Trump unhappy with Iran’s latest proposal to end war
The Iran war is no closer to being resolved, with Tehran's proposal of leaving nuclear talks until later not going down well with US President Donald Trump.
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Iran in ‘state of collapse’, want strait opened: Trump
President Donald Trump says Iran has informed the US they are in a "state of collapse" and they want Washington to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
MPs vote against probe of UK PM’s Mandelson statements
MPs has voted against a possible inquiry into UK Prime Minster Keir Starmer over allegations he misled parliament over the appointment of Peter Mandelson.
Five killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza Strip: medics
Violence in Gaza has continued despite a ceasefire with five Palestinians killed following Israeli air strikes.
Ukraine hits refinery, Putin says attacks intensifying
President Vladimir Putin has complained about a growing number of Ukrainian attacks on civilian sites in Russia, pointing to strikes on oil facilities.
Global Shift to Green Power Leaves Coal in the Shadows
For the first time in modern history, renewable energy sources have overtaken the world’s growing demand for electricity. Led by a record-breaking year for solar in China and India, clean power now makes up more than one-third of the global electricity mix. For a sun-drenched state like Queensland, this global shift offers a promising blueprint for our own energy future.
Embattled NZ PM Luxon wins shock confidence vote
Labour is challenging National to reveal the vote count in a surprise partyroom confidence vote in Chris Luxon, the New Zealand prime minister.
Russia ‘has taken 1700 square km’ of Ukraine in 2026
Russia's most senior general says his forces have taken 80 Ukrainian settlements and more than 1700 square kilometres of territory so far in 2026.
Iran seizes ships in strait after Trump halts attacks
Iran is intensifying its assault on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, seizing two vessels and complicating faltering efforts to resume Washington-Tehran talks.
Japan eases tsunami alert after powerful quake strikes
Japan has downgraded tsunami warnings triggered after a magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck in waters off its northeast coast.
US positive on Iran deal but talks still uncertain
Iranian leaders are "positively reviewing" participation in peace talks with the US despite earlier ruling them out, as a ceasefire nears its end.
Fired UK official describes pressure to clear Mandelson
A sacked UK official says he felt political pressure to approve Peter Mandelson's appointment as ambassador to the US despite security concerns.
Hamas clashes with Israeli-backed militia in Gaza Strip
Medics say two people have been killed in separate Israeli strikes in the Gaza Strip, as progress on ceasefire deal stalls.
Myanmar cuts ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s sentence
Former Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi has had her sentence reduced as part of a broad amnesty by the country's new president who ousted her.
Iranian gunboats fire on tanker in Strait of Hormuz
The US and Iran are locked in a stand-off over the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran reversing a move to reopen the waterway, firing on a ship attempting to pass.
Ukraine strikes two Russian refineries, Baltic Sea port
Ukraine's troops have stepped up attacks on Russian oil depots and refineries - key sources of revenue for Moscow's war budget.
‘Outraged’: UNICEF says Gaza water truck drivers killed
Two truck drivers who were delivering clean water to people in Gaza were killed by Israeli fire, the UN children's agency says.
US, Iran cite progress as uncertainty hangs over Hormuz
Neither side has offered any specifics about the state of negotiations on the Iran war, days before a fragile ceasefire is set to expire.
Ukraine strikes Russian refineries, Crimea oil depot
A series of recent strikes on Russia's oil logistics has reduced total daily oil shipments by about 880,000 barrels.
US, Iran cite progress as uncertainty hangs over Hormuz
Neither side has offered any specifics about the state of negotiations on the Iran war, days before a fragile ceasefire is set to expire.
World weighs fate of Mideast ceasefire, US seizes ship
The fate of the Mideast ceasefire is in doubt as Tehran says it won't participate in a second round of negotiations after the US seized an Iranian cargo ship.
US gunman kills seven of his children and another child
A gunman in Louisiana has killed eight children, including seven of his own, and shot two women in a domestic violence attack.
Ukraine pushes for European missile defence system
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says his government is in talks with other countries to create a "European anti-ballistic missile defence system".
Peru faces presidential runoff as vote count drags on
Peruvians will vote in a presidential runoff in two months after none of the candidates secured an outright election victory over the weekend.
Countries pledge billions to ease Sudan hunger crisis
An international conference has pledged billions of dollars of humanitarian aid to war-ravaged Sudan, promising the conflict has not been forgotten.
Trump posts image of him and Jesus, Pope feud continues
Days after posting a picture of himself looking like Jesus, US President Donald Trump has posted a second picture of him being embraced by him.
Hopes for Iran war deal grow but nuclear issues hanging
The US and Iran feel good about resuming talks to end the Middle East war, but differences remain over Iran's nuclear program.
Russian missiles target civilians in Ukrainian capital
Russia has attacked Ukraine with hundreds of drones and missiles, targeting infrastructure as well as residential areas in the capital Kyiv.
Russian strikes across Ukraine in worst attack of 2026
Russia has hammered civilian areas of Ukraine with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles, killing at least 16 people and injuring dozens more.
Iran says Strait of Hormuz now open after Lebanon deal
Iran's foreign minister says the Strait of Hormuz is declared open for all commercial vessels for the remainder of a 10-day truce between Israel and Hezbollah.
Russian missiles hit Kyiv and other cities, three dead
Russian forces have attacked the Ukrainian capital Kyiv overnight, killing two people, and the southeastern city of Dnipro, killing one.