Biden knocks Putin, soothes Zelenskiy at NATO summit
US President Joe Biden has pledged that NATO will stand by Ukraine in its fight against Russia's invasion.
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‘I was in so much pain’: Aussie’s NZ volcano ordeal
An Australian woman says she screamed into a gas mask while being burned by ash after the New Zealand volcano eruption that killed 22 people.
‘No good skin left’: Aussie’s NZ volcano ordeal
An Australian woman says she screamed into a gas mask while being burned by ash after the New Zealand volcano eruption that killed 22 people.
Ukraine receives cluster munitions, grain deal in doubt
Russian President Vladimir Putin says his country could withdraw from a Black Sea grain deal while Ukrainian forces say they have received US cluster munitions.
At least 87 buried in mass grave in Sudan’s West Darfur
The United Nations says it has "credible information" that almost 90 people have been buried in a mass grave in the West Darfur region of Sudan.
Egypt launches Sudan mediation attempt at summit
The leaders of Sudan's seven neighbours have warned of the country's fragmentation and urged the warring parties to commit to a ceasefire.
Hollywood actors to strike as talks with studios fold
Actors in the United States are going on strike after their union and the major studios failed to reach an agreement on a new film and TV contract.
WHO deems popular sweetener ‘possible’ carcinogen
One of the most popular sweeteners has been labelled by the World Health Organisation as a possible carcinogen, but consumption advice is unchanged.
Oppenheimer cast exits London premiere as actors strike
Matt Damon, Emily Blunt, Cillian Murphy and Florence Pugh are among the stars of Oppenheimer who walked out of the film's premiere as a strike was called.
Putin: I offered Wagner fighters chance to keep serving
Vladimir Putin has revealed details of last month's meeting with Wagner mercenaries, suggesting some had been open to his offer to allow them to fight on.
Ukraine receives cluster bombs, pledges limited use
A spokesman for Ukraine's southern military area says cluster bombs will be used in areas where Russian troops are concentrated but not on Russian territory.
International Criminal Court probes Sudan killings
The International Criminal Court says it is tracking reports of extrajudicial killings, the burning of homes and markets, and looting in Sudan's Darfur region.
Putin details Wagner offer as Biden quips about poison
Russia's Vladimir Putin has revealed details of his offer to allow Wagner mercenaries to fight on as Joe Biden jokes about Yevgeny Prigozhin being poisoned.
Striking Hollywood actors, writers to walk picket lines
Striking Hollywood actors and writers are set to picket film and television productions at the same time for the first time since 1960.
Sudan sides clash in Bahri as army tries to make gains
Residents of the city of Bahri say Sudan's army and a paramilitary group have engage in fighting in the area.
Hollywood actors join writers on picket lines
Hollywood actors on strike have joined film and television writers on picket lines across the United States in a dispute over pay in the streaming TV era.
Russia deploying all they can in east, south: Zelenskiy
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Russia is deploying all possible resources to stop Ukrainian forces from advancing in the east and south.
Ireland’s wait on star after abandoned warm up clash
A Women's World Cup warm-up match between Ireland and Colombia was called off after 20 minutes with Ireland claiming reckless play by Colombia.
At least 31 killed, 10 missing in South Korea floods
At least 31 people have been killed and another 10 are missing following flooding and landslides triggered by heavy rains.
Rescuers find bodies as S Korea floods toll rises to 33
At least 33 people have been killed following flooding and landslides in South Korea.
Top Ukrainian commander admits strikes on Russian soil
A senior Ukrainian commander has admitted to attacking Russian soil - a rare admission for Ukraine forces.
Ukraine says fighting in east has intensified
Clashes in Ukraine have intensified on the eastern front as the defending forces' counteroffensive continues.
South Korea flood toll rises, eight bodies in underpass
Heavy flooding has claimed more lives in South Korea, with the toll now at 35, including eight people who died in a submerged road tunnel.
Russia has ‘stockpile’ of cluster bombs: Putin
President Vladimir Putin has given an ominous warning that Russia has a stockpile of cluster bombs and could take reciprocal action if Ukraine uses the weapons.
South Korea flood toll rises to 37, more bodies found
A total of 37 people have died and thousands have been evacuated after days of heavy rain in South Korea's central region.
Putin makes cluster bomb threats, mocks EU leaders
Russia doesn't want to, but has a supply of cluster bombs and will use them if Ukraine uses their US-supplied munitions, President Vladimir Putin says.
South Korea flood toll hits 39, Yoon blames officials
At least 39 people have died and thousands have been evacuated after days of heavy rain in South Korea's central region.
Extreme heat continues to sweep US and Europe
A severe heatwave has continued in the US west and southwest with Death Valley in California reaching 53C.
Two people die as blasts reported on Crimea Bridge
Traffic has been halted on the Crimea Bridge - one of the main Russian supply lines into Ukraine - after blasts were reported.
Volcano survivor ‘still bothered’ by leaving parents
Sydney's Jesse Langford was just a teenager when confronted with a nightmare decision after he and his family were badly injured by a volcano eruption.
Russia grain deal halt puts people in need at risk: UN
The Kremlin says the Black Sea grain deal will be halted, adding Russia will return to the previous arrangements if its demands are considered.