US First Lady Melania Trump has slammed what she described as false claims about her and sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.

Follow our live coverage of the conflict in the Middle East and related developments in Australia.

Lebanon, where Israel is fighting a parallel war against the Iran-aligned Hezbollah militia, remains a flashpoint in the negotiations.

China’s quick embrace of Cheng Li-wun is a sign it sees in her an opportunity to advance Xi Jinping’s reunification agenda.

Researchers for the first time have observed how a once-peaceful chimp community descended into violence that has been likened to a “civil war”.

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte says Donald Trump has been 'clearly disappointed' with the alliance's stance over the Iran war.

A new exhibition in London tracks the monarch’s fashion and style over her life and reign – and confirms her skill at power dressing long before the term was used.

A new exhibition in London tracks Queen Elizabeth II's fashion and style over her life and reign – and confirms her skill at power dressing long before the term was used.

Melania Trump denied having a friendship with Jeffrey Epstein in a strange address from the White House.

Israel says it will begin peace negotiations with Lebanon after hundreds of people were killed in attacks.

US First Lady Melania Trump has denied any links to convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

The US first lady said she was “not Epstein’s victim” and was not introduced to her husband, Donald Trump, through him, as is sometimes claimed.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says talks will be held with Lebanon “as soon as possible” after the White House was forced to clarify that Lebanon was never included in the truce.

Britain accused Russia of using the distraction of events in the Middle East to try to conduct the covert operation in a region home to critical infrastructure such as undersea cables.

Anthony Albanese is calling for Lebanon to be included under the US-Iran ceasefire following a barrage of strikes.

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The world heaves in panic, but a trip around the moon reminds us there is cause for celebration.

Beijing is being credited with playing a role in getting Iran to the negotiating table, which analysts say is bolstering its image as a peace-brokering major power while the US appears conflict-driven.

The Artemis II crew became emotional as they named a moon crater after their fellow astronaut's late wife.

Ben Roberts-Smith has been arrested in relation to multiple counts of murdering unarmed Afghan civilians and prisoners.