Bitter clash over tax as UK election battle intensifies
Britain's Tories are focusing on tax under Labour as fresh opinion polls show the governing party well and truly on the ropes ahead of the general election.
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Biden slams US Supreme Court at star-studded fundraiser
Hollywood celebrities George Clooney and Julia Roberts were among the guests at a fundraiser for Joe Biden that raised $42 million for his re-election campaign.
G7 leaders back deal to use Russia interest for Ukraine
G7 leaders have agreed in principle to issue $A75 billion of loans for Ukraine using interest from Russian sovereign assets frozen after Moscow's invasion.
UK Labour stakes election on wealth creation
UK Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has delivered his manifesto for the upcoming general election promising to rebuild the country.
UN Security Council demands halt to siege of Sudan city
Sudan's paramilitary group must immediately end its "brutal and unjust" siege of al-Fashir in the North Darfur region, the UN Security Council says.
China offers NZ visa-free travel, infrastructure funds
China and New Zealand have signed trade agreements after bilateral talks as part of a three-day visit by Premier Li Qiang.
US says Hamas seeks changes to Gaza ceasefire plan
A Hamas official denies US claims it has put forward new ideas to a proposed ceasefire deal between the militant group and Israel.
France’s Macron asks rivals to unite against far right
French President Emmanuel Macron has defended his shock call for a snap election after the far right's strong showing in a recent European vote.
Sunak booed, ghost of Corbyn haunts Starmer in UK poll
Britain's prime minister has been challenged and his election rival taken to task in a televised event ahead of the UK election in July.
WHO says mass starvation in Sudan a ‘very real risk’
The World Health Organisation has warned there is a real risk of mass starvation in parts of Sudan as conflict prevents access to medicine.
Ukraine eyes US security deal, Zelenskiy visits Jeddah
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has visited Saudi Arabia for talks amid reports the US will sign a security deal with Ukraine at the G7.
IFP says it will join ANC, DA South African unity govt
The leader of the Inkatha Freedom Party says it will join a proposed government of national unity in South Africa.
Macron suspends voting reforms in New Caledonia
Plans for voting reforms in New Caledonia which sparked unrest have been suspended, French President Emmanuel Macron says.
Malawi VP Chilima, nine others, killed in plane crash
"I'm sorry to inform you all that it has turned out to be a terrible tragedy," Malawi's president has said after the death of the nation's vice president.
Hunter Biden faces up to 25 years jail over conviction
US President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden faces up to 25 years in prison after being convicted by a jury of lying about his drug use to buy a gun in 2018.
UN finds Israel and Hamas committed war crimes
The "immense" scale of killings in Gaza is a crime against humanity, a UN inquiry says as it finds both sides of the Israel-Hamas conflict committed war crimes.
Hamas says it accepts UN-backed Gaza truce plan
Conversations on plans for Gaza after the Israel-Hamas war ends will continue US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says after talks with Israeli leaders.
Sunak vows tax cuts, UK election polls refuse to budge
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says he will cut payroll taxes for workers in the United Kingdom to reignite economic growth if his Conservatives are returned.
Ukraine seeks help to shield, rebuild shattered cities
A Germany conference has rallied support for Ukraine as the US ends a ban on providing weapons to a military unit set up by Ukrainian ultranationalists in 2014.
Hamstrung at home, G7 leaders struggle with global woes
Wars, trade imbalances, development challenges and AI threats make for a daunting agenda as world leaders gather for the G7 summit in Italy.
British TV presenter Mosley found dead on Greek island
A body has been found believed to be that of Michael Mosley days after the British TV doctor went missing after going for a walk on a Greek island.
UK TV doctor Mosley’s family confirms death in Greece
The wife of TV doctor Michael Mosley says she is devastated to have lost her "wonderful, funny, kind and brilliant husband" on the Greek island of Symi.
Modi sworn in as Indian prime minister for third term
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been sworn in for a third term in a ceremony attended by thousands of dignitaries.
Blinken arrives in Egypt, US pushes for Gaza ceasefire
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has met with Egypt's president ahead of a scheduled trip to Israel as he pushes for a ceasefire deal.
Far right’s election gains rattle traditional EU powers
While some ballots in the vote for the European Parliament are still being counted, the 27-nation bloc's parliament membership has clearly shifted to the right.
France’s Macron calls snap election after EU vote
French President Emmanuel Macron will go to the country's voters in a snap election, after his party's drubbing in elections for the European Parliament.
Ukraine says it struck top fighter plane inside Russia
A modern Su-57 combat jet has been damaged in an attack by Ukrainian forces deep inside Russian territory, officials in Kyiv say.
UK prime minister dismisses resignation rumours
Rishi Sunak has brushed off rumours he may resign ahead of the UK election after he was heavily criticised for leaving D-Day commemorations too soon.
Hunter Biden evidence ‘ugly,’ prosecutors tell jury
Hunter Biden has decided not to testify in his criminal trial regarding his use of illegal drugs on a background check form when he bought a gun.
Ninety countries, groups to attend Swiss Ukraine summit
Swiss officials say almost 90 countries and organisations are attending a Ukrainian peace summit in the country.
Attacks in Russian-occupied Ukraine leave 28 dead
Partially occupied Luhansk and Kherson have declared days of mourning after Ukrainian air strikes killed 28.