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An air force pilot climbs aboard a jet in the Middle East.

A 60-day deadline could pressure Trump to end the Iran war

The clock is ticking on the US’s war powers statute, which sets a 60-day limit on any president using military force without congressional authorisation.

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Biological parents found after IVF mix-up.

Heartbreak as biological parents found after IVF mix-up

A major breakthrough has identified a baby’s biological parents, four months after a woman gave birth to a little girl.

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Israel and Lebanon plan to discuss extending a ceasefire they both claim the other is violating.

Lebanon truce strained after deadly Israeli strikes

Israel's attacks on southern Lebanon continue as both sides prepare to discuss an extension to their so-called ceasefire.

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Officials aren't ruling out extending the three-month halving of the excise on petrol and diesel.

Albanese calls urgent fuel crisis talks as prices surge

Tougher fuel restrictions are not on the agenda as national political leaders meet to discuss the petrol and diesel crisis.

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The Druzhba oil pipeline had been a sticking point in EU plans to lend 90 billion euros to Ukraine.

Russian oil back as billions for Kyiv unlocked

The EU officials approved the massive loan to Ukraine shortly after a pipeline bringing Russian oil to Hungary was reopened.

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View of snow capped mountain range, amid heightened tensions following a deadly attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 tourists,  on April 29, 2025 in Srinagar, Kashmir.

The town longing for tourists year on from terrorist attack

THE NEW YORK TIMES: A year ago, three men armed with assault rifles turned a popular picnic spot in a picturesque region that locals often call a ‘mini Switzerland,’ into the scene of a massacre.

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Princess Eugenie  walks down the aisle with her father, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor for her wedding to Jack Brooksbank in St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle.

Princess’ husband ‘alarmed’ by Andrew’s wedding demand

Princess Eugenie’s husband was left ‘alarmed’ by a demand made by the former prince in the lead-up to the couple’s royal wedding.

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The mum issued an urgent warning to Aussies travelling to the Indonesian hot spot.

Mum warns Bali holidaymakers over daughter’s medical woes

‘We talked about avoiding other things but clearly I should have added this to the list!’

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In Australia petrol is a bit pricier but trucks keep trucking and planes continue to fly. This comforting picture belies how close we remain to the edge.

Global energy markets are on the verge of a disaster

In Australia petrol is a bit pricier but trucks keep trucking and planes continue to fly. This comforting picture belies how close we remain to the edge.

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Teens family speaks out following D4vd's murder charge.

Family break silence after singer charged with teen’s murder

Teenager Celeste Rivas has been described as a ‘beautiful, strong girl’ by her family in an emotional statement after musician D4vd was charged with murder.

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Julio Cesar Jasso Ramirez  fires a weapon  at the Teotihuacan pyramids, a popular tourist and archaeological site in San Martin de las Piramides, on the outskirts of Mexico City.

Columbine High massacre inspired Mexican pyramid gunman

The gunman who killed a Canadian tourist and wounded 13 others at Mexico’s famed Teotihuacan pyramids had planned the attack days in advance, officials said

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Students hold a vigil near the scene of a shooting near the Florida State University student centre on April 17, 2025 in Tallahassee, Florida.

ChatGPT advised college shooter suspect, claims Florida A-G

Florida has launched a criminal probe into ChatGPT and its parent company, OpenAI, based on a review of messages between the chatbot and the man accused of killing two people at Florida State University.

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Anthony Albanese announces more fuel is bound for Australia amid supply concerns.

Albanese acts on diesel as Middle East uncertainty grows

Australia has secured four extra shiploads of diesel via BP and Viva, further strengthening expected supplies through the end of May and early June.

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The Jeffrey Epstein files have mentioned dozens of prominent names and organisations. (AP PHOTO)

Gates Foundation opens external review of Epstein ties

The Gates Foundation says, "This is a challenging time for our organisation," as it opens a review into its connections with Jeffrey Epstein.

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