11 killed, including 3 children, in South African bar shooting
Gunmen open fire at unlicensed bar near Pretoria, killing 11 and injuring 14. Police hunt for three suspects as motive remains unclear. Read the latest on this tragedy.
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Trump's Venezuela Strategy Under War Crime Scrutiny
Donald Trump's intensified focus on ousting Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro and military strikes on suspected drug boats prompt accusations of war crimes. Listen to the Full Story podcast.
Australia refuses to repatriate citizens from Syrian camps
Australia refuses to issue passports for fewer than 40 citizens, mostly children, held in 'militarised' Syrian camps despite US warnings that inaction 'compounds risk to all of us'.
31 Reforms Proposed for Victoria's Anti-Corruption Watchdog
A parliamentary committee calls for a major overhaul of Victoria's IBAC, including a broader definition of corrupt conduct and stronger oversight of police. Read the key recommendations.
Senator Murray: ICE Dog Caused 'Horrific' Injuries
A US senator alleges ICE agents used a dog to maul an unresisting man, luring him from his home. She demands accountability and his release.
National Guard Soldier Wounded in DC Attack is Recovering
Andrew Wolfe, 24, is slowly healing from a head wound after a Washington DC shooting that killed fellow soldier Sarah Beckstrom. The suspect, an Afghan asylum seeker, faces murder charges. Read the latest.
Dad faces murder trial after son dies from 2007 baby injury
A man has been charged with murdering his son, who died aged 14 from complications of a severe head injury sustained as a four-month-old baby in London. Read the latest court developments.
DWP boss blames carers for £300m allowance scandal
A top DWP civil servant has blamed claimants for the carer's allowance crisis, contradicting an official review that found systemic failures. Over 180,000 carers face life-changing debts.
Syria accuses Israel of fighting 'ghosts' and breaking pact
Syria's interim president warns Israel's actions risk dangerous escalation, citing over 1,000 airstrikes and breaches of a 50-year disengagement deal. Read the full analysis.
Two Fugitives on Run After Louisiana Jailbreak
Two inmates facing violent charges escape a Louisiana jail by breaking through a wall. Police warn residents to secure homes and that aiding fugitives is a crime.
Sudan drone strike kills 50 at nursery
At least 50 people, including 33 children, killed in a paramilitary drone attack on a nursery in South Kordofan. Humanitarian groups report further strikes on paramedics and civilians.
Climber on trial after girlfriend froze to death on mountain
Thomas Plamberger faces manslaughter charges after Kerstin Gurtner, 33, died on Austria's highest peak. Prosecutors allege he abandoned her in -20°C conditions. Trial set for February.
FBI Head 'Ordered SWAT to Drive Girlfriend's Friend Home'
FBI Director Kash Patel faces scrutiny over alleged misuse of security detail for girlfriend's friend. The bureau denies the claims as '1,000% false'. Read the full investigation.
Trump's 'America First' Agenda Unveiled for Europe
Donald Trump's new National Security Strategy warns Europe faces 'civilisational erasure'. Discover the key points and what it means for trade, Ukraine, and transatlantic ties.
11 killed in South African bar shooting
At least 11 people, including a 3-year-old boy, were killed in a shooting at an illegal tavern in Pretoria. Police are hunting for three suspects. Read the latest.
Biden Criticises Republicans on Transgender Rights
Former US President Joe Biden condemned Republicans for weaponising transgender rights, urging the LGBTQ+ community to 'fight back' against Trump's administration at a Washington DC conference.
Ex-Senator Menendez Permanently Barred from Public Office
Former US Senator Bob Menendez is permanently barred from holding public office in New Jersey following his conviction for bribery and acting as an agent of Egypt. Read the full story.
Tory Peer Malcolm Offord Defects to Reform UK
Reform UK secures its first member of the House of Lords as Conservative peer Malcolm Offord defects. The former Scotland Office minister will stand for the party in next year's Holyrood elections.
US Support for Honduran President Revealed After Pardon
The controversial pardon of ex-Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernández exposes a decade of US support for his regime, spanning Obama, Trump, and Biden administrations. Explore the full story.
Zelenskyy holds Downing Street talks on Ukraine peace deal
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy meets Keir Starmer, Emmanuel Macron, and Friedrich Merz to discuss a US-drafted peace plan and a vital European peacekeeping force for Ukraine's future security.
Beijing summons journalists in Hong Kong after deadly fire
Beijing's security office in Hong Kong warns international journalists against 'trouble-making' following critical coverage of the Wang Fuk Court fire that killed 159. Read the full report.
Sydney Sweeney's Mar-a-Lago Visit Fuels GOP Debate
Actor Sydney Sweeney's appearance at a Mar-a-Lago fundraiser has ignited a fierce debate within the Republican Party about celebrity, populism, and political identity. Explore the clash between old and new guard.
Trump's Anti-Immigrant Language Echoes Past Extremist Rhetoric
Donald Trump's latest anti-immigrant speech uses language reminiscent of historical extremist texts, sparking widespread condemnation and raising fears of escalating violence.
Gaza journalist Plestia Alaqad on life under siege
Palestinian journalist Plestia Alaqad describes the suffocating reality of life in Gaza, where the world is shrinking for civilians trapped by conflict. Read her powerful testimony.
Five Teens Challenge Australia's Under-16 Social Media Ban
Five Australian teenagers are legally challenging a new law banning under-16s from social media. Explore the landmark case, its arguments, and the global implications for digital rights.
Protesters throw food at Imperial State Crown in Tower of London
Four protesters arrested after throwing apple crumble and custard at the Imperial State Crown display case in the Tower of London. The Jewel House is closed as police investigate.
Tower of London protest: four arrested after crown jewels incident
The Tower of London was forced to close after activists threw custard and apple crumble at the Crown Jewels display. Four people were arrested in the protest against inequality. Read the full story.
Journalist accuses Farage of emboldening racist abuse
Broadcaster Sangita Myska alleges Nigel Farage's rhetoric emboldens racist attacks, following slurs from an expelled Reform UK councillor. She warns of a dangerous shift in UK political discourse.
Rightwing Takeover of Pentagon Press Corps
Traditional journalists have surrendered their Pentagon press passes, replaced by rightwing pundits who agreed to strict new reporting rules. Explore the implications for US defence scrutiny.
Food thrown at Crown Jewels display in London protest
The Tower of London was forced to close after activists threw custard and apple crumble at the Crown Jewels display case. Four people were arrested in the protest against inequality. Read the full story.
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