Trump lawyer suggests hush money payment was extortion
Prosecutors in Donald Trump's hush money trial are seeking additional sanctions over his out-of-court comments, and say an alleged payment was extortion.
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Ukraine says Russian troops pressing ahead in Donetsk
Officials in Kyiv say Ukrainian troops are trying to push Russian forces back after they broke through to the village of Ocheretyne in the country's east.
Bob Carr to sue Winston Peters over China claim
New Zealand opposition leader Chris Hipkins has called on Winston Peters to be stood down as foreign minister after a potentially defamatory swipe at Bob Carr.
US can’t back Rafah assault without humanitarian plan
Israel says its intention to attack Rafah are unshakeable, but the US says it cannot back them without a humanitarian plan set in place.
US issues more sanctions targeting Russia over Ukraine
The US Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on nearly 200 Russian targets over the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Teen killed in London sword attack, suspect detained
A murder suspect remains in hospital after a 14-year-old boy was killed and four other people were injured in a stabbing in east London.
Solomon Islands MPs to vote for new prime minister
A secret ballot of Solomon Islands MPs is set to determine who will be the Pacific nation's next prime minister.
Four ‘hero’ officers killed in Charlotte shootout
A fourth police officer has died after a shootout in North Carolina sparked by efforts to serve a warrant on a felon for possessing a firearm.
Russian minister orders more weapons for Ukraine battle
Now controlling just under a fifth of Ukrainian territory, Russia's defence minister is calling for a swift delivery of more weapons for the nation's soldiers.
‘Time is now’ for ceasefire: Blinken to Israeli leaders
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is urging a ceasefire as he meets with Israeli leaders in his push to bring a pause in the nearly seven months of war.
At least 20 killed in Israeli strike on Rafah: medics
At least 20 people have been killed in Israeli air strikes in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, medics say, as ceasefire talks are set to recommence in Cairo.
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.
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.