‘Explicit’ sex videos shown as Diddy trial winds down
The prosecution is set to rest in the sex trafficking trial of music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs after 29 days of testimony.
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Syrian president condemns ‘despicable’ church attack
A deadly attack on a church in Damascus has been condemned by Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa as targeting innocent worshippers.
Zelenskiy visits UK, Ukraine minister faces graft probe
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has visited the United Kingdom as authorities in Kyiv probed a deputy prime minister over alleged embezzlement.
US says Iran gave notice before attack on base in Qatar
Iran gave the United States notice before its military strikes on a US air base in Qatar in a bid to minimise casualties, US President Donald Trump says.
Russian attacks on Kyiv kill seven, injure dozens
Ukraine says the "Russian style" of targeting civilians has not changed, after an overnight attack killed seven and injured dozens more.
Twenty killed in suicide bombing at Damascus church
The death toll from a suicide bombing inside a Damascus church has risen to 20.
Israel hits Evin jail, strikes on Tehran ‘biggest yet’
A day after the US "obliterates" Iran's nuclear sites, Israel reignited its air strikes with what it calls the most intense bombing of Tehran yet.
Irwin says Prince William ‘truly cares’ about nature
Robert Irwin says Prince William is dedicated to "putting a spotlight" on environmental conservation, with the two joining forces at a Climate Action Week
Two killed in Russian attacks on east, north Ukraine
Russia's military says its forces have captured another Ukrainian village as its slow, deadly advance through the Donetsk region continues.
Damage seen at Iranian nuclear site after US strikes
Satellite images are showing damage to the entryways to Iran's underground nuclear site at Fordo after US airstrikes targeted the facility.
Belarus opposition leader, 13 others freed from jail
Fourteen dissidents including Belarus opposition leader Syarhei Tsikhanouski have been released from prison, media reports and relatives say.
At least killed as hot air balloon crashes in Brazil
A hot air balloon has caught fire and tumbled from the sky in Brazil's southern state of Santa Catarina, killing eight people, firefighters say.
No breakthrough in European talks with Iranian diplomat
Talks between Iran's foreign minister and senior European diplomats failed to reach an agreement on Iran's nuclear program, but further discussions may be held.
Zelensky says ‘Ayatollah Putin’ wants to wage war
Ukraine says Vladimir Putin's claim the whole of the country is "ours" is evidence of Russia's disdain for US peace efforts.
Israel hits Iranian nuclear facility as war grinds on
Israel has killed another three senior commanders and struck a nuclear research facility in Iran as diplomatic efforts to end the countries' conflict stall.
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Diddy’s ex-assistant bought drugs, set up sex parties
The jury at Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial has heard his assistant's job included setting up sex parties and scoring drugs.
Israeli strikes kill 44 in Gaza, UN warns of drought
Hamas says Israel is using hunger as a weapon in Gaza, accusing Israel of systematically targeting Palestinians seeking food aid across the enclave.
Russian drones slam into two Ukrainian cities
Ukraine's president has condemned Russia's latest deadly drone attacks on Ukrainian cities that left at least one person dead and dozens more injured.
British MPs vote in favour or legalising assisted dying
MPs have voted in favour of a bill to legalise assisted dying for terminally ill people, a move that would be Britain's biggest social reform in decades.
Gaza war pushes violence against children to new levels
A UN report says violence against children in global conflicts reached "unprecedented levels" last year, with the highest number of violations in Gaza.
Zelenskiy calls for more pressure on Russia
As Russia continues its barrage of strikes on Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is urging greater international pressure on Moscow.
SpaceX Starship explosion setback to Musk Mars mission
Elon Musk's Starship rocket appeared to experience at least two explosions in quick succession, lighting up the night sky and sending debris flying.
Diplomatic push takes shape a week into Israel-Iran war
Israel and Iran continue to exchange blows after a week of fighting as President Donald Trump weighs US involvement and new diplomatic efforts come together.
Thai PM under pressure to quit after phone call leak
The Thai prime minister's coalition is near collapse after the leak of a phone call with Cambodia's former leader shattered her already low support.
Israel threatens Iran’s top leader after hospital hit
Iran's supreme leader "absolutely should not continue to exist", Israel's defence minister has vowed, after an Iranian missile barrage struck a major hospital.
Three years left to limit greenhouse gasses: study
The world has three years left before its production level of greenhouse gasses will see global warming pass 1.5 degrees celsius, a scientific team says.
Israeli attacks kill 140 in Gaza in 24 hours: medics
Fourteen people have been killed in Israeli fire at crowds of people in the Gaza Strip awaiting aid trucks brought in by the United Nations.
Trump won’t say whether US will join strikes on Iran
US President Donald Trump will not say if he has decided to order a United States strike on Iran.
Zelenskiy urges pressure on Russia after Kyiv strike
Moscow must be made to "feel the real cost of the war" following a deadly Russian missile strike on a Kyiv apartment block, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.
Israeli fire kills 30 in Gaza as focus shifts to Iran
Dozens of people have died in Israeli strikes in Gaza as Palestinians fear the world's attention on their plight is waning as the Israel-Iran war rages.
Police arrest three Australians over shooting in Bali
Three Australian men have been arrested on suspicion of murder over the fatal shooting of a fellow national on the Indonesian resort island of Bali.