Donald Trump has announced he is extending the ceasefire with Iran.

The US president said he had acceded to a request from Pakistani mediators to maintain the fragile truce as officials grappled with mixed messages from Iran.

The move appears to be a pitch to the president’s vanity to get the US back on Kyiv’s side.

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An explosive article about FBI director Kash Patel’s alleged drinking exploits – which he strongly denies – has raised fresh questions about the conduct of some others at Donald Trump’s side.

US Indo-Pacific commander Samuel Paparo said submarine rotations to HMAS Stirling could begin immediately, appearing to dispel claims that Australia is behind on preparatory work.

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Prosecutors believe the chatbot advised what type of gun and ammunition to use before the deadly shooting, sparking a rare criminal investigation into the AI app.

US President Donald Trump warns if a deal with Iran is not reached soon, US military action could restart.

Vice Admiral Robert Gaucher, appointed to lift lagging submarine production, acknowledged the construction rate was “still not where it needs to be” to meet AUKUS commitments.

Iran is willing to compromise on its nuclear enrichment program, but it will not agree to give up its medium-range ballistic missiles or its ability to control the Strait of Hormuz.

President Donald Trump says Vice President JD Vance is preparing to fly to Pakistan for further discussions with Iran despite continuing uncertainty and significant hurdles.

A comedian would have struggled to script the prime minister’s earnest pitch to parliament about the scandalous mistake that might cost him his job.

An alarming rise in waterways polluted with cocaine prompted scientists to wonder how fish might be handling their highs.

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The British PM was jeered when he admitted members of parliament would find the facts of the matter "incredible".

The split between Israel and Europe has widened during the war in Lebanon, following a deep dispute during the height of the fighting in Gaza.

The attack happened at the historic Teotihuacán pyramids, killing a Canadian tourist and injuring six people, authorities said.

On a dramatic day for the White House, FBI director Kash Patel sued over an article that portrayed him as MIA and a problem drinker, while Donald Trump’s labour secretary quit amid a misconduct investigation.

Kash Patel was filmed drinking a beer in the locker room after the US men’s team won gold at this year’s Winter Olympics. (source: X/@WilliamTurton)