Israeli strike on Gaza apartment building kills 23
An Israeli air strike on a residential block in northern Gaza killed at least 23 people, health officials in the Palestinian territory say.
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EU puts countermeasures on hold after US tariff pause
US President Donald Trump abruptly backed down on his tariffs for most nations for 90 days, but has doubled-down on his tax rates for Chinese imports.
Dominican Republic nightclub death toll climbs to 98
The death toll from a nightclub roof collapse in the Dominican Republic has risen as crews continue to search for potential survivors.
China hits back with 84 per cent tariff on US goods
China will impose 84 per cent tariffs on US goods from Thursday, up from the 34 per cent previously announced.
UN chief rejects new Israeli plan to control Gaza aid
"As the occupying power, Israel has unequivocal obligations under international law," the United Nations secretary-general says.
Chinese citizens captured fighting for Russia: Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says two Chinese citizens have been captured fighting alongside Russian forces in eastern Ukraine.
Dominican Republican nightclub roof collapse kills 66
Almost 70 people have been killed and dozens injured after a roof collapsed at a packed nightclub in the Dominican Republic.
China vows to ‘fight to the end’ over US tariffs threat
"The US ... threat to escalate tariffs against China is a mistake on top of a mistake ... again exposing the American side's blackmailing nature," China says.
Tehran pushes back on Trump claim of US-Iran nuke talks
Donald Trump says the United States will hold direct talks with Iran about its nuclear program on the weekend, but Iran says the negotiations would be indirect.
Israeli army cites ‘threat’ in killing of aid workers
Israeli soldiers fired on emergency workers in the Gaza Strip "due to a perceived threat following a previous encounter in the area," the military says.
Myanmar quake rescue bids wind down as death toll rises
Rescue efforts after a large earthquake in Myanmar are winding down, with officials saying at least 3600 people were killed.
Ukraine seeks United Nations meeting on Russian strike
People in the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih have held vigils for 11 adults and nine children killed by a Russian missile last week.
Trump threatens more China tariffs as markets plunge
Financial markets across the globe have posted a third day of losses as investors worried that steep US trade barriers could lead to a recession.
‘Economic bullying’: China hits out at US protectionism
China's foreign affairs spokesman says the US tariffs are "a typical act of unilateralism, protectionism and economic bullying".
Myanmar quake death toll exceeds 3500
The official death toll from the Myanmar earthquake exceeds 3350, with the figure expected to rise significantly as rescuers continue to sift through rubble.
Le Pen evokes spirit of MLK at Paris rally
Some 15,000 Marine Le Pen supporters waved French flags and chanted as they gathered in central Paris to fight her ban from running for office.
Palestinian journalist killed in Israeli strike: medics
The number of media personnel killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza since October 2023 has risen to 210 after the killing of journalist Helmi al-Faqawi.
Pope in first Vatican appearance since leaving hospital
Pope Francis has greeted crowds at the Vatican in his first appearance since leaving hospital after surviving double pneumonia.
Kennedy to travel to Texas after measles-related deaths
US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr is reportedly planning a rushed trip to Texas after a second child's death there was linked to measles.
Rain adds to challenge for Myanmar quake relief
Aid agencies in earthquake-hit Myanmar are warning the combination of rain and extreme heat could cause outbreaks of devastating diseases, including cholera.
Trump and Netanyahu to meet at White House again
Israeli troops have been deployed to a new corridor in the south of the Gaza Strip as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepares to visit the White House.
US tariffs start as Trump hails ‘economic revolution’
A baseline 10 per cent levy announced by US President Donald Trump has begun being collected at ports of entry across the United States.
Russian missile strike kills one, injures three in Kyiv
Russian missiles continue to rain down on Ukraine, including in the capital Kyiv, a day after a deadly strike on a playground in Volodymyr Zelenskiy's hometown.
Myanmar quake toll rises as leader returns from summit
Myanmar's junta leader has promised "free and fair" elections at an overseas meeting, as the death toll in his earthquake-ravaged nation continues to rise.
Civilians leave Gaza suburb as Israeli troops advance
Israeli soldiers are letting civilians out of Shejaia, a suburb east of Gaza City, via organised routes as troops expand an area defined as a security zone.
US to know soon if Russia is serious about peace: Rubio
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has spoken with representatives of European allies over the prospects of peace in Ukraine during a NATO meeting.
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China hit brakes on TikTok deal after Trump’s tariffs
US President Donald Trump says he is signing an executive order to keep TikTok running in the United States for another 75 days.
US stocks savaged as China hits back in trade war
Markets have tumbled in Wall Street's worst crisis since the COVID-19 pandemic as investors fled after China retaliated against US tariffs.
Focus on humanitarian crisis a week after Myanmar quake
The UN's humanitarian chief is visiting Myanmar in a bid to spur urgent action to help survivors of a devastating earthquake in the strife-torn country.
Israeli troops expand ‘security zone’ in northern Gaza
Palestinians are fleeing parts of northern Gaza as Israeli forces expand their operations, causing of the the biggest mass displacements of the war.
South Korea’s Yoon removed from office over martial law
President Yoon Suk-yeol has apologised to his fellow South Koreans after a top court removed him from office over his ill-fated declaration of martial law.