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Australia needs to defend itself, Albanese says, amid Trump policy volatility

Australia needs to defend itself, Albanese says, amid Trump policy volatility
North Korea conducts first test firing of its new warship's weapons system

North Korea conducts first test firing of its new warship's weapons system
US targets China, Iran-based firms in fresh Iran sanctions

US targets China, Iran-based firms in fresh Iran sanctions
France won't hesitate to restore UN sanctions on Iran if no deal, says foreign minister

France won't hesitate to restore UN sanctions on Iran if no deal, says foreign minister
Israeli minister Dermer says he's confident Trump would reject 'bad' Iran deal

Israeli minister Dermer says he's confident Trump would reject 'bad' Iran deal
Exclusive-Iran proposes meeting with Europeans before next talks with US, diplomats say

Exclusive-Iran proposes meeting with Europeans before next talks with US, diplomats say
Exclusive-Pakistan defence minister says military incursion by India is imminent

Exclusive-Pakistan defence minister says military incursion by India is imminent
UN nuclear watchdog team in Iran for technical talks

UN nuclear watchdog team in Iran for technical talks
Amid U.S.-Iran talks, Netanyahu says Iran's entire nuclear program must go

Amid U.S.-Iran talks, Netanyahu says Iran's entire nuclear program must go
China's cabinet approves new project of nuclear power plant in eastern Zhejiang
China's cabinet approves new project of nuclear power plant in eastern Zhejiang
Iran says 'extremely cautious' on success of nuclear talks with US

Iran says 'extremely cautious' on success of nuclear talks with US
Iran sees missile programme as main sticking point in US talks

Iran sees missile programme as main sticking point in US talks
Russian satellite linked to nuclear weapon program appears out of control, U.S. analysts say

Russian satellite linked to nuclear weapon program appears out of control, U.S. analysts say
Highlights of Trump's Time magazine interview

Highlights of Trump's Time magazine interview
China, Russia and Iran jointly discuss Iran's nuclear programme with IAEA, reports Xinhua

China, Russia and Iran jointly discuss Iran's nuclear programme with IAEA, reports Xinhua
State Department's director of policy planning to head technical delegation for talks with Iran
State Department's director of policy planning to head technical delegation for talks with Iran
Trump says effort for Iran nuclear deal going well

Trump says effort for Iran nuclear deal going well
US names lead for technical talks with Iran, Politico reports

US names lead for technical talks with Iran, Politico reports
Iran, France signal readiness for nuclear talks amid US negotiations

Iran, France signal readiness for nuclear talks amid US negotiations
Top Russian official says Moscow has right to use nuclear weapons if attacked by West, TASS reports

Top Russian official says Moscow has right to use nuclear weapons if attacked by West, TASS reports
Iran can't enrich uranium, could only import it for civilian program, Rubio says

Iran can't enrich uranium, could only import it for civilian program, Rubio says
China backs Iran's nuclear talks with US, opposes 'illegal' sanctions

China backs Iran's nuclear talks with US, opposes 'illegal' sanctions
Iran fortifying buried nuclear sites as talks with US continue, report says

Iran fortifying buried nuclear sites as talks with US continue, report says
Iran says new US energy sanctions show 'lack of goodwill' in Iran-US talks

Iran says new US energy sanctions show 'lack of goodwill' in Iran-US talks
Iran, US to hold expert-level talks on Saturday, not Wednesday, Tehran says

Iran, US to hold expert-level talks on Saturday, not Wednesday, Tehran says
US targets Iranian LPG magnate with sanctions, Treasury says

US targets Iranian LPG magnate with sanctions, Treasury says
Russia's Putin discusses US-Iran nuclear talks with leader of Oman

Russia's Putin discusses US-Iran nuclear talks with leader of Oman
China says Iran's foreign minister will visit on Wednesday

China says Iran's foreign minister will visit on Wednesday
Philippines, US launch joint combat drills in 'full battle test'

Philippines, US launch joint combat drills in 'full battle test'
Oman's sultan to meet Putin in Moscow after Iran-US talks

Oman's sultan to meet Putin in Moscow after Iran-US talks
Exclusive-Israel still eyeing a limited attack on Iran's nuclear facilities

Exclusive-Israel still eyeing a limited attack on Iran's nuclear facilities
Iran, US task experts with framework for a nuclear deal after 'progress' in talks

Iran, US task experts with framework for a nuclear deal after 'progress' in talks
Exclusive-Iran wants guarantees Trump will not quit a new nuclear pact, Iranian official says

Exclusive-Iran wants guarantees Trump will not quit a new nuclear pact, Iranian official says
Iran says nuclear deal is possible if Washington is realistic

Iran says nuclear deal is possible if Washington is realistic
Analysis-With his promises of peace unmet in Gaza and Ukraine, Trump may find Iran just as tough

Analysis-With his promises of peace unmet in Gaza and Ukraine, Trump may find Iran just as tough
US says Chinese satellite firm is supporting Houthi attacks on US interests
US says Chinese satellite firm is supporting Houthi attacks on US interests
Trump says he is in no rush to attack Iran over nuclear program

Trump says he is in no rush to attack Iran over nuclear program
UN nuclear watchdog says it should be involved in Iran, US nuclear talks

UN nuclear watchdog says it should be involved in Iran, US nuclear talks
Iran's Khamenei sends letter to Putin ahead of talks with US

Iran's Khamenei sends letter to Putin ahead of talks with US
Trump includes U.S. troop costs in tariff talks with Asian allies

Trump includes U.S. troop costs in tariff talks with Asian allies
Trump opposed a planned Israeli strike on Iranian nuclear sites, New York Times reports

Trump opposed a planned Israeli strike on Iranian nuclear sites, New York Times reports
GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation

GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation
Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy

Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy
Flávio Bolsonaro alleges political persecution after fleeing Brazil following election defeat

Flávio Bolsonaro alleges political persecution after fleeing Brazil following election defeat
Africa's democracy declining amid global rise of strongmen, Mo Ibrahim warns

Africa's democracy declining amid global rise of strongmen, Mo Ibrahim warns
Argentina leads Brazil 11–5 in Ballon d'Or titles as Messi dominates South American football

Argentina leads Brazil 11–5 in Ballon d'Or titles as Messi dominates South American football
Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest

Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest
Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement

Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement
Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years

Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years
Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime

Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime
‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu

‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu
Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points

Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points
Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return

Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return
Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues

Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues
Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority

Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority
'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock

'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock
‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims

‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims
Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing

Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing
‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations

‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations
Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo

Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo
‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms

‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms
Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished

Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished
Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location

Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location
Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned

Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned
How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks

How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks
Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands

Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands
Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador

Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador
Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison

Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison
Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory

Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory
Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu

Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu
‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election

‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election