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Iran-US war latest: Hegseth reveals staggering cost of conflict so far as he faces Senate to ask for more

Pentagon seeks billions of dollars to cover growing costs of conflict as fragile ceasefire collapses and casualties mount

China Merchants Securities drops South Korea ETF as Seoul stock volatility spills over

A leading Chinese brokerage house has ended market making for the mainland’s only South Korea-focused exchange-traded fund (ETF), as Beijing steps up efforts…

Can the US and its allies break China’s grip on rare earths and AI technology?

The struggle between the US and China over who will lead in artificial intelligence is one of the defining competitions of our time. In the second part of our…

China neighbour calls police after mistaking ‘stinky fart vinegar’ for rotting corpse

A tenant in a residential block in southern China called the police, reporting a smell resembling corpses in their building. It turned out that the odour was…

Australia news live: vulnerable women and children warned to turn off concealed phones during national emergency alert test next week

System update aims to deliver warnings in ‘a more timely manner’. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The New…

Middle East crisis live: tankers carrying Saudi oil turned back after Houthi threats; Trump claims US will hit Iran nuclear storage facility ‘pretty soon’

In a letter to shippers, the Houthis have threatened to attack any ships that load or discharge Saudi oil Houthis threaten to attack shipping tankers if they…

Canada cancels joint bridge-opening celebration with US amid trade tensions

The ribbon-cutting celebration of the Gordie Howe International Bridge is no longer taking place after Trump announced a 50% tariff on Canadian goods A planned…

France passes bill to ban social media for children under 15

The move could risk straining relations with U.S. tech companies and President Donald Trump.

Trump announces new tariffs on generic drugs to take effect in 2028 – US politics live

President says 100% tariff would be imposed on generic drugs made overseas after 1 August 2028 ‘for a one year period of time, and 200% thereafter’ Sign up for…

Burnham approves use of U.K. bases for some U.S. strikes on Iran

Prime Minister Andy Burnham will continue the previous government's policy when it comes to approving U.K. bases for what are called defensive U.S. strikes,…

Hegseth estimates Iran war has cost US$37.5 billion as he defends funding request at fiery hearing

US Republicans are preparing a US$95 billion package to fund the military, along with other White House priorities.

D4vd ordered body bag and chainsaws after teen’s death, detective says

The singer placed the order under an alias but used his own bank cards and had the items delivered to his home

Hormuz, Malacca and other key straits spawn tensions throughout history

Hormuz and a handful of maritime straits around the world have served as the linchpin of global trade since the 16th century and have fuelled geopolitical…

Hong Kong surpasses July rainfall in just 20 days – why?

Hong Kong’s rainfall so far this month has already surpassed typical levels for July by 23 per cent, a review of Observatory data shows, with a meteorologist…

The disappearing lake: How Africa’s Lake Chad nearly vanished and the $50 billion engineering plan designed to restore it

Oil prices rise slightly after US announces new round of strikes on Iran

Trump announces 0% tariff on generic medicines for two years; 200% thereafter

Trump Lifts Ban on Direct Flights to Lebanon

The prohibition had been in place since 1985, when it was imposed in response to Hezbollah’s hijacking of TWA Flight 847.

India opposition leader Gandhi detained after calling for Modi’s resignation

Rahul Gandhi said Prime Minister Narendra Modi must resign "for destroying the future of India's youth," before staging a sit-in outside the prime minister's…

"Wild pursuit of fame and fortune": Candace Owens tears into Erika Kirk, claims Charlie Kirk was her "ticket to more fame"

Candace Owens intensified her public feud with Erika Kirk, accusing her of pursuing fame and fortune throughout her life. In a podcast, Owens claimed Charlie…

Kaylee Hottle, deaf Godzilla actor, killed in car crash at 18

In Godzilla vs Kong and the sequel, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, Hottle played an orphaned girl named Jia who sees beyond Kong's threatening appearance and…

Zelenskyy left with little choice but to sack his army chief - and it's a spectacular fall from grace

In a significant move in the middle of a war, Ukraine's president has sacked his military chief and is seeking to woo a former defence minister back into the…

Son's dying wish to see mother play soccer now helps her cope with loss

After Spencer Farley was diagnosed with terminal cancer, he asked his mum to start playing soccer. In the 12 months since his death, the game has kept her…

Melbourne suburbs with 'one way out' where 86pc of people leave for work

With only months to the Victorian election, Melton Council is calling on both sides of politics to commit to two new train stations in the fast-growing…

Yen breaks ¥163 and trades at levels last seen in 1986

Fiscal concerns and the interest rate gap between Japan and the United States weigh on currency.

Japan exports in June jump 19.3% year/year

Japan seeks Southeast Asia sea lanes to avoid troubled waters in region

Japan is turning to five lesser-used straits in Southeast Asia as insurance against the next maritime shock, with plans to create detailed nautical charts for…

Iran war live: US launches new attacks; Hegseth says war has cost $37.5bn

Trump threatens to bomb a suspected Iranian nuclear site called Pickaxe Mountain 'very heavily'.

With His Latest Threats, Trump Signals to Iran That He Is Willing to Escalate

President Trump is facing a critical moment in the war, which has failed to bring about the “unconditional surrender” he once demanded.

Zelensky sacks Ukraine's top army commander after days of protests

Oleksandr Syrskyi is dismissed after backlash over the removal of popular Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.

Prosecutors begin gruesome arguments against pop singer D4vd in murder case

The preliminary hearing requires the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office to demonstrate to a judge that sufficient evidence exists to proceed to…

US readies new tariffs as Trump's 10% global levy to expire

Trump on Tuesday announced a new 100 per cent tariff on imported generic drugs to take effect from August 2028.

Hegseth says Iran war has cost $37.5 billion so far

US Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth is also pushing for more funding for the war. It comes as the US military is striking Iran for the 11th consecutive night. DW…

US war in Iran has cost US$37.5 billion so far, Pentagon chief Hegseth says

The cost of the United States’ war in Iran has risen to US$37.5 billion so far, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Tuesday, as he faced sceptical…

Perth teenager charged with murdering his mother and attempting to kill sister

Police found woman dead in Bentley home and seriously injured girl on nearby highway Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking…

US strikes Iran for ’11th consecutive night’

Explosions reported to have been heard in northwestern Iran's Tabriz, as well as capital Tehran and southern Iran.

Mykhailo Drapatyi: What to Know About Ukraine’s New Top General

Maj. Gen. Mykhailo Drapatyi, a decorated commander, is popular both inside and outside of his country.

Mistrial declared in case over Sacramento’s deadliest shooting

Mtula Payton and Dandrae Martin were tried together over shooting on K Street in April 2022 that left six dead The trial of two men accused of carrying out the…

2 tankers carrying Saudi oil reverse course in Red Sea after Houthi threat, amid widening U.S.-Iran war

Two oil tankers carrying Saudi crude to Asia reversed course in the Red Sea on Tuesday after threats from Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis, as a widening Middle…

De la Espriella’s defeat in congress could signal turbulent term in office

Analysts say the setback foreshadows lofty legislative challenges. The post De la Espriella’s defeat in congress could signal turbulent term in office appeared…

'Massive' drop in tourists this winter hits WA's south

Despite being an idyllic location for a winter getaway, businesses in WA's Great Southern have recorded a decline in tourists this season.

A job interview made her question the barriers women face at work so she built a platform to uncover them

A job interview left Khatija Aslam questioning the assumptions women face at work. It led her to launch Moxy, which gathers women’s workplace experiences to…

Trump says US 'not finished' attacking Iran as conflict widens

President Donald Trump said the US was "not finished" attacking Iran on Tuesday as the conflict widened, with Tehran launching strikes on Gulf states and its…

Taylor Farms spent millions backing MAGA before diarrhea outbreak. Now they’re arguing over test results

The company claims the FDA has apologized for a false positive test linking it to the diarrhea outbreak, which the FDA denies

'She was right at the front door': Husband describes losing wife in house fire

Leanne Gay Laver and family friend Phillip Gordon died when the house caught alight in the Logan suburb of Kingston.

Burnham tells cabinet to tackle living costs at first meeting

The new prime minister chaired his first cabinet after announcing a cut to VAT on household electricity.

Illinois man sentenced for hacking Snapchat accounts to steal nude photos

Hegseth tells Senate war on Iran has so far cost $37.5bn at hearing to request more funds

Defense secretary has asked Senate appropriations committee for nearly $88bn more to continue effort The US defense secretary, Pete Hegseth told the Senate on…

U.S. set to impose new tariffs by Friday with stopgap to expire

The Trump administration last month proposed new tariffs of at least 10% on 60 trading partners, citing what it said were lax forced-labor standards.

US immigration agents arrested a record number of people in June, data shows

Guardian analysis shows officers arrested 43,138 people as quiet and steady operations ramp up across the country The Trump administration arrested a record…

A Family’s Daring Escape From North Korea

Their resolve for freedom hardened during the pandemic, when they lived through a crippling food shortage and were forced to witness frequent public executions.

$30m biochar facility could help replace coal at Rio Tinto refineries

Rio Tinto has signed an agreement with an Australian company for a biochar product that could help replace coal used in its emissions-intensive Queensland…

What’s at stake as Beijing beats global peers with first approval of novel therapy

China’s drug regulator has for the first time approved a novel, globally trialled medicine ahead of authorities in the United States, Japan and Europe, marking…

‘Failure’ Hegseth melts down over questions about Iran war strategy as costs explode

Defense secretary demands ‘necessary injection’ of $67 billion for ‘generational investment’ in nation’s military as senators ask him to justify continued…

Lebanese army deploys in ‘pilot zones’ under US-backed plan

The Lebanese army has begun deploying in three southern towns as part of a US-backed framework agreement with Israel.

Trump administration attacks US left, alleging Cuba ties: Key takeaways

US report says the beleaguered government in Havana is the 'connective tissue' of a global 'anti-American coalition'.

Andy Burnham’s first conversation with Donald Trump was ‘extremely warm’, Downing Street says

Mr Burnham’s phone call with the US president lasted 20 minutes, Downing Street said

Moldova chooses new prime minister as it pushes for EU membership

Political newcomer Vasile Tofan inherits Moldova's push to join the European Union by 2030.

Zelenskyy names new Ukrainian commander-in-chief

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy replaces the country's commander-in-chief after protests against his sacking of the defence minister last week.