Trump and Iran reach agreement that includes opening Strait of Hormuz
The US and Iran say they have reached an agreement that will take effect on Saturday. US President Donald Trump says the US is lifting its naval blockade on Iranian ports
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Teen shot and buses torched in Manhattan after historic NBA win for Knicks
A teenager was shot and buses destroyed during chaotic scenes in New York City that marred jubilant celebrations for the Knicks' historic NBA championship win.The New Yor
Trump says US-Iran peace deal could be signed on Sunday
US President Donald Trump says a deal aimed at ending hostilities between the United States and Iran is expected to be signed on Sunday, although Iran has cast doubt on t
Air India crash final report still pending one year after tragedy
Investigators probing the Air India crash that claimed 250 lives last year, say they are not yet ready to release their final report, despite significant progress in the
Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire
Elon Musk becomes the world's first trillionaire after SpaceX shares soar on stock market debut.The tech mogul reached that milestone when shares of his rocket company Sp
Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha dies after more than 3 years in coma
Thailand's Princess Bajrakitiyabha, who has been in a coma for more than three years, has died, the royal household has announced.She collapsed in December 2022 while exe
Stabbing victim's family calls for calm amid violent anti-immigration protests in Northern Ireland
The family of a Northern Irish man who lost an eye in a knife attack has appealed for calm after the incident triggered a wave of anti-immigrant violence in Belfast, with
Modi becomes India's longest-serving elected PM
Narendra Modi has become India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister after completing 4,399 consecutive days in office.The Union Cabinet yesterday passed a resolution
US creates 172,000 jobs as businesses gear up for FIFA World Cup
The United States economy created 172,000 jobs in May as pubs, bars and restaurants increased hiring ahead of the FIFA World Cup, which kicks off next week.According to t
Actor Anthony Head, known for Buffy the Vampire Slayer has died at 72
72-yr-old Anthony Head, the suave, smooth-voiced British actor known for roles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Ted Lasso, has died. Head’s daughters, actor
More than $4.8m in assets restrained following Christchurch drug investigation
A major police operation targeting the trafficking of highly addictive Class A drugs, including cocaine and methamphetamine, in Christchurch has resulted in the restraint
Fans banned from bringing reusable water bottles to FIFA World Cup matches
Fans attending matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup will no longer be allowed to bring reusable water bottles into stadiums, with FIFA saying the move is aimed at preventin
Bondi Beach shooting hero charged with assault and intimidation
The man hailed as a hero for disarming one of the alleged perpetrators of the deadly Bondi Beach shooting has now been charged with assault and intimidation.44-year-old A
Fijian scorpion hitchhikes to New Zealand
A scorpion believed to have originated from Fiji has been found in a bathroom in Auckland, prompting an investigation by New Zealand biosecurity officials.New Zealand's M
Stephen Curry signs landmark 10-year deal with Chinese sportswear Li-Ning
Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry has signed a major 10-year endorsement deal with Chinese sportswear company Li-Ning, bringing an end to a lengthy free agency pro
70-foot Messi statue taken down
A 70-foot statue of football star Lionel Messi has been taken down in Kolkata, India after it was found to be unsafe.The statue was erected in December during Messi's "GO
More than 400 arrested as PSG Champions League celebrations turn violent
More than 400 people have been arrested after celebrations over Paris Saint-Germain’s (PSG) Champions League final win against Arsenal turned violent across France
3 male narco-terrorists killed in strike by US forces in eastern Pacific Ocean
Three suspected drug traffickers were killed after a boat was struck by US forces in the eastern Pacific during an operation on Friday.New video released by US Southern C
Mice infestation devastates crops and homes in Australia
A mouse plague is spreading across large parts of Australia, with rodents invading homes and devastating grain fields, leaving farmers facing heavy financial and emotiona
Dog shoots woman with shotgun at Nebraska convenience store
Police responding to reports of a shotgun blast at a convenience store sounds like the opening scene of many American crime films, but when officers in Nebraska attended
India's 'unsafe' 70ft Messi statue to be moved
A 70 feet statue of Lionel Messi in India is set to be taken down after it was spotted "swaying in the wind".The giant monument in Kolkata, West Bengal, was erected in De