International

China's missile test sparks condemnation from Australia and regional leaders, with many calling it 'destabilising' and 'deeply concerning'.

Hundreds of thousands of mourners joined a funeral procession through Tehran for supreme leader Ali Khamenei, as some chanted for revenge against the West for his assassination. Iranian authorities have shut down streets and closed airspace for several days of mourning.

Tens of millions of people worldwide could be pushed into a hunger crisis due to the fallout from Donald Trump's war in Iran, with aid agencies warning of a long-term impact on global food security.

Masked burglars have carried out a brazen heist at the Musee Lalique in eastern Alsace, France, making off with around 20 pieces of jewellery worth approximately €4 million. The museum will remain closed over the coming days to prepare for a smooth and safe reopening.

Nigeria has reported the deaths of two of its citizens in South Africa, where attacks and intimidation against foreigners have been escalating. The Nigerian government has condemned the attacks and warned of further action.

Scientists warn that unique corals around Norfolk Island are at risk due to disease, El Niño, and government-approved dredging. Experts say the corals are likely to be species that have not been formally described by science and would be unlikely to recover if lost.

Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, defends her country's emergency response to the twin earthquakes that have killed over 3,000 people. Many Venezuelans have expressed anger at the government's inadequate response.

A Fourth of July celebration in Newport Beach, California, turned chaotic when fights broke out and fireworks were thrown at police officers, resulting in at least 100 arrests and several injuries.

A scorching heatwave has caused at least 19 deaths in New Jersey, with severe storms plunging nearly a million homes into darkness. The heat dome has broken records in several cities, including LaGuardia Airport in New York.

Hundreds of white nationalist Patriot Front members marched through Washington, D.C. on the Fourth of July, promoting a homogenous, white ethnostate and spreading hate messages.

Pope Leo marked the 250th anniversary of US independence by issuing a powerful appeal to Americans, urging them to welcome and protect immigrants. He emphasized that the Catholic principle of defending life encompasses 'welcoming, protecting and assisting immigrants.'

A 26-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the fatal stabbings of two men at a Florida apartment complex, claiming 'evil voices' drove him to commit the crimes.

Ezra Jin, founder of China's prominent underground Zion Church, has been released from prison and reunited with his family in the US. His release is a rare case of China releasing one of its own citizens, apparently in response to US lobbying.

A swimmer suffered a severe foot injury in a suspected shark attack at Jones Beach State Park. The incident occurred on Friday, with lifeguards suspecting a baby sand tiger shark.

An 18-month-old boy was found breathing in a hospital morgue six hours after being pronounced dead by a doctor. The incident is being investigated and the boy's parents may face charges.

President Donald Trump delivered a delayed speech on the National Mall, focusing on America's success and railing against communism. He promoted the SAVE America Act and declared that 'America will never be a communist country.'

Seven UN peacekeepers have been killed in Lebanon since March, with Israel and Hezbollah exchanging fire daily. The UN force's mandate is set to expire in December, raising concerns about the region's stability.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed optimism about ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict after a phone call with US President Donald Trump. The two leaders discussed the situation along the front line and agreed to continue the conversation in person during the NATO summit in Ankara.

A fast-moving wildfire has prompted evacuations near Thessaloniki, Greece's second-largest city, after igniting on Saturday evening. Residents of three small suburbs were ordered to leave their homes as the blaze spread rapidly.

A Maryland company is releasing 600,000 non-biting male mosquitoes to combat disease-carrying mosquitoes in Washington, D.C. The mosquitoes are infected with a sterilizing gut bacteria that renders female mosquitoes infertile.