Sydney Morning Herald World News

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:34:04 +1000
Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in US over UK rape, sex trafficking charges
Controversial social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate have been arrested in the US as UK prosecutors accuse them of multiple rape and sex trafficking offences.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:28:54 +1000
Two US troops killed in Iranian strikes
Two US troops have been killed and one is missing after Iran struck an airbase in Jordan.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:24:25 +1000
Russia hits Ukraine with most ballistic missiles in any attack since start of war, Kyiv says
Russian forces have stepped up ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv and other cities in recent weeks as Ukraine runs low on critical US-designed air defences to shoot them down.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:34:00 +1000
Trump reduces the grandeur of obsession into complaints – about the time he was president
There was barely a peep from Republicans on Capitol Hill about his batty stew of a speech. You could almost hear their fervent wish: Please, Donald, move on!

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:31:57 +1000
Trump blames Canada for wildfire smoke as US forests also burn
The smog blanketing the north-eastern United States is expected to clear before the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina in New Jersey.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:23:29 +1000
Trump launches retaliatory strikes after Iran kills two US troops in Jordan
The strikes came as a new statement attributed to Iran’s supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, warned of “unforgettable lessons” for the United States.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:01:27 +1000
Hanson knew she had questions to answer. She ran for cover
If the mainstream media doesn’t matter, why does she seem so paranoid about it? Could she be sweating on her five-star Euro summer more than she’s willing to let on?

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:54:28 +1000
Manosphere influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in Miami
Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested by US federal authorities on Saturday in Miami and face 38 new charges in the UK after an investigation into alleged sexual offences.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:01:03 +1000
‘Very special’: Meteorite that crashed into couple’s home gives up its secrets
The space rock smashed through the roof and landed in the home owners’ bedroom.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:36:04 +1000
‘Do not apologise for being white’: Hanson takes aim at privilege and trans rights
Pauline Hanson drew applause at a right-wing conference in Lonbdon, but her speech drew a small audience for attacking trans rights and net zero, but the room had rows of empty chairs.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:25:26 +1000
Government's probe after Aussie arrested in USA by ICE
The Australian government is making urgent inquiries after a citizen was arrested by immigration and customs agents in the US.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 17:13:34 +1000
Iran renews attacks on Gulf states after another night of US strikes
Kuwait came under sustained attack, with a desalination plant hit and operations at Kuwait International Airport suspended due to repeated missile and drone threats, escalating the war a week after a fragile ceasefire agreement fell apart

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 17:01:49 +1000
Families left in the dark after methanol deaths
Laotian authorities have treated the families of dead Australian travellers Holly Morton-Bowles and Bianca Jones with contempt.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:51:31 +1000
Australian handcuffed by ICE in Las Vegas
Footage of the incident shows two plainclothes officers leaving the man on the ground as walking off as bystanders gathered.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:38:45 +1000
‘We are a threat’: What leaked audio of Pauline Hanson at right-wing dinner reveals about her plans
While her private speech drew plenty of applause from the black-tie crowd, it also highlighted One Nation’s weaknesses.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 09:09:19 +1000
Massive wildfires rage across Canada
Massive wildfires are raging across Ontario and Manitoba, sending thick plumes of smoke south across the USA.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 07:39:09 +1000
US airstrikes targeting key facilities across Iran
The US has ramped up its air strikes campaign against Iran, targeting bridges, rail lines and power and water facilities.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:26:00 +1000
Fed-up Europeans use sniper fire to stop narco traffickers on new ‘cocaine highway’
Antidrug officials are pushing for military tactics to be employed against “go-fast” smuggling boats.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 02:00:44 +1000
Distillery owner charged over Laos poisonings that killed Aussie teens
Foreign officials suggested the owner could face up to four years in prison, if convicted, after the victims’ families were devastated by the possibility of a lesser penalty.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 23:10:05 +1000
Andy Burnham clears final hurdle before becoming UK PM, but Aussie expat gets one vote
Burnham promised to bring hope to the British people and purpose to the country’s floundering Labour government ahead of replacing Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

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