Australia will pay an extra $11bn to extend the life of its Collins-class submarines by a decade, bridging the gap before Aukus nuclear subs arrive in 2032. The first works begin this month.
Israeli forces intercepted a flotilla carrying aid to Gaza in international waters, detaining activists and seizing vessels. The operation raises tensions amid ongoing conflict.
Australian police face storage shortages and high destruction costs for seized illegal tobacco and vapes, with the illicit trade costing billions in lost excise.
Governor Tim Walz activates National Guard as wildfires burn over 1,500 acres, destroying structures and forcing evacuations in northern Minnesota.
At least four people killed in Russia as Ukraine retaliates with nearly 600 drones across 14 regions, including Moscow. Three dead in Moscow region, one in Belgorod.
An urgent investigation has been launched into allegations that Metropolitan Police officers guarding the Royal Family at Windsor Castle slept while on duty and left posts unattended.
Russia is accused of a drone attack on a UN humanitarian convoy in Kherson, Ukraine, violating international law. The UN Secretary-General has raised alarm.
Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon killed six, including three paramedics, hours after a ceasefire extension. Israel also confirmed killing Hamas military chief Izz al-Din al-Haddad in Gaza.
Dr. Tracy Beth Hoeg, FDA's acting drug chief, says she was fired after refusing to resign. Katherine Szarama, acting vaccines chief, also leaves amid leadership vacuum.
President Trump says US and Nigerian forces killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, the Islamic State's global deputy leader, in a complex mission in Africa.
Deion Sanders says his son Shedeur faced intense scrutiny and false reports during the draft and rookie season, but matured and earned a Pro Bowl invite with the Browns.
An investigation has identified 13 victims of US military strikes on boats in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific, all from impoverished communities, challenging US claims of targeting narco-terrorists.
Secret NSW government documents show Port Kembla is the preferred site for Australia's nuclear submarine fleet, warning it could become a military target and face public opposition due to nuclear risks.
British paratroopers and medics parachute onto Tristan da Cunha to assist a suspected hantavirus patient, highlighting the remote island's unique challenges.
Russia successfully test-launched the Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile, dubbed 'Satan II', which Putin claims is the most powerful in the world. The missile can carry nuclear warheads at hypersonic speeds and will enter service by year-end.
A Russian cargo ship that sank off Spain in December 2024 may have been carrying nuclear submarine reactors destined for North Korea, reports suggest. Western military may have targeted the vessel.
Conflict-driven internal displacements reached a record 32.3 million in 2025, surpassing disaster displacements for the first time. Total displaced stands at 82.2 million.
A Trump administration plan to rescind 2024 EPA regulations on ethylene oxide, now found to be 60 times more carcinogenic, limits the agency's ability to protect public health and could increase toxic emissions.
The Pentagon updated the cost of the US war on Iran to $29 billion, citing equipment repair and operational expenses. Defense secretary Pete Hegseth said formal accounting details will be shared when relevant.
A three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine ends as Moscow launches over 200 drones, damaging energy facilities and killing at least one person.
Warrant Officer Lachlan Muddle, 50, died after a mid-air collision during parachute training at Jervis Bay. Another soldier was injured but not hospitalized. Training paused.
A 17-year-old from Canberra has been charged with planning a terrorist attack, with police alleging the teen was inspired by extremist ideology and was in the advanced stages of plotting.
Seventeen Americans from a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship are being repatriated to the US after docking in Tenerife. One tested positive, another showed symptoms.
Two Australian women, Kawsar and Zeinab Ahmad, appeared in Melbourne court charged with slavery offences while living under Islamic State rule in Syria. They did not apply for bail.
Israel's phased military campaign in southern Lebanon has forced over 1.2 million to flee, with widespread bombings, demolition of villages, and ongoing displacement despite a ceasefire.
Six people were found dead inside a boxcar at a rail yard in Laredo, Texas, near the Mexican border. Authorities are investigating the cause of death amid extreme heat.
Russia is stockpiling up to 130,000 fiber-optic drones, which are immune to jamming, for a potential assault on NATO and the Baltic states, intelligence reports indicate.
A man faces federal investigation after throwing a rock at a protected Hawaiian monk seal on Maui, then telling witnesses he's rich and doesn't care about fines.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards warn of strikes on US sites if tankers are attacked, as Washington awaits Tehran's response to a peace proposal amid escalating Gulf tensions.
Experts warn of increased terrorism risks for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the US due to Iran conflict, lone actors, and soft targets, with only the final designated as a national special security event.