American Airlines and Delta have asked the Federal Aviation Administration for a global ground stop on all flights.

A major worldwide tech outage, believed to have been caused by a flawed anti-viral update from US cyber security company CrowdStrike, has plunged many of the world's largest companies into crisis.

Sky News contributor Kosha Gada reacts to Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's speech to the RNC. "This was such a cap off to what has been the most surreal three weeks in American politics," Ms Gada told Sky News Australia. "Starting with that debate, of course, the assassination attempt this week, and then the speech."

Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson revealed he called Trump hours after Saturday’s assassination attempt, and the former president didn't talk about himself. Carlson spoke on day four of the Republican National Convention in the wake of the failed Trump assassination. “He said only how amazed he was and how proud he was of the crowd that didn’t run,” Tucker recounted. “Of course they didn’t run; his courage gave them heart.” Carlson noted that Trump avoided creating division post-attack. “He turned down the most obvious opportunity to inflame the nation,” Carlson said. Like many convention speakers, Carlson hinted that recent events might be divinely inspired. “What’s happened over the past month, since the debate and particularly since Saturday in Butler, a lot of people are wondering: "‘What is this? This doesn’t look like politics; I wonder if something bigger is going on,’” Carlson said.

Donald Trump has claimed Americans are “bound together” by a “single fate” at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

Donald Trump says the world is “teetering on the edge of World War Three” at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

Donald Trump has labelled Joe Biden and his administration as “totally incompetent” at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

Donald Trump says “no nation will question” his power as he vows to make America “respected again” at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

Donald Trump has called for Democrats to drop their “partisan witch hunts” against him at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.o

Donald Trump claims he is “saving democracy” for Americans at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

An ancient exhibition of epic proportions has opened this week in Shanghai. The display of ancient Egyptian artefacts is the largest of its kind to be held in the past 20 years. A total of 788 artefacts are on display at the Shanghai Museum for visitors to feast their eyes upon.

A 160 million-year-old stegosaurus skeleton worth more than $60 million has broken a record for a dinosaur fossil auction in New York. 'Apex' is believed to be one of the most complete skeletons ever found. It was originally expected to fetch $8 million.

A Star Wars helmet and Indiana Jones' hat are among Hollywood film props up for auction in Los Angeles. Almost 2,000 items will go up for sale over a four-day memorabilia sale next month. The famous Fedora worn by actor Harrison Ford is expected to sell for about $820,000. Other props include Joaquin Phoenix's final battle costume in the 2000 epic Gladiator. Forrest Gump's box of chocolates and Julia Roberts' earrings in the romantic comedy Pretty Woman are also up for grabs.

Donald Trump has arrived for the final day of the Republican National Convention with the former US president fist pumping as he made his way to his seat. Mr Trump's ear was still bandaged following the recent failed assassination attempt on his life.

Sky News US analyst Michael Ware says the “chessboard” for President Joe Biden to win the upcoming election is a “checkmate against him”. The New York Times is reporting Joe Biden has started to accept the idea that he may not be able to win in November and may have to drop out. “All the Dems can do is throw the board up into the air,” Mr Ware said.

A fire has killed 16 people at a shopping centre in southwest China. Flames engulfed the 14-storey building while 75 people were able to be pulled to safety. Firefighters worked overnight to contain the blaze. Early investigations indicate that construction operations started the fire, however, a more detailed enquiry is underway.

Protesters in Bangladesh have set fire to the headquarters of the country's state broadcaster. Bangladesh's information minister says broadcasts have stopped and most employees have left the building. Posts on broadcaster BTV's social media pages suggest many people were trapped inside the building. At least 17 people have died this week in clashes between students and the police.

Ursula von der Leyen has been elected for a second term as European Commission President. She has secured another five-year term after pledging to create a continental "defence union" in Europe. The 720-member European Parliament approved her with 401 votes in favour, 284 against and 15 abstentions.

US journalist Evan Gershkovich's trial for espionage in Russia has resumed. The Wall Street Journal reporter was detained in March 2023 on spying charges. Russia has failed to provide public evidence of the allegations. Foreign minister Sergey Lavrov claims it has 'irrefutable evidence' showing Mr Gershkovich was involved in some espionage activities. The 32-year-old faces a 20-year prison sentence should he be found guilty.

MediSecure has revealed 12.9 million Australians had their data stolen in a cyber-attack in May this year. This makes it one of the largest cyber breaches in national history. The types of data stolen include patient's full names, dates of birth, home addresses and Medicare details. The E-script provider went into voluntary administration in June after the government declined to provide financial assistance.