Seven of eight children killed by US gunman were his own
Police say a Louisiana man shot and killed eight children, including seven of his own, in what appeared to be part of an ongoing domestic dispute.
Sydney jeweller faked multimillion-dollar heist for insurance
Sydney jeweller faked multimillion-dollar heist for insurance
A Sydney jewellery store owner staged a fake multimillion-dollar heist at one of his stores to pocket the insurance money, a jury has found.
Peace talks uncertain as ceasefire deadline approaches
Peace talks uncertain as ceasefire deadline approaches
Iran is considering attending peace talks with the US in Pakistan, following moves by Islamabad to end a US blockade of Iran's ports, a significant obstacle to Tehran rejoining peace efforts.
King honours 'darling mama' on centenary of birth
King honours 'darling mama' on centenary of birth
King Charles III has paid a tender tribute to his late mother Queen Elizabeth on what would have been her 100th birthday, saying his "darling mama" would "remain forever in our hearts and prayers".
PM tries to deflect blame over Mandelson appointment
PM tries to deflect blame over Mandelson appointment
British PM Keir Starmer has put the blame firmly on foreign ministry officials over the appointment of Peter Mandleson as US ambassador, saying they had withheld information.
Musician D4vd denies killing 14-year-old girl
Musician D4vd denies killing 14-year-old girl
Musician D4vd has pleaded not guilty to murder and other charges after a 14‑year‑old girl's dismembered body was found inside the trunk of his Tesla in Hollywood.
'Bully, liar': Rebel Wilson slammed in defamation fight
'Bully, liar': Rebel Wilson slammed in defamation fight
Australian actor Rebel Wilson took out defamation insurance before she posted a series of allegedly slanderous social media posts about the star of her directorial debut, a court has been told.
Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO, insider named successor
Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO, insider named successor
Apple has named insider John Ternus as its next CEO, tapping the long-time hardware chief to steer the company after Tim Cook as the iPhone maker gears up for an industry change spurred by AI.
Pressure mounts on Starmer over Mandelson appointment
Pressure mounts on Starmer over Mandelson appointment
British Cabinet ministers emerged to back Keir Starmer as calls for the prime minister to resign over the Peter Mandelson affair grow.
Tsunami warning issued after strong quake hits off Japan
Tsunami warning issued after strong quake hits off Japan
A 7.5-magnitude quake struck off the northeastern coast of Japan on Monday, and authorities urged residents to stay away from coastal areas where tsunami waves of up to 3m were expected.
Aussie Rules great found not guilty of child sex abuse
Aussie Rules great found not guilty of child sex abuse
Former champion Aussie Rules footballer Barry Cable has been found not guilty of a slew of historical child sexual abuse accusations.
Victoria Police target youth gang linked to several murders
Victoria Police target youth gang linked to several murders
Victoria Police have zeroed in on a notorious youth gang linked to multiple murders and other serious crimes, with a series of mass raids and arrests.
Warning for NZ bus drivers lured to Australia
Warning for NZ bus drivers lured to Australia
A campaign to recruit bus drivers from New Zealand could have disastrous consequences for drivers who realise they can't afford rent, a union has warned.
US seizes Iranian cargo ship, Tehran plans to retaliate
US seizes Iranian cargo ship, Tehran plans to retaliate
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
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
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
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
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 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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