New Zealand presses ahead with media content pay law
New Zealand's proposed changes to the digital bargaining law will align it more closely with Australia's, Communications Minister Paul Goldsmith says.
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One dead as Hurricane Beryl upgraded to category 5
Hurricane Beryl has strengthened to Category 5 status as it crosses islands in the southeastern Caribbean.
Ukraine, US defence ministers to hold talks
Talks between the Ukrainian and US defence ministers are scheduled after President Volodymyr Zelenskiy renewed his plea for more weapons.
Aust, NZ fund Solomons airfield in development race
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has welcomed a $55 million investment in Seghe Airfield that could unlock the region's tourism potential.
Stampede at Indian religious event kills 87: reports
A large number of people have been killed in a stampede that occurred at a Hindu religious gathering in a town in northern India, officials say.
Trump hush money prosecutors agree to sentencing delay
Manhattan prosecutors say they will not oppose Donald Trump's request to delay the sentencing in his hush money trial.
Thousands flee homes as Israel forces bomb Gaza’s south
Thousands of Palestinians were forced to flee their homes in the dark as Israeli tanks and planes targeted southern Gaza.
Sunak joined by Boris Johnson make final plea to voters
Boris Johnson has made a late appearance in the UK election campaign to rally support for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
French candidates bow out in bid to block far right
More than 180 candidates have stood down ahead of the second round of the French election in a push to stop the far-right party from gaining power.
UK PM Sunak hunts for votes among the robots at dawn
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is not letting opinion polls pointing to a Labour election victory slow down his campaign with two days until the vote.
Kremlin responds to Trump’s claim he can end war
A Kremlin spokesman has addressed Donald Trump's claim he would settle Russia's war with Ukraine if he won the US presidency.
Hurricane Beryl tears through southeast Caribbean
A hurricane warning is in effect for Jamaica after Beryl tore through the southeast Caribbean, killing at least two people.
US to announce $2.3b arms package for Ukraine: Pentagon
US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin says the latest weapons package for Ukraine would include arms such as anti-tank weapons and air defence interceptors.
Deadly Hurricane Beryl causes ‘immense destruction’
At least two people have died from the impact of Hurricane Beryl, Grenada's prime minister says.
Israeli forces bomb Khan Younis, desal plant connected
Israeli authorities say they have connected a power line to a desalination plant in the Gaza Strip to provide additional drinking water as the war continues.
Judge delays Trump hush money sentencing to September
Justice Juan Merchan has delayed Donald Trump's sentencing for his conviction on criminal charges in his hush money trial from July 11 to September 18.
Stampede at Hindu religious event in India kills 116
Authorities in northern India say at least 116 have been killed in a stampede that occurred at a Hindu religious gathering.
US House Democrat calls for Biden to drop out of race
US President Joe Biden is due to meet Democratic governors as Representative Lloyd Doggett urged him to not run for re-election.
Hungary PM in Ukraine proposes truce to speed up talks
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has travelled to Kyiv, urging Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to consider a ceasefire before peace talks start.
At least 60 dead in stampede at India religious event
Officials say at least 60 people have been killed after a stampede at a religious gathering in northern India.
Sunak joined by Boris Johnson in final plea to voters
Boris Johnson has made a late appearance in the UK election campaign to rally support for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
I ‘nearly fell asleep during debate’, Biden admits
US President Joe Biden has blamed his poor TV debate performance on jet lag.
Six dead as Hurricane Beryl rips through the Caribbean
Hurricane Beryl is roaring across the Caribbean Sea as a powerful Category 4 storm on a path toward Jamaica.
Stampede at Hindu religious event in India kills 121
Authorities in northern India say at least 121 have been killed in a stampede that occurred at a Hindu religious gathering.
Biden expresses concerns about his candidacy: report
US President Joe Biden has reportedly told an ally that he knows he may not be able to salvage his candidacy, according to a media report.
Biden expresses concerns about his candidacy: reports
US President Joe Biden has reportedly told an ally that he knows he may not be able to salvage his candidacy, according to media reports.
Israel hits Gaza Strip, exchanges fire with Hezbollah
An Israeli air strike has reportedly killed a senior Hezbollah field commander in Lebanon as residents of the Gaza Strip report more Israeli strikes.
Gazans flee after evacuation order, new Israel strikes
Israeli forces in southern Gaza have launched new strikes on Rafah and issued an evacuation order in Khan Younis as they continue their offensive against Hamas.
Future of New Zealand’s Nauru resettlement deal unclear
New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters has landed in Nauru, the most senior diplomatic visit by a Kiwi politician in six years.
Three dead as Hurricane Beryl rips through Caribbean
Jamaica is bracing for life-threatening winds as Hurricane Beryl continues to roar across the Caribbean as a deadly category 4 storm.
Uk Conservatives admit Labour headed for record win
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Tories are focusing on saving the furniture in the looming UK election as they concede Labour is headed for a historic landslide.