Trump ramps up trade war with higher tariffs
US President Donald Trump today began telling trade partners – from powerhouse suppliers like Japan and South Korea to minor players – that sharply higher US tariffs will start on August 1.
Images of deadly beef Wellington revealed
Images of deadly beef Wellington revealed
Within hours Erin Patterson's guilty verdict, the Supreme Court released dozens of pieces of evidence that helped prosecutors secure the conviction.
Search teams scour Texas flood zone
Search teams scour Texas flood zone
The death toll from catastrophic floods in Texas has reached at least 78, including at least 28 children.
First session of Hamas-Israel talks ends inconclusively
First session of Hamas-Israel talks ends inconclusively
The first session of indirect Hamas-Israel ceasefire talks in Qatar ended inconclusively, two Palestinian sources familiar with the matter said today.
Greece coastguard rescues hundreds of migrants
Greece coastguard rescues hundreds of migrants
Greece has rescued hundreds of migrants off its southern islands of Gavdos and Crete in five separate incidents since Friday, its coastguard said today.
Mushroom cook found guilty of murders
Mushroom cook found guilty of murders
Australian mushroom cook Erin Patterson has been found guilty of murdering three elderly relatives of her estranged husband and trying to kill a fourth.
Musk announces 'America Party' amid break from Trump
Musk announces 'America Party' amid break from Trump
The dispute between Republican President Donald Trump and his main campaign financier Elon Musk took another fractious turn on Saturday.
World in pictures
World in pictures
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Death toll rises to 43 in Texas flash flooding
Death toll rises to 43 in Texas flash flooding
Some 43 people, including 15 children, have been confirmed dead following flash floods in Texas as rescuers continue a frantic search for campers, vacationers and residents still missing.
Oasis reunite for nineties nostalgia trip
Oasis reunite for nineties nostalgia trip
British rock band Oasis have reunited in Cardiff as the Gallagher brothers put more than 16 years of acrimony behind them to deliver a hit-packed set that took thousands of fans back to the 1990s.
Hamas submits 'positive' response to ceasefire deal
Hamas submits 'positive' response to ceasefire deal
Hamas says it has responded in "a positive spirit" to a US-brokered Gaza ceasefire proposal and is prepared to enter into talks on implementing the deal, which envisages a release of hostages and negotiations on ending the conflict.
Astronomers tracking comet originating beyond solar system
Astronomers tracking comet originating beyond solar system
Astronomers are tracking a newly spotted comet hailing from parts unknown, only the third time such an interstellar object has been observed visiting our solar system.
Texas flash floods leave 13 dead, dozens missing
Texas flash floods leave 13 dead, dozens missing
Torrential rains have unleashed deadly flash floods along the Guadalupe River in south-central Texas, killing at least 13 people and initially leaving nearly two-dozen girls missing from a riverfront summer camp
Trump expects Hamas peace proposal decision in 24 hours
Trump expects Hamas peace proposal decision in 24 hours
US President Donald Trump says it will probably be known in 24 hours whether Hamas has agreed to accept what he calls a "final proposal" for an Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza.
Search resumes for survivors after ferry sinking near Bali
Search resumes for survivors after ferry sinking near Bali
Rescuers are battling strong currents as they resume the search for 30 people still missing at sea about 35 hours after a Bali-bound ferry sank, killing at least six people.
Aussie man tried offering PlayStation to lure boy for sex
Aussie man tried offering PlayStation to lure boy for sex
A former boat skipper has been jailed for trying to meet up with a 13-year-old boy to have sex after offering him a PlayStation device in exchange.
Hamas seeks ceasefire guarantees as strikes continue
Hamas seeks ceasefire guarantees as strikes continue
Hamas is seeking guarantees that a new U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal for Gaza would lead to the war's end.
Former NBA player convicted of rape
Former NBA player convicted of rape
Following an 11-day trial and about 10 hours of deliberation, an Oregon jury found former NBA guard Ben McLemore guilty of raping a woman in 2021.
Michael Madsen dies aged 67
Michael Madsen dies aged 67
Michael Madsen, an actor who appeared in dozens of films including "Reservoir Dogs" and "Thelma & Louise," has died at age 67, his representatives said.
WHO push to increase sugary drinks, alcohol, tobacco prices
WHO push to increase sugary drinks, alcohol, tobacco prices
The World Health Organization is pushing countries to raise the prices of sugary drinks, alcohol and tobacco by 50% over the next 10 years through taxation.