Ukraine and US to meet after Russia-US ceasefire talks
Talks have advanced on a limited Russia-Ukraine ceasefire, US officials say, as they prepare to continue discussions with Kyiv after meeting with Moscow.
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White House mistakenly shares war plans with journalist
Top US national security officials texted war plans about planned military strikes in Yemen to a group chat that included the editor-in-chief for The Atlantic.
Turkey’s opposition leader visits jailed Istanbul mayor
Opposition CHP leader Ozgur Ozel has announced the party's final rally against the jailing of Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu.
Israel to destroy Hamas if hostages not freed: minister
Israeli defence minister Israel Katz says if Hamas continues its refusal to free hostages, Israel will take territory and make sure it is completely defeated.
Zelenskiy calls on US to sanction Russia after strikes
Russia is clearly not pursuing a "real peace' and the US must apply more sanctions, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says after a fresh wave of attacks.
EU trade chief meets with Trump officials over tariffs
US President Donald Trump has said he may give "a lot of countries" breaks on tariffs, but has provided no further details on which ones are included.
Helicopter pilot among dead as S.Korea battles fires
At least 24 people have died, including a helicopter pilot, and thousands have fled their homes as dry winds whip up some of South Korea worst-ever wildfires.
Gaza protest against Hamas in rare public dissent
Hundreds of Palestinians have protested in Gaza against the war with Israel, chanting "Hamas out" in a rare public show of opposition to the militant group.
Ukraine allies discuss new aid, security assurances
Ukraine's allies are gathering for a summit as they aim to strengthen Kyiv's military and review ceasefire efforts.
Second day of anti-Hamas demos reported in Gaza Strip
Crowds have marched in a town in a heavily destroyed part of the northern Gaza Strip in opposition to Hamas in the second day of anti-war protests.
UN warning as South Sudan opposition leader arrested
South Sudan's main opposition party says its leader, Vice President Riek Machar, has been arrested as the United Nations warns of a renewed civil war.
Trump ratchets up trade war with 25 per cent car tariff
Markets are reacting to President Donald Trump's announcement of new import taxes of 25 per cent on cars and car parts coming into the US.
Bolivia declares emergency after floods kill over 50
At least 50 people have died and more than 370,000 families have been affected by floods in Bolivia.
Hegseth texted time of planned Houthi killing: magazine
US President Donald Trump has distanced himself from the Signal chat group scandal, saying it "doesn't bother me".
Duterte to face Hague court on ‘war on drugs’ charges
Rodrigo Duterte will make his first appearance in the International Criminal Court on charges linked to the "war on drugs" he oversaw as Philippines leader.
Hamas agrees to release living US-Israeli hostage
Hamas has agreed to release an American-Israeli hostage and the bodies of four others, as talks continue to broker the next stage of the ceasefire with Israel.
Hamas will only release hostage ‘if truce implemented’
Hamas says it will only release an American-Israeli and the bodies of four other hostages if Israel implements the existing ceasefire agreement in Gaza.
Ex-Wallabies captain Rocky Elsom jailed for two years
Former Australia rugby captain Rocky Elsom, whose whereabouts is unknown, was jailed for two years by a French court for misusing assets as a club president.
Mark Carney sworn in as Canada PM, facing Trump tariffs
As he was sworn in as Canada's newest prime minister, ex-central banker Mark Carney promised to build "a government that meets the moment".
Philippine ex-President Duterte appears at ICC by video
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been charged with murder over the deadly "war on drugs" he oversaw while in office.
US aligns with G7, urges Russia to accept ceasefire
Fears the US would continue to draw away from the West were unfounded at the G7 summit, as it joined allies in warning Russia to accept the proposed ceasefire.
Diddy pleads not guilty to new charge as trial nears
Sean "Diddy" Combs has pleaded not guilty to a new indictment that accused him of threatening to punish employees who didn't assist his sex trafficking scheme.
UK urges allies to make concrete commitments on Ukraine
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has urged a coalition of Western nations including Australia to come up with firm commitments of help for Ukraine.
Pope Francis starts new process for Catholic reforms
Pope Francis has started a new three-year process for church reforms as he continues his recovery from double pneumonia in hospital in Rome.
Israeli air strike kills nine people in northern Gaza
An Israeli air strike on a northern Gaza town has killed at least nine people including some local reporters.
At least 32 dead as massive US storm causes carnage
At least 32 people have died in a massive US storm, with extreme weather conditions forecast to affect an area that's home to more than 100 million people.
Pope starts new Catholic reform process from hospital
Pope Francis has embarked on a new reform process for the Catholic Church, from his hospital bed.
Rival rallies for South Korea’s impeached president
Thousands of South Koreans have filled the streets of downtown Seoul in massive rival rallies for and against impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol.
Russian troops battle last Ukrainian forces in Kursk
Russia and Ukraine continue to trade heavy blows as Volodymyr Zelenskiy denies claims Ukrainian troops are surrounded by Russian forces in Kursk.
UK to step up Ukraine peacekeeping planning
Planning for a peacekeeping force for Ukraine will move to an "operational phase," UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says.
Air strike in Myanmar kills nearly 30 people
An opposition group in military-ruled Myanmar says an air strike on a central village under the control of resistance forces has killed at least 27 civilians.