Trump pauses attacks on Iran's energy plants, says talks 'going well'
US President Donald Trump said he would pause attacks on Iran's energy plants for 10 days at Tehran's request and said talks with Iran were going "very well," although an...
Transgender athletes banned from female Olympic events
Transgender athletes banned from female Olympic events
Only biological female athletes whose gender has been determined by a gene-screening test will now be eligible to take part in female category events at the Olympic Games.
Thailand fishing industry nearing standstill as fuel costs rise
Thailand fishing industry nearing standstill as fuel costs rise
A surge in diesel prices triggered by the US-Israeli war on Iran is pushing Thailand's multibillion-dollar fishing industry towards a standstill.
At least 24 dead as bus falls into river while boarding ferry
At least 24 dead as bus falls into river while boarding ferry
At least 24 people died after a passenger bus carrying around 40 passengers plunged into the Padma River while attempting to board a ferry in Bangladesh, officials said today.
Meta, Google found liable in landmark social media addiction trial
Meta, Google found liable in landmark social media addiction trial
A Los Angeles jury has found Meta and Google negligent for designing social media platforms that are harmful to young people.
US talking with itself, Iran says
US talking with itself, Iran says
Israel and Iran exchanged attacks yesterday, as Iran’s military rejected President Donald Trump’s assertion the United States was in negotiations to end the war.
Iran says 'non-hostile' ships can transit Strait of Hormuz
Iran says 'non-hostile' ships can transit Strait of Hormuz
Iran has told the United Nations Security Council and the International Maritime Organization that "non-hostile vessels" may transit the Strait of Hormuz.
Jealous Kiwi jailed for killing wife in Melbourne
Jealous Kiwi jailed for killing wife in front of their kids in Melbourne
A jealous New Zealand man who stabbed his wife to death in front of their children in Melbourne could be out of jail in 16 years.
US expected to send thousands more soldiers to Middle East
US expected to send thousands more soldiers to Middle East
The Pentagon is expected to send thousands of soldiers to the Middle East adding to a massive US military buildup even as President Donald Trump talks about a possible deal with Tehran.
Kim lauds nuclear deterrent
Kim lauds nuclear deterrent
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his country would permanently strengthen its nuclear forces and treat South Korea as its most hostile state.
Ice agents at airports
Ice agents at airports
United States President Donald Trump yesterday rejected a bipartisan deal that could end the partial US government shutdown.
Cosby to pay damages
Cosby to pay damages
Bill Cosby drugged and sexually assaulted a former waitress in 1972 after escorting her to one of his shows, a civil jury in California concluded yesterday.
No tsunami expected after massive quake near Tonga
No tsunami expected after massive quake near Tonga
A tsunami was not expected after a deep 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck near the Tonga islands on Tuesday, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.
Israeli minister calls for annexation of southern Lebanon
Israeli minister calls for annexation of southern Lebanon
Israel should extend its border with Lebanon up to the Litani River deep inside the country's south, Israel's finance minister says, as Israeli troops bomb bridges and destroy homes in an escalating military assault.
Death toll from military plane crash leaps to 66
Death toll from military plane crash leaps to 66
The death toll in the crash of a Colombian Air Force plane nearly doubled to 66 by Monday evening, two military sources told Reuters, as authorities continued to pull bodies from the wreckage.
Iran denies talks with US after Trump halts strikes
Iran denies talks with US after Trump halts strikes
Iran denies it's in negotiations with the US, after President Donald Trump postponed a threat to bomb Iran's power grid because of what he described as productive talks with unidentified Iranian officials.
Pilots killed as plane crashes into fire engine at New York airport
Pilots killed as plane crashes into fire engine at New York airport
The pilot and co-pilot of an Air Canada Express regional jet were killed after it collided with a fire truck while landing at New York's LaGuardia airport late on Sunday.
POW exchange possible as Ukraine talks with US conclude
POW exchange possible as Ukraine talks with US conclude
Ukrainian and US delegations concluded a second day of talks in Florida on finding ways to end the four-year war with Russia, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sunday.
Iran threatens to retaliate after Trump ultimatum
Iran threatens to retaliate after Trump ultimatum
Iran has said it would strike the energy and water systems of its Gulf neighbours in retaliation if US President Donald Trump follows through with a threat.
Cyclone brings fresh flood threat to sodden Aussie towns
Cyclone brings fresh flood threat to sodden Aussie towns
Tropical Cyclone Narelle has weakened after crossing the coast in northern Australia for the second time as it barrels towards already sodden Top End communities.