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Read MoreAs the war enters its 788th day, these are the main developments.As the war enters its 788th day, these are the main developments.

Read More Western advisers are stationed at embassies, the US-led alliance’s chief has aid NATO member states have service members stationed at their respective embassies in Kiev, performing advisory functions, NATO Secretary General Jens Soltenberg told MSNBC News on Sunday. In an interview, Stoltenberg was asked whether NATO was planning to send additional personnel to help…

Read More Victorian woman faces three counts of murder and five counts of attempted murder after hosting a lunch at her Leongatha house Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Erin Patterson, the woman accused of murdering and attempting to murder…

Read MoreAlready under pressure from habitat loss and pollution, turtles face an existential crisis from record heat.Already under pressure from habitat loss and pollution, turtles face an existential crisis from record heat.

Read More Three men have been charged and police are searching for more after violence outside the Assyrian Christ the Good Shepherd church in Wakeley following the stabbing of Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Twelve…

Read More Voters back President Mohamed Muizzu’s tilt towards China and away from traditional ally India Maldives voters have backed President Mohamed Muizzu’s tilt towards China and away from traditional benefactor India, with his party winning control of parliament in an election landslide. Muizzu’s People’s National Congress (PNC) won 66 of the first 86 seats…

Read More Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says that all proposals to reach a new hostage deal have been rejected by Hamas Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to increase pressure on Hamas and threatened to “land additional and painful blows” in an effort to release remaining Israeli hostages held in Gaza. Some 129 Israelis…

Read MoreThe founder of a women-only social networking app is being sued for denying her service to a trans woman.The founder of a women-only social networking app is being sued for denying her service to a trans woman.

Read More American troops have reportedly been targeted in the Middle East for the first time since February amid Israel-Iran tensions At least five rockets were fired at an American base in northeastern Syria, Reuters reported on Sunday, citing two unnamed Iraqi security officials. The projectiles were reportedly launched from the town of Zummar in…

Read More Norway’s KLP and the UK’s LGIM among those who say they have concerns over energy giant’s carbon transition goals Woodside Energy is facing the prospect of an overwhelming protest vote against its climate plans when shareholders meet on Wednesday, as global investors pick apart the emissions strategy of Australia’s biggest oil and gas…

Read More The map app will soon advise users in Sydney and Melbourne on public transport or walking alternatives to their driving plan Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Google Maps will politely pester Australian travellers to take public transport…

Read More KARACHI, Apr 21 (IPS) – When Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi visits Pakistan this week (April 22, 2024), experts say the two issues topmost on his mind that he will want to discuss with his Pakistani counterpart, President Asif Ali Zardari, will be border security and the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline. Read the full story,…

Read MoreThe Israeli military hit the southern Gaza city of Rafah with airstrikes over the weekend. The IDF also conducted an operation in the West Bank, claiming to kill several militants. Debora Patta has the latest.The Israeli military hit the southern Gaza city of Rafah with airstrikes over the weekend. The IDF also conducted an…

Read MoreChinese firms are racing to set up factories in Mexico to bypass US tariffs and sanctions.Chinese firms are racing to set up factories in Mexico to bypass US tariffs and sanctions.

Read More For the first time, government military spending increased in all five geographical regions, Sipri thinktank finds Global military expenditure has reached a record high of $2440bn (£1970bn) after the largest annual rise in government spending on arms in over a decade, according to a report. The 6.8% increase between 2022 and 2023 was…

Read More Resolution Foundation calls for fourfold increase in renewable power investment to reduce pressure on household bills A permanent shift to higher interest rates could add billions of pounds to the UK’s renewable energy transition, a leading thinktank has warned. Borrowing costs have soared since the easing of pandemic lockdowns and Russia’s invasion of…

Read More Snatched from a street in war-torn Lebanon in 1985, reporter Terry Andersen chronicled his years of imprisonment in a 1993 best-selling book. He died at home in New York on Sunday. (Image credit: Santiago Lyon) Snatched from a street in war-torn Lebanon in 1985, reporter Terry Andersen chronicled his years of imprisonment in…

Read More New Yorker Nate McMurray has celebrated passage of a Ukraine aid bill by wishing death to Donald Trump’s political movement A Democrat politician in New York has responded to Saturday’s passage of a long-stalled Ukraine aid bill in the US House of Representatives by condemning former President Donald Trump’s ‘MAGA’ political movement to…

Read More First attack on US forces since early February comes day after Iraq’s prime minister returns from US visit At least five rockets were launched from Iraq’s town of Zummar towards a US military base in north-eastern Syria on Sunday, two Iraqi security sources told Reuters. The attack against US forces is the first…

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Read More Israeli protesters carried mock coffins in a call for the immediate release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. Israeli protesters carried mock coffins in a call for the immediate release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.

Read More Allegations follow Florida congressman as centrist Republicans continue to harbour bad blood over ousting of ex-GOP Speaker Kevin McCarthy Allegations follow Florida congressman as centrist Republicans continue to harbour bad blood over ousting of ex-GOP Speaker Kevin McCarthy

Read More ‘Echoing the rhetoric of terrorist organizations, especially in the wake of the worst massacre committed against the Jewish people since the Holocaust, is despicable,’ a White House spokesperson said ‘Echoing the rhetoric of terrorist organizations, especially in the wake of the worst massacre committed against the Jewish people since the Holocaust, is despicable,’…

Read More Labour leader uses Telegraph column to emphasise his patriotic stance, but some worry it may alienate ethnic minority voters Keir Starmer has written to all of Labour’s general election candidates urging them to mark St George’s Day “with enthusiasm” and to “fly the flag” across the country as he attempts to outmanoeuvre the…

Read More Tender for 6GW of new power generation includes a renewables deal for 2.2GW of power for NSW. Follow the day’s news live Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Bowen hits back at Dutton while announcing tender for renewables The federal opposition leader, Peter Dutton, has argued…

Read More NPR’s Andrew Limbong speaks with Suzanne Maloney of the Brookings Institution about relations between Iran and Israel. NPR’s Andrew Limbong speaks with Suzanne Maloney of the Brookings Institution about relations between Iran and Israel.

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Read More Watchdog argues drug search powers should be boosted to fix system that is ‘not fit for purpose’ as home affairs department rejects multiple recommendations Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The Albanese government should abandon mandatory immigration detention and boost drug search powers to help fix…

Read MoreThe incident happened shortly after 9pm local time on Saturday night, authorities said.The incident happened shortly after 9pm local time on Saturday night, authorities said.

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Read MoreReports say the US is planning to cut military aid to one Israeli unit over alleged rights violations.Reports say the US is planning to cut military aid to one Israeli unit over alleged rights violations.

Read MoreKyiv says aid is vital as it battles Russian invaders, but Kremlin says it will prolong war.Kyiv says aid is vital as it battles Russian invaders, but Kremlin says it will prolong war.

Read MoreIsraeli prime minister says he will fight any sanctions targeting Israeli military units for alleged rights violations.Israeli prime minister says he will fight any sanctions targeting Israeli military units for alleged rights violations.

Read More Intelligence agencies have creative ways of forcing politicians to do their bidding, the conservative journalist claimed Members of Congress consistently vote in favor of mass surveillance programs because they’re “terrified” that intelligence agencies will plant “kiddie porn” on their computers if they speak up, American journalist Tucker Carlson has claimed.  Carlson appeared on…

Read More Former first lady hosts Log Cabin Republicans at Mar-a-Lago as husband Donald prepares for opening statements in criminal trial Former first lady hosts Log Cabin Republicans at Mar-a-Lago as husband Donald prepares for opening statements in criminal trial