Sydney Morning Herald World News

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:29:23 +1000
Queen Mary’s father dies at 84
Queen Mary of Denmark's father, John Donaldson, has died at the age of 84.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:58:54 +1000
US-Iran war as it happened: Talks end with no agreement; Two US warships pass through Strait of Hormuz
Follow our live coverage of the conflict in the Middle East and related developments in Australia.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:51:22 +1000
‘Bad news’: US negotiations with Iran end in stalemate
Historic talks on ending the six-week war have ended without agreement, leaving the fate of the fragile, 14-day ceasefire very unclear.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 15:53:59 +1000
What now? Failure in Islamabad leaves Trump facing unpalatable options
With neither Washington nor Tehran apparently willing to compromise, the economic and political shockwaves of this conflict loom again.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 15:30:00 +1000
A bitter ex, a deleted tweet, and Melania’s strange decision to dump kerosene on the Epstein fire
The first lady felt compelled to clear up the matter of how she and Donald Trump met, saying that she was not introduced to him by child sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 13:30:00 +1000
The election that everyone seems to have a stake in – especially Putin and Trump
Whatever the result of Hungary’s hard-fought election, the loser has already laid the groundwork for blaming a foreigner for shaping the outcome. Washington and Moscow are also watching closely.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 13:30:00 +1000
Trump’s war releases divisions that could tear his MAGA world apart
Establishment Republicans have always loathed Donald Trump. More significant is the fracture of his MAGA base.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:32:39 +1000
Artemis II crew give first public comments since returning to Earth
Artemis II crew give an emotional public appearance after successfully returning to Earth.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 11:57:48 +1000
Artemis II crew 'happy and healthy' after re-entry
Artemis II Entry Flight Director Rick Henfling says Artemis II crew is 'happy and healthy' following successful re-entry.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 09:58:45 +1000
‘I have not processed what we just did’: Artemis’ moon-travelling astronauts return home to cheers
The crew of NASA’s Artemis II mission explain how it felt to become the first humans to fly to the moon in over 50 years.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 09:45:00 +1000
The hidden life in Beijing’s hutongs
In Beijing’s old hutong districts, residents such as Ma Peizeng and his wife have built modest lives in tiny spaces, sharing communal courtyards and public bathrooms with their neighbours, as the city has gentrified around them.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 08:00:50 +1000
Artemis II astronauts reunite with family
The astronauts aboard the Artemis II spacecraft have reunited with loved ones after their orbit around the moon.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 08:00:38 +1000
Peace talks between US, Iran under way in Pakistan
Peace talks between the US and Iran are taking place in Pakistan’s capital as a delicate ceasefire hangs in the balance.

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 20:11:13 +1000
Vance in Pakistan for Iran talks as impasse looms over Lebanon
The US and Iran are trying to end to the six-week-old war despite a series of sticking points over the conflict in Lebanon and the still-closed Strait of Hormuz.

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:40:40 +1000
Artemis astronauts splash down back on earth
The four Artemis II astronauts who made history and took the world along for the ride, have splashed down to earth off the coast of California.

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:35:52 +1000
US-Iran war as it happened: Iranian Speaker wants ceasefire in Lebanon before peace talks begin; Vance warns Iran not to ‘play’ US; Trump lashes out over Strait of Hormuz
Follow our live coverage of the conflict in the Middle East and related developments in Australia.

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 17:02:09 +1000
Watch the Artemis II re-entry: Crew splash down in the Pacific Ocean
All four astronauts have splashed down in the Pacific Ocean after their 10-day journey to the moon. Source: NASA

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:35:40 +1000
The biggest mystery in Washington – just why did Melania make that speech?
From nowhere, the first lady has reawakened the Epstein saga just when it seemed to have died off.

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:30:00 +1000
Shuttered Laos ‘distillery’ implicated in methanol deaths denies responsibility
A woman linked to the business said they bought high-strength alcohol from a pharmacy and mixed it with water.

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:13:17 +1000
Kamala Harris thinking about running for president
Kamala Harris said she might run for president in 2028.

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