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.
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.
Patel sues magazine
Patel sues magazine
United States FBI director Kash Patel yesterday sued The Atlantic magazine for $US 250 million ($NZ423m) over an explosive article that detailed claims he regularly drinks too much.
Tsunami warnings lifted
Tsunami warnings lifted
A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.7 that struck off northeastern Japan on Monday triggered tsunami warnings in several coastal areas that were later lifted.
YouTuber filmed Aussie cop killer's secret hideout
YouTuber investigated for filming Aussie cop killer's secret hideout
A YouTuber who filmed the secret hideout of double cop killer Dezi Freeman is being investigated by police in Victoria.
Seven of eight children killed by US gunman were his own
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.