More than 90 killed as boat sinks off Mozambique coast
Ninety-one people have died after a boat sank off the north coast of Mozambique.
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‘Logical’ for Japan to partner with AUKUS security pact
The federal government says it's "logical" to work with Japan on defence technology projects.
Four killed as Russia strikes Ukraine’s north and south
Russia's bombardment of Ukraine continues with four killed in air strikes in the north and south.
Truce talks stall, Israel sets date for Rafah invasion
Israel has set a date for its offensive in Rafah where about a million Gazans have been seeking refuge from the war.
Landmark climate win in European human rights court
A top European court has sided with a group of Swiss women who says their government's failure to meet greenhouse reduction targets violates their human rights.
Helen Clark warns New Zealand off ANZUS return
New Zealand leaders need to "keep their nerve" and not fall under Washington DC's influence according to Helen Clark, who senses a major foreign policy shift.
Russia says nuclear plant struck again, Ukraine denies
Authorities at the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia plant say the site has been attacked after a team from the International Atomic Energy Agency passed by.
Hamas says Israeli ceasefire proposal under review
The Hamas militant group says it is studying an Israeli proposal on a ceasefire in their war in Gaza, with US officials urging them to accept it.
Swiss climate policy violated human rights, court rules
A top European court has sided with a group of Swiss women who says their government's failure to meet greenhouse reduction targets violates their human rights.
March marks yet another record in global heat
The 12 months ending to March ranked as the planet's hottest ever recorded year-long period, the EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service says.
Netanyahu’s approach to war in Gaza a ‘mistake’: Biden
US President Joe Biden has sharply criticised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in an interview with a US Spanish-language TV network.
US comments on AUKUS are ‘very dangerous’: China
China's Taiwan Affairs Office has delivered a warning to the US over remarks made about the AUKUS submarine project.
‘Three sons of Hamas leader killed’ in Israeli strike
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh says the killing of three of his sons in an Israeli air strike will not affect the group's demands in ceasefire talks.
Switzerland to host Ukraine peace summit in June
The Swiss government says it will host a Ukraine peace conference in June and hopes Russia can join one day.
Taiwan miners rescued as earthquake injuries top 1000
Six miners have been flown to safety amid efforts to save hundreds of people trapped after a powerful earthquake hit Taiwan, killing nine and hurting over 1000.
Ukraine signs Finland deal, warns of Russia troop plans
Finland and Ukraine have signed a 10-year deal to commit to long-term security co-operation.
Israel targeted my workers ‘systematically’: aid boss
The bodies of six foreign aid workers killed in Israeli strikes have been transported out of the Gaza Strip and into Egypt.
Senior US diplomat links AUKUS submarine pact to Taiwan
US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell has linked the AUKUS submarine project to growing tensions over Taiwan during a speech to a US think tank.
Ministers mark 75 years of NATO, agree on Ukraine aid
NATO ministers have agreed to start planning for a bigger role in getting military aid to Ukraine as they commemorated 75 years of the trans-Atlantic alliance.
Russian, Ukrainian drone attacks kill several: reports
Ukrainian officials say four people have been killed in Russian attacks while authorities in Russian-controlled areas say Ukrainian strikes killed six people.
Wider bird flu spread worrying, animal health body says
The head of the World Organisation for Animal Health says it is worrying to see the spread of bird flu to more different species.
Nine dead as Taiwan hit by strongest quake in 25 years
At least nine people are dead, more than 800 injured and dozens still trapped after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake rocked Taiwan, officials say.
Trump posts $US175 million bond in civil fraud case
Donald Trump has posted $US175 million bond to avert asset seizure while he appeals civil fraud penalty.
Russian oil refinery hit in Ukrainian drone strike
Ukraine has launched one of its deepest drone attacks in Russian territory, striking its third-largest oil refinery in an industrial region near Moscow.
Israel says Israeli strike unintentionally hit aid team
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel is responsible for a "tragic" and unintentional strike on aid workers, including an Australian, in the Gaza Strip.
Fire kills 29 at Istanbul nightclub during renovations
Turkish officials say at least 29 people have died after a fire erupted at an Istanbul nightclub undergoing renovations.
US and Chinese presidents discuss Taiwan, Ukraine
US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping has discussed Taiwan, artificial intelligence and security issues in a phone call.
Ukraine lowers army draft age, hits deeper into Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says his country's forces are answering Russian strikes with "longer-range responses".
Trump calls migrants ‘animals’ during campaign speech
Donald Trump says Latin American nations are intentionally sending their criminals into the United States.
Iran vows revenge on Israel after Syria embassy attack
Iran has vowed revenge after a suspected Israeli air strike levelled an Iranian consulate building in Damascus, killing at least seven people.
US ‘deeply troubled’ as Israeli strike kills aid team
An Australian from a non-governmental organisation has been killed in an Israeli air strike on Gaza as the US calls the attack "deeply troubling".