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.
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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.
Zelenskiy visits front line amid speculation on general
Ukrainian officials say President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has visited the army's forward positions near the frontline village of Robotyne.
Hamas hounds Israeli forces in main Gaza cities
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told a cabinet meeting that 17 of Hamas' 24 combat battalions have been dismantled.
EU leaders slam Hungary over blocked aid to Ukraine
EU leaders have unanimously agreed to extend 50 billion euros in aid to Ukraine, overcoming weeks of resistance from Hungary.
EU backs Ukraine aid, overcoming Hungary hesitancy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has welcomed a decision by European Union leaders to provide funding to bolster the country's public finances.
Ukraine general sets out priorities amid job rumours
General Valeriy Zaluzhnyi says Ukraine needed to find new ways and capabilities to gain an advantage over Russia amid media reports of his dismissal.
Backs to wall, Gazans fear Israeli hit on last refuge
Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians are crammed against Gaza's southern border fear where they can flee next as Israeli forces advance in their war on Hamas.
Gas truck explosion torches Kenya depot, killing three
At least three people are dead and hundreds more are injured after a gas truck exploded at a refilling plant in Kenya's capital.
Iraq’s Kataib Hezbollah suspends attacks on US troops
Iraqi armed group Kataib Hezbollah says it has suspended moves against US troops as US President Joe Biden says he has decided how to respond to a drone attack.
Russia, Ukraine complete prisoner swap of 195 people
Russian and Ukrainian officials say a prisoner exchange has taken place that involved the swap of at least 195 people from each side.
Israel PM wants UNRWA end as UN calls it aid ‘backbone’
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says UNRWA is "the backbone of all humanitarian response in Gaza" while Israeli officials want it replaced.
NZ firms up AUKUS desire ahead of trans-Tasman talks
Australian and New Zealand foreign and defence ministers will meet together for the first time in Melbourne, with AUKUS high on the agenda.