Putin setting a ‘trap’ by demanding Ukraine concessions
Russia's Vladimir Putin wants Ukrainian concessions in return for halting his army's invasion, which the EU's foreign policy chief says must not be granted.
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Israeli minister warns Gaza City could be destroyed
As Israel readies a takeover of Gaza City, its defence minister warns Hamas that the "gates of hell" will be opened unless the group accepts Israeli terms.
Court clears former Thai PM in royal insult case
A Thai court has acquitted ex-leader Thaksin Shinawatra of insulting the monarchy, the first in a series of key verdicts facing his powerful political dynasty.
Hurricane Erin stirring dangerous waves off US coast
Hurricane Erin will continue to bring the threat of dangerous rip currents and coastal flooding across much of the US east coast.
Trump visits cops, military in DC amid crime crackdown
Donald Trump has claimed, without a shred of evidence, that deploying more police and National Guard officers in Washington DC has led to a drop in crime.
Latest strikes lay bare Russia’s intentions: Zelenskiy
Russia has launched a rare drone and missile attack on western Ukraine, hitting an American-owned electronics plant among other targets.
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Israel to begin Gaza ceasefire talks to end war: PM
The wide-scale operation in Gaza City could start within days after Benjamin Netanyahu grants final approval at a meeting with senior security officials.
Trump’s huge civil fraud penalty thrown out by court
Donald Trump has declared "total victory," after a New York state appeals court threw out an approximately half-billion-dollar fine imposed on him.
Israel keeps pressure on Gaza City before offensive
Israeli bombardments continue on Gaza City, residents say, as Benjamin Netanyahu's government meets to discuss plans to seize the densely populated centre.
Russia hammers Ukraine as peace efforts drag on
Russia has launched one of 2025's biggest drone and missile attacks on Ukraine, killing at least one person, despite a renewed push to halt the three-year war.
Ukraine talks without Russia are a ‘road to nowhere’
Russia has labelled renewed efforts by European leaders to uphold security and peace in Ukraine as pointless, unless Moscow is also involved.
UN’s desperate ceasefire appeal before Gaza operation
Israeli forces say they are already "holding the outskirts of Gaza City," ahead of an expected military operation to take over the city.
US judge rules Epstein jury records to remain sealed
A judge in New York who presided over the sex trafficking case against Jeffrey Epstein has rejected a government request to unseal grand jury transcripts.
NATO holds meeting on security guarantees for Ukraine
Defence chiefs from NATO are meeting to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine as a US-led diplomatic push seeks to end the fighting.
Big call-up as Israel plans a new phase of war in Gaza
Tens of thousands of Israeli reservists are being brought in for an expanded military operation in Gaza City, which could be launched within days.
Spain battling one of its most destructive fire seasons
Thousands of firefighters and soldiers are fighting fires tearing through Spain, which is battling one of its most destructive fire seasons during a heatwave.
Hurricane Erin forecast to churn up dangerous swells
Hurricane Erin is barrelling towards the US east coast, with its damaging tropical-force winds predicted to bring large swells and life-threatening rips.
Bessent says US tariff revenues to rise ‘substantially’
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says tariff revenue will be used to cut debt as new import duties hit 407 products including wind turbines and bulldozers.
Israel weighs Hamas response to Gaza ceasefire proposal
Qatari negotiators say Hamas have approved a 60-day truce deal that includes "a pathway to a comprehensive agreement to end the war" in the Gaza Strip.
US may provide air support to back a Ukraine peace deal
Russia launched its largest attack on Ukraine this month as the world waits to see if peace talks between Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Vladimir Putin will eventuate.
Focus turns to security guarantees after Ukraine summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has hailed White House talks as a "major step forward", but the path to a lasting peace with Russia remains uncertain.
Spain battles record fires even after end of heatwave
Temperatures have fallen in Spain but crews continue to fight several major wildfires during one of its most destructive fire seasons in recent decades.
Israel studying Hamas reply to Gaza ceasefire proposal
Hamas has accepted a new proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza including a 60-day truce and release of some hostages, and Israel is considering its response.
Grim toll of aid workers killed in global hotspots
An Australian woman is one of the record number of aid workers who have died while serving others in the world's worst conflict zones.
Hurricane Erin could bring dangerous seas to US east
Hurricane Erin has forced tourists to evacuate North Carolina's Outer Banks with forecasters predicting waves up to six metres and dangerous rips.
Hamas accepts proposed deal for ceasefire with Israel
Hamas says it has accepted a new proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza, as the world awaits Israel's response.
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US security guarantees for Ukraine ‘major step forward’
Volodymyr Zelenskiy says he's ready to hold talks with Vladimir Putin and has hailed a US security guarantee for Ukraine as "a major step forward'.
Pakistan resumes rescue operations in flood-hit areas
Rescue and relief teams have returned to their posts in flood-hit northwest Pakistan after more heavy rain forced them to take shelter.
Hurricane Erin to create dangerous surf along US coast
Erin has intensified to a Category 4 hurricane and will whip up dangerous surf along the US East Coast this week even though it isn't forecast to make landfall.
Palestinians leave Gaza City ahead of Israeli offensive
Fearing a deadly new Israeli offensive, some Palestinians are evacuating eastern Gaza City as calls for a ceasefire intensify.
Ukraine told to give up on NATO, Crimea ahead of summit
A momentous meeting looms as Donald Trump pressures Ukraine's leader to abandon hope of reclaiming Crimea or joining NATO in order to reach a deal with Russia.