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Israeli air strike kills one in northern Gaza

Strike on a tuk-tuk in Beit Lahiya kills one, wounds five in first Israeli aerial bombardment in a week

Deadly India landslide kills at least seven in Mumbai

Heavy rains triggered a landslide on Wednesday that killed at least seven people in India’s western Maharashtra state.

ICE plans to equip agents with gloves that can deliver electric shocks

The US immigration agency is spending $20m on gloves that deliver a sharp electric shock intended to compel subjects to comply.

Can Syria deliver transitional justice?

A court has sentenced ousted former leader Bashar al-Assad and others to death in absentia.

Three men will be executed on the same day as death penalties rise in US

Despite growing opposition to the death penalty, one state is behind the rising numbers.

Solar eclipse turns day to night in Spain, wows crowds across Europe

Day briefly turned to night in Spain on Wednesday, as the country witnessed its first total solar eclipse in more than a century, plunging it into eerie darkness in one of nature’s greatest spectacles. The spectral glow of the sun’s outer corona, shimmering out of the edges of the shadowy moon, drew gasps and cheers from huge crowds, just 90 minutes after it first appeared in the remote Arctic reg...

Wisconsin Democrats chose a middle path – will it lead to victory in November?

Democratic socialist Francesca Hong fell just short as David Crowley strives for unity for the general electionDemocratic socialist Francesca Hong was on course to win the party’s nomination for Wisconsin governor on Wednesday by a clear margin, according to the polls – presaging the latest in an extraordinary wave of leftwing victories across the country, challenging the party’s establishment.It ...

Wisconsin primary provided snapshot of Democratic party – can it now win?

Democratic socialist Francesca Hong fell just short as David Crowley strives for unity for November’s general electionDemocratic socialist Francesca Hong was on course to win the party’s nomination for Wisconsin governor on Wednesday by a clear margin, according to the polls – presaging the latest in an extraordinary wave of leftwing victories across the country, challenging the party’s establishm...

Quote by Voltaire: 'Life is a shipwreck, but we must not forget to sing in the lifeboats'

Life often throws insurmountable challenges our way, yet how we respond is within our control. A saying mistakenly linked to Voltaire beautifully encapsulates this spirit of resilience. This notion complements Viktor Frankl's concept of tragic optimism, proposing that we can find joy amid adversity. Embracing radical acceptance allows us to confront our circumstances, paving the way to discover me...

Israel vows to keep troops in Lebanon, Gaza and Syria

Israeli defence minister Israel Katz has said that Israel “will under no circumstances” withdraw its troops.

Australia politics live: tech giants face law to pay for news content; Australia joins call for Iran to end death penalty

News bargaining bill expected to pass parliament after Labor and Coalition agree on terms that will force tech companies to contribute to media outlets. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGood morning and welcome to our live politics blog. I’m Martin Farrer with the top overnight stories and then it will be Krishani Dhanji with the main action.The n...

In pictures: Partial to total eclipse sweeps across much of Europe

The total eclipse in Spain – and partial eclipse seen across much of Europe – gave rise to a host of incredible photos. 

Nick Reiner indicted for murders of parents Rob and Michele Reiner

Reiner, 32, charged with first-degree murder in deaths of Hollywood towering figures Rob Reiner and Michele ReinerA grand jury has indicted Nick Reiner with first-degree murder in the deaths of his parents, the renowned director and actor Rob Reiner and photographer Michele Singer Reiner, the Los Angeles county district attorney’s office announced on Wednesday.Prosecutors accuse Reiner, 32, of sta...

Photos: Solar eclipse plunges parts of Europe into darkness

A total solar eclipse crossed Iceland, Britain and parts of the European continent, drawing crowds to watch the event.

‘Platformicide’ of Palestine: Activists struggle to be heard on Meta

Report by NGO 7amleh, Utrecht University analyses 3,520 cases of digital rights violations against Palestinians.

Yasmin Vossoughian interviews her mother after seeing the total eclipse on her 80th birthday

NBC News' Yasmin Vossoughian interviews her mother on her 80th birthday after they got to view the solar eclipse in Madrid together.

Karoline Leavitt to step down as White House press secretary, Trump says

Leavitt is departing her role to spend more time with family after giving birth to a second child, according to Trump.

Trump reveals Karoline Leavitt to step down as White House press secretary

Leavitt is departing her role to spend more time with family after giving birth to a second child, according to Trump.

Josh Kushner, Bob Iger, buying Los Angeles Lakers for record $12.5bn

Billionaire Mark Walter's sale of the NBA's Lakers is a record-breaking valuation for a North American sports franchise.

Quote of the day by Zohran Mamdani: 'For generation after generation, we have been told that when the world has sent its people to our shores, it has not sent its best'

US-China ‘Board of Investment’ stalls before expected Trump-Xi meeting

The US-China Board of Investment, one of the key outcomes of the May summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, is unlikely to be among the deliverables for their expected meeting next month in Washington, according to the head of a leading bilateral business group. “I’m not seeing evidence yet that that’s going to be a sizeable deliverable for the next summit,” Sean S...

Stunning photos show total solar eclipse over Europe

The only total solar eclipse of 2026 crossed the Northern Hemisphere today, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See photos and video from the best viewing locations.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to leave role at end of month, Trump says

Leavitt, who served Trump as a press aide during his first term in the White House, has been one of the most visible advocates of Trump’s “Make America Great Again” movement.

Trump says White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to leave post

Leavitt will depart from her role to spend time with her young children and family, the president says.

Australia's game-changing disability support is in crisis – what went wrong?

The programme was game-changing for its users - but as costs balloon, its success has led to its downfall.