russian attacks pound Kyiv as air defences fall short
Russian attacks on Kyiv and its surrounding region have killed four people, including a child, as Ukraine continues to struggle with depleted air defences.
Houthis strike as UN warns Yemen nearing wider conflict
Yemen's army says it has responded after attacks by Iran-aligned Houthis as the major escalation raises fears of a return to a broader conflict.
US anticipates Iran-Oman deal so oil traffic can resume
The US anticipates a deal between Iran and Oman on the Strait of Hormuz is imminent as Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan pledge a mutual defence pact.
US appeals court blocks Trump’s ballroom, work halts
The US appeals court has demanded work stop on President Trump's ballroom, saying he is "a temporary tenant, not the owner, of the White House".
Lawyers urge US judge for release of Tate brothers
Lawyers for Andrew and Tristan Tate say their "extraordinary public visibility" makes them a low flight risk, as they fight for bail.
Russian warehouse hit in Ukraine’s latest deep attack
Ukrainian long-range drones have hit another Wildberries warehouse inside Russia, as Kyiv scrambles to fortify its own air defence against Moscow's attacks.
Thai teen kills seven, then himself, in rampage
A 14-year-old boy has killed his grandparents before gunning down teachers and students in Thailand's second school shooting of 2026.
Congo’s Ebola outbreak surpasses 4000 cases
Ebola cases have hit a grim milestone as Congo authorities struggle to keep pace with the fastest-spreading outbreak of the virus ever recorded.
Meta must pay $US567m to address kids’ mental health
A US court has ruled Meta to pay hundred of millions of dollars to address harms to young people caused by its platforms.
Fauci, in contempt of US Congress, could be prosecuted
A US Senate committee has voted to hold Dr Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer hearing questions about the COVID pandemic.
Houthis attack Saudi Arabia, warnings of wider threat
An attack by Houthis in southern Najran Province in Saudi Arabia has injured seven Saudis, one Yemeni, two Egyptians and one Pakistani national.
WHO wants probe into possible Ebola mutation
The World Health Organisation will probe whether a mutation of the Ebola virus has occurred in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Ukraine close to creating own missile shield: Zelenskiy
Ukraine is building up its own ballistic missile defence system, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.
Myanmar’s leader in Thailand on legitimacy quest
Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing is visiting Thailand as part of the junta chief-turned-president's efforts to win political acceptance on the world stage.
Meta’s AI model hacks another company during testing
A Meta AI model accessed the internet during cybersecurity testing and hacked into another company.
Zelenskiy speaks to NATO head on securing interceptors
The head of the NATO military alliance has spoken with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy about the country accessing more air defence interceptors.
Iran and US say Strait of Hormuz deal is close
US President Donald Trump says a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come soon as Iran and Oman finalise an agreement on a new shipping route.
OpenAI, Anthropic AI agents implicated in new breaches
Artificial intelligence models from OpenAI and Anthropic have again breached testing boundaries, the United Kingdom's AI Security Institute says.
No Israeli withdrawal until Hamas disarmed: Netanyahu
Israeli soldiers will not withdraw from the Gaza Strip until Hamas militants in the territory have been fully disarmed, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says.