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FA expecting Socceroos friendlies in Middle East to go ahead
Football Australia says it is closely monitoring conditions in the volatile region, but expects a pair of Asian Cup lead-up games to go ahead.
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Gulf states working on multipart peace deal to avert renewal of US-Iran war
Talks are aimed at reopening strait of Hormuz and lifting sanctions on Iran, and for Houthis to withdraw in Yemen A multipronged peace deal to reopen the strait of Hormuz within four days of sanctions being lifted and for the Houthis to withdraw substantial forces inside Yemen are at the heart of Gulf states’ plans to avert what they regard as a disastrous renewal of war between Iran and the US. The US is aware of the talks’ progress but is holding out for a concession that European powers suggest could involve Iran allowing UN weapons inspectors back into the country.
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Mbappe faces backlash in China for meme fiasco
Three major Chinese brands have ended partnerships with French football star Kylian Mbappe
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Israel election results live: exit polls point to tie between Netanyahu and Eisenkot blocs
Both blocs would fall short of the 61 seats needed to form a government as support for Palestinian parties surges Full report: Israel election too close to call as exit polls give Netanyahu bloc slightly fewer seats Analysis: Rise of Palestinian parties in Knesset will redraw Israel’s political landscape Israel election: what we know so far Supporters of the opposition bloc breathed a sigh of relief after the first exit polls were announced, but as the night has worn on nervousness has grown on both sides. With exit polls shifting to put the two sides on equal footing, Agence France-Presse is…
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284 incidents, 46 deaths: 2027 warning signs on poll violence
Of the 284 incidents documented, 150 were flagged as carrying a risk of recurrence, pointing to...
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Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv retaking territory, Zelenskyy says, as Nordic leaders urge Putin to end the conflict
Kyiv retaking territory, Zelenskyy says, as Nordic leaders urge Putin to end the conflict. While a localised ceasefire appears to holding in Ukraine’s south, Russian strikes damaged a university campus and Kyiv’s important Southern Bridge overnight, in what Zelenskyy described as “a serious escalation” against Ukrainian logistics.
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China’s families are now supporting more old people than kids
The demographic shift is “symbolic” and could mean more public spending shifts from families and schools to pensions and healthcare, said Professor Stuart Gietel-Basten of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. It may also challenge the country’s ambitions, as it could limit economic growth and people’s spending power, said National University of Singapore sociology lecturer Mu Zheng.
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Israel’s Eisenkot says country voted for change
Israeli opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot says millions of Israelis voted for change, tired of Netanyahu’s ‘lies’.
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Residents declare 'war' over proposed water park
A water park proposal divides a Queensland community, with residents and councillors clashing over the potential loss of green space and the future of the region.
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‘This is America’: US envoy scolds Cuban diplomat at UN
US envoy Mike Waltz repeatedly told Cuba’s UN team, ‘This is America’, during a heated clash at UN headquarters
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King Charles confirms he will discuss legacy of slavery at Commonwealth summit
King’s tour of Caribbean comes amid renewed calls from Commonwealth nations for Britain to engage in reparation talks King Charles has confirmed that he will discuss the legacy of slavery at a summit with Commonwealth leaders as he begins his Caribbean tour. The king arrived in the Bahamas to a ceremonial welcome and attended a youth rally at Clifford Park, the site where the country officially gained its independence from British colonial rule in 1973.
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Rise of Palestinian parties in Knesset will redraw Israel’s political landscape
Exit polls indicate opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot will have to work with Arab-Israeli leaders to have a hope of governing Israeli elections: live updates The big gains made by Palestinian parties in Israel’s general election pose an urgent and fundamental challenge to the country’s mainstream opposition: either cooperate with Arab Israelis or hand Benjamin Netanyahu a roadmap to political survival. In the wake of Tuesday’s exit polls, the leader of the opposition bloc, Gadi Eisenkot, declared them a victory for “Israel’s Zionist national majority” but the real outcome looks as if it will be
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Arab towns in Israel celebrate historic Knesset gains with fireworks
Celebrations erupted in Lod, Kafr Manda and Tayibe after Israeli media exit polls projected a combined 18 Knesset seats
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Forever Wars: Why can’t America stop?
Why does the US keep going to war, and can voters stop it?
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Dream postponed: Hebron groom caught in Israeli military lockdown
Israel's military operation in West Bank's Hebron has disrupted Palestinian life, including a postponed wedding.
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Russia not behind waving of Russian flags during 2024 protests in Nigeria — Lavrov
According to him, Russia and Nigeria share a strong relationship dating back to the Soviet Era.
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Israel election too close to call as exit polls give Netanyahu bloc slightly fewer seats
Early indications suggest it will be some time before the shape of new government and who will lead it is clear Israel election – live updates Israel’s election appeared to have delivered no clear winner on Tuesday night after a historic turnout by voters for an election described by some as the most consequential in the country’s history, and marked by a record participation by Israeli Arab voters. Exit polls published on Tuesday evening suggested that the opposition bloc of parties led by the former chief of staff of the Israel Defense Forces, Gadi Eisenkot, would win most seats in the Kness
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US bans vehicles from China’s BYD at Japan military base, calling them ‘unacceptable’ risk
US military says the restrictions on the electric vehicles at Kadena airbase also apply to delivery drivers and taxis One of America’s biggest overseas military bases has banned vehicles made by the Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD over security concerns, the US military in Japan said on Tuesday. The ban, which went into effect this week at Kadena airbase on the southern Japanese island of Okinawa, has fueled speculation that similar measures could be taken at other US military facilities as part of Washington’s crackdown on Chinese technology it suspects of being used to collect sensitive i
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What we know about Ukraine-Russia truce in Oleshky, brokered by Melania Trump
The Russian-occupied city of Oleshky has had no electricity, gas or water for three years, as residents reported having to eat weeds to survive.
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Ceasefire extended across Ukraine's Kherson region, officials say
The truce was originally planned for the stranded residents of Oleshky, and Russia and Ukraine say no breaches have been reported.
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Ghana’s ambassador to Côte d’Ivoire extends consular outreach to four western towns
Ghana’s Ambassador to Côte d’Ivoire, Brigadier General Alhassan Abu (rtd), has extended the Embassy’s diaspora engagement and consular outreach programme to Ghanaians living in San Pedro, Sassandra, Grand Lahou and Tabou in western Côte d’Ivoire. He explained that the Ghana Embassy in Abidjan was responsible for maintaining diplomatic relations between Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire, as well as promoting Ghana’s national interests and protecting its citizens.
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Ukraine war briefing: Russia strikes Kyiv hours before truce begins in war-ravaged city Oleshky
Before the latest strikes on Kyiv, Zelenskyy highlighted Ukraine was still waiting for US defence secretary Pete Hegseth to sign off on critical missile supplies. The attack in Brasov is the latest in a string of similar incidents in Europe, with Nato and the EU grappling with what they say is a “hybrid” campaign of sabotage and interference by the Kremlin aimed at undercutting Western support for Kyiv.
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Russia jails IT worker for 13 years for donating money to Ukraine
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance shared Ukraine donation data with Russian authorities resulting in his conviction.
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Ruto leaves for Moscow: Why Kenya is shifting stance on Russia-Africa Summit
It's his first trip to Russia since he was elected. It could signify more than just attending a...