Trump’s running mate Vance introduces himself to nation
JD Vance has introduced himself to US voters after being chosen as Donald Trump's running mate, arguing his party best understands Americans' struggles.
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Prosecutors appeal Trump classified documents case
US prosecutors have filed an official notice of appeal in the case over classified documents retained by Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida.
US President Joe Biden tests positive for COVID-19
Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 while campaigning in Las Vegas and is self-isolating after displaying "mild symptoms".
Israeli minister’s holy site visit threatens Gaza talks
Ultranationalist Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has visited a contested Jerusalem holy site, which could disrupt talks aimed at reaching a ceasefire in Gaza.
Democrats make new push for Biden to reconsider running
Top Democrats are increasing pressure on President Joe Biden to withdraw from his re-election bid over concerns he cannot defeat Republican Donald Trump.
European leaders to discuss Ukraine at UK summit
The UK's new PM has reaffirmed support for Ukraine as he hosts European leaders at a forum clouded by worries about a possible Donald Trump presidency.
US to boost Sudan humanitarian aid by $A300m
The top of humanitarian aid for Sudan has brought total contributions from the US to over $A1 billion.
Israel bombards central Gaza, fighting rages in Rafah
Israel's shelling of central Gaza has continued with a deadly strike on a camp area, while its forces have engaged in fierce battles with Hamas in Rafah.
Ukraine pulls out of eastern village, Russia ramps up
Ukraine's army has surrendered another front-line position as Russian forces continue to ramp up attacks.
UK’s Starmer wants more cooperation on Ukraine, Europe
UK hosting the European Political Community conference shows hope for friendlier ties with the EU, post Brexit.
Once defiant, Biden now ‘soul searching’ about election
US Democrats at the highest levels, including former president Barack Obama, are making a critical push for Joe Biden to reconsider his election bid.
Trump formally accepts GOP nomination for president
Donald Trump has struck an unusually conciliatory tone during his speech where he formally accepted the Republican party's presidential nomination.
Bangladesh TV news off air as student protests spike
At least 32 people have died in clashes between Bangladesh police and students protesting government jobs for those who fought in the 1971 war of independence.
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Global outage disruptions highlight online risks
As the world reboots and transport, governments and businesses return to normal, experts take in what might have been the world's biggest IT failure.
Software error disrupts flights, banks, media worldwide
A faulty update to widely used cybersecurity software has knocked airlines, media companies, banks and telecoms offline around the world.
Bangladesh to impose curfew, deploy army
The Bangladesh government is set to intervene as more than 100 people died in violent student protests over government job quotas.
Wall St Journal calls reporter’s Russia sentence ‘sham’
The Wall Street Journal says they will not stop the fight to free their reporter Evan Gershkovich after he was jailed in Russia for 16 years.
Russian court jails US reporter for 16 years for spying
A Russian court has found US reporter Evan Gershkovich guilty of espionage charges and jailed him for 16 years.
Three die in fresh Bangladesh student protests
Phones have been disrupted and TV channels taken off the air in Bangladesh as violent protests over government quotas left another three people dead.
Biden team defiant as more Democrats say to step aside
More than one in eight Democrats in Congress think he should step aside, but incumbent US President Joe Biden appears determined to see the election through.
Cyber experts say vetting failed before global crash
As the world reboots and transport, governments and businesses return to normal, experts take in what might have been the world's biggest IT failure.
UN court says Israel’s Palestinian settlements illegal
The International Court of Justice has ruled that Israel's presence in Palestinian occupied territories is "unlawful" and should stop immediately.
Biden fundraisers on hold, donations plummet
Democrat sources say more donors are closing their chequebooks to add pressure to Joe Biden to step down from the presidential race.
Trump holding first rally after assassination attempt
Republican Donald Trump will hold his first public campaign rally since he was injured in an assassination attempt.
Bangladesh army enforces curfew as protests spiral
A strict curfew is in place across Bangladesh and the military patrolls the capital after days of deadly protests over the allocation of government jobs.
Trump holds first rally after assassination attempt
Donald Trump has appeared alongside his newly announced running mate, JD Vance, in his first campaign rally since an assassination attempt.
Bangladesh imposes curfew to curb deadly protests
At least 114 people were killed this week during student-led protests in Bangladesh.
Russia, Ukraine expected to exchange prisoners of war
Russia and Ukraine are expected to release more prisoners of war, exchanging 90 detainees in an agreement brokered by the UAE.
Gunmen kill nine in attack on Oman Shi’ite mosque
An assault on a mosque in Oman's capital Muscat has left at least nine people dead including three attackers, officials say.
Six people found dead in Bangkok hotel room: police
At least six people have been found dead at a hotel room in Bangkok, a Thai police official says, adding that they include Vietnamese citizens.
Kenyan police break up demos urging president to resign
Protesters have taken to the streets in several Kenyan cities to demand the resignation of the country's president.