Russia launches 67 drones in overnight attack: Ukraine
Air defence units have scrambled into action in 11 regions across Ukraine as Russia launches a mass long-range drone attack.
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Israeli strike kills top Gaza rescue service official
An Israeli strike has killed a senior rescue service official and his family in Gaza as fighting rages in the enclave's north.
Ukraine ‘hits munitions depot in Russia with drones’
Officials in Kyiv say Ukrainian drones have attacked a munitions depot inside Russia after Russian drones were intercepted over the capital.
Trump talks tariffs to rev up supporters in Wisconsin
Donald Trump has told supporters in Wisconsin that he would purge the US government, including public health and intelligence agencies, of corrupt actors.
Russia ‘takes’ Ukraine town while advancing on Pokrovsk
Russia's defence ministry says its forces have taken the town of Novohrodivka, an important rail and road hub for Ukrainian forces, in the country's east.
Harris, Trump tied ahead of presidential debate: poll
A survey suggests little difference between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris in terms of support ahead of their US presidential debate.
Gaza school year begins with all classes shut
All Gaza schools are shut on what should be the first day of the school year as the war grinds on, leading to fears of a "lost generation" in the enclave.
Harris visiting New Hampshire to spruik business plan
US Vice President Kamala Harris is using a New Hampshire campaign stop to propose an expansion of tax incentives for small businesses
Ukraine’s arms chief, ministers quit in major shake-up
Ukraine's arms chief and four ministers have stepped down before an expected reshuffle and "major government reset" at a critical time in the war with Russia.
Grenfell Tower fire inquiry blames UK govt and industry
Years of failures by government and industry made London's Grenfell Tower a "death trap" where 72 people were killed, a damning report on the 2017 tragedy says.
Russian air attack kills seven in Ukraine’s Lviv: mayor
Three children are among those killed in a Russian drone and missile attack on the Ukrainian city of Lviv, a day after the war's deadliest attack of 2024.
Boy, 14, charged after four dead in US school shooting
Four people have been killed in a shooting at a high school in the US state of Georgia, with a 14-year-old boy - to be tried as an adult - charged with murder.
Zelenskiy orders reshuffle to give Ukraine ‘new energy’
Six ministers have resigned as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Ukraine's army is accomplishing its tasks in an incursion into Russia's Kursk region.
US ‘racing to present new Gaza ceasefire proposal’
A new proposal aims to work out the major sticking points behind an impasse in talks mediated by the US, Qatar and Egypt seeking a truce in the Gaza conflict.
Harris campaign accepts rules to debate Trump
Microphones will be muted when candidates aren't speaking in next week's US presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.
US accuses Russia RT workers of election influence bid
The US has seized Kremlin-run websites and announced criminal charges as part of its efforts to resist Russian attempts to influence the presidential election.
Macron names former Brexit negotiator as new French PM
President Emmanuel Macron has made former Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier France's new prime minister after weeks of talks following an inconclusive election.
Putin teases he backs Harris and her ‘infectious’ laugh
A day after two Russian media executives faced election tampering charges, Russian President Vladimir Putin has teased he will back Kamala Harris for president.
Israeli strike kills Palestinian gunmen in West Bank
Six Palestinian militants have been killed in the latest Israeli raids on the West Bank that have been backed by helicopters, drones and armoured vehicles.
Russia launches air attacks on Kyiv and Lviv
Ukraine's capital of Kyiv and the western city of Lviv are under sustained drone attacks from Russia as air defence units try to repel the barrage.
UN hails Gaza polio campaign progress, urges ceasefire
The UN has welcomed the success of the polio campaign for children in Gaza and is calling for a permanent ceasefire as talks between Israel and Hamas falter.
Pope Francis warns against religious extremism
On the first day of his tour of Indonesia, the pope has warned against religious extremism, saying it distorts religious beliefs through deception and violence.
In grief, Maori consider their next monarch
The next Maori king or queen is being considered by indigenous leaders in New Zealand following the death of Kiingi Tuheitia.
Far-right win in Germany piles new pressure on Scholz
German leader Olaf Scholz and his government are under further strain after the far-right AfD's historic showing in two state elections.
Harris pitches to union workers with Biden at her side
Kamala Harris and Joe Biden have appeared together in the battleground state of Pennsylvania, as the deaths of Israeli hostages casts a shadow on the campaign.
Netanyahu defiant on corridor: ‘the oxygen of Hamas’
Benjamin Netanyahu is pushing back against pressure to reach a cease-fire deal in Gaza after hundreds of thousands of Israelis protested and went on strike.
US seizes Venezuela leader’s plane, flies it to Florida
US authorities have seized a plane belonging to Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and flown it to Florida, officials in the Justice Department say.
Russian strike kills 41 in Ukrainian city: Zelenskiy
At least 41 people have been killed and 180 others injured after two Russian missiles hit the Ukrainian city of Poltava, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.
Venezuela issues arrest warrant for opposition figure
An arrest warrant has been issued for Venezuela's opposition figure Edmundo González, as the government moves to suppress dissent after the disputed election.
UN to vaccinate Gaza’s children amid pauses in fighting
A mass campaign to vaccinate 640,000 children in Gaza against polio is set to begin on Sunday amid pauses in fighting.
Trump to vote against Florida abortion rights amendment
Donald Trump says he will vote against a Florida abortion rights amendment even as his support among woman slides.