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US aircraft carrier docks near Thai beach resort Pattaya after record 250 days at sea

The USS Lincoln is docking close to Pattaya, known for its raucous nightlife, and for sex tourism.

US judge rules alleged Charlie Kirk killer to stand trial, could face death penalty

The murder case against the Utah man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk last year is headed for trial, and the defendant could face the death penalty if he is convicted. Utah District Judge Tony Graf on Tuesday sided with prosecutors who said they had “overwhelming” evidence that suspect Tyler Robinson shot Kirk once in the neck as the ally of US President Donald Trump spo...

Xi visits Egypt as China seeks deeper influence across the Mideast

China’s President Xi Jinping visits Egypt this week for the first time in a decade

Prominent Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty to conspiracy to endanger national security

Prominent Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty to conspiracy to endanger national security

USS Lincoln carrier docks near Thailand's Pattaya resort after nine months at sea

More than 5,000 US sailors and Marines arrived in Thailand Wednesday after nine months at sea on the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier. The carrier's long deployment in the Middle East during the US-Israeli war on Iran sparked reports of worsening mental health crises on board, including attempted suicides.

USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier docks in Thailand after nine months at sea

More than 5,000 US sailors and Marines arrived in Thailand Wednesday after nine months at sea on the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier. The carrier's long deployment in the Middle East during the US-Israeli war on Iran sparked reports of worsening mental health crises on board, including attempted suicides.

US aircraft carrier arrives in Thailand after months at sea

A US aircraft carrier at the centre of controversy over conditions on board arrived in Thailand on Wednesday for its first port call in nine months.

Mass burials in Nepal as death toll from flash floods exceeds 1,000

Rescue teams are continuing to search for thousands of people still missing after last week's catastrophic flooding in Nepal and China, as the death toll exceeded 1,000

Honduran court drops case against ex-President Hernandez after Trump pardon

Juan Orlando Hernandez had been accused of money laundering and fraud as part of a government corruption scheme.

A series of heat waves leads Britain to record its hottest summer

Britain's summer has been the hottest on record

Iran launches attacks on Jordan and Bahrain as hostilities flare

U.S. forces launched new strikes Tuesday on targets connected to Iran's Revolutionary Guard, marking another round of attacks this week as the U.S. and Iran return to hostilities.

Top US lawmaker Mike Johnson says lying is part of some Iranians’ religion

The Republican House speaker defends the US-Israel war on Iran and praises Trump's 'steady hands at the wheel'.

Joshua Wong pleads guilty under Hong Kong's security law

Hong Kong democracy campaigner Joshua Wong has pleaded guilty to a charge that could see him sentenced to life in prison.

'Stop doing memes': Canada's Mark Carney hits back at US as trade war intensifies

‘Dangerous power grab’: top Democrats decry USPS system that could thwart mail-in voting – as it happened

This live blog is now closed.New system for screening mail-in ballots risks denying entire batches, says whistleblowerSign up for the US Breaking News emailDemocratic senator Chuck Schumer is introducing a bill that would reverse Donald Trump’s most recent tariffs, among them the new 50% duty on Canadian goods, MS Now reported.While the Senate minority leader’s proposed legislation has virtually n...

China approves string of ‘telepathy’ devices amid push to leapfrog Elon Musk

China’s health regulators have granted approvals for a string of brain-technology products this year, as domestic start-ups push to transform the treatment of conditions ranging from paraplegia to Alzheimer’s and depression. The approvals come as Beijing bids to lead the world in brain-computer interfaces – devices that allow patients to control digital devices using thought alone – offering gener...

Charlie Kirk murder suspect pleads not guilty as judge clears way for death penalty trial

The 23-year-old is charged with aggravated murder, a capital offence in Utah, and six other counts.

Australia news live: economy grows by 2.1% in year to June; Telstra outage driven by lack of oversight and expertise, investigation finds

Follow the day’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastRide share driver charged on allegations of committing sexual acts during bookingA ride share driver will face court in Sydney today over multiple allegations of sexual acts, including one allegedly committed in the city’s CBD last weekend.They’re sick and tired of the feminisation of our curriculum and the lack o...

Singapore jails Indian man who hid US$154,000 diamond in mouth during heist

A thief was sentenced to 26 months and two weeks’ jail on Tuesday for his role in a Singapore Chinatown diamond heist. He had hidden a custom-made fake gem in his mouth, switched it for the real diamond and concealed the genuine stone the same way. Serasiya Milan Ramnikbhai, a 30-year-old from India, pleaded guilty to a charge of theft with common intention. His accomplice, 41-year-old Mangroliya ...

What to know about Germany’s drone attack accusations against Russia

German intelligence has concluded that an explosive-laden drone was linked to Russia. Officials promise consequences.

Live: Iran launches retaliatory attacks, condemns alleged US strike on wedding as a ‘war crime’

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei on Wednesday said the US was guilty of a “war crime” after the Iranian Red Crescent reported that an overnight US air strike killed four people at a wedding celebration in the country’s south. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they had responded by attacking US assets in Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan and Erbil in Iraqi Kurdistan. Follow our liveblog fo...

Middle East live: Iran launches retaliatory strikes after fresh US bombing kills 11 people

Iranian state media has reported that US strikes killed 11 people in two separate attacks, including four at a wedding in the country’s south. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they responded by attacking US assets in Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan and Erbil in Iraqi Kurdistan. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.

Middle East live: Iran says latest US strikes kill 11 people

Iranian state media has reported that US strikes have killed 11 people in two separate attacks, including four at a wedding in the south of the country. This comes after the United States struck what it says were Iranian military targets Tuesday, as Tehran fired missiles and drones at sites across the Middle East, further escalating hostilities after a month-long lull. Follow our liveblog for the ...

US and Iran trade fresh strikes as six-month conflict flares again

The United States struck Iranian military targets Tuesday as Tehran fired missiles and drones at sites across the Middle East, further escalating hostilities after a month-long lull. Local officials said one US strike hit a home hosting a wedding, killing five people and wounding dozens. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.

Iran says US bombed a wedding party in Sirik, killing five people

Officials say at least 63 others wounded in attack on city of Kuhestak, including women and children.