Ukraine troops pull back as eastern front worsens
Ukrainian troops have pulled back from areas on the eastern front after Russia has enjoyed "certain tactical successes", Ukraine's top commander says.
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Solomon Islands leader Sogavare won’t renominate for PM
The Solomons Islands will have a new prime minister in May after incumbent Manasseh Sogavare ruled out renominating for the top job.
Netanyahu vows to invade Rafah ‘with or without a deal’
The United States is stepping up pressure for a ceasefire in Gaza, urging Hamas to accept a new deal.
Russia missile kills four in Ukraine’s Odesa: officials
A regional governor says a Russian missile attack has killed four people in the Ukrainian Black Sea port of Odesa.
Ukraine pulls US-provided Abrams tanks from front lines
Two US officials say Ukraine has sidelined US-provided Abrams M1A1 battle tanks for now in its fight against Russia.
Russia urges action to counter US-led influence in Asia
Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu says Russia should step up military exercises in Asia as the US seeks to extend its influence with AUKUS and the Quad.
Bird flu found in one in five US milk samples: FDA
The United States Food and Drug Administration says one in five commercial milk samples tested across the country contained particles of the avian influenza.
King to resume public duties after cancer diagnosis
Buckingham Palace says King Charles will resume his public duties next week following treatment for cancer.
India election sees turnout fall in second phase
Almost one billion people are eligible to vote in the seven-phase general election in India that began on April 19 and concludes on June 1
Publisher ‘killed story of Trump affair to help him’
Former publisher David Pecker says he opted not to run a story about Donald Trump because it would have hurt Trump's chances of winning the 2016 election.
Hamas has received Israel’s ceasefire proposal response
"Hamas has received today the official response of the Zionist occupation to the proposal (of a ceasefire)," the group says.
Russian missiles pound embattled Ukrainian power grid
Russian missiles have pounded multiple Ukrainian power plants in an escalating campaign on the country's embattled energy grid.
Opposition parties combine in race to govern Solomons
Two opposition parties in the Solomon Islands have joined forces as they court independents in a bid to reach the 26 seats needed to form a government.
Yemeni Houthi rebels say they downed US Reaper drone
Houthi rebels say a US military Reaper drone, thought to cost about $A46 million apiece, has been shot down in Yemen.
Hamas delegates to visit Cairo for Gaza ceasefire talks
Foreign Minister Israel Katz says the release of hostages is Israel's priority - and an incursion into Rafah could be suspended if there is a deal to free them.
Ukraine says forces holding on in eastern village
Ukraine's army says the situation in the eastern village of Ocheretyne is "under control" amid an offensive by Russian forces.
Gaza protests target White House correspondents’ dinner
Joe Biden is set to deliver an election-year roast before a crowd of journalists, celebrities and politicians in Washington amid protests over the Gaza war.
‘At least 13 Palestinians killed’ in strikes on Rafah
With ceasefire talks set to recommence, Israeli air strikes on three houses in the Gaza city of Rafah have killed at least 13 people, according to medics.
Modi v Gandhi contest heats up as Indian poll rolls on
Almost one billion people are eligible to vote in India's seven-phase general elections that began on April 19 and conclude on June 1.
New York court overturns Weinstein 2020 rape conviction
A New York appeals court has overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction and ordered a new trial.
Publisher cancelled Trump affair story buy, court told
The publisher of a US tabloid has told a court he ultimately cancelled a deal that would allow Donald Trump to buy the silence of a woman alleging an affair.
US justices lean toward level of immunity in Trump case
"We're writing a rule for the ages," Justice Neil Gorsuch has said during arguments about whether US presidents have some immunity against criminal charges.
Israeli Gaza strike kills Belgian aid worker: minister
Israeli warplanes had hammered the Gaza Strip's north while its bombardment of the southern city of Rafah has reportedly killed an aid worker.
Giuliani among 18 charged in Arizona election scheme
Rudy Giuliani is among 18 people charged over a fake elector plot in Arizona, while former president Donald Trump is labelled an unindicted co-conspirator.
Truce crumbles in Sudanese army’s last Darfur holdout
The fight for the last major Sudanese city not under paramilitary control threatens to cross the border with Chad, residents, aid agencies and analysts say.
Nothing will stop Rwanda policy, UK’s Sunak says
Five people have died trying to cross the English Channel from France hours after Britain's upper house of parliament passed tough new asylum seeker laws.
Tabloid publisher testifies he helped Trump in 2016
Former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker says he used his supermarket tabloid to suppress stories that might have hurt Trump's 2016 presidential bid.
Heavy shelling as Israel intensifies strikes in Gaza
As Israel's bombardment of Gaza ramps up, it has warned civilians in the north to evacuate as it prepares to use "extreme force" there.
UK on ‘war footing’, gives Ukraine $A1b in military aid
The UK's prime minister says it is time to "re-arm", announcing defence spending will increase to 2.5 per cent of GDP and promising Ukraine $A1b military aid.
Lost luggage hampers New Zealand Anzac commemorations
New Zealand defence force personnel will commemorate Anzac Day on the Gallipoli peninsula without band instruments after losing their luggage in transit.
Solomon Islands’ pro-China party fails to win majority
The party of Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has failed to secure a major in the parliamentary elections, winning 15 of 50 seats.