Police say the alleged ringleader of a failed kidnapping fled overseas, prompting an international investigation and possible extradition efforts.
Heavy late-summer rain places southern states on flood watch and raises bull shark warnings in Sydney waterways.
Activist group Pride in Protest has been banned from Sydney’s Mardi Gras parade over social media posts deemed to breach participation guidelines.
Two teenage boys have been charged after allegedly stabbing a stranger with a large knife near Bondi Beach. The victim was hospitalized with serious injuries.
A plane transporting banknotes in Bolivia crashed in mountainous terrain, killing all 20 aboard. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause.
A 20-year-old man in regional Western Australia was charged with preparing a terrorist act after police allege he planned a mass-casualty attack.
The reported killing of Iran’s top army commander in a joint Israel–U.S. strike marks a significant escalation in regional tensions. The event carries strategic and symbolic weight, with potential implications for deterrence, diplomacy, and stability across the Middle East. While Tehran may pursue calibrated retaliation, Washington and Israel must balance military signaling with the risk of broader escalation. The coming days will shape whether this moment deepens confrontation or reopens diplomatic channels.
Keir Starmer’s leadership of the Labour Party faces deep scrutiny. While praised for his calm approach, his leadership struggles to inspire. Can he find a path to success, or has the tide turned
US–Iran tensions rise as Trump expresses frustration in nuclear talks, military deployments increase, and diplomatic efforts continue amid uncertainty over potential escalation.
A Columbia University student known for promoting “beauty and brains” online was detained by ICE, raising questions about immigration status and campus impact.
Tensions rise as Trump weighs options on Iran, balancing pressure, politics, and uncertainty while holding back from immediate military action.
The U.S. military’s power in the Middle East remains a critical force but has evolved from direct combat to more strategic and advisory roles. Its future role will depend on shifting regional dynamics.
Two transgender men are suing Kansas over a driver’s license law requiring sex assigned at birth, calling it dehumanizing and unconstitutional.
The U.S. and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran, with explosions reported across Tehran, marking a major escalation in regional tensions.
Ghana says at least 55 of its citizens were killed after being lured to fight for Russia in Ukraine, raising concerns over foreign recruitment practices.
Two people died after a Milan tram derailed and crashed into a building. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fatal accident.
China removed 19 deputies, including nine military officers, from its national legislature ahead of the annual National People’s Congress meeting.
After a ruling party congress, Kim Jong Un gifted rifles to officials and his daughter, underscoring North Korea’s military symbolism and political messaging.
More than a dozen people died when a Bolivian military cargo plane carrying money crashed. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fatal accident.
Israel’s top court allows aid groups challenging a Gaza ban to continue operating temporarily, balancing security concerns with humanitarian access.
The U.S. backs Pakistan’s right to self-defense after airstrikes in Afghanistan, deepening tensions with the Taliban over militant activity along the border.
Trump says he’s unhappy with US-Iran talks but willing to see further dialogue; Rubio plans a diplomatic trip to Israel to address regional issues amid ongoing tensions.
Two Napier men have been charged in relation to the homicide of Sharlene Smith, marking a key step in the investigation as the case proceeds through the courts.
Pakistan’s defence minister says the country is in “open war” with Afghanistan after cross-border exchanges of attacks and airstrikes, marking a sharp escalation in longstanding tensions.