Putin warns ‘Russia has to respond’ to Ukraine attack
US President Donald Trump says he has spoken to Russian President Vladimir Putin in a call that lasted an hour and 15 minutes.
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Russian strike kills five following Trump-Putin call
A Russian drone strike has killed five people in the Chernihiv region, including three members of one family, Ukrainian authorities say.
Australia-EU ‘determined’ to seal trade deal: minister
Trade minister Don Farrell says Australia and the European Union are working through issues to try and finalise a free trade deal.
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Higher US tariffs on steel and aluminium kick in
In a move that has reignited trade tensions with key allies, United States President Donald Trump has doubled tariffs on steel and aluminium imports.
US-backed Gaza aid group to halt distribution of food
The UN Security Council is set to vote on a demand for a ceasefire in Gaza, where the distribution of food has been suspended amid chaos and bloodshed.
South Korea’s new president vows economic revival
Lee Jae-myung has triumphed in South Korea's election, ending months of turmoil triggered when impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law.
Ukraine city under threat as Russian forces advance
Russian forces are advancing on the Ukrainian city of Sumy, shelling villages, hitting homes, farms and civilian infrastructure, forcing mass evacuations.
What happened to Madeleine? The search continues
Police searching for missing British girl Madeleine McCann are using ground-penetrating radar near where she was last seen in Portugal nearly two decades ago.
Portugal police launch new search for Madeleine McCann
Police investigating the disappearance of Madeleine McCann have renewed the search for the missing English girl near a Portuguese holiday resort.
At least 27 Palestinians killed near Gaza aid site
More than 20 Palestinians have been killed in an Israeli attack on an aid site in southern Gaza's Rafah, according to health officials.
Lee Jae-myung projected to win South Korea presidency
Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung is being projected as the winner of South Korea's presidential election with around 50 per cent of the vote.
US gives countries deadline for trade offers: report
A letter suggests the US government will evaluate responses of trading partners and offer "a possible landing zone" that could include a reciprocal tariff rate.
Colorado fire-bomb suspect planned attack for a year
An Egyptian man who told US investigators that he wanted to "kill all Zionist people" has been charged with a hate crime and attempted murder in Colorado.
Russia and Ukraine agree on POW swap, bodies handover
A second round of negotiations between Russian and Ukrainian delegates has ended after an hour, with both sides saying a new prisoner exchange has been agreed.
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Israeli attack near aid delivery point kills 31 in Gaza
More than 30 people have been killed in Gaza by an Israeli attack near an aid distribution point run by a private US-based group, local authorities say.
Sudan’s PM dissolves caretaker government
Sudan's new prime minister has dissolved the country's caretaker government a day after being sworn in as the country's first prime minister since 2021.
More than 30 aid seekers killed in Gaza
There are conflicting reports over what happened when 31 people were killed while waiting for food at a Rafah aid distribution site in Gaza.
Russia, Ukraine begin peace talks after major attacks
Peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul have started following a string of major drone attacks over the weekend.
Poland’s pro-Trump candidate on course for election win
Exit polls indicate the pro-Trump candidate Karol Nawrocki has overtaken his pro-European liberal rival Rafal Trzaskowski in Poland's presidential election.
‘Terror attack’, eight hurt by makeshift flamethrower
A man using a makeshift flamethrower yelled "Free Palestine" after attacking people staging a demonstration calling for the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza.
Hamas seeks amendments to US ceasefire proposal
Hamas has sought amendments to the latest ceasefire proposal for Gaza, which the US has dubbed unacceptable.
EU threatens US with counter-tariffs in steel stand-off
The European Union has threatened the Trump administration with counter-tariffs in the steel stand off.
Two dead in Russian attacks on Ukraine, talks uncertain
Russia's drone and missile attacks on Ukraine have killed at least two people, including a nine-year-old girl.
Trump vows to double steel tariffs to 50 per cent
US President Donald Trump has told Pennsylvania steelworkers he's doubling the tariff on steel imports to 50 per cent, intensifying his global trade war.
US stands by Indo-Pacific allies against China ‘threat’
China envies what allies in the Indo-Pacific have together, and it sees what they can collectively bring to bear on defence, the US defence secretary says.
Arms supplies to Israel to be re-evaluated: Germany
Germany has flagged a possible rethink on sending German arms to Israel, in light of the growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
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Black-eyed Musk denies drug use as US govt tenure ends
Billionaire Elon Musk - sporting a black eye in the Oval Office - has been praised by Donald Trump for his efforts to cut federal spending, as his tenure ends.
Diddy’s ex-assistant too traumatised to answer his call
Sean "Diddy" Combs' ex-personal assistant was so terrified when she saw the music mogul calling her in late 2023 that she threw her phone across the room.
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Chaos at Israeli-backed food distribution site in Gaza
A Palestinian man described "15 minutes of terror" as he waited for food at a new distribution site run by a US and Israeli-backed foundation.
Ukraine keeps Russia guessing over peace talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has not committed to upcoming peace talks with Russia, accusing Moscow of withholding its proposals.
At least 111 dead in northern Nigeria flooding
At least 111 people have been confirmed dead in central Nigeria after flash floods submerged a market town.