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A view of Iranian-flagged cargo ship Touska as USS Spruance (DDG 111) conducts its interception...

US seizes Iranian cargo ship, Tehran plans to retaliate

Updated 11.20 am

The US has seized an Iranian cargo ship that tried to run its blockade and Iran said it would retaliate, raising the possibility that the ceasefire between the two countries might not last for even the two days it is set to remain in force.

Eight children killed in Louisiana mass shooting

Police officers secure a street where eight children, with ages ranging from 1 to 14, were killed...

Eight children killed in Louisiana mass shooting

A gunman killed eight children, aged between 1 and 14, at a house in Shreveport, Louisiana, in an incident described as domestic violence before police fatally shot him during a vehicle chase.

Robots race past humans in China half-marathon

A Lightning humanoid robot by Honor takes part in the half-marathon in Beijing on Saturday. Photo...

Robots race past humans in China half-marathon

Several robots vying for the podium were noticeably faster than professional athletes racing in the human race.

Uncertainty hangs over Strait of Hormuz

Iran's chief negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf. Photo: Reuters

Uncertainty hangs over Strait of Hormuz

Iran's top negotiator says recent talks with the US has made progress, but gaps remain over nuclear issues and the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping channel.

Ruff treatment for royals on final day of tour

Prince Harry with an affectionate dog at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia after taking part...

Ruff treatment for royals on final day of tour

Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan have rubbed shoulders with Australia's ultra-rich, Bondi massacre heroes and an over-friendly pooch as their tour Down Under comes to an end.

Pope downplays feud with Trump

Pope Leo's Africa tour is one of the most complicated ever arranged for a pontiff. Photo: Reuters

Pope downplays feud with Trump

Pope Leo XIV has sought to downplay his feud with US President Donald Trump, saying reporting about comments he has made so far during his Africa tour "has not been accurate in all its aspects".

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Ghada Mohammed Fadel, a displaced mother who fled her house after an Israeli evacuation order,...

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Aussie soldier out on bail as war crime allegations emerge

Ben Roberts-Smith says he's proud of actions in Afghanistan. Photo: Getty Images

Aussie soldier out on bail as war crime allegations emerge

Accused Australian war criminal Ben Roberts-Smith has walked out of prison for the first time in a week after being granted bail.

Iran reopens strait, but says US must end naval blockade

The Malta-flagged tanker Agios Fanourios I, an oil tanker that sailed through the Strait of...

Iran reopens strait, but says US must end naval blockade

Iran has temporarily reopened the Strait of Hormuz but warned that it could close the crucial shipping waterway again if the recent US Navy blockade of Iranian ports continue.

Humanoid robot race to showcase technical leaps

Last year's half-marathon winner, humanoid robot Tiangong Ultra. REUTERS

Humanoid robot race to showcase technical leaps

More than 300 humanoid robots participating in China's second robot half-marathon on Sunday will be facing tougher terrain designed to test their technical advancements.

US Defense Secretary quotes fake Bible verse from Pulp Fiction

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. Photo: Getty Images

US Defense Secretary quotes fake Bible verse from Pulp Fiction

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth cited biblical scripture on Thursday to attack the media, comparing reporters to Jewish adversaries of Jesus Christ plotting "how to destroy him."

Musician D4vd arrested on suspicion of murdering 14-year-old girl

D4vd performing at last year's Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Photo: Getty Images

Musician D4vd arrested on suspicion of murdering 14-year-old girl

Los Angeles police have arrested David Burke, a 21‑year‑old musician known professionally as D4vd, on suspicion of murdering 14‑year‑old Celeste Rivas, whose remains were found last year in a car registered to him.

Major investigation begins after Australia fuel refinery blaze

Smoke and flames rise from a fire at Viva Energy Group's refinery in Geelong,&nbsp...

Major investigation begins after Australia fuel refinery blaze

A major investigation and clean-up are under way following a blaze at one of Australia's two oil refineries, with the prime minister due to tour the site.

Israel and Lebanon begin ceasefire

Mourners, including of colleagues of paramedic Mahdi Abu Zaid, who was killed in an Israeli...

Israel and Lebanon begin ceasefire

A 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel went into effect today and President Donald Trump said the next meeting between the United States and Iran may take place over the weekend.

Optimism grows in hopes for Middle East peace deal

Optimism grows in hopes for Middle East peace deal

Optimism grew today that the war in the Middle East may be near an end.

Global Insight: Ripples of Hungary election likely to be felt in NZ

Peter Magyar during the election evening after he won parliamentary election in Budapest. Photo:...

Global Insight: Ripples of Hungary election likely to be felt in NZ

Ripples from the defeat of Hungary’s Viktor Orban will likely be felt in New Zealand during the upcoming general election, Prof Robert Patman says.

14-year-old kills teacher, eight students in Turkey school shooting

People gather in front of the school following the shooting in Turkey's southeastern province of...

14-year-old kills teacher, eight students in Turkey school shooting

A 14-year-old student shot at least nine people dead including eight of his fellow pupils and wounded 13 others at a middle school in southeastern Turkey, officials say, in the country's...

Australia refinery fire worsens fuel supply crunch

A fire at the largest of Australia's two oil refineries has hit petrol production just as the nation faces pressure to shore up fuel security with the Iran war disrupting global supply.

Quake near major Aussie gold mine 'like an explosion'

The quake struck east of Newmont's Cadia gold mine in New South Wales. File photo: Getty

Quake near major Aussie gold mine 'like an explosion'

A record-breaking earthquake near one of Australia's biggest gold mines has been felt along the east coast, with locals describing explosions, shaking and rattling.

Irish lawmakers quit over govt's response to fuel protests

Protesters listen to speeches on O'Connell Street in Dublin on the sixth day of a national...

Irish lawmakers quit over govt's response to fuel protests

Two lawmakers backing the Irish government have withdrawn their support in protest over its response to a wave of public demonstrations against surging fuel prices.

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