NZ PM Luxon announces Australia trip to meet Albanese
Anthony Albanese will host his New Zealand counterpart Chris Luxon for a day of talks in Sydney.
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Gradual transition to new Gaza operation phase: Israel
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has told Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant that Israeli forces could be "more precise" in their strikes on the Gaza Strip.
Houthi Red Sea attacks force rerouting of vessels
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea by Yemeni Houthi rebels have prompted the United States and its allies to discuss a task force to protect routes in the area.
US House approves impeachment inquiry into Biden
US House Republicans have voted to approve an impeachment inquiry into Joe Biden despite their probe yet to find evidence of misconduct by the president.
Israel strikes Gaza amid calls to reduce casualties
Israel says its bombardment and ground offensive in Gaza is aimed at annihilating Hamas, the group whose fighters stormed across the border on October 7.
Nordic countries promise Zelenskiy support for Ukraine
The leaders of Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Iceland have vowed to support Ukraine "for as long as it takes".
Nations strike deal to move away from fossil fuels
Nearly 200 countries have agreed at the COP28 summit to move away from planet-warming fossil fuels - the first time they've made that crucial pledge.
New COP28 text cites ‘transition’ from fossil fuels
A new proposed final text from the COP28 climate summit has toughened language on fossil fuels, from reducing their use, to 'transitioning away'.
UN demands Gaza ceasefire as Israel and US divided
As Israeli bombing of Gaza continues, the UN has voted in support of a ceasefire and US President Joe Biden warned its ally it was losing global support.
Largest cyber attack of war hits Ukraine phone operator
Ukrainian authorities say they are investigating the possibility of Russian state involvement in an apparent cyber attack on a mobile phone network operator.
Zelenskiy met by Republican doubts in US aid push
Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskiy has pleaded his nation's case to hesitant US Republicans as President Joe Biden warns they risk handing victory to Vladimir Putin.
COP28 in overtime as revised deal is drafted
COP28 negotiators are still working on a final agreement after a first draft, with no mention of phasing out fossil fuels was greeted with despair.
Zelenskiy urges Congress not to play into Putin’s hands
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Russia may be fighting in Ukraine but its "real target is freedom" in America and around the world.
Hunger rises in Gaza as UN prepares for ceasefire vote
The UN General Assembly appears set to demand an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the two-month long conflict between Israel and Hamas, as Gazans starve.
Israeli tanks reach centre of Khan Younis
As Israel continues its bombardment of Khan Younis, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he appreciates the US veto of the UN's attempted ceasefire order.
Urgency ramps up as climate talks enter final days
A new draft of a key text has emerged as delegates at the United Nations climate talks attempt to negotiate an agreement.
Two dead, more hurt in Red Cross convoy attack in Sudan
Hours after hopes of a ceasefire were raised between warring parties in Sudan, two people were killed and seven injured in an attack on a Red Cross convoy.
Israel intensifies battle in southern Gaza
Israel's tanks have reached the centre of Khan Younis as Israel's attack on southern Gaza intensifies, and the UN warns the city is close to collapse.
Ukraine says four injured in missile strike on Kyiv
Ukraine says four people were hurt in a Russian ballistic missile attack on Kyiv, as leader Volodymyr Zelenskiy prepares to meet US President Joe Biden.
Trump says he won’t testify again at New York trial
Donald Trump was expected to return to the stand as the last big defence witness at his New York civil fraud trial, but now says he will not appear.
US criticises Israel over rising civilian toll in Gaza
"It remains imperative that Israel put a premium on civilian protection" in Gaza, America's top diplomat says, as the UN prepares to hear a ceasefire demand.
Ukraine to make own artillery shells with US firms
A Ukrainian minister says artillery shells will be manufactured in the country in a deal with two US companies.
COP28 leader urges nations come out of ‘comfort zones’
The thorny issue of how the almost 200 countries at COP28 will handle fossil fuels, the main source of climate-warming emissions, remains unresolved.
Harry loses bid to have libel claim defence thrown out
A judge has ruled Prince Harry's libel case against a British newspaper over reports on his security arrangements must go to trial.
Israel ramps up strikes as US blocks ceasefire demand
Israel has pounded the length of Gaza in a deadly new phase of the war as the US vetoes a United Nations Security Council demand for a humanitarian ceasefire.
COP28 mulls end to fossil fuels in move opposed by OPEC
At least 80 countries are demanding a COP28 deal that calls for an eventual end to fossil fuel use as OPEC members push back.
Ukraine says Russian missiles kill one, troops press on
A civilian has been killed and eight wounded after Russian warplanes fired long-range missiles at targets in Ukraine, officials there say.
Battles in Khan Younis, US blocks Gaza ceasefire call
As Israel continues its bombardment of Khan Younis, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he appreciates the US's veto of the UN's attempted ceasefire order.
COP28 clashes over fossil fuels after OPEC pushback
A letter from OPEC urging agains a deal at COP28 that would outlaw fossil fuels entirely has been blasted as "out of whack" and indicating a "whiff of panic".
At least 17 killed as Philippines bus falls off cliff
A bus in the Philippines has plunged 30m off a cliff into a ravine, killing at least 17 people with several others taken to hospital.
Sudanese warring parties dig in as Jeddah talks falter
The Sudanese army has intensified air strikes in Khartoum as its rival, the paramilitary RSF, holds most of the capital and advances in the west.