Glenn Maxwell withdraws from IPL 2026 auctions
The Australian all-rounder ends a 13-year association with the world's most popular and richest T20 cricket league.
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At least 1,250 people dead: What caused the devastating Asia floods?
Climate advocates say it's time to move to accountability for climate change, as people in Asia are living the evidence.
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FIFA World Cup 2026 draw: Teams, pots, how to watch and all to know
The group classification of the 48 teams at next year's World Cup finals will be determined at the FIFA draw in the US.
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Video: Moment Palestinian prisoner’s home is blown up by Israeli forces
Palestinian prisoner Abdulkarim Sanobar’s home in the occupied West Bank was blown up by the Israeli military.
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Hegseth or Admiral Bradley: Who approved the second Venezuela boat strike?
The US defence secretary and White House have defended the second strike, but Trump said he would not have wanted it.
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US envoys headed to Moscow to discuss Ukraine peace plan with Putin
White House 'optimistic' about a deal, but Ukraine still wary that plan is based on Russian demands.
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US mass killings drop to 20-year low in 2025: Database
Experts say the dip is likely a return to more typical levels after an unusual spike in the preceding years.
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Video: ‘Slaves, never!’ Venezuela’s Maduro holds rally amid US tensions
President Nicolas Maduro told supporters at a rally in Caracas he wants "peace with sovereignty", amid US tensions.
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Hong Kong leader orders independent investigation into fire that killed 151
Hong Kong's Chief Executive John Lee says committee to be led by a judge and will identify the causes of deadly blaze.
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UN will cut 2026 budget by $577m by slashing workforce
The UN plans to cut nearly a fifth of its staff positions as unpaid member dues climb to $1.59 trillion.
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LIVE: Israeli forces continue demolition, destruction around Gaza City
Israeli forces carry out demolition and destruction on residential buildings behind the yellow line in central Gaza.
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India’s sky-high fares crash dreams to make flying accessible to all
PM Modi said he wants those who can't afford shoes to be able to fly. But shrinking competition is killing that hope.
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Indonesia’s flood victims pick up pieces as homes, livelihoods swept away
At least 631 people have died in floods in the Southeast Asian country, with the death toll expected to rise.
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Maduro rejects a ‘slave’s peace’ for Venezuela as US ramps up pressure
Thousands rally in Caracas in support of Venezuela's president as concerns grow over potential US military action.
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Canada joins key EU defence programme as PM Carney pivots away from US
Canada joins EU's Security Action for Europe (SAFE) rearmament initiative, giving access to $170bn in loans for defence.
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Russia says it captured Pokrovsk, a key logistics hub in eastern Ukraine
Russian Chief of Staff Valery Gerasimov said Russian forces have also captured the city of Vovchansk in Kharkiv.
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El Chapo’s son pleads guilty in US drug case, cuts deal with prosecutors
Joaquin Guzman Lopez pleads guilty to drug trafficking and to kidnapping an individual believed to be 'El Mayo' Zambada.
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Luigi Mangione appears in court as lawyers seek to bar evidence at trial
Mangione faces life in prison if found guilty of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,377
These are the key developments from day 1,377 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Int’l Criminal Court says Libyan war crimes suspect now in custody
Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri allegedly committed crimes at Libya's Mitiga Prison from 2015 to 2020, the ICC says.
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Zelenskyy says territorial concessions remain Ukraine’s ‘biggest challenge’
US special envoy Steve Witkoff will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, the Kremlin has confirmed.
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What does Netanyahu’s pardon request mean for Israel’s future?
There are divided reactions to the Israeli prime minister's pardon request to President Isaac Herzog.
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US Senator Chuck Schumer receives bomb threats at three offices in New York
Threatening emails say '2020 election was rigged', echoing Trump's false claims about the vote.
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Pope Leo urges unity on day two of Lebanon visit
Martyrs’ Square became the symbolic backdrop for interfaith solidarity amid the country’s political paralysis.
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Trump to host Rwanda, DRC leaders at White House to sign peace agreement
Meeting to build on earlier agreements to end fighting in eastern DRC, which has persisted throughout talks.
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