An Australian specialised diver will join the rescue effort to free Laos villagers trapped in a cave.

The prime minister took the unusual step of sharing the fake image to confront online critics who fell for the falsehood and complained that she should be ashamed of herself.

Iran’s foreign ministry said the US had violated a ceasefire in place for nearly seven weeks, while US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he expected negotiations over a deal to “take a few days”.

Fresh fighting has erupted in Lebanon despite the peace deal with Israel.

The long fight for justice by victims of a man who allegedly dosed them with diuretics has raised fresh concerns over how France treats serious abuse accusations.

A judge in the US has ruled on what evidence can be used in the trial of Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering a healthcare chief executive.

Since last year, Donald Trump’s Justice Department has pursued a slew of investigations against the president’s antagonists.

Seven of the 11 detained flotilla activists from Australia pre-recorded videos, shared with this masthead, to be released once they were intercepted by Israel.

The FBI director continues to come under scrutiny for mixing government business with dates, holidays and leisure time.

Foreign media have highlighted Pauline Hanson’s admiration for Donald Trump and the growing electoral support globally for populist right parties.

France’s first lady denies the suggestion – made by a writer promoting his new book – that she flew into a jealous rage over an Iranian actor.

The accident has triggered a vast rescue operation with hundreds of emergency workers, promises of an “uncompromising” investigation and an intervention from President Xi Jinping.