Now is the time to be ready for war, Kim tells N Korea
North Korea will deal a "a death blow" to any enemy if they opt for military confrontation, leader Kim Jong-un says.
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Israeli air strike kills three sons of Hamas leader
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.
Ukraine parliament passes bill to overhaul army drafts
Ukraine's parliament has passed a controversial law that will govern how the country recruits soldiers to replenish depleted forces fighting off Russian troops.
Biden ‘considering’ request to drop Assange prosecution
US President Joe Biden has responded to a question about Australia's request to end Julian Assange's prosecution by saying: "We are considering it".
Six dead, 10 injured in Russian strike on Ukraine: Kyiv
Ukraine's second-largest city has been attacked by Russian drones, with at least six people dead and 10 injured, officials say.
Israel sacks officers after aid workers killed in Gaza
The Israeli military has dismissed two officers for their roles in air strikes in Gaza that killed seven aid workers on a food-delivery mission.
Australians missing as Taiwan quake death toll hits 12
Two Australians are missing in Taiwan as rescuers continue to search for survivors following a massive earthquake that's killed at least 12 people.
Israeli army mistook aid workers for gunmen: inquiry
Israel's army says an inquiry into the killing of seven aid workers in Gaza concluded there were serious errors and breaches of procedure by the military.
Magnitude 4.8 earthquake hits New York City region
An earthquake has shaken the densely populated New York City metropolitan area, with residents reporting they felt rumbling across the northeast of the US.
Ukraine’s Zelenskiy warns of dwindling missiles
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says if Russia is going to continue its long-range aerial bombardment, Ukraine must have more air defence missiles.
Gaza ceasefire talks amid increased aid efforts
Hamas, US and Israeli officials are set to take part in ceasefire talks amid increased efforts to bring aid to people in Gaza.
Three killed in Russian strike on village: Ukraine
Two men and a woman have died after a house in a Ukrainian village on the front line was hit by a Russian shell, a local official said.
Israeli military reduces troops in southern Gaza
The Israeli military says it has withdrawn all ground troops from the southern Gaza Strip except for one brigade.
Ukraine denies it was behind strike on nuclear plant
The International Atomic Energy Agency has repeated calls for Ukraine and Russia not to "jeopardise nuclear safety" after Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant was hit.
Israel reduces troops in south Gaza, Rafah in sights
Six months after the war in Gaza began, Israel withdrew some soldiers from the south and has Rafah in its sights, even as it prepares for more ceasefire talks.
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.
‘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.