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Prominent journalist detained in Turkey
Fatih Altayli was arrested over social media comments allegedly threatening President Tayyip Erdogan.
US moves B-2 bombers as Trump weighs Iran options
B-2 bombers are the only planes capable of carrying the type of bomb that could destroy Iran's underground Fordow nuclear facility.
Belarus Opposition leader freed from jail in US-brokered deal
Siarhei Tsikhanouski and 13 other prisoners have been released from jail and are now free in Lithuania.
Iran digs in on nukes, vows 'devastating' retaliation amid Israeli attacks
Tehran says Iran won't halt its nuclear programme as Israel's strikes continue, killing top commanders.
Tensions and timing test Luxon on first official China visit
Analysis - Luck was not on Christopher Luxon's side for his first official trip to China. Audio
UK Parliament votes in favour of assisted dying
The bill now proceeds to Britain's upper chamber, the House of Lords, where it will undergo months of scrutiny.
China tightens internet controls with centralised virtual ID
China's rigidly moderated online environment is about to face even stricter controls with the introduction of a state-issued national internet ID.
Pro-Palestinian activist Khalil walks free
In March Khalil, a prominent figure in pro-Palestinian protests against Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza, was arrested by immigration agents in the lobby of his university residence.
'She's wrong': Trump disavows his own spy chief's take on Iran
Trump contested intelligence assessments relayed earlier this year by Tulsi Gabbard that Tehran was not building a nuclear weapon.
Israel says it has delayed Iran nuclear bomb by 'at least two or three years'
Iran denies it is even pursuing nuclear weapons.
'Devastating': Aussie jet setters urge travel insurance following Bali eruption deja vu
When Bali's Mount Lewotobi erupted, Teresa was ready, unlike in 2017, when she was stuck for days without a safety net. Audio
Watch: Pro-Palestinian activists damage UK military planes
Two activists broke into the Brize Norton base, spraying red paint into the engines of the Voyager aircraft and damaging them with crowbars.
From centre court to centre stage: Tennis No.1 Sinner drops Bocelli opera duet
World tennis number one Jannik Sinner has released a single with opera tenor Andrea Bocelli.
Rapper Chris Brown pleads not guilty to UK assault
Brown is charged with an assault in which the victim was allegedly struck several times with a bottle before being pursued, punched and kicked.
US judge orders release of pro-Palestinian activist
Donald Trump called pro-Palestintian protests antisemitic and vowed to deport foreign students who took part, and Mahmoud Khalil was the first target of this policy.
The NZ-Cook Islands fallout
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has slammed New Zealand for what he calls a "patronising" approach over its China deal. This week it was revealed that nearly $20m of New Zealand funding to the… Audio
US role in the Israel-Iran conflict
President Trump has said he will decide if the US will get directly involved in the Iran-Israel conflict within the next fortnight. Audio
Israel and Iran conflict
The recent upsurge in conflict between Israel and Iran continues to build. European foreign ministers have been holding talks with Iran to try to restore a diplomatic path over its nuclear programme.
…Putin quips the 'the whole of Ukraine is ours' - in theory
The Russian president said Moscow wanted Ukraine to accept the reality on the ground if there was to be a chance of peace.
Luxon concludes China trip: 'No evidence' of collaboration with West's foes
The prime minister has wrapped up his trip to China, dismissing suggestions the superpower is working with Russia, Iran and North Korea - as alleged by NATO's top official.
