At least 13 killed in Kyiv as Ukraine grapples with air defence shortages

20. Aug. 2026, 09:37

Apartment blocks and warehouses were targeted in the "massive attack" on Thursday, officials say.

Trump vows tougher economic measures on Iran and supporting countries

20. Aug. 2026, 09:13

It comes after a 60-day ceasefire expired on Monday, with no sign of a diplomatic or military off-ramp to the conflict.

Australia 'outraged' after Israel decides not to open criminal investigation into killing of aid worker in Gaza

20. Aug. 2026, 07:33

Australia's foreign minister summoned the Israeli ambassador over "insulting" Zomi Frankcom decision.

Giant whales move into Greenland waters as ice disappears

20. Aug. 2026, 02:05

Melting sea ice from climate change has opened up the region for giant whales to undertake "feeding frenzies".

Founder of collapsed Chinese property giant Evergrande sentenced to life in prison

20. Aug. 2026, 06:08

Hui's sentencing marks a key moment in the fallout from Evergrande's collapse, which shook China's property sector.

Mushroom killer must stay in jail forever for 'truly dreadful' crime, appeal court told

20. Aug. 2026, 07:08

Prosecutors say Erin Patterson's sentence was "manifestly inadequate" as it allows for the possibility of parole.

Missing teen hiker found dead in Australian bush after eight-day search

20. Aug. 2026, 05:45

The state premier initially said Lily Hooper had been found alive before police confirmed her death.

Israel confirms soldiers fired at car in which Hind Rajab was killed and opens criminal investigation

20. Aug. 2026, 04:17

The five-year-old Palestinian girl initially survived the attack and pleaded for help but her body was recovered later with those of six of her relatives.