Key takeaways from Donald Trump’s controversial speech on election security

The president claimed China and 'deep state' actors had deceived US voters, but critics say his claims were misleading.

Texas floods ravage through southwestern areas of state

At least 2 people are dead, and over 200 were rescued in catastrophic floods in the Texas Hill Country region.

China’s Xi says AI ‘should not be a solo performance by a single country’

The Chinese leader called for more international cooperation in developing the technology at a conference in Shanghai.

Israeli settlers attack Sinjil town in occupied West Bank

Clashes erupted after Israeli settlers attacked the outskirts of the occupied West Bank town of Sinjil.

IEA chief warns Strait of Hormuz crisis threatens global energy security

Fatih Birol says 'oil security is still a critical issue' and world should be 'worried' if situation does not improve.

IEA chief warns Strait of Hormuz crisis threatens global energy security

Fatih Birol says 'oil security is still a critical issue' and world should be 'worried' if situation does not improve.

Australia 'deeply frustrated' over Laos methanol poisoning charges

Media reports say Laos will press charges of up to one year in jail against those allegedly responsible.

More than 500 Rohingya vanished at sea – what happened?

Two boats carrying an estimated 530 Rohingyas have disappeared since leaving Myanmar on 29 June.

Which players are favourites to be FIFA World Cup 2026 award winners?

Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe are among the biggest stars expected to walk away with at least one individual award.

Which players are favourites to be FIFA World Cup 2026 award winners?

Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe are among the biggest stars expected to walk away with at least one individual award.