Top Democrats rule out replacing Biden
Joe Biden has gone to ground at Camp David with his family following a dismal debate performance, as senior Democrats show support for the octogenarian.
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Far right wins first round of French election: ministry
France's far-right National Rally party and its allies have reached 33 per cent of the vote in the first round of parliamentary elections, the government says.
Russia attacks Ukraine’s major cities, Kyiv and Kharkiv
A guided bomb killed one person outside a depot in Kharkiv, while an apartment building in Kyiv was targeted in the latest Russian attacks on Ukraine.
Historic win for far right in French first-round vote
France's far-right National Rally party and its allies have won the first round of parliamentary elections in a huge setback for President Emmanuel Macron.
Tories attack Starmer over family dinner plans
The UK's Conservative party has taken a swipe at Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, berating him for his commitment to spending Friday nights with his children.
Ex-presidents do have some immunity: US Supreme Court
Hopes of a pre-election trial on charges Donald Trump plotted an insurrection were dimmed when the US Supreme Court ruled former presidents have some immunity.
Trump can’t end war in a day, Russia UN envoy says
Russia's UN representative has rubbished would-be president Donald Trump's claim he could end the war in Ukraine within 24 hours.
Palestine militants fires rockets into Israel
Israel has warned parts of Khan Younis to evacuate after it says rockets fired into their country came from the area.
US Supreme Court due to rule on Trump’s immunity bid
Donald Trump is due to find out whether his bid for immunity in the criminal case involving his efforts to overturn the 2020 election result is successful.
Only Conservatives can form strong opposition: Sunak
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is appealing to voters considering backing Nigel Farage's party in comments that all but concede electoral defeat.
Ultra-Orthodox men clash with Israeli police at rally
Police in Jerusalem used skunk-scented water cannons after a rally of Jewish ultra-Orthodox men protesting an order to enlist in the military turned violent.
Trump seeks to set aside hush money conviction
Donald Trump's lawyers have sent a letter to a US judge in his hush money criminal case seeking permission to file a motion to set aside the verdict.
Trump has broad prosecution immunity: US Supreme Court
Hopes of a pre-election trial on charges Donald Trump plotted an insurrection have dimmed after the US Supreme Court ruled former presidents have some immunity.
Sunak urges right-wing voters to stand by Conservatives
Opinion polls are showing Keir Starmer's Labour Party holds around a 20-point lead over Rishi Sunak's Conservatives just days before the UK election.
New Zealand presses ahead with media content pay law
New Zealand's proposed changes to the digital bargaining law will align it more closely with Australia's, Communications Minister Paul Goldsmith says.
One dead as Hurricane Beryl upgraded to category 5
Hurricane Beryl has strengthened to Category 5 status as it crosses islands in the southeastern Caribbean.
Ukraine, US defence ministers to hold talks
Talks between the Ukrainian and US defence ministers are scheduled after President Volodymyr Zelenskiy renewed his plea for more weapons.
Aust, NZ fund Solomons airfield in development race
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has welcomed a $55 million investment in Seghe Airfield that could unlock the region's tourism potential.
Stampede at Indian religious event kills 87: reports
A large number of people have been killed in a stampede that occurred at a Hindu religious gathering in a town in northern India, officials say.
Trump hush money prosecutors agree to sentencing delay
Manhattan prosecutors say they will not oppose Donald Trump's request to delay the sentencing in his hush money trial.
Thousands flee homes as Israel forces bomb Gaza’s south
Thousands of Palestinians were forced to flee their homes in the dark as Israeli tanks and planes targeted southern Gaza.
Sunak joined by Boris Johnson make final plea to voters
Boris Johnson has made a late appearance in the UK election campaign to rally support for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
French candidates bow out in bid to block far right
More than 180 candidates have stood down ahead of the second round of the French election in a push to stop the far-right party from gaining power.
UK PM Sunak hunts for votes among the robots at dawn
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is not letting opinion polls pointing to a Labour election victory slow down his campaign with two days until the vote.
Kremlin responds to Trump’s claim he can end war
A Kremlin spokesman has addressed Donald Trump's claim he would settle Russia's war with Ukraine if he won the US presidency.
Hurricane Beryl tears through southeast Caribbean
A hurricane warning is in effect for Jamaica after Beryl tore through the southeast Caribbean, killing at least two people.
US to announce $2.3b arms package for Ukraine: Pentagon
US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin says the latest weapons package for Ukraine would include arms such as anti-tank weapons and air defence interceptors.
Deadly Hurricane Beryl causes ‘immense destruction’
At least two people have died from the impact of Hurricane Beryl, Grenada's prime minister says.
Israeli forces bomb Khan Younis, desal plant connected
Israeli authorities say they have connected a power line to a desalination plant in the Gaza Strip to provide additional drinking water as the war continues.
Judge delays Trump hush money sentencing to September
Justice Juan Merchan has delayed Donald Trump's sentencing for his conviction on criminal charges in his hush money trial from July 11 to September 18.
Stampede at Hindu religious event in India kills 116
Authorities in northern India say at least 116 have been killed in a stampede that occurred at a Hindu religious gathering.