Trump would-be Florida golf club assassin found guilty
A man found lurking at US President Donald Trump's Florida golf club with the intention of assassinating him tried to stab himself as a jury found him guilty.
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Ukraine can win back all lands lost to Russia: Trump
In a striking shift in Ukraine's favour, Donald Trump says with the help of NATO forces, Ukraine is well-placed to regain territories taken by Russia.
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Trump unleashes at UN, countries are ‘going to hell’
President Donald Trump has returned to the United Nations to boast of his foreign policy achievements and lash out at the world body as a feckless institution.
Western nations recognise Palestinian statehood
While Palestinians in Gaza hope statehood recognition might lead to independence, it comes as cold comfort in the midst of Israel's catastrophic 23-month war.
War grinds on as Ukraine’s Zelenskiy seeks help at UN
Russia and Ukraine have exchanged strikes as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy tries to drum up support for Kyiv's strained defence against Moscow's invasion.
Recognition of Palestine offers no relief for Gazans
Gazans continue to despair as Israel presses on with its offensive a day after world leaders gathered at the United Nations to embrace a Palestinian state.
ICC charges Duterte with crimes against humanity
Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte is accused of being an "indirect co-perpetrator" in the murders of dozens of alleged criminals.
NZ mum of children found in suitcases guilty of murder
A New Zealand mother accused of murdering her two children and hiding their bodies in suitcases has been found guilty.
Trump links autism to Tylenol, claim disputed by medics
US President Donald Trump says there is a link between the use of pain medication Tylenol and autism during pregnancy, a claim doctors dispute.
France joins Western allies in recognising Palestine
French President Emmanuel Macron has recognised a Palestinian state at a global summit in New York.
West, Russia clash at UN over NATO airspace incidents
Britain has hit out at Russia's "reckless actions" violating NATO airspace in Estonia and Poland, during a United Nations Security Council meeting.
Russia and Ukraine trade deadly drone strikes
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is set for "a very intense week" at the UN, while Ukraine and Russia accuse each other of deadly drone strikes on civilian areas.
Summit to meet as support grows for Palestinian state
World leaders will gather to discuss a two-state solution as Australia, Britain and Canada become some of the latest nations to recognise a Palestinian state.
Sex tape: researchers film rare leopard sharks mating
A University of the Sunshine Coast researcher has filmed a rare leopard shark mating sequence in waters off the New Caledonian coast.
Ukraine, Russia attacks kill four civilians: officials
Ukrainian attacks on the Belgorod region inside Russia have killed three people and a Russian attack in eastern Ukraine has killed one, local authorities say.
‘A martyr for freedom’: Trumps hails Kirk at memorial
US President Donald Trump has praised Charlie Kirk as a "great American hero" at his memorial in Arizona.
Murdochs could take part in TikTok deal, Trump says
US President Donald Trump says Rupert Murdoch and Michael Dell could be part of deal in which the United States will take control of TikTok.
Australia, UK and Canada recognise Palestinian state
Australia has formally recognised Palestine as a sovereign state in an announcement along with the United Kingdom and Canada.
Trump, Vance to speak at Charlie Kirk’s memorial
Donald Trump and his supporters will pay tribute at the memorial service for Charlie Kirk, whose assassination has intensified political tensions in the US.
Trump threatens Afghanistan over Bagram air base
Four years after US troops withdrew from Afghanistan, Donald Trump is threatening the Taliban government, demanding it hand back the Bagram air base.
Israeli strikes kill dozens in Gaza City, tanks advance
Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians flee Gaza City as Israel ramps up its offensive and some Western countries prepare to recognise Palestinian statehood.
UK fighter jets begin NATO air mission over Poland
UK jets have joined those of its allies along NATO's eastern flank after recent Russian incursions into Polish airspace.
Israeli strikes kill 31 in Gaza, offensive ramps up
Gaza City residents continue to flee as Israel presses its ground offensive and medics say 31 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks.
Progress on TikTok deal as Trump and Xi agree to meet
Donald Trump and China's Xi Jinping will meet in South Korea in the coming weeks, as the US president says their phone call yielded progress on a TikTok deal.
Russia denies jets violated Estonian airspace
Russia denies jets entered Estonian airspace in the same month as its drones violated the airspace of other NATO members.
Gaza Strip hit by telecoms blackout as Israel advances
The Israeli military says four of its soldiers have been killed in the south of the Gaza Strip while the forces attempt to advance on Gaza City.
Starmer, Trump hail renewal of ‘special relationship’
US President Donald Trump has spoken of "an unbreakable bond" between the United States and the United Kingdom after talks with Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Ukrainian army in eastern counteroffensive: Zelenskiy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says the country's military is carrying out a counteroffensive operation against Russian forces on the eastern front.
NZ economy shrinks, fuelling bets of steeper rate cuts
A sharper-than-expected contraction in the New Zealand economy has fuelled expectations of a higher interest rate cut in October.
Suspect in Kirk killing ‘feared being shot by police’
The 22-year-old man charged with killing Charlie Kirk was afraid of being shot by police and agreed to surrender as long as it was peaceful, a sheriff says.
Ukraine to get first US missiles in new supply system
Ukraine is set to receive its first batch of US-produced weapons funded under a new program agreed by the United States and NATO allies.