Post-election coalition intrigue in New Zealand
New Zealand prime minister-in-waiting Chris Luxon says he will wait until election results are final on November 3 before confirming his coalition government.
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Russia to try northeast breakthrough: Ukraine general
A Ukrainian general says Russian forces are aiming to break through defences in the country's northeast.
Two Swedes shot dead in Brussels ‘terrorism’, says PM
Belgian police say two people are dead in central Brussels after several shots were fired in the country's capital.
Israel warns Hezbollah as bid to reach Gaza truce fails
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned Iran and Hezbollah and says Israelis should prepare for a long battle.
Diplomats renew calls for Gaza aid, Iran warns Israel
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned Iran and Hezbollah and says Israelis should prepare for a long battle.
Hipkins poised to stay on as NZ Labour leader
Defeated leader Chris Hipkins says he is "not done with politics" as he returns to New Zealand's parliament after Labour's election loss.
Israel denies plan for Gaza ceasefire to allow aid in
The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has denied plans for a ceasefire in southern Gaza to allow aid to reach the enclave.
Hipkins set to stay as NZ Labour leader, Little resigns
Defeated leader Chris Hipkins says he is "not done with politics" on his return to New Zealand's parliament after Labour's election loss.
Biden to visit Israel for talks as Iran issues warning
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned Iran and Hezbollah and says Israelis should prepare for a long battle.
Top terror alert after two Swedes shot dead in Brussels
Belgian police say two people are dead and a third person wounded in central Brussels after several shots were fired in the capital.
Zelenskiy uses NATO visit to push for more support
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has described the partnership between his country and Romania as key to "stability for Europe and beyond".
Israel pounds Gaza by air, Biden decries Hamas ‘evil’
Israel's embassy in the United States says the death toll from Hamas attacks has reached 1200 while Gazan health officials say 1055 have been killed there.
Israel pounds Gaza with fiercest air strikes ever
Israel's warplanes have pounded Gaza with relentless bombardments following Hamas' weekend attack, despite the militants' pledge to execute captured Israelis.
Ardern return hint, NZ Labour suffers election setback
Poll leaders National and Labour are continuing their fight over fiscal plans as the race to form New Zealand's next government goes down to the wire.
Ardern weighs in NZ election on child poverty, climate
The latest from the New Zealand campaign trail, with Labour and National competing for office ahead of the October 14 election.
Israel forms war cabinet, prepares Gaza ground assault
Israel has formed a war cabinet from both sides of parliament as it retaliates against the deadly Hamas incursion and prepares for a possible ground assault.
UN on fact-finding mission to probe abuses in Sudan
The UN Human Rights Council are to investigate allegations of abuses in Sudan since war broke out in April.
At least four dead, 80 hurt as train derails in India
At least four people are dead and dozens injured after a train derailed in the Indian state of Bihar.
Israel ‘at war’ as Hamas gunmen launch surprise attack
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel is "in a war and we will win it" after Hamas gunmen entered the country in an unprecedented attack.
Russian missiles strike Ukraine’s Odesa grain facility
Moscow has launched another drone and missile attack on port infrastructure in Odesa, in southern Ukraine.
Israel pounds Gaza after Hamas raid as conflict spirals
More than 700 Israelis and Palestinians are dead after Hamas launched what Israel calls "a cruel and wicked war" and claimed it had taken many Israeli captives.
Russia says Ukraine missile attack over Crimea thwarted
Russian officials say their air defence systems have destroyed a Ukrainian S-200 anti-aircraft missile involved in an attempted attack on Crimea.
Death toll from Afghan earthquakes climbs to 2053
A Taliban government spokesman says the death toll from strong earthquakes that shook western Afghanistan has jumped to more than 2000.
Israel retaliates after Hamas attacks, deaths pass 1100
At least 700 people have been killed in the country by Hamas attacks while Gazan authorities say 413 have died in Israeli strikes.
Search for survivors after Afghan quakes kill 2400
A series of earthquakes in north-western Afghanistan has left at least 2400 people dead, authorities say.
France to blame for any new Armenia clashes: Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan's president has criticised the French government after it decided to send military aid to Armenia.
Schumer calls on Xi to support Israel after attacks
US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has told Xi Jinping that China's statement on the Hamas attack didn't show any support for Israel.
Clashes rage in Israel as death toll hits 1200
At least 700 people have been killed by Hamas attacks while Gazan authorities say 500 have died in Israeli strikes.
Hamas ‘will kill captives’ if Israel strikes civilians
The violence in the Mideast, which has claimed more than 1500 lives, has prompted international declarations of support for Israel.
Ukraine forces make headway in east and south
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and other officials have denied suggestions by Western critics that Ukraine has failed to achieve its objectives.
Israel secures Gaza border after fresh night of strikes
Israeli warplanes have pounded Gaza for another night and the military says it's reclaimed control of the border, while Hamas has threatened to kill hostages.