Defence minister favourite in Indonesian elections
Prabowo Subianto is the favourite for Indonesia's elections but faces runoff uncertainty amid protests.
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Israel, Hamas making progress in talks, officials say
Two officials say Israel and Hamas are making progress toward a deal that aims to bring about a cease-fire and free hostages held in the war-ravaged Gaza Strip.
Nine killed as violence mars Pakistan election
Violence has marred Pakistan's national election with no clear result expected until at least Friday.
‘Over the top’: Biden says of Israel’s military action
Israel appears to be targeting the southern city of Rafah where up to 1.4 million Gazans are seeking refuge, a day after rejecting a proposed ceasefire.
Ukraine replaces army chief at difficult time in war
After months of speculation of a rift, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy ousted army chief and national hero Valeriy Zaluzhnyi in a leadership shake-up.
Imran Khan’s supporters lead in Pakistan election
Independents loyal to jailed former prime minister Imran Khan are picking up seats in the Pakistan national election.
Biden won’t face charges over docs, says memory is fine
President Joe Biden won't be charged over his handling of secret papers, but he's hit back at a prosecutor who called him an "elderly man with a poor memory".
Russia pounds Avdiivka, fires missiles at Kyiv
Russian forces are pounding an area in eastern Ukraine but have also launched missiles at major cities including Kyiv.
‘It means a great deal’: William thankful for support
Prince William has returned to royal duties for the first time since his father King Charles revealed his cancer diagnosis and his wife was hospitalised.
Gaza ceasefire hopes alive with more talks planned
Israel has rejected Hamas demands in a proposed four-and-a-half-month ceasefire plan, calling them "delusional", but the United States remains hopeful.
Luxon strives for unity amid Waitangi Day unease
New Zealanders are marking the 184th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi with their national day as PM Chris Luxon urges unity.
Prince William back to work as Charles and Harry meet
Prince William is set to resume official duties after his wife's surgery and the King's cancer diagnosis.
Fresh missile strikes as Ukraine extends martial law
Russia has launched fresh air strikes on Kyiv after Ukraine's parliament backed extending martial law in the country by a further 90 days.
Fires kill 123 in Chile, toll expected to keep rising
At least 123 people have been killed by forest fires in central Chile, officials say.
Swift makes Grammys history with fourth album honour
Taylor Swift has won the Grammy for album of the year, becoming the only artist to take the prize four times.
Yemen’s Houthis vow response after US, UK strikes
The United States says its forces have targeted 13 locations across Houthi-controlled parts of Yemen following the rebels' attacks on commercial ships.
Heckles and boos for New Zealand government at Waitangi
Unapologetic speeches from New Zealand ministers Winston Peters and David Seymour have drawn heckles and boos at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds.
Ukraine president confirms mulling dismissing army head
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has said in an interview he is considering replacing Commander-in-Chief Valeriy Zaluzhnyi as part of a shake-up.
Palace says King has cancer, to undergo treatment
King Charles has been diagnosed with a form of cancer, Buckingham Palace has announced as reports say Prince Harry will visit his father in coming days.
Israel presses Gaza onslaught as US pursues ceasefire
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has held a meeting with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman amid hopes for a truce in Gaza.
US unveils $118b bill for border security, military aid
Senate negotiators have released a sweeping bipartisan border security deal that is aimed at discouraging migrants from crossing the US-Mexico border.
Chile forest fires kill 99 as hundreds remain missing
Chile President Gabriel Boric says forest fires in the country's centre have killed at least 64 people.
Ukraine suspends defence official amid corruption probe
Ukrainian authorities say they are investigating suspected corruption in the procurement of weapons, with one official suspended.
Israel keeps pressure on last two refugee cities
Deadly air strikes have intensified fears among the thousands of displaced Palestinians that Israeli forces will advance on the last refugee cities in Gaza.
US begins strikes in Iraq and Syria over Jordan attack
While US strikes after the attack in Jordan do not target any locations inside Iran, they are likely to increase concern about tensions in the Middle East.
US launches deadly retaliatory strikes in Iraq, Syria
Dozens of people have been killed in Iraq and Syria after the White House launched air strikes in retaliation for the killing of three US troops.
Russia says 28 killed in Ukrainian attack on bakery
A Ukrainian air strike on a bakery in Russia-controlled Lysychansk -allegedly involving United States rockets - has killed 28 people, Moscow says.
Fires kill at least 46 in Chile, toll likely to rise
Authorities are concerned the death toll from forest fires raging across Chile will rise.
Fires kill at least 51 in Chile, toll likely to rise
Authorities are concerned the death toll from forest fires raging across Chile will rise.
US, Britain carry out fresh missile strikes in Yemen
US and British forces have hit buried weapons storage facilities and missile systems and launchers in a fresh round of strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen.
Waitangi flashpoint arrives for NZ’s Luxon government
Tens of thousands of people are expected at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds for NZ's national day as the government is interrogated over policy for Maori.