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The Russian frigate Admiral Grigorovich (foreground) is monitored by the Royal Navy's RFA Tideforce (background). The Admiral Grigorovich reportedly fired warning shots at a UK-registered yacht on Tuesday.

Sailing couple’s ‘dangerous’ encounter with Russian warship

A Russian warship fired warning shots near a yacht manned by retired couple in the English Channel.

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Spectators fill the South Lawn of the White House in Washington during a UFC event hosted by President Donald Trump for his 80th birthday, on Sunday

FBI foils alleged plot to attack UFC event with drones

Authorities have charged at least five people after a 19-year-old Ohio man told investigators last week that he and others planned to attack the White House.

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New information has been revealed about Jeffrey Epstein’s final days and death.

Shocking details emerge about Epstein’s death

A New York Times Magazine investigation has pieced together the final days of Jeffrey Epstein, revealing never before heard information.

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Major travel warning update for Aussies after peace deal.

Travel warning update for Aussies heading to Europe

The Government has scaled back its travel warnings across parts of the Middle East, but cautioned the security situation remains unpredictable.

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Workers are trying to clean green algae from Washington's Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

Trump’s ‘American flag blue’ pool turns green

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has an algae bloom, a little over a week after it was repainted a colour dubbed ‘American flag blue’ by the President.

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Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas was thrown to her death without a safety rope.

Distraught mum breaks silence after 21yo’s 40m death plunge

Tributes have been paid to Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas, who plunged 40 metres to her death in Brazil during a horrific bungee jumping accident.

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Security incidents have complicated matters for Ebola medics in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Armed attackers remove Ebola patients from DRC clinic

Authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo say an armed group has removed a woman and her daughter from an Ebola health centre in the country's east.

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Iranian negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf is expected to attend a signing ceremony in Switzerland.

Picturesque location for peace-deal signing revealed

The signing of a deal between the United States and Iran will take place on Friday.

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 Catherine, Princess of Wales smiles and waves as she attends the 2026 Order Of The Garter Service at Windsor Castle on June 15, 2026 in Windsor, England.

Princess Kate stuns at historic Order of the Garter ceremony

All eyes were on the Princess of Wales at Windsor Castle overnight as the British Royal Family gathered for the historic Order of the Garter ceremony.

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The government's move to temporarily cut the fuel excise helped reduce the annual inflation rate. (Joanna Kordina/AAP PHOTOS)

Case for fuel excise cut has weakened

Reserve Bank of Australia monetary policy meetings have attained must-watch status.

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A 15-year-old girl is fighting for life after reportedly taking part in a viral online challenge, prompting urgent warnings from doctors and her devastated family. WARNING: Distressing content.

Teen left brain dead after viral social media challenge

A 15-year-old girl is fighting for life after reportedly taking part in a viral online challenge, prompting urgent warnings from doctors and her devastated family. WARNING: Distressing content.

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Mikhail Petrakov and his wife Irina greet Chinese Ambassador Xiao Qian.

What it’s like inside Canberra’s Russian embassy party

Despite being on Putin’s banned list, The Nightly’s National Political Editor was invited by the Russian embassy in Canberra to celebrate the federation’s national day. Here’s what he saw.

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The wreckage of a plane crash burns in a field in Butler.

‘Completely perpendicular’: Terrifying update on plane crash

More details have been revealed about the tragic skydiving accident which killed 12 people.

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 Gavin Newsom attends the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between USA and Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium.

Trump investigating me because of presidential tilt: Newsom

California Governor Gavin Newsom said Federal agents have been knocking on the doors of family members and former employees, demanding records and digging through years of “random documents”.

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