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Passengers onboard an international flight were left terrified after a portable phone charged exploded and burst into flames mid-air, sparking panic in the cabin and forcing an emergency landing.

‘Exploded like bomb’: Panic as plane makes emergency landing

Passengers were overcome with panic when a fiery ordeal some people onboard thought ‘might be a terrorist incident’ erupted mid-flight.

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Donald Trump at the G7 summit in France.

Trump defends Iran ceasefire deal and reignites grievances

Donald Trump defended the ceasefire deal by using major geopolitical moments to claim vindication, re-litigating old grievances and quickly shaping the narrative on his own terms.

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A health worker has been cautioned after allegedly attempting to sell Princess Kate’s medical records.

Shocking way hospital staff attempted to cash in on Kate

An investigation into an incident from the Princess of Wales’ 2024 hospital stay has presented damning findings.

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Why Trump, Iran signed deal early in France

Donald Trump and Iran’s President have shocked the world, rushing through a digital, remote signing of their memorandum of understanding to end the war.

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A memorandum signed by US President Donald Trump includes an end to the war including in Lebanon.

Trump drops major warning after ceasefire deal

A senior US administration official has confirmed details of a framework agreement between the United States and Iran due to be formally signed in Switzerland.

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US Vice President JD Vance gestures as he boards Air Force Two following a meeting with representatives from Pakistan and Iran in April.

Vance, the face of deal to end Iran war, defies GOP critics

Military hawks within the Republican Party are directing their ire over the still-unclear Iran deal toward the Vice President, more so than Donald Trump.

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Luigi Mangione during a pretrial hearing at New York State Supreme Court in New York, US, on Monday, May 18, 2026.

Luigi Mangione’s major legal move in CEO murder case

A judge has revealed lawyers are set to assert a new defence at his state murder trial which, if successful, could lead to less prison time.

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Donald Trump has a chance to present his ceasefire deal with Iran to allies at the G7 summit.

‘Back to shooting’: Trump opens door to resume Iran bombing

The US President warned Wednesday’s G7 summit that if he doesn’t like the ceasefire deal with Tehran, America would go back to ‘dropping bombs on their head’.

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Heroic bystanders can be seen racing to the burning wreckage of a plane crash on a US highway in a bid to free passengers trapped inside.

‘Like part of a movie’: Bystanders run to deadly plane crash

WATCH THE VIDEO: Footage shows bystanders running to the burning wreckage after the plane crashed on a busy highway.

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Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles and US Admiral Admiral Samuel Paparo have both raised concerns over China’s military build-up in the Pacific.

‘Increasing risk’: US alarm on China threat in the Pacific

Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles has backed a leading US Admiral’s grim assessment of China’s growing threat to the Indo-Pacific.

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Jamie Varley, left, has been found guilty of the sexual abuse and murder of a 13-month-old baby boy he was in the process of adopting with his partner, John McGowan-Fazakerley, right.

‘Dead meat’: Vile details of teacher’s abuse of adopted baby

A teacher has vomited in the dock as he learnt his fate over the sexual abuse and murder of a 13-month-old baby he was in the process of adopting with his partner. WARNING: Distressing content.

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Many of the cats looked thin and weak when they were rescued by police.

Police bust cat trafficking ring, save 400 from slaughter

Around 40 animals have already been reunited with their owners in Vietnam.

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Sara Ceccantini was killed in a crash while celebrating her hens in Mykonos, Greece.

Heartbreak as bride-to-be killed on her hens trip in Mykonos

A young mum and bride-to-be has tragically died while celebrating what should have been one of the happiest times of her life.

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Charles pictured wearing two friendship bracelets under his traditional red uniform.

King Charles’ subtle Swiftie reference at royal event

His granddaughter Princess Charlotte is a dedicated Taylor Swift fan.

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