Firefighter dies, 120 homes destroyed in US wildfires
Officials say a firefighter has died battling a wildfire in Florida, while two large fires in Georgia have destroyed more than 120 homes.
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US envoys go to Pakistan, but Iran says no direct talks
President Donald Trump is sending his special negotiators to Pakistan to revive ceasefire talks with Iran, but Tehran's officials don't intend to meet them.
Major Russian attack on Ukraine kills at least seven
Russian has pummelled Ukraine with more than 600 drones and missile in a almost attacks that killed seven people and wounded dozens more.
Iran critical of US after Trump cancels envoys’ trip
Iran has criticised the US after President Donald Trump cancelled plans for his special envoys to visit Pakistan for peace talks.
Russian forces pound Ukraine’s Dnipro, killing 10
The latest Russian attack on Ukraine's Dnipro region has killed at least 10 people and injured dozens more.
Mali army bases hit in large-scale militant attacks
Mali's army says several hundred assailants have been killed after militants launched co-ordinated attacks in the capital and other cities.
Chernobyl survivors recall battle against invisible foe
A Chernobyl survivor who helped clean up after the world's worst nuclear disaster recalls the hardest part was convincing people of the danger they faced.
Trump unharmed after shooting at correspondents’ dinner
Donald Trump and other top US officials have been rushed out of the annual White House correspondents' dinner after an armed man stormed the lobby outside.
Strikes kill at least 16 on Chernobyl anniversary
At least 16 people have been killed by strikes in Ukraine and Russia on the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster.
Mali’s defence minister killed in major weekend assault
Mali's defence minister has been confirmed killed in an attack on his home during a wave of insurgent strikes across the nation.
Iran envoy goes to Russia, Trump says ‘call us’ to talk
Iran's foreign minister has flown to Moscow to seek Russian support, while Donald Trump says Tehran can phone the US if it wants to discuss ending the war.
Shooting suspect ‘sick guy’ with alarming views: Trump
A gunman allegedly sent a manifesto calling himself "Friendly Federal Assassin" just before attempting his attack on the White House correspondents' dinner.
King jets to US for trip eclipsed by Iran and shooting
King Charles is visiting the US, aiming to strengthen ties despite tensions over the Iran war and concerns over a shooting that likely targeted the president.
UK PM faces vote on Mandelson parliamentary probe
UK parliamentarians will vote on whether to refer the prime minister to an inquiry to consider if he misled MPs over Peter Mandelson's appointment as an envoy.
Last Indonesian train victims recovered as toll hits 15
Rescuers have finished their evacuation of a damaged commuter train car and confirm the crash outside Indonesia's capital killed 15 people.
Shooting suspect charged with bid to assassinate Trump
A man accused of trying to storm the White House Correspondents' Association dinner has been charged with attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump.
King arrives in US for state visit amid war differences
King Charles and Donald Trump will renew Anglo-American relations over a cup of tea after the British monarch arrived in Washington DC.
Trump unhappy with latest Iranian proposal to end war
Diplomatic efforts to end the Iran war stalled again with US President Donald Trump unhappy about the latest proposal from Tehran.
King to promote UK-US unity in rare speech to Congress
King Charles will use a speech to Congress to say the story of the UK and US since America's independence is "one of the greatest alliances in human history".
Trump unhappy with Iran’s latest proposal to end war
The Iran war is no closer to being resolved, with Tehran's proposal of leaving nuclear talks until later not going down well with US President Donald Trump.
Iran in ‘state of collapse’, want strait opened: Trump
President Donald Trump says Iran has informed the US they are in a "state of collapse" and they want Washington to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
MPs vote against probe of UK PM’s Mandelson statements
MPs has voted against a possible inquiry into UK Prime Minster Keir Starmer over allegations he misled parliament over the appointment of Peter Mandelson.
Five killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza Strip: medics
Violence in Gaza has continued despite a ceasefire with five Palestinians killed following Israeli air strikes.
Ukraine hits refinery, Putin says attacks intensifying
President Vladimir Putin has complained about a growing number of Ukrainian attacks on civilian sites in Russia, pointing to strikes on oil facilities.
Global Shift to Green Power Leaves Coal in the Shadows
For the first time in modern history, renewable energy sources have overtaken the world’s growing demand for electricity. Led by a record-breaking year for solar in China and India, clean power now makes up more than one-third of the global electricity mix. For a sun-drenched state like Queensland, this global shift offers a promising blueprint for our own energy future.
Embattled NZ PM Luxon wins shock confidence vote
Labour is challenging National to reveal the vote count in a surprise partyroom confidence vote in Chris Luxon, the New Zealand prime minister.
Russia ‘has taken 1700 square km’ of Ukraine in 2026
Russia's most senior general says his forces have taken 80 Ukrainian settlements and more than 1700 square kilometres of territory so far in 2026.
Iran seizes ships in strait after Trump halts attacks
Iran is intensifying its assault on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, seizing two vessels and complicating faltering efforts to resume Washington-Tehran talks.
Japan eases tsunami alert after powerful quake strikes
Japan has downgraded tsunami warnings triggered after a magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck in waters off its northeast coast.
US positive on Iran deal but talks still uncertain
Iranian leaders are "positively reviewing" participation in peace talks with the US despite earlier ruling them out, as a ceasefire nears its end.
Fired UK official describes pressure to clear Mandelson
A sacked UK official says he felt political pressure to approve Peter Mandelson's appointment as ambassador to the US despite security concerns.