One killed, nine missing as 3.4m-litre chemical tank implodes in US
At least one person has been killed and nine others are unaccounted for after a chemical tank imploded in the US.
White House prepares for UFC showdown for Trump’s 80th birthday
Construction is underway on the South Lawn of the White House in preparation for UFC Freedom 250.
Trump-backed Paxton topples Senator Cornyn in Texas primary run-off
Ken Paxton defeats John Cornyn in Texas race, setting up a November election that could decide control of US Senate.
Group of women and children with alleged ISIL ties returns to Australia
Australian Federal Police have not made any arrests but say inquiries are ongoing.
Joe Biden sues U.S. Justice Department over planned release of conversations with biographer
Former U.S. president Joe Biden sued the U.S. Department of Justice on Tuesday, seeking to bar the release of audio recordings and transcripts of private
1 dead, 9 missing in wake of chemical tank implosion at U.S. paper mill
A massive chemical tank holding millions of litres of a corrosive liquid imploded and collapsed Tuesday at a Washington paper mill, killing at least one
Evacuation order related to overheated chemical tank near Los Angeles is fully lifted
Officials say they are lifting evacuation orders for the final 16,000 residents who live near a damaged chemical tank in California, after earlier declaring that
One killed and others missing after chemical explosion at US paper mill
Nine others were injured and another nine are missing after a tank ruptured at a paper mill in Longview, Washington.
White House erects UFC cage ahead of US 250th anniversary celebrations
Workers were seen assembling domed arches and a staging area on the South Lawn in preparation for next month’s event.
Russia ‘relentlessly targeting’ critical infrastructure and democracy, GCHQ says
The spy agency’s head will set out threats facing the UK and the measures she believes need to be taken to confront them on Wednesday.
Can EU find a Russia whisperer to mediate an end to war in Ukraine?
With the US pulling out of trilateral talks with Russia and Ukraine, the EU is looking for potential candidates to step in.
Even careful scuba divers can damage coral reefs
Hours of diving videos and hundreds of survey responses reveal the common diver mistakes that can cause irreversible reef damage.
Hundreds of children die within months as measles cases soar in Bangladesh
The country has recorded more than 60,000 suspected cases of measles in just over two months.
Did Trump fall asleep during 2026 Memorial Day ceremony? We examined footage
People online shared a video purportedly showing the president dozing off during a ceremony honoring fallen soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery.