As Australia is hit with mass mortalities, here’s how NZ has prepared for bird flu
Australia’s closest neighbour has spent years investigating how the lethal virus would impact its unique wildlife. Source: Read More
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‘Deeply saddened’: Australian helicopter provider speaks after Greece firefighting tragedy
McDermott Aviation had leased helicopters to Greece as wildfires continue to spread across southern Europe. Source: Read More
Israeli strikes kill 18 in Gaza as minister says no deal to halt attacks
Despite the US’ announcement of a path for Hamas’ disarmament, Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have continued. Source: Read More
Iran says close to Hormuz deal with Oman, after US suspends attack plan
As Iranian mediators battle to revive June’s memorandum of understanding, the path to peace remains fraught. Source: Read More
Five dead, 41 missing in Indonesia ferry fire
Indonesia has had a second ferry accident in two months after a passenger vessel on the Makassar city in South
Trump to hold off on new Iran attack, in hope of a swift deal
US President Donald Trump said negotiators could reach a deal soon which would result in “the Immediate, Complete and Total”
Renowned Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja among 10 killed in Pakistan avalanche
Purja and nine others were caught in an avalanche on Broad Peak, with rescuers yet to retrieve their bodies. Source:
EU calls crisis meeting over Ceuta migrant crossings, as Spain shores up border
The mass arrival exposed divisions over migration policy, with 22 European Union states calling for a coordinated response. Source: Read
Three dead after woman detonates bomb at Moscow restaurant, state media says
The woman attempted to bring the device into the restaurant but was refused entry before it exploded, state media reported.
Russia pummels Ukraine as Zelenskyy begs allies for better air defences
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned Ukraine has run out of interceptor missiles for its US Patriot air defence systems. Source: Read
‘Never bring a knife to a gunfight’: The next frontier in online security
Two incidents involving rogue AI behaviour have highlighted new challenges and amplified calls for stronger guardrails. Source: Read More
Police renew appeal, release ransom notes six months after Nancy Guthrie vanished
The alleged kidnappers first demanded millions in Bitcoin before later claiming the 84-year-old died. Source: Read More
FIFA abandons World Cup privatisation plan after fierce backlash
FIFA had proposed to set up a commercial subsidiary which would sell a 20 per cent stake in the World
At least 57 migrants die crossing into Spanish enclave, as thousands voluntarily return
The Spanish government says the vast majority of the more than 50,000 migrants who crossed into Ceuta had returned to
The controversial detail Aussie viewers may have missed in Nolan’s The Odyssey
What some critics say is a surprising omission has sparked debate. Source: Read More
‘Take it with a grain of salt’: The missing parts of Trump’s ‘historic’ Hamas deal
Major hurdles remain unresolved in what Trump has characterised as a “historic” Hamas disarmament deal. Source: Read More
Spain calls in armed forces as hundreds of migrants enter Ceuta exclave from Morocco
Migration has been a politically sensitive issue for Morocco and Spain for years. Now it’s become a flashpoint. Source: Read
Donald Trump announces agreement for ‘complete disarmament’ of Hamas
Conditions of the deal are expected to be published in two weeks, but US officials say Israel is “sceptical” Hamas
Pakistan’s mediators insist US-Iran talks ongoing as Egypt targeted for first time
Egypt, largely spared from the Middle East conflict so far, saw overnight drone attacks on energy facilities. Source: Read More
‘Grotesque’: Football world in revolt against FIFA’s controversial World Cup plan
A plan to privatise the World Cup has turned the football world against its international governing body. Source: Read More
The Pacific nation caught between two superpowers
On a remote Pacific island chain, a new era of rivalry is testing an old way of life. Source: Read
As eSafety takes Telegram to court, Russia moves against the man behind the app
Australia and Russia both cited terrorism concerns, though for very different reasons. Source: Read More
Japan’s urgent search for mall collapse survivors as earthquake death toll stands at 13
Rescuers continue to search the wreckage of an Aeon Mall complex that collapsed during the earthquake. Source: Read More
Zelenskyy tells Ukrainians to brace for ‘massive’ Russian attack following oil refinery strikes
As Zelenskyy’s relationship with Donald Trump warms, his long fight against Russia rolls on. Source: Read More
Iran attacked US bases in Jordan. Furious Trump says US will hit back hard
A brief halt in the fighting between the US and Iran appears to be over, as more of the region
The ‘final frontier’ of travelling is here. But one ritual is far from over
A test flight has landed after 24 hours non-stop — so what does it mean for stopovers? Source: Read More
Saudi Arabian forces join US in strikes on Iran-backed militants in Iraq
Iran-backed militants in Iraq recently launched over two dozen drone attacks on US forces and Saudi energy infrastructure. Source: Read
In pictures: Japan quake toll rises to 13 as rescuers search for people trapped in collapsed mall
Japan’s southern prefecture of Kumamoto lives with the memory of a massive 2016 earthquake that killed hundreds. Source: Read More
‘Not out of danger’: Spain’s wildfire evacuees return home as France fears flame spread
As Spain gives the green light for evacuees in 13 regions to return, France faces continued tinderbox conditions. Source: Read
Trump voices irritation with Netanyahu as relations with Zelenskyy warm
As Trump’s relationship with Ukraine’s Zelenskyy has warmed, his relationship with Netanyahu continues to show signs of strain. Source: Read
Where Australia sits in this $6 billion race for influence as China’s strategy shifts
What was a “real foothold” for China in the Pacific has been narrowed, according to a new report. Source: Read
Tsunami warnings issued for southern Japan after major earthquake
Thousands of homes are without power, and a tsunami warning was issued after an earthquake shook Japan’s southern Kyushu island.
‘Cannot go unanswered’: Iran’s latest test is a country already at war
Two wars risk converging amid threats of retaliation. Source: Read More
Trump tries optimism as foes hold fire and Iran denies peace talks
Fighting between the US and Iran has been paused since the weekend. While Trump expressed hope for a deal, Iran
As wildfires are ravage Europe, here’s the latest advice for travellers
Australians are urged to stay informed and check their travel insurance, as wildfires disrupt Europe’s peak holiday season. Source: Read
Iran claims control of the Strait of Hormuz and rejects peace talks
Trump stopped a two-week campaign of attacks against Iran to provide an opportunity for negotiations. Source: Read More