Diddy jury decides on some counts while verdict unknown
A jury in Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial says it has reached a verdict on four of five counts against the hip-hop mogul.
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Trump urges Hamas to accept Gaza ceasefire proposal
Mediators will deliver to militant group Hamas what US President Donald Trump calls a "final proposal" for a 60-day ceasefire in war-torn Gaza.
Putin, Macron hold call as Ukrainian drone hits Russia
French President Emmanuel Macron and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin have spoken on the phone for the first time in more than two and a half years.
Quad moves to counter China critical minerals dominance
The US, Australia, India and Japan have announced a critical minerals initiative the nations call an "ambitious expansion" of their strategic Quad partnership.
Trump escalates Musk feud with threat to Tesla support
The war of words between President Donald Trump and the world's richest man Elon Musk has escalated as the Senate passed a key tax and spending bill.
Tuvalu downplays claims its citizens want out
Thousands of climate visa applications from island nation Tuvalu's small population does not equate to a looming mass exodus, a senior minister says.
Leader of Tibetan Buddhism won’t be the last Dalai Lama
Following speculation about the future of the Dalai Lama, Tibetan Buddhism's spiritual leader has announced the institution will continue after he dies.
Hamas ready for ceasefire but it must end war in Gaza
Hamas has signalled openness to a ceasefire with Israel but insists any deal must end the war in Gaza, as President Donald Trump pushes a 60-day truce deal.
Diddy found not guilty of most serious sex charges
Music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs has been cleared of sex trafficking and racketeering but found guilty of prostitution offences and denied bail.
Trump says US has struck a trade deal with Vietnam
Vietnam and the United States have struck a trade deal, US President Donald Trump says.
Hamas studies new Gaza Strip ceasefire proposal
Palestinian militant group Hamas says it is considering new proposals from mediators aimed at bringing about a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip war.
Ukraine struggles to contain Russian advances in east
Russian troops are using small assault groups and drones to push towards two towns key to army supply routes in eastern Ukraine, a Ukrainian official says.
Strikes set back Iran nuclear program ‘up to two years’
The US strike on Iranian facilities set back the nation's nuclear program by up to two years, the Pentagon says in contrast to an earlier leaked assessment.
Israel’s Netanyahu slams Gaza aid shooting report
Israeli leaders have condemned as "malicious falsehoods" allegations that soldiers were ordered to shoot at Palestinians approaching aid sites in Gaza.
Final bash set to end lavish Bezos wedding party
A beaming Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez waved as they left their luxury Venice hotel for a last night of partying to celebrate their lavish wedding.
G7 agrees to avoid higher taxes for US, UK companies
Firms from the United States and the United Kingdom will be exempt from a global tax agreement following a G7 announcement.
Zelenskiy calls for US help amid Russian air barrage
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has called for more US support to boost Ukraine's air defences after a Russian attack involving hundreds of drones and missiles.
Iran signals openness to transfers of uranium abroad
An Iranian representative reportedly says the country's stocks of enriched uranium could be transferred elsewhere as part of a deal with the United States.
Israel orders Gaza evacuations as Trump urges war’s end
An Israeli official says the military believes the Gaza campaign is close to reaching its objectives and expanded fighting may endanger the remaining hostages.
Host of nations, but not US, back Pride Day declaration
The US was notably absent from the list of nations that signed a statement in support of LGBTQI rights for international Pride Day.
Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ clears first Senate hurdle
Republican senators have voted in a dramatic weekend session to advance Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill" containing sweeping tax-cut and spending measures.
Israel steps up Gaza bombing ahead of ceasefire talks
Israeli officials are expected at the White House for talks on a Gaza ceasefire but there's been no let-up in strikes on the Palestinian enclave.
Russian forces claim new victory in war in Ukraine
The first village in Ukraine's east-central region of Dnipropetrovsk has fallen, according to Russian state media and war bloggers.
Ambushed US firefighters ‘didn’t have a chance’
A US sniper lured firefighters to a mountain area by igniting a blaze before mowing them down in an ambush, killing two, while a third is fighting for life.
UK, France condemn ‘threats’ against nuclear watchdog
Britain, France and Germany have called on Iran to guarantee the safety of staff from the nuclear watchdog after a newspaper took aim at its director.
UK police probe Bob Vylan, Kneecap over Glastonbury set
UK police say performances by Bob Vylan and Kneecap at the Glastonbury Festival are subject to a criminal investigation.
Netanyahu to visit White House amid push for ceasefire
Donald Trump will host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for talks at the White House next week, amid a renewed push to end the war in Gaza.
Russia says its troops occupy Ukraine’s Luhansk region
Moscow says its forces have overrun Ukraine's occupied Luhansk region, nearly three years after Russian President Vladimir Putin illegally annexed the area.
Man shot firefighters who asked him to move his vehicle
A US sheriff says a man shot firefighters battling a blaze in northern Idaho after they asked him to move his vehicle, killing two of them and wounding a third.
Europe talks don’t rule out rejecting new US trade deal
European leaders are weighing up the latest US proposals for trade terms, with the prospect of 50 per cent tariffs if a deal isn't reached by next month.
Ukraine claims halt to Russia’s advance in Sumy region
Ukraine's top commander claims Ukraine troops have stopped Russia's advance into the northern Sumy region, while the two sides swapped prisoners.