Protests sweep India over rape and murder of doctor
Women have marched across India in their hundreds of thousands as outrage and the demand for justice grew following the rape and murder of a trainee doctor.
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West and NATO helped Ukraine attack Russia: Putin aide
Ukraine's shock incursion into Russia's Kursk region was planned with help from NATO and Western special services, an aide to President Vladimir Putin claims.
Gaza ceasefire talks to resume in bid to stop wider war
Ceasefire talks in Qatar are expected to enter their second day in an effort to prevent the war in Gaza spreading into a wider regional conflict.
Sweden finds mpox variant first identified in DR Congo
Sweden has recorded the first confirmed case outside of the African continent of a newer variant of mpox, health officials say.
Five charged in overdose death of Friends star Perry
A prosecutor says five people have been charged over Matthew Perry's death from a ketamine overdose including the US actor's assistant and two doctors.
Trump slams Harris’ record at rambling press conference
Donald Trump has blamed Kamala Harris for the inflation that has caused the price of everyday goods to rise during President Joe Biden's term in office.
Taiwan hit by another big quake, no immediate damage
There are no immediate reports of fatalities or damage after a 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck 34km off Taiwan's eastern city of Hualien.
Fresh recession fears in NZ as central bank cuts rates
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand believes the country is in recession, as it moves to cut the official cash rate to 5.25 per cent.
Thai court dismisses PM over cabinet appointment
The Thai Constitutional Court has further shaken up the country's politics by removing Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin from office over an ethical violation.
Germany asks Poland to hold Nord Stream ‘diver’ suspect
Media reports say German investigators believe a Ukrainian diver was part of a team that was behind the mysterious Nord Stream pipeline blasts in 2022.
Palestinian death toll in Gaza passes 40,000: ministry
Over 40,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Israel-Hamas war, Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry says, as mediators renew their push to broker a ceasefire.
Ukraine’s forces pushing along the Russian border front
Russia has thrust Ukrainian forces out of one village in its border region but Kyiv is still trying to "get through from everywhere", a Russian commander says.
Trump attacks ‘stupid’ Harris, allies want new message
Donald Trump has resumed his personal attacks on Kamala Harris' intellect that many allies and donors had hoped he would ditch.
Ukraine attacks a bid for negotiating position: Russia
Ukrainian officials say a cross-border assault on Russia is a matter of security as Italy and Switzerland call for a new peace summit including Russia.
Hamas says one Israeli hostage killed, two wounded
A members of Hamas' armed wing have killed an Israeli hostage, a spokesman for the Palestinian militant organisation says.
FBI investigates alleged hack of Trump campaign by Iran
Iran has denied it hacked the presidential campaign of Donald Trump, as the former president returns to X to be interviewed by Elon Musk.
One dead as Greek wildfire burns in Athens suburbs
A wildfire continues to burn in suburbs close to the centre of Athens as hundreds of people are forced to relocate.
Deposed Bangladeshi PM Hasina accused in murder case
Bangladesh's former prime minister, who fled the country in the wake of violence, is being investigated for murder.
Hamas out of Gaza talks as Iran mulls Israel attack
Hopes for a truce is Gaza has dimmed as Hamas backs out of a new round of talks that Iran says could prevent an Iranian retaliation against Israel.
Ukraine is advancing deeper into Russia: Zelenskiy
Ukrainian forces have gained more ground in Russia's Kursk region, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says, as their major incursion continues for a second week.
Girl, 13, convicted as 1000 arrested over UK riots
A 13-year-old girl has pleaded guilty to violent disorder as more than 1000 people were arrested over riots sparked by the killings of three girls in Southport.
Flying solo, Walz takes election fight to Trump
US vice presidential nominee Tim Walz has warned of a grim future for unions and America's working people if Donald Trump and JD Vance are elected.
Ukraine incursion aims to destabilise Russia: Putin
Moscow's forces are in their sixth day of intense battle against Kyiv's largest incursion into Russian territory since the start of the war.
Trump reportedly used a slur against Harris in private
Former president Donald Trump has denied using a derogatory term to describe Vice President Kamala Harris in private conversations.
Biden to campaign for Harris in battleground state
US President Joe Biden has given his first interview since announcing he was taking himself out of the running for the November 5 election.
Hamas casts doubt on participation in ceasefire talks
Hamas has indicated it may stay out the next round of ceasefire talks with Israel, saying it wants a plan based on previous discussions.
End UK riots, parents of murdered girl urge at funeral
Nine-year-old stabbing victim Alice da Silva Aguiar was carried to her funeral in a white carriage drawn by two white horses wearing pink feathers.
Russia emergency over Ukraine attack in border region
Russia's emergencies ministry has declared the situation in the Kursk region a "federal level" alert four days after Ukrainian forces charged over the border.
Ex-Catalan leader leaves Spain after avoiding arrest
Catalan separatist Carles Puigdemont has headed back to Belgium after a lightning visit to Barcelona where he gave police the slip before he could be arrested.
Rambling Trump agrees to debate Harris September 10
Former US president Donald Trump says he is prepared to go toe-to-toe with presidential opponent Kamala Harris in three live TV debates.
Restoring law and order a priority: Bangladesh govt
First on the agenda for Bangladesh's new caretaker government is tackling law and order in the country following weeks of deadly unrest.