Drones pound Ukraine as Russia transport chief sacked
Russia has launched another barrage of drones against Ukraine as it intensifies strikes on civilian areas, while the Kremlin has sacked its transport minister.
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Gaza talks for Israel, Hamas as Netanyahu meets Trump
It's a big day for talks on the war in Gaza as Israel and Hamas resume their negotiations and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets President Donald Trump.
Search teams scour Texas flood zone for dozens missing
The search continues for dozens of people still missing after a flash flood in Texas, including for girls who were at a camp that was hit by the killer torrent.
Israeli air strikes on Yemen ports target Houthi rebels
Ports and other facilities in Yemen have been hit by Israeli air strikes before missile fire from Houthi rebels, who are suspected of attacking another ship.
Trump labels Musk forming political party ‘ridiculous’
Elon Musk could have fun with his newly formed political party but the US functions best under a two-party system, President Donald Trump says.
Russia and Ukraine trade drone strikes
Russia and Ukraine have exchanged drone strikes, disrupting air travel and causing fatalities and damage.
Israeli PM says he believes Trump can help seal truce
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says ahead of a meeting with US President Donald Trump he is determined to ensure the Gaza Strip hostages are freed.
Texas flood death toll mounts as campers remain missing
Rescuers continue searching for girls missing from a summer camp in Texas inundated by flooding that has killed scores of people including dozens of children.
Trade deal-making ramps up ahead of US tariff deadline
Several trade deals are close to being struck, US President Donald Trump says as the deadline approaches for higher tariffs on imports to America.
Khamenei appears in public in first since Israel war
The supreme leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has appeared in public for the first time since his country's war with Israel.
Ukraine expects Russian push as drones ‘target Moscow’
Ukrainian commander Oleksandr Syrskyi says a new Russian push is likely in the Kharkiv region as Russian authorities say Ukrainian drones have targeted Moscow.
Death toll rising from Texas floods, dozens missing
The death toll from the catastrophic floods in Texas has risen to 43, while dozens of children from a Christian girls' summer camp remain missing.
Israeli air strikes kill 38 Palestinians in Gaza
Israeli air strikes have killed dozens of Palestinians in Gaza, officials say, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu heads to Washington for talks.
Kyiv hits Russian air base as drones pound Ukraine
Kyiv's special forces have struck a Russian military airfield, the military says, while Russia carries on with its stepped-up drone attacks on Ukraine.
Young campers missing as 24 die in Texas flash flooding
At least 24 people in Texas are dead and the search is on for many others missing including over 20 from a girls camp after a storm unleashed major flooding.
Trump chides Putin and says Ukraine needs US missiles
Ukraine needs US Patriot missiles because "they're being hit pretty hard", Donald Trump says, adding he's still "very unhappy" with Russia's Vladimir Putin.
Hamas replies positively to Gaza ceasefire proposal
Hamas has announced it's ready for talks on a US-brokered ceasefire with Israel following President Donald Trump's "final proposal" for a 60-day truce in Gaza.
IAEA pulls inspectors from Iran as stand-off drags on
IAEA inspectors have not been able to inspect Iran's nuclear facilities since Israel launched its first military strikes three weeks ago.
Ex Arsenal player Partey charge with rape of two women
Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been charged with multiple counts of rape against two women.
Russia first country to formally recognise Taliban rule
Russia has removed the Taliban from its list of outlawed organisations, making it the first country to formally recognise it's new rule over Afghanistan.
Congress approves Trump sweeping tax-cut, spending bill
President Donald Trump's tax cut package will be signed into law after Congress voted in favour of the "Big Beautiful Bill".
Russia pounds Kyiv with largest drone attack of the war
Russia has hammered Kyiv with the largest aerial assault since its invasion of Ukraine began - hours after President Donald Trump spoke with Vladimir Putin.
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Lockdowns, fights as Diddy awaits sentencing in jail
Sean "Diddy" Combs will spend months awaiting sentencing at the notoriously understaffed and violent Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn.
Israeli kills 15 in Gaza as Trump waits for Hamas reply
An Israeli strike has killed over a dozen people at a Gaza camp, while President Donald Trump says he expects Hamas to respond soon to his ceasefire proposal.
Trump’s tax-cut bill heads to a final vote in US House
The US House is preparing to vote on President Donald Trump's massive tax breaks and spending bill after Republicans spent the night wrangling holdouts.
Dozens waiting for aid among 94 killed in Gaza
More than 90 people have been killed in Israel strikes and shootings in Gaza, health officials say, including 45 people trying to get aid.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.