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US hits multiple targets in Iran as IRGC pledges retaliation: What we know
Jordan said it intercepted missiles shortly after the US struck Iranian sites including Qeshm and Bushehr.
From Toronto to Damascus: Syrians return home aiming to rebuild country
Families like the Tasabehjis aim to rebuild Syria, fostering community and hope despite economic and social challenges.
Veteran Ugandan opposition leader collapses in court and in ICU, his wife says
The 70 year old has been in detention since November 2024 and faces treason charges, which he denies.
Kumanjayi Little Baby murder trial delayed until December – as it happened
This blog is now closed Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Minister says meeting Closing the Gap target a major step, but more work needed on others Malarndirri McCarthy, the minister for…
‘Warring kingdoms’: cofounder of religious Reformers compares NSW Liberal party factionalism to Braveheart
Robert Assaf tells Icac that Angus Taylor wasn’t ‘that involved’ but the federal opposition leader ‘definitely wasn’t opposed’ to work of conservative group Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our…
Trump considering AI controls after OpenAI hacking incidents
It marks a change of tone for his administration, which has taken a more hands-off approach to the technology.
Death toll in Japan earthquake rises to 30 as aftershock and heat hamper rescue efforts
Soldiers and emergency teams search damaged shopping centre, paper mill and homes for survivors Earthquake rocks southern Japanese island of Kyushu – in pictures The death toll from the powerful earthquake that hit…
A quarter of young Africans believe USAID cuts could be positive, survey finds
Losing funds should force leaders to confront their own challenges, they said, while many voiced concerns over increasing foreign influence A quarter of young Africans believe aid cuts by the US could have a positive…
Australia takes Telegram to court over alleged failure to remove 'pro-terror' material
Telegram told the BBC it rejects the allegations and will contest them in court.
Singapore fines French teen $465 for viral straw-licking stunt
The 19-year-old was "truly sorry" for causing trouble, his lawyers said.
Anthony Fauci refuses to answer questions during tense US Senate hearing about Covid origins
The former top US health official said he feared Republicans could try to trip him up and use his testimony to prosecute him for perjury.
Watch: Japanese mall explodes after magnitude 6.8 earthquake
Search teams are still looking for survivors in the collapsed Aeon shopping centre.