US-Iran peace hopes fade as sides dig in heels
Hopes of a diplomatic breakthrough in the United States-Israeli war with Iran receded as a new week began, with talks aimed at ending the two-month conflict at a standstill.
Execution plans revealed
Execution plans revealed
United States President Donald Trump’s administration plans to add firing squads, electrocution and gas asphyxiation as alternative methods of executing people convicted of the gravest federal crimes.
World in pictures
World in pictures
Recent photographs from Reuters
Obituary: the woman whose work meant many know where they are
Obituary: the woman whose work meant many know where they are
She navigated segregation to become an esteemed mathematician — and today, her work helps billions of people navigate the world.
Israel continues deadly strikes on Lebanon, despite ceasefire
Israel continues deadly strikes on Lebanon, despite ceasefire
Israel says it will attack Hezbollah targets forcefully, further testing a fragile ceasefire with Lebanon that US President Donald Trump recently said had been extended by three weeks.
Trump cancels envoys' Pakistan trip in blow for peace hopes
Trump cancels envoys' Pakistan trip in blow for peace hopes
Donald Trump has cancelled a trip by two US envoys to Iran war mediator Pakistan, dealing a new setback to peace prospects after Iran's foreign minister departed Islamabad after speaking only to Pakistani officials.
Iran's foreign minister arrives in Pakistan as Trump expects deal
Iran's foreign minister arrives in Pakistan as Trump expects deal
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has arrived in the Pakistani capital Islamabad to discuss proposals for restarting peace talks with the US.
Charles on US mission to bolster 'special relationship'
Charles on US mission to bolster 'special relationship'
King Charles heads to the US next week for the most high-profile trip of his reign so far, on a mission to shore up the future of the two allies' "special relationship".
Iran flaunts control over strait as Israel warns of further attacks
Iran flaunts control over strait as Israel warns of further attacks
Iran flaunted its tightened grip over the Strait of Hormuz with video of commandos in a speedboat storming a huge cargo ship after the collapse of peace talks Washington.
Trump posts image, video of suspect after press dinner shooting
Trump posts image, video of suspect after press dinner shooting
Donald and Melania Trump were rushed from the White House Correspondents' Association dinner by Secret Service agents after a man armed with a shotgun tried to breach security, officials said.
Actor claims she was 'mocked' by Rebel's wife amid feud
Actor claims she was 'mocked' by Rebel's wife amid feud
A rising star suing Rebel Wilson says she felt mocked by the Hollywood actor's wife appearing to reference her testimony in a social media post.
Smoking ban for people born after 2008 in UK agreed
Smoking ban for people born after 2008 in UK agreed
Children aged 17 or younger will face a lifelong ban on buying cigarettes, after lawmakers approved new stricter restrictions on smoking.
Extreme Aussie weather fuelling 'eco-anxiety'
Extreme Aussie weather fuelling 'eco-anxiety'
Lifeline Australia says it has seen an uptick in extreme weather events affecting the mental health of people across the country.
Iran seizes ships in Strait of Hormuz after Trump extends ceasefire
Iran seizes ships in Strait of Hormuz after Trump extends ceasefire
Iran has seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz, tightening its grip on the strategic waterway after US President Donald Trump called off attacks with no sign of peace talks restarting.
Iran war: Tiny Pacific nations face tough choices
Iran war: Tiny Pacific nations face tough choices
Pacific Island nations are the most reliant on diesel for power generation worldwide.
US indefinitely extends ceasefire with Iran
US indefinitely extends ceasefire with Iran
US President Donald Trump has indefinitely extended a ceasefire with Iran to allow the countries to continue peace talks to end a deadly war that has shaken the global economy.
51 prisoners released
51 prisoners released
Venezuelan authorities said yesterday they have freed 51 people described by human-rights groups as political prisoners.
Trump unlocks energy funds
Trump unlocks energy funds
United States President Donald Trump has invoked the Defense Production Act to provide federal funds for a wide range of energy projects.
Patience for the Pope
Patience for the Pope
A woman waits for the arrival of Pope Leo XIV at a nursing home in Saurimo, Angola, yesterday as the Pope continues his tour of four countries in Africa.
Starmer apologises amid vetting fury
Starmer apologises amid vetting fury
Embattled United Kingdom Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer apologised in Parliament yesterday for his appointment of Peter Mandelson as the UK’s ambassador to Washington.