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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ukrainian drone hits plant deep inside Russia
After a record month of Russian drone attacks on Ukraine, a Kyiv-built drone has struck an industrial plant more than 1000km inside Russia, an official says.
Blow for Thai government as court suspends PM from duty
A top court has suspended embattled Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra as it considers a push to sack her over a damaging leaked phone call.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Israel ‘killed 30 Iran security chiefs, 11 scientists’
Israel's air force struck over 900 targets and deeply damaged Iran's missile production during the 12-day air war, an independent expert says.
Jeff Bezos weds Lauren Sanchez in grand Venice ceremony
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and journalist Lauren Sanchez have tied the knot at a star-studded wedding in Venice.
Trump cuts off trade talks with Canada over digital tax
US President Donald Trump says his July 9 trade deadline is not a fixed date, telling reporters that it could be sooner or later than that date.
Top court limits judges’ powers on US-wide injunctions
Lower courts that blocked US President Donald Trump's bid to limit birthright citizenship have been told by the country's top court to reconsider their curbs.
Israel orders war crime probe on Gaza shootings: report
An Israeli newspaper says authorities are investigating allegations that troops deliberately fired at civilians near aid distribution sites in the Gaza Strip.