Massive fire as Sudanese rivals battle for arms factory
A huge blaze has broken out as Sudan's army battles to defend a military complex containing an arms factory amid fierce fighting in the capital Khartoum.
International News
Canada wildfires blaze as smoky haze blankets US cities
About 3.8 million hectares have already been burned as hundreds of out-of-control wildfires rage across Canada, blanketing US cities in smoke.
Russia says it thwarted major attack in Ukraine
Russian forces have killed 250 Ukrainian troops as well as destroying 16 tanks, the defence ministry in Moscow says.
Shelling, looting in Sudan in eighth week of fighting
As Sudan enters its eighth week of intense violence, those who haven't fled are left to contend with increased shelling and lawlessness.
Absent Prince Harry has no ‘vendetta’, lawyer says
Prince Harry will become the first UK royal to give evidence in court in more than 130 years when he takes to the witness box.
Dam destroyed in Ukraine, flooding war zone
Ukraine's president says Russian forces blew up a huge dam on the Dnipro River while a Kremlin spokesman says it was an act of sabotage.
Russia ‘saboteurs’ to give captured soldiers to Ukraine
A pro-Ukraine group of partisans called "saboteurs" by a governor in Russia say they have captured several Russian soldiers during a cross-border raid.
Sudanese forces clash in Khartoum as talks break down
Residents in Sudan's capital say the army has resumed air strikes after talks aimed at maintaining a ceasefire and alleviating a humanitarian crisis collapsed.
Ukraine repels renewed missile attack on capital
Ukraine military authorities say they've brought down more than 30 'hostile objects' as Russia renewed an attack on the capital.
Hundreds dead in India’s worst train crash in decades
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inspected the wreckage of a collision between two passenger trains that killed at least 261 people in India.
Denmark looks to dissolve Bandidos motorcycle club
Denmark's government wants to investigate whether the Danish arm of the Bandidos Motorcycle Club can be dissolved.
Sudan fighters take over Khartoum museum, director says
There are fears for the safety of artefacts including ancient mummies after reports paramilitary fighters have over-run Sudan's national museum.
India says rescue operations conclude after train crash
Officials say the death toll from an Indian train crash has reached 275 people while another 1200 have been injured.
Sudan fighters take over Khartoum museum: director
The deputy director of a Khartoum museum says members of the Rapid Support Forces group have taken over the facility.
China says clash with US would be ‘unbearable disaster’
China's defence minister has warned a "Cold War mentality is now resurgent, greatly increasing security risks".
US Congress approves debt-limit suspension bill
The US Senate has given final approval to a debt ceiling and budget cuts package, averting what would have been a first-ever default.
Girl and mother among three killed in Kyiv attacks
Ukraine forces were able to shoot down many of Russia's latest air strikes on Kyiv, but not all, with one young girl and her mother among three who died.
Ukraine faces air barrage amid Russia border attacks
Pro-Kyiv Russian fighters say they are battling Russia inside its borders as Ukrainian forces fend off air attacks over their capital.
US House approves debt ceiling bill to avoid default
The House of Representatives has approved a bill to suspend the US government's $US31.4 trillion debt ceiling until 2025.
Sudanese army suspends ceasefire talks
Both Sudan's army and rival paramilitary force are accusing the other of a lack of commitment to a shaky ceasefire.
Ukraine drone sparks fire at Russian refinery: governor
Drone strikes are being blamed for a fire at a Russian oil refinery as officials call attacks on Moscow the most serious assault on the city since World War II.
N Korea satellite plunges into sea after rocket failure
North Korea's attempt to launch a satellite has failed, state media says.
Sudanese army suspends talks over ceasefire
There are fears of fresh violence after talks about extending a shaky ceasefire in Sudan deteriorated.
Wiegman names England squad for Women’s World Cup
Striker Bethany England will be playing for England in the Women's World Cup but a number of key soccer players have been sidelined due to injury.
Russia reports attacks on two oil refineries and town
Attacks on Russian territory have increased as Ukrainian forces say they are preparing a push to end Russia's invasion.
Russia hits Ukraine facility, Odesa port in air strikes
Russia has targeted a military airfield and the Black Sea port of Odesa with heavy air strikes, as Kyiv also came under intense attack for a second night.
Fighting subsides in Sudan after ceasefire extended
A precarious ceasefire between warring Sudanese military factions has been extended, with the intention of allowing more humanitarian aid into the country.
Ukraine launches biggest drone attack on Moscow
Drone attacks have forced evacuations in Moscow, Russian officials say, as the Ukrainian capital Kyiv is rocked by a fresh wave of air strikes.
Russia unleashes ‘largest’ drone attack before Kyiv Day
Russia has launched an overnight air attack on Ukraine's capital Kyiv, killing at least one person.
Biden, McCarthy reach tentative US debt ceiling deal
US Democratic President Joe Biden and Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy have reached a tentative deal to raise America's debt ceiling.
Turkey’s Erdogan secures five more years in power
Recep Tayyip Erdogan has won another five years as president following Turkey's election.