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Salman Rushdie: Losing an eye upsets me every day
Read MoreThe author, who was stabbed on stage in 2022, tells the BBC that he thought he was dying.The author, who was stabbed on stage in 2022, tells the BBC that he thought he was dying.
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What we know about Iran’s attacks on Israel
Read MoreIsrael says 99% percent of projectiles fired at it by Iran overnight were intercepted by it and its allies.Israel says 99% percent of projectiles fired at it by Iran overnight were intercepted by it and its allies.
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Ukrainian FM publicly blackmails West over oil prices
Read More Kiev’s top diplomat has suggested the US and other donors need to give more military aid to stop attacks on Russian refineries Kiev would be more receptive to appeals from the US and other Western allies to quit attacking Russian oil infrastructure if those benefactors would boost their military aid, Ukraine’s top diplomat…
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Iran claims ‘right to self-defence’ in Israel attack
Read MoreIran tells UNSC its attack on Israel was ‘in the exercise of Iran’s inherent right to self-defence’.Iran tells UNSC its attack on Israel was ‘in the exercise of Iran’s inherent right to self-defence’.
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As Solomon Islands’ election looms, China’s influence on the Pacific country draws scrutiny
Read More The security deal with Beijing agreed by PM Manasseh Sogavare is under the spotlight ahead of the 17 April vote China’s rising power in the Pacific explained in 30 seconds China’s influence in the Pacific is being scrutinised as ally Solomon Islands prepares to hold elections this month, with two candidates indicating they…
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Giant fossil kangaroos: scientists identify three new species of extinct megafauna
Read More Protemnodon viator believed to have weighed up to 170kg – double the size of the largest species alive today Supersized marsupials roamed the Australian continent for millennia. But until now the understanding of giant kangaroos – or Protemnodon – has been confined to isolated bones and difficult-to-distinguish species. Scientists have now identified three…
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Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial judgment live updates: decision in case against Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson due – latest news
Read More Lehrmann is suing Network Ten and journalist Lisa Wilkinson in the federal court of Australia for defamation. Follow the latest news and updates from the judgment today Watch the Bruce Lehrmann live stream on YouTube here When Justice Michael Lee hands down his decision today, it will say whether the respondent has established,…
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American carpenter helps with restoration of France’s Notre Dame
Read MoreMonday marks five years since the fire that nearly destroyed the iconic Notre Dame cathedral in Paris. Elaine Cobbe has the story of an American carpenter who got a chance to work on the restoration.Monday marks five years since the fire that nearly destroyed the iconic Notre Dame cathedral in Paris. Elaine Cobbe has…
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German leaders urge restraint following Iranian attack on Israel
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U.S. will not participate in Israeli retaliatory strike against Iran, officials say
Read MoreThe U.S. will not participate in an Israeli retaliatory strike against Iran, officials say. Skyler Henry reports from the White House.The U.S. will not participate in an Israeli retaliatory strike against Iran, officials say. Skyler Henry reports from the White House.
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US: Iran ‘will be held responsible’ for further attacks
Read MoreThe US tells the UNSC that it has an obligation to not let Iran’s actions go unansweredThe US tells the UNSC that it has an obligation to not let Iran’s actions go unanswered
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Middle East crisis live: UN secretary general calls for de-escalation after Iran attack on Israel
Read More António Guterres says ‘the Middle East is on the brink’ and the region is ‘confronting a real danger of a devastating full-scale conflict’ Full report: Iran warns it will strike again if Israel or US retaliateWhat we know so far It’s 2:47am in Tehran and 2:17am in Tel Aviv and Gaza. Welcome to…
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‘Obvious’ Sydney killer targeted women – police
Read MoreJoel Cauchi, 40, fatally stabbed six people in a crowded Sydney shopping centre on Saturday.Joel Cauchi, 40, fatally stabbed six people in a crowded Sydney shopping centre on Saturday.
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‘They’re not wrong,’ Trump says of supporters chanting ‘genocide Joe’ at his rally
Read More Meanwhile, a spokesperson for the former president says he backs Israel ‘100 per cent’ Meanwhile, a spokesperson for the former president says he backs Israel ‘100 per cent’
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Four arrested on murder charges in the case of two missing Oklahoma women
Read More Veronica Butler, 27, and Jilian Kelley, 39, were on their way to pick up children when they disappeared Veronica Butler, 27, and Jilian Kelley, 39, were on their way to pick up children when they disappeared
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UN Security Council meets after Iran launches attack on Israel
Read More“It’s time to step back from the brink,” UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres tells the UN Security Council.“It’s time to step back from the brink,” UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres tells the UN Security Council.
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Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer hammers Trump over abortion: ‘He’s lied over and over again’
Read More Swing-state Democrat defeated a Trump-backed Republican challenger in her 2022 re-election fight Swing-state Democrat defeated a Trump-backed Republican challenger in her 2022 re-election fight
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Stop tolerating Russian terrorism, Zelensky tells West
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Israel to respond to Iran attack ‘when time is right’
Read MoreThe US says it won’t take part in any Israeli response and urges its ally to exercise caution.The US says it won’t take part in any Israeli response and urges its ally to exercise caution.
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OJ Simpson’s public life crossed decades and boundaries, leaving lasting echoes. Here are a few
Read MoreO.J. Simpson’s death is leaving a legacy across multiple areas of American life including sports, entertainment and the criminal justice systemO.J. Simpson’s death is leaving a legacy across multiple areas of American life including sports, entertainment and the criminal justice system
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Israel ‘shouting from the rooftops’ to warn about Iran
Read MoreIsrael’s Ambassador to the UN Gilad Erdan calls on UN Security Council to condemn IranIsrael’s Ambassador to the UN Gilad Erdan calls on UN Security Council to condemn Iran
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Australia news live: flags to fly at half-mast to mourn Bondi Junction stabbing victims; PM says gun laws saved lives on Saturday
Read More Flags at government buildings to bowered on Monday in national sign of mourning. Follow today’s news headlines live Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb was on ABC Radio Sydney earlier, where she said that Police had finished taking physical evidence from…
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New York’s Vessel to reopen with steel-mesh safety measures after suicides
Read More Climbable sculpture in Hudson Yards in Manhattan closed in 2021 after four people died by suicide The Vessel, the huge climbable centerpiece of New York’s upmarket Hudson Yards development that saw a number of suicides, is set to reopen later this year with new safety features, according to developers. The 150ft sculpture, designed…
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Israel weighs its response to Iran’s attack
Read More Israel is weighing its response to Iran’s unprecedented drone and missile attack. Israel is weighing its response to Iran’s unprecedented drone and missile attack.
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What does Israel want to do after Iran’s drone and missile attacks?
Read MoreAnalysts look at the reasons behind Israel’s attack on Iran’s consulate, which triggered Iran’s overnight barrage.Analysts look at the reasons behind Israel’s attack on Iran’s consulate, which triggered Iran’s overnight barrage.
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Republicans trust Trump over the Pentagon – poll
Read More The party’s voters see the former US president as a more reliable source of information about the Russia-Ukraine conflict America’s Republican voters believe former President Donald Trump is a more reliable source of information about the Russia-Ukraine conflict than either their government or the media, a new poll has shown. The CBS News/YouGov…
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Israel’s past defiance in spotlight as US calls for Iran attack restraint
Read MoreWashington has urged Israel to avoid escalation, but Gaza track record raises doubts US will be heeded, analysts say.Washington has urged Israel to avoid escalation, but Gaza track record raises doubts US will be heeded, analysts say.
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Maxim Suchkov: America has a problem with love and fear
Read More Uncle Sam doesn’t know whether to look for affection or to coerce other states into towing the line. The elites need to make up their mind The US presidential campaign is not only a central event in the country’s social and political life, but also a time for reflection on the big issues:…
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Sunset Boulevard wins big at Oliviers as celebrity talent largely overlooked
Read More Jamie Lloyd’s revival takes home seven awards including for Nicole Scherzinger but film and TV stars in other productions miss out Jamie Lloyd’s bombastic reimagining of Sunset Boulevard starring Nicole Scherzinger was the standout show at this year’s Olivier awards, with seven wins on an evening when productions with celebrity talent were often…
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OJ Simpson to be cremated and no plans to donate brain to science, lawyer says
Read More Malcolm LaVergne, executor of Simpson’s estate, says ‘hard no’ to brain being given to study effects of playing in NFL A lawyer who represented OJ Simpson said there were no plans to donate the former NFL player’s brain to science and that his body would be cremated. Simpson, who became the subject of…
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Zelensky backs Israel
Read More The Ukrainian president has likened Iran’s tactics to those of Russia, accusing Tehran of threatening the Middle East Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has condemned Iran’s missile and drone strikes against Israel on Saturday, drawing parallels between Tehran’s actions and Russia’s tactics in Ukraine. Iran said the barrage was in retaliation for the “Zionist…
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Herzog: We are protecting Europe from the Iranian ’empire of evil’
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Bayer Leverkusen win first Bundesliga title, ending Bayern Munich’s reign
Read MoreLeverkusen beat Werder Bremen 5-0 to win the Bundesliga with five games left, ending Bayern’s run of 11 straight titles.Leverkusen beat Werder Bremen 5-0 to win the Bundesliga with five games left, ending Bayern’s run of 11 straight titles.
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Iran is ‘greatest threat’ to world order – Israel
Read More West Jerusalem has called for “painful sanctions” in response to Saturday’s drone and missile barrages The Israeli Foreign Ministry has responded to Saturday’s Iranian attack by condemning Tehran as the “greatest threat” to regional and world peace. Iran should be hit with “painful sanctions,” as well as designation of its elite Islamic Revolutionary…
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Israel on high alert as it weighs response to Iranian attack
Read More Israel signals it will not immediately act alone, while US states it would not take part in any counter-offensive against Tehran Israel is weighing its response to Iran’s unprecedented missile and drone assault on its territory, signalling on Sunday night that it would not immediately act alone, but insisting its forces remained on…
