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Iran says its small subs deployed to Strait of Hormuz as expert explains threat: ‘Vulnerable to detection’
Iran claims it has deployed small submarines as an "invisible guardian" of the Strait of Hormuz, but analyst says the vessels pose limited strategic threat.
Rand Paul’s son apologizes for antisemitic and anti-gay rant after accosting lawmaker
In apology, William Paul said he had had ‘too much to drink’ and the things he said ‘don’t represent who I really am’Republican senator Rand Paul’s son William apologized on Wednesday for a drunken tirade at a bar in Washington DC, in which he reportedly told a Republican congressman he “hates Jews ...
Alberta Separation Petition Is Dealt a Court Blow
A judge sided with an Indigenous group that had asked for a petition by separatists to force a vote on the oil-rich province seceding from Canada to be thrown out.
‘Stunned and shocked’: Ingrid Horrocks wins top prize at New Zealand’s Ockham awards for her fiction debut
All Her Lives is only the fifth short story collection to win the prestigious NZ$65,000 prize in 58 yearsFirst-time fiction writer Ingrid Horrocks has won New Zealand’s richest literary prize for her debut short story collection, All Her Lives.The Wellington-based poet, essayist and memoirist won th...
Iran’s Araghchi warns UAE over Netanyahu meeting, says ‘collusion with Israel’ is ‘unforgivable’
'Enmity with the great people of Iran is a foolish gamble,' Iranian FM says
UAE 'denies reports' of secret Netanyahu visit
Israel reportedly sent Iron Dome air defence systems, personnel to operate them to UAE during war
Australia politics live: Hanson living ‘rent-free’ in Taylor’s head, Shoebridge says of Coalition plan to block non-citizens from benefit payments
Opposition leader to give budget reply speech tonight. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastHolding Jewish people responsible for Israel a ‘building block’ of racism, inquiry hearsThere will always be “edge cases”, Dr Dave Rich has told the antisemitism ...
South Korea official says unlikely anyone but Iran behind Hormuz ship attack: report
Sends teams of experts to Dubai to conduct forensic investigation of damage to vessel
South Korea official says unlikely anyone but Iran behind Hormuz ship attack, Yonhap reports
Seoul sent forensic experts to Dubai, where the Namu is being inspected ahead of planned repairs
Court rules Coles misled shoppers with its ‘Down Down’ discount campaign
Landmark finding against supermarket giant comes after competition watchdog argued that markdowns did not represent genuine savingsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastColes misled Australian shoppers by promoting fake “Down...
Labor accused of ‘robbing Peter to pay Paul’ for axing $760m research program to fund other science measures
Researchers say budget decision to cut commercialisation program to fund the CSIRO and other science initiatives undermines the government’s own prioritiesExplore all of our 2026 Australia federal budget coverageGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe federal government has be...
Battle Over the Strait of Hormuz Leaves Safe Passage a Gamble
Vessels are traveling without transmitting critical information meant to keep the waters safe, maritime intelligence experts say.
Court overturns Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions and orders new trial
The court has ordered a new trial over the June 2021 killings of Paul and Maggie Murdaugh.
IHC reserves verdict on Bushra Bibi’s plea for family meetings, medical access
Attorney General argues jail superintendent has authority to decide which facilities a prisoner be given and not
Nebraska Democratic Senate primary winner says she’ll drop out to support independent in general election
Cindy Burbank, who bested an alleged Republican plant, plans to step aside for Dan Osborn in general electionSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailA Democratic challenger who said she intends to drop out of November’s race for the US Senate in Nebraska to clear the way for an independent ...
Chinese ships pass through Strait of Hormuz under Iran's 'management protocol': Iranian media
US says it redirects 70 ships from transiting the Strait of Hormuz, disables 4 others
Strait of Hormuz 'open to all commercial vessels' provided cooperation with Iran's navy: Araghchi
Iran war overshadows Trump's China visit as peace talks stall
Tehran calls on BRICS members to condemn US-Israeli aggression on Iran: Iranian FM
Iran war overshadows Trump's China visit as peace talks stall
Chaos in Philippines Senate as Duterte Ally Faces Arrest
The sound of gunshots, apparently from inside the chamber, was broadcast on live television as a senator in the Philippines, who was an ally of the former leader Rodrigo Duterte, faced arrest.
Trump Says He Will Raise Jimmy Lai’s Case to Xi, as Lawmakers Press for His Release
Mr. Trump has shown less appetite for wading into human rights issues than past U.S. presidents at summits with Beijing, but said he would raise the case of the imprisoned pro-democracy media mogul.
New York man found guilty of acting as an unregistered agent of China
Lu Jianwang was accused of operating a ‘secret police station’ in Manhattan’s Chinatown at the behest of BeijingA New York man was found guilty on Wednesday of acting as an unregistered agent of the Chinese government after he was accused of operating a “secret police station” on behalf of Beijing i...
Australia politics live: Taylor reveals plan to block noncitizens from access to 17 benefits including paid parental leave
Opposition leader to give budget reply speech tonight. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastHolding Jewish people responsible for Israel a ‘building block’ of racism, inquiry hearsThere will always be “edge cases”, Dr Dave Rich has told the antisemitism ...
Canada and Alberta Reach Agreement to Raise Carbon Prices as Pipeline Tradeoff
But the agreement is the latest softening of carbon reduction measures introduced by Prime Minister Mark Carney since he took office last year.
Hezbollah support endures in south Lebanon as ceasefire fails to stop war with Israel
Despite continuing Israeli attacks and occupation, many people in the south still believe the armed group is the only force capable of defending them.