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Ukraine is a global surrogacy hub - but that could be about to end

Thu, 05/07/2026 - 05:02
Ukraine is considering a law that would effectively ban foreigners from accessing surrogacy in the country.

Looksmaxxing influencer Clavicular charged over alleged alligator shooting

Thu, 05/07/2026 - 04:50
The looksmaxxing influencer allegedly livestreamed himself firing gunshots from an airboat at an alligator.

Iran considering US proposal as Trump says war will be 'over quickly'

Thu, 05/07/2026 - 04:06
Mediator Pakistan says it is "endeavouring to convert this ceasefire into a permanent end to this war".

Ted Turner, media mogul who revolutionised TV news by launching CNN, dies at 87

Thu, 05/07/2026 - 03:20
The media mogul pioneered the modern 24-hour news culture when he launched the Cable News Network in 1980.

German tourist wins payout after losing sun lounger race

Thu, 05/07/2026 - 00:41
The man sued his tour operator for allowing people to reserve sun loungers with towels despite a hotel ban on the practice.

German tourist wins payout after losing sun lounger race

Thu, 05/07/2026 - 00:41
The man sued his tour operator for allowing people to reserve sun loungers with towels despite a hotel ban on the practice.

In 'Musk v Altman', this judge will make the final call

Wed, 05/06/2026 - 23:52
The feud has fuelled a costly showdown between two tech titans.

Key bridge linking North Korea and Russia almost finished, satellite images show

Wed, 05/06/2026 - 23:25
The road crossing is the latest sign of the deepening relationship between Pyongyang and Moscow.

'Enjoy the show. Ignore the war': Venice Biennale faces backlash after including Russia

Wed, 05/06/2026 - 21:29
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.

Iran considering US proposal to end war, official says

Wed, 05/06/2026 - 21:27
The White House reportedly believes it could be closing in on a 14-point memorandum of understanding with Iran.

Gas tax: How beer fuelled a debate on Australia's energy giants

Wed, 05/06/2026 - 20:58
Campaigners say Australia is giving away its gas 'for free' and should tax exports like Norway and Qatar.

Former OpenAI board member says Elon Musk offered her sperm donations

Wed, 05/06/2026 - 20:05
Shivon Zilis is the mother of four of Musk's children. That relationship began as she advised OpenAI.

Israel strikes Beirut for first time since Hezbollah ceasefire

Wed, 05/06/2026 - 19:58
Israel says it targeted a senior Hezbollah figure in the capital, the first strike of its kind since mid-April.

Israel strikes Beirut for first time since Hezbollah ceasefire

Wed, 05/06/2026 - 19:58
Israel says it targeted a senior Hezbollah figure in the capital, the first strike of its kind since mid-April.

Hantavirus-hit cruise ship leaves Cape Verde after three evacuated

Wed, 05/06/2026 - 19:49
A British man is among three evacuees sent to the Netherlands after displaying symptoms while aboard the MV Hondius.

Trump's hopes for an Iran peace deal come with caveats

Wed, 05/06/2026 - 17:32
There are signs of fresh momentum to end the war, but Trump himself has injected a note of caution.

Trump's hopes for an Iran peace deal come with caveats

Wed, 05/06/2026 - 17:32
There are signs of fresh momentum to end the war, but Trump himself has injected a note of caution.

CNN founder Ted Turner dies at 87

Wed, 05/06/2026 - 14:26
The media mogul pioneered the modern 24-hour news culture when he launched the Cable News Network in 1980.

Oil prices drop and stock markets rise after reports of deal to end Iran war

Wed, 05/06/2026 - 14:03
Reports have raised hopes of an agreement between the US and Iran after days of escalation.

Trump pauses Hormuz plan 50 hours after he announced it - what happened?

Wed, 05/06/2026 - 13:39
The US president pauses the military operation to get ships through the Strait of Hormuz two days after he announced it.

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