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Fallout continues from explosive Trump, Zelensky meeting

Volodymyr Zelensky and Donald Trump's meeting descended into a heated exchange before reporters...

Fallout continues from explosive Trump, Zelensky meeting

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's meeting with Donald Trump ended in disaster, after the two leaders clashed in an extraordinary exchange before the world's media at the White House over the war with Russia.

Hope in talks between US, Russia: Putin

Vladimir Putin (left) and Donald Trump during a previous meeting. Photo: Getty Images

Hope in talks between US, Russia: Putin

Russian and US teams have held six hours of talks in Turkey to try to restore normal functioning of their embassies.

Gene Hackman, wife found dead at home

Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa at the Golden Globe Awards in this 2003 file photo. Photo:...

Actor Gene Hackman, wife found dead alongside dog at home

Gene Hackman, the intense character actor who won two Oscars in a more than 60-year career, has died alongside his wife, pianist Betsy Arakawa, and their dog at home.

Unvaccinated child first US measles death in a decade

Despite multiple assessments Mrs A's cancer went undiagnosed for months. Photo: Getty Images

Unvaccinated child first US measles death in a decade

A child in west Texas has died of measles, state health officials said today.

Hamas hands over bodies of hostages, Israel frees prisoners

Red Cross vehicles, carrying the bodies of four Israeli hostages, leave pickup point after Hamas...

Hamas hands over bodies of hostages, Israel frees prisoners

Hamas handed over the bodies of four Israeli hostages while it waited for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners to be released by Israel in return, in an overnight exchange marking the final swap as...

'Cult' members jailed for gambling with child's life

Convinced God would heal her, Elizabeth Struhs' parents were encouraged by a church group to gamble with the 8-year-old's life and withhold her medication.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer actor dies at 39

Michelle Trachtenberg. Photo: Gilbert Flores/WWD via Getty Images

Buffy the Vampire Slayer actor dies at 39

Michelle Trachtenberg, an American actor known for her roles in the TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl, has died. She was 39.

Pope shows further improvement, kidney issue 'resolved'

A woman prays for the Pope at a service in St Peter's Square. Photo: Reuters

Pope shows further improvement, kidney issue 'resolved'

The Pope has shown a "further, slight improvement" in his medical condition, the Vatican says, in a sign of progress as the 88-year-old battles double pneumonia.

Time lag questioned in Chinese live-firing alert

Defence Minister Richard Marles. Photo: Getty Images

Time lag questioned in Chinese live-firing alert

The time it took to alert Australia's military to Chinese live-fire drills at sea has been downplayed by Defence Minister Richard Marles.

Offering light

Offering light

Hindu priests perform "aarati", an offering of light procession, during the Shivaratri festival at Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, yesterday.

At least 18 dead as bus' brakes fail

An overturned bus is pictured after losing control and falling into a ditch during its journey...

At least 18 dead as bus' brakes fail

At least 18 people were killed and 23 injured in eastern Thailand today, after the brakes failed on a tour bus and it rolled upside down into a ditch, police said.

Agent who tried to save Kennedy dies

Clint Hill climbs into the car carrying a fatally shot President John F Kennedy and his wife...

Agent who tried to save Kennedy dies

Warning: graphic content. Clint Hill, the US Secret Service agent who leaped atop John F Kennedy's limousine to shield the mortally wounded president has died. He was 93.

Nurse charged over viral anti-Israeli video

A nurse in Australia who allegedly threatened to kill Israeli patients in a viral video posted by an Israeli influencer has been charged.

US, Ukraine 'agree terms' of critical minerals deal

Volodymyr Zelenskiy (left) and Donald Trump. Photo: Reuters (file)

US, Ukraine 'agree terms' of critical minerals deal

The US and Ukraine have reportedly agreed terms of a draft minerals deal central to Kyiv's push to win Washington's support as President Trump seeks to end the war with Russia.

PM must prioritise visiting China: Hipkins

China's navy frigate Hengyang off the coast of NSW. Photo: Australian Defence Force

PM must prioritise visiting China: Hipkins

Labour leader Chris Hipkins says Foreign Minister Winston Peters must have a frank conversation with his Chinese counterpart about warships in the Tasman Sea - and the PM should also pay a visit to China.

Musk's new ultimatum spurs fresh confusion

Musk's new ultimatum spurs fresh confusion

US federal workers face fresh uncertainty about their futures, after Elon Musk gave them "another chance" to respond to his ultimatum that they justify their jobs or risk termination.

Pope rested well all night: Vatican

Pope Francis has been pontiff since 2013. He has had influenza and other health problems...

Pope rested well all night: Vatican

Pope Francis, who is in critical condition in hospital battling double pneumonia, rested well throughout the night, the Vatican said.

At least three dead in Korea construction collapse

Acting President Choi Sang-mok has called to mobilise all available personnel in rescue efforts....

At least three dead in Korea construction collapse

At least three people have died and six were injured after a collapse at a highway construction site in South Korea.

New cyclone to be named off Vanuatu

The category 1 system is expected to intensify into a category 2 system overnight. Photo: Zoom...

New cyclone to be named off Vanuatu

A new tropical cyclone is about to be named east of Vanuatu.

Chinese drills forced 49 flights to change course

A Virgin Australia pilot alerted authorities about a live-fire drill by Chinese naval ships last week in the Tasman Sea that forced 49 flights to change their paths.

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