One last ride on the V-set: NSW train fans farewell ‘old but plush’ steel rattlers in style
The beloved train was treated like a visiting superstar on its ‘rowdy but enjoyable’ final journey from Lithgow to Central Station
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy and Merz welcome Trump truce claim and condemn Russia attacks
Ukrainian president and German chancellor praise US efforts after Trump claims Putin agreed to pause, as six killed in latest Russian strikes. What we know on day 1,437
Sussan Ley unveils all-Liberal interim shadow cabinet and gives Nationals an ultimatum
Nationals given eight days to reconcile with party before opposition leader appoints permanent Liberal-only frontbench
Veteran Indian politician Ajit Pawar dies in plane crash, leaving power vacuum
Three days of mourning were declared in the Indian state of Maharashtra after the death of the state’s deputy chief minister
China executes 11 people linked to Myanmar scam operation
Beijing has stepped up cooperation with south-east Asian nations to crack down on the multibillion-dollar industry
Iran accused of ‘campaign of revenge’ as doctors arrested for treating protesters
US state department calls for the release of all detained healthcare workers as at least one arrested surgeon reported to be at risk of execution
UK-based pair behind messaging app accused of giving data to Iranian regime
Exclusive: Branch of Iranian software company TSIT, which makes Gap Messenger, is registered in Sussex
Niger’s military ruler vows retaliation after gunfire and explosions heard in capital
General Tchiani accuses France, Benin and the Ivory Coast of links to attack near Niamey’s airport and thanks Russian troops for defence efforts
‘Very masculinist’: how Iran unrest felt different to 2022’s hijab protests
Previously popular ‘woman, life, freedom’ slogan ignored as son of former shah becomes focus of desperation for change
UK unlikely to join a US attack on Iran – but may help Gulf states if Tehran retaliates
Deployment of RAF Typhoon squadron to Qatar signals willingness to protect country from a counterattack
Great Ormond Street surgeon harmed 94 children, review finds
Report into actions of Yaser Jabbar from 2017 to 2022 says 36 of the patients suffered severe harm under his care