Senior UK government figures plan to lobby Andy Burnham to revive 'war bonds' to fund defence spending beyond the £13.5bn Defence Investment Plan, as military leaders push for higher long-term investment.
Theoretical physicist Carlo Rovelli argues in his new book that leaders lack the wisdom of Kennedy and Khrushchev, increasing nuclear risk, and opposes rearmament against Russia.
JD Vance, as vice-president, leads a shaky Iran ceasefire deal, risking his political future amid war opposition and Trump's blame threats.
Detroit Lions starting cornerback Terrion Arnold arrested in Tampa, accused as ringleader of armed robbery and kidnapping; faces up to life in prison.
Officials warn Vladimir Putin might escalate war into space as Russia disrupts European satellites, jams GPS, and potentially develops nuclear weapons in orbit, violating the Outer Space Treaty.
ASIO chief Mike Burgess reveals an Australian citizen working for Iran orchestrated a Bondi firebombing, warns social media amplifies discord and polarisation.
A doctor returning from DRC to France tested positive for Ebola amid the largest Bundibugyo outbreak on record, with 267 dead and contact tracing at 43%.
Vladimir Putin has moved a Pantsir anti-aircraft system near Moscow's oil refinery after Ukrainian drones damaged the facility, sparking fears of a coup.
The US Senate approved a war powers resolution to limit Donald Trump's military authority against Iran, with four Republicans joining Democrats in a 50-48 vote.
Ukraine destroyed a rail bridge, hit a power plant, and other targets in Crimea. Putin acknowledged a 'huge stream' of drones. Crimea imposed curfews and banned fuel sales.
Kim Jong-un declares expanding nuclear forces is the 'most correct way' amid heightened rhetoric, as analysts question why North Korea needs so many weapons.
Two UK cybercriminals from Scattered Spider pleaded guilty to a 2024 TfL cyber-attack costing £39m and affecting 10 million customers.
Vice-President JD Vance leads first US-Iran peace talks in Switzerland amid bipartisan criticism of Trump's provisional deal with Iran, as threats and walkouts complicate negotiations.
Ukraine has intensified attacks on Crimea, targeting military infrastructure to increase the cost of Russia's occupation, according to Ukrainian officials.
US President Donald Trump threatened to hit Iran 'very hard' if it does not stop its proxies in Lebanon, referring to Hezbollah, amid US-Iran peace talks in Switzerland.
Three-time Olympian David Hearn was arrested for touching the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, which Trump renovated for $20 million but is already filled with algae.
Donald Trump reportedly told Elon Musk and Tucker Carlson he would not go to war with Iran, according to a new book by NYT reporters. The book also details Trump's fascination with injuries from Israel's pager attack on Hezbollah.
Donald Trump unveiled the new temporary Air Force One, a converted Qatari 747 valued at $400m, at Joint Base Andrews, sparking controversy over gift limits and conversion costs.
Iran's 110-day war with the US ends with a nuclear deal signed by President Pezeshkian, but internal divisions and authoritarian leanings raise questions about future behavior.
Scott Bessent allegedly called Zelenskyy a 'little fucker', 'special-needs child', and 'Mr Bean on crack', advising Trump not to host him, per new book.
Iran says it is closing the Strait of Hormuz after Israeli strikes on Lebanon, threatening an interim US-Iran peace deal and talks in Switzerland.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a review of US military presence in Europe, threatening to cut forces in NATO countries with low defence spending, accusing some of 'free riding'.
The US military killed three people in a boat strike in the eastern Pacific on Thursday, bringing the total to at least 211 since Trump's campaign against alleged narcoterrorists began.
US-Iran peace talks in Switzerland were abruptly cancelled after Hezbollah killed four Israeli soldiers and Israel retaliated with airstrikes killing 18 in Lebanon.
Marine veteran James Brown used battlefield medical training to save a truck driver impaled by metal after a crash, earning recognition as a 'highway angel'.
Stand Up for Science founder Colette Delawalla leads efforts against a Trump administration rule that would place federal grants under political control, potentially dismantling the US science ecosystem.
Karim Khan, ICC chief prosecutor, has been suspended from practising as a barrister in England and Wales by the Bar Standards Board, following sexual misconduct allegations.
A 30-year-old man is arrested after a three-year-old boy was allegedly thrown into a crocodile enclosure at a UK zoo. The owner's wife jumped in to save him.
British forces seized the Smyrtos, a Russian-linked oil tanker, near the Isle of Wight. Officials expect Russia to retaliate, prompting heightened vigilance among UK ship owners.
Victoria's crime rate fell 1.9% for the first time since 2022, but theft rose 6.3%. In NSW, ebike theft soared 27%, driving a 3.1% increase in stealing offences.