Wagner boss says Ukraine conflict could take years
The war in Ukraine will go on for two more years if Russia's objectives are to be met, says the head of the private army fighting for Moscow.
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US fighter jet shoots down object over northern Canada
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says that on his order a US fighter jet has shot down an "unidentified object" flying high over northern Canada.
Turkey detains builders as quake deaths pass 33K
The death toll of two earthquakes that have devastated southeastern Turkey and northern Syria has risen to more than 33,000.
Missiles target Ukraine cities, Russian forces advance
At least 17 missiles have hit the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, with high-voltage facilities across the country hit and electricity supplies shut down.
Chinese balloon could collect intelligence signals: US
The US government says China's army is likely behind a spy program that has targeted more than 40 countries on five continents with surveillance balloons.
Turkey-Syria earthquake death toll surpasses 21,000
Hopes are fading that many more survivors will be found in the ruins of collapsed buildings across Turkey and Syria after the devastating earthquake.
Zelenskiy brings pitch for weapons to European Union
"Europe, we are defending ourselves against the biggest anti-European force of the modern world," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has told the EU.
Turkey-Syria earthquake death toll surpasses 15,000
President Tayyip Erdogan has visited the disaster zone as the combined death toll from an earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria climbs to more than 15,000.
MH17 probe ends, ‘indications’ of Putin BUK role
A team of investigators say they have insufficient evidence to prosecute Russian President Vladimir Putin or any other suspects in the downing of MH17.
Ukraine defence ministry in turmoil at key point in war
Ukraine looks set to demote its defence minister and appoint its head of intelligence to the post as it prepares for a new stage in Russia's offensive.
Turkey-Syria earthquake death toll surpasses 5000
The death toll from an earthquake and aftershocks that struck Turkey and Syria has risen to more than 5000 as rescuers dig through collapsed buildings.
Moscow presses offensive in eastern Ukraine
The war in Ukraine is soon entering its second year at a pivotal juncture, with Moscow attempting to regain the initiative.
US imposes security zone in search for balloon remnants
US officials have played down a suspected Chinese spy balloon's impact on security, but its recovery may give the US insight into China's spying capabilities.
International team suspends investigation into MH17
An international team investigating the downing of MH17 says it has insufficient evidence to launch any new prosecutions.
Zelenskiy arrives in London as Ukraine seeks more arms
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrived in London where he will address parliament and meet with King Charles.
Syria-Turkey earthquake death toll surpasses 11,000
Time is running out to find survivors from two earthquakes that have devastated Turkey and Syria, with thousands of children thought to be among the dead.
US ‘briefed 40 countries on China spy balloon incident’
Diplomats briefed by US officials about a Chinese balloon say they were told its flight path did not conform with natural wind patterns.
Zelenskiy urges France, Germany to send modern planes
Britain has promised to train Ukrainian pilots on NATO jets as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy meets French and German leaders to ask for more arms.
Turkish leader admits problems with quake relief effort
President Tayyip Erdogan has visited the disaster zone as the combined death toll from an earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria climbs to more than 12,000.
Turkey-Syria earthquake death toll tops 1400
More casualties are feared after a powerful 7.8 magnitude quake caused significant damage in central Turkey and northwest Syria, killing more than 1400 people.
Iran’s supreme leader pardons ‘tens of thousands’
Iran's religious leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has pardoned tens of thousands of prisoners, according to state media.
Air raid sirens sound in Kyiv as European leaders visit
The European Union is offering more military, financial and political support to Ukraine as its leaders meet President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Kyiv.
US downs Chinese balloon, drawing a threat from China
China is accusing the US of an 'obvious overreaction' in its shooting down of a Chinese balloon, suspected of spying on US assets.
Zelenskiy vows Ukraine will defend ‘fortress’ Bakhmut
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says the country's forces will fight for as long as they can to hold onto the city of Bakhmut.
G7, EU and Australia agree on price cap on Russian fuel
Major industrialised countries in the west, including Australia, will impose a price cap on refined Russian oil products such as diesel and kerosene.
Elon Musk found not liable over Tesla tweets
Tesla founder Elon Musk has been cleared in a US court of misleading shareholders and damaging the company in a tweet about taking the company private.
Life at the front getting tougher, says Zelenskiy.
Russia is throwing everything it has at Ukraine, making life on the frontlines tougher and tougher, says President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
US considers plan to down Chinese balloon over Atlantic
Washington says it plans to "take care of" a Chinese surveillance balloon as soon as it is over the Atlantic.
Ukraine says it won’t strike Russia with new missiles
Ukraine says foreign-supplied missiles will only be used to target Russian units in occupied territory while Russian officials warn of a false flag operation.
Italy sounds alarm on large-scale ransomware attack
Italian authorities have warned of a global ransomware hacking attack, saying thousands of computer servers around the world have been targeted.
US expected to send longer-range rockets to Ukraine
Ukrainian forces have been pushed back by a Russian push in the east, but take heart in news they could soon have US rockets that double their firing range.