Global temperatures near record highs
Records are being broken all around the world as global temperatures reach catastrophic highs.
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South Korea flags major change in disaster response
South Korea's president says unprecedented abnormal weather caused by climate change means authorities must change the way they respond to natural disasters.
Russia halts grain deal in ‘blow to people in need’
Russia's withdrawal from a deal guaranteeing safe passage to Ukrainian grain carriers will "strike a blow to people in need everywhere", the UN says.
Extreme heat sweeps globe as US, China in climate talks
US climate envoy John Kerry has met his Chinese counterpart in Beijing to urge joint action to cut methane emissions as severe heat waves affect both countries.
Russian forces on the offensive in northeast: Ukraine
Heavy fighting is under way in northeast Ukraine's Kupiansk region as Russian forces try to break through defence lines, Ukraine's deputy defence minister says.
Russia strikes Ukraine grain port as export deal ends
Russia has attacked Ukraine's port of Odesa a day after Moscow withdrew from a United Nations-backed deal guaranteeing safe passage to Kyiv grain exports.
Heatwave brings health warnings as extremes grip globe
Extreme weather is gripping parts of Europe, the US and Asia as the World Meteorological Organization warns of the increased risk of heart attacks and deaths.
Australian, dog adrift for months in Pacific ‘grateful’
Australian sailor Timothy Lyndsay Shaddock has stepped foot on dry land for the first time since a vessel carrying him and his dog was damaged in a storm.
UN mulls ideas to export Ukrainian and Russian grain
The United Nations says ideas are being considered to help get Ukrainian and Russian grain and fertiliser to global markets after a Black Sea deal collapsed.
Heatwaves trigger health warnings in US and Europe
The World Meteorological Organisation has warned of the dangers of consistently high night-time temperatures as heatwaves intensified on several continents.
Palestinians defiant after Israel’s raid on Jenin
Israeli troops have withdrawn from Jenin in the West Bank, ending an intense two-day operation that killed at least 12 Palestinians.
Ukraine reports ‘fruitful’ few days in counteroffensive
Kyiv has given a positive assessment of its month-old counterattack against Russian forces but Moscow has not acknowledged Ukraine's gains.
New Zealand pushes back on Pacific-wide free movement
Deputy Prime Minister Carmel Sepuloni says New Zealand is currently unable to consider pleas from the Pacific for free movement in the region.
Ten killed in three mass shootings ahead of US holiday
The United States is reeling after a wave of deadly shootings killed 10 people and wounded dozens more ahead of the Independence Day holiday.
High Court to hear Harry bid to cite ‘secret agreement’
The High Court will rule on Prince Harry's bid to rely on a "secret agreement" between Buckingham Palace and a tabloid publisher in his hacking lawsuit.
Crowdfunding for officer who shot French teen shut down
A French far-right figure behind a crowdfunding campaign for the family of a police officer who shot a teenager, triggering riots, is closing the account.
Suspect held after four killed in Philadelphia shooting
A man apprehended wearing a bulletproof vest is in police custody after four people were shot and killed in the United States city of Philadelphia.
France riots less intense overnight, fewer arrests
A huge police presence in French cities appears to have calmed a fifth night of anger over the police shooting of a teenager, as mourners attended his funeral.
Ukraine war crimes writer victim of Russian attack
Ukrainian writer and war crimes researcher Victoria Amelina has been confirmed as one of the victims of a Russian attack on a pizza restaurant. .
Two die, children among hurt in Baltimore mass shooting
At least 14 children are among the dozens injured during mass shooting at a block party in Baltimore in which two people died.
Israeli troops, drones hit Jenin in West Bank operation
The Palestinian health ministry says at least eight people have been killed in Jenin as an Israeli military operation hit the city with drone strikes.
Russia says Ukraine attacked Moscow with drones
At least three drones have been intercepted in the skies over Moscow, including two 30 kilometres southwest of the Kremlin, Russian news agencies say.
Sudan clashes intensify with no mediation in sight
There appears to be no end in sight to the conflict in Sudan, as violence ramps up in the city of Omdurman and the capital Khartoum.
Tensions on France’s streets ease, fewer arrests made
The relative calm overnight in France following five nights of riots has offered some relief to the government in its fight to regain control of the situation.
Ukraine says counteroffensive ‘going according to plan’
Ukraine says it has reasserted control of some villages in the southeast although Russia still holds swathes of territory in the east, south and southeast.
Unrest rocks France ahead of shot teenager’s funeral
The French government says all options are on the table to restore order after another night of rioting ahead of a funeral for a teenager shot dead by police.
France braces for more violence after riots
France is bracing for a fourth night of riots triggered by the police shooting death of a teenager during a traffic stop in Paris.
Citizenship door opens for Kiwis in Australia
New Zealanders living in Australia have plenty of reasons to take up pathways to citizenship; including job opportunities, disability support, or to vote.
Zelenskiy says serious threat remains at nuclear plant
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Russia is 'technically ready' to provoke a local explosion at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.
Red Cross helps broker release of 125 Sudanese soldiers
The International Committee of the Red Cross says it has facilitated the release of 125 Sudanese army soldiers held captive by rival paramilitary forces.
Officer charged over shooting as French riots spread
President Emmanuel Macron has convened a crisis meeting as protesters and police clash across France after an officer shot a teenager during a traffic stop.