Putin, Zelenskiy proclaim rival two-day ceasefires
Russia's defence ministry has threatened a massive attack on Kyiv if Ukrainian forces don't comply with a two-day ceasefire to mark its World War II victory.
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Human-to-human hantavirus transfer suspected on cruise
A cruise ship is marooned in the Atlantic Ocean with seven confirmed or suspected hantavirus cases on board, but authorities say the risk to the public is low.
Truce in doubt as US, Iran fight for control of strait
The US is trying to force open the Strait of Hormuz while the UAE has come under attack by Iran in a test of a ceasefire with no sign of a peace deal.
Zelenskiy slams Russian truce offer plus deadly attacks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has rebuked Russia for its "utter cynicism" in launching deadly attacks after announcing a brief truce.
US says Iran ceasefire holding despite exchange of fire
A ceasefire between the United States and Iran remains in place, US defence chief Pete Hegseth says amid rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Russian attacks kill 27 as Ukraine truce proposal nears
Ukrainian officials say they are prepared to indefinitely extend a ceasefire due to go into effect at midnight despite deadly attacks from Russian forces.
Israeli court extends two flotilla activists’ detention
An Israeli court has extended the detention of Global Sumud Flotilla activists Saif Abu Keshek and Thiago Avila for another six days.
Hantavirus-hit cruise ship to head to Spain
Spain is allowing a cruise ship hit by hantavirus and three deaths to dock in the Canary Islands, as authorities investigate if transmission occurred on board.
Trump pauses effort to escort ships in Strait of Hormuz
Donald Trump says the US initiative to secure shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is being paused to see if an agreement with Iran can be finalised.
US and Iran closing in on memorandum to end war
Pakistani mediators believe they're getting close to an agreement between the US with Iran on a one-page memorandum of understanding to end the Middle East war.
Russia snubs Ukraine’s truce, firing dozens of drones
Ukraine is accusing Russia of violating a short ceasefire initiated by Kyiv, while Moscow claims Ukraine hasn't abided by its own truce.
Hantavirus-hit cruise ship evacuates three passengers
Three people have been taken for medical care from a cruise ship at the centre of a deadly hantavirus outbreak as the stranded vessel prepares to head to Spain.
Trump sees swift end to war as Iran reviews US proposal
US President Donald Trump says he's confident that the war in Iran will be over quickly.
Nations race to track passengers of virus-hit ship
The race is on to track down passengers who left a hantavirus-hit cruise ship before it was became stranded in order to stop a deadly outbreak growing further.
Israeli strike kills Gaza Strip police colonel: medics
Medics in the Gaza Strip say an Israeli air strike has killed a senior police officer in the Hamas-run interior ministry.
Zelenskiy accuses Russia of spurning proposed ceasefire
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Russia has responded to a proposed ceasefire proposal only with "new strikes and new attacks"
US Commerce Secretary Lutnick grilled over Epstein ties
Howard Lutnick has appeared before a House committee investigating Jeffrey Epstein, trying to explain to contact with the financier after his 2008 conviction.
Starmer under pressure over Mandelson vetting scandal
The Peter Mandelson vetting scandal has rocked British politics, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer set to face more questions in parliament.
EU envoys meet in hopes of approving loan to Ukraine
European Union officials are optimistic of to authorise a massive, long-delayed loan to support Ukraine's military and financial needs for the next two years.
Russian oil pipeline reopening unblocks EU loan
The EU officials approved the massive loan to Ukraine shortly after a pipeline bringing Russian oil to Hungary was reopened.
Iran firms grip on Hormuz after US calls off attacks
Iran has fired on three ships and seized two of them as it denies agreeing to President Donald Trump's ceasefire extension and slams a continued US blockade.
Emergency declared as fires rip through southeast US
It is not yet clear how the latest wildfires started in Georgia, but the conditions have prompted the US state's first-ever burn ban.
EU approves a massive loan package to help Ukraine
War-ravaged Ukraine will receive a multibillion-dollar support package, as the European Union finally approves a loan after Hungary lifted its veto.
Longer truce in Lebanon as Trump seeks ‘best’ Iran deal
Washington has helped broker an extended ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah but President Donald Trump says he won't be rushed into making a deal with Iran.
US govt watchdog to review release of Epstein files
The US Department of Justice's internal watchdog is reviewing the department's compliance with a law mandating the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
King’s US visit could mend special relationship: Trump
US President Donald Trump says a state visit from the King and Queen could mend relations with the United Kingdom.
Iran foreign minister heads to Pakistan for more talks
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says he is visiting Islamabad to meet Pakistani representatives who have been mediating in talks with the US.
Ukraine and Russia swap 193 prisoners of war each
Russian and Ukrainian officials say the two sides have exchanged 193 prisoners of war each.
Israeli fire kills 12 across Gaza, medics say
At least 12 people have been killed and several others injured in Israeli strikes targeting multiple areas across Gaza.
Giuffre family urge King to ‘show unity with survivors’
Britain's King and Queen are due to arrive in the US on Monday for a four-day visit during which they will meet President Donald Trump.
Aussie families attempt repatriation from Syrian camp
A group of Australian women and children have left a Syrian refugee camp in a bid to return home.