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.
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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.
Israel poised to move on Gazan city of Rafah
Massive air strikes have ended weeks of relative calm in Gaza, while Israel says it's "moving ahead" with plans for a ground assault on Rafah.
US quietly shipped long-range missiles to Ukraine
US officials say Ukraine was secretly provided with long-range ballistic missiles by the United States.
Solomon Islands faces tense wait for election results
The Solomon Islands election is being watched by Australia, China and the United States because of the potential impact on regional security.
Trump corrupted 2016 election, hush money trial told
"This was a planned, coordinated, long-running conspiracy to influence the 2016 election, to help Donald Trump get elected," New York prosecutors say.
Eastern Ukraine town under attack, Kharkiv TV tower hit
Russian attacks on Ukraine continue, with the second largest city of Kharkiv's television tower felled and 25,000 soldiers storming another eastern town.
Russia claims second gain in Ukraine’s Donetsk region
Russian forces have taken control of a village in Ukraine's east, officials say, the second settlement claimed by Russia in as many days.
Israeli intelligence chief resigns over Oct 7 attack
The head of Israeli military intelligence has resigned, potentially setting the stage for more top security brass to accept blame over Hamas' October attack.
Israel strikes north Gaza in heaviest shelling in weeks
Israel has renewed shelling and bombing of northern Gaza almost four months after its army announced it was drawing down its troops there.
US facing Vietnam-style humiliation in Ukraine: Russia
Washington's latest funding package for Kyiv shows the US is wading deeper into a hybrid war with Russia in Ukraine, Moscow says.
Violence flares in West Bank as Gaza fighting continues
Deadly clashes have occurred in the West Bank as Israeli strikes hit the city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip.
Iran’s foreign minister downplays Israeli drone attack
A drone attack appears to have targeted an Iranian Air Force base near the city of Isfahan, deep inside the country, but without striking any strategic sites
Israel attacks Iran, drones reported over Isfahan
Iran has shot down drones over the city of Isfahan, state media says, after Israel launched an attack that has raised fears of a wider Middle Eastern conflict.
Voting starts in India election, Modi seeks third term
Officials have reported a substantial voter turnout during the first phase of India's massive election as Prime Minister Narendra Modi vies for a third term.
Iran signals no further retaliation for Israel attack
Tehran has played down a reported attack by Israel on Iranian soil and indicated it doesn't plan to retaliate amid fears of a wider Middle Eastern war.
Iran signals no retaliation against Israel after drones
Iran's foreign minister has downplayed a drone attack in Iran, saying the incident is being investigated and there is so far no proven link to Israel.
Man dies after setting self on fire outside Trump court
A man has died after setting himself on fire outside the New York court as jury selection for former president Donald Trump's hush money trial was finalised.
Solomon’s pro-China PM retains seat, vote continues
It will still be days before the full results of the Solomon Islands' election is known, but Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has reportedly kept his seat.
Ukrainian drones strike Russian fuel depot, substations
Ukraine has launched a major drone attack on a Russian fuel depot and several power substations, Russia's defence ministry has confirmed.