Thursday, May 07, 2026 3:26 AM ET
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Iran considering US proposal as Trump says war will be 'over quickly' Mediator Pakistan says it is "endeavouring to convert this ceasefire into a permanent end to this war". 3 hrs ago - World32 minutes ago
Trump's hopes for an Iran peace deal come with caveats -- There are signs of fresh momentum to end the war, but Trump himself has injected a note of caution.8 hours ago
Ted Turner, media mogul who revolutionised TV news by launching CNN, dies at 87 -- The media mogul pioneered the modern 24-hour news culture when he launched the Cable News Network in 1980.13 hours ago
German tourist wins payout after losing sun lounger race -- The man sued his tour operator for allowing people to reserve sun loungers with towels despite a hotel ban on the practice.6 hours ago
Israel strikes Beirut for first time since Hezbollah ceasefire -- Israel says it targeted a senior Hezbollah figure in the capital, the first strike of its kind since mid-April. -- Middle East3 hours ago
Shell profits rise as Iran war pushes oil prices higher -- The energy giant reports profits of $6.92bn for the first three months of the year. -- Business43 minutes ago
Vigils to be held across Australia for 5-year-old girl allegedly murdered in Outback -- Kumanjayi Little Baby was found dead after going missing from an Aboriginal town camp in Alice Springs.56 minutes ago
Former OpenAI board member says Elon Musk offered her sperm donations -- Shivon Zilis is the mother of four of Musk's children. That relationship began as she advised OpenAI.1 hour ago
Looksmaxxing influencer Clavicular charged over alleged alligator shooting -- The looksmaxxing influencer allegedly livestreamed himself firing gunshots from an airboat at an alligator.2 hours ago
Massive Alaska megatsunami was second largest ever recorded -- New research suggests glacier melt driven by climate change is increasing the risk of giant waves.16 hours ago
Orphaned baby hippo to be hand-reared by keepers at Kenya sanctuary -- The baby hippo, which has been named Bumpy, was found clinging to its lifeless mother at a lake.18 hours ago
Ukraine is a global surrogacy hub - but that could be about to end -- Ukraine is considering a law that would effectively ban foreigners from accessing surrogacy in the country.2 hours ago
In 'Musk v Altman', this judge will make the final call -- The feud has fuelled a costly showdown between two tech titans.6 hours ago
Key bridge linking North Korea and Russia almost finished, satellite images show -- The road crossing is the latest sign of the deepening relationship between Pyongyang and Moscow.1 hour ago
Gas tax: How beer fuelled a debate on Australia's energy giants -- Campaigners say Australia is giving away its gas 'for free' and should tax exports like Norway and Qatar.10 hours ago
'Enjoy the show. Ignore the war': Venice Biennale faces backlash after including Russia -- Protests have taken place at the prestigious arts fair over the inclusion of Russia for the first time since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.9 hours ago
Watch: Passengers evacuated from virus-hit cruise ship off Cape Verde -- The Dutch foreign ministry confirmed that a British, German and Dutch national had now been taken from the virus-hit ship.18 hours ago
Watch: The Lebanese neighbourhoods shattered by Israel's ten minute bombing raid -- The BBC's Nawal Al-Maghafi has been piecing together what happened on 8 April 2026, after one of the deadliest chapters in the country's recent history.22 hours ago
Do viruses spread more easily on cruise ships? -- The BBC explains what experts have to say about the infection risks associated with cruise ships.2 days ago
Moment Indonesian river overflows from heavy rain -- A glamping facility was destroyed by the raging torrent in Bogor, West Java on 4 May.2 days ago
Watch: Passengers told virus-hit ship 'not infectious' after first death -- YouTuber Ruhi Çenet was on board the ship, and filmed the announcement made on 12 April.14 hours ago
Ex-Australia cricketer Warner accepts decision to drink and drive was 'foolish' -- David Warner will be "accepting responsibility" after he was charged last month, his lawyer says.1 hour ago
What is hantavirus and how does it spread? -- The Andes strain of the virus, which can rarely be passed from person to person, has been confirmed in some passengers.3 hours ago
Gulf economies face long-term hit from Iran conflict -- Commentators say it will take years or even decades to repair the damage.8 hours ago