Alec Baldwin charged with involuntary manslaughter
Actor Alec Baldwin and an armourer have been formally charged with involuntary manslaughter over the death of a cinematographer on the set of the movie Rust.
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Protesters mark second anniversary of Myanmar coup
Demonstrators have held a "silent protest" in Myanmar and rallied overseas to mark two years since the coup, while the junta readies for an announcement.
Russian missile wrecks block as EU leaders visit Kyiv
At least three people have been killed in a Russian strike near the main focus of fighting in eastern Ukraine, as EU officials arrive for talks in Kyiv.
EU offers Kyiv military, financial, political support
The European Union is offering more military, financial and political support to Ukraine as its leaders meet President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Kyiv.
More rain for Auckland as flooding remains
Four people have lost their lives in the flash floods that have hit Auckland over the past three days, along with millions of dollars of damage.
Mosque bombing kills 28 in Pakistan
At least 28 people are dead and scores more are wounded after a suicide bomber struck inside a mosque in northwestern Pakistan.
Mosque bombing kills 32 in Pakistan
Pakistani officials say an explosion at a crowded mosque inside a police compound has left at least 32 people dead.
Debate on jets for Ukraine as Russia claims gains
New differences have emerged among Kyiv's allies over aid, with the US's Joe Biden ruling out F-16s but France's Emmanuel Macron saying "nothing is excluded".
Police unit in fatal US bashing disbanded
The Memphis police chief has disbanded the US city's specialised Scorpion unit that included the officers who kicked, punched and struck Tyre Nichols to death.
Flash floods, landslides roil New Zealand
New Zealand's largest city Auckland remains under a state of emergency in the wake of deadly flooding as forecasters warn more severe weather is on the way.
Russia claims gains in eastern Ukraine
After relentless battles on front lines that have barely moved, Russia is claiming gains in Ukraine's east that add up to its biggest advances in months.
Three dead as record rain pounds Auckland
Three people have died and at least one is missing after record rainfall pounded New Zealand's biggest city, triggering floods and widespread disruption.
US braces for protests over police bashing
Graphic video has been released of a violent encounter between police officers and a Black man who later died of his injuries in the US state of Tennessee.
Talks under way on missiles, jets: Ukraine
An aide to Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says talks are under way on allies providing military aircraft to help the country push back against Russia.
Hipkins takes office as NZ prime minister
New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has told journalists it "feels pretty real now" after taking his office in a ceremony at Wellington's Government House.
Russia launches air attacks on Ukraine
Russia has targeted critical infrastructure with missile strikes since October, causing blackouts and other outages during the bitter winter in Ukraine.
Asteroid to zip by close to earth
Analysts say an asteroid known as 2023 BU, only discovered on the weekend, will have one of the closest approaches by a known near-earth object ever recorded.
US says Hive ransomware gang taken down
The United States Justice Department says a ransomware gang called Hive, which had targeted more than 1500 victims in 80 countries, has been disrupted.
Ukraine under Russian missile onslaught
Russian forces have trained tank, mortar and artillery fire on more than 60 towns and villages as the war in Ukraine drags on.
Israel hits Gaza amid unrust over raid
Israel has launched air strikes on Gaza after militants fired rockets in retaliation for a raid in the West Bank that led to the deaths of nine Palestinians.
Evacuations as downpours flood Auckland
Widespread flooding has sparked a state of emergency in Auckland with airports closed and evacuations in New Zealand's biggest city.
Auckland starts clean-up after floods
Torrential rains have brought flooding and evacuations to Auckland, shutting airports and forcing organisers to cancel a scheduled concert by Elton John.
Auckland starts cleaning up after floods
Torrential rains have brought flooding and evacuations to Auckland, shutting airports and forcing organisers to cancel a scheduled concert by Elton John.
Ukraine front situation acute: Zelenskiy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has accused Russian forces of "methodically destroying the towns and villages around them".
Talks underway on missiles, jets: Ukraine
An aide to Ukraine's president says talks are underway on allies providing military aircraft while Russia says a Ukrainian strike on a hospital has killed 14.
Cordingley suspect’s extradition approved
A magistrate in India has signed a report approving the extradition of the man suspected of murdering Toyah Cordingley on a Queensland beach four years ago.
Germany answers Ukraine’s plea for tanks
Ukraine has for months been calling for Western main battle tanks that would give its forces the firepower, and Germany has answered that call.
Hundreds pack parliament to see off Ardern
Jacinda Ardern's partner Clarke Gayford has penned an emotional tribute to the outgoing New Zealand Prime Minister as she finishes up her tenure.
Zelenskiy flags shake-up after graft probe
Ukraine's president has pledged sweeping personnel changes following a corruption investigation, while allies continue bickering over supplying tanks to Kyiv.
Seven dead in new California shootings
A suspect is in custody after seven people were killed in shootings at two locations near San Francisco, just days after a gun massacre in southern California.
Ardern bids farewell as NZ prime minister
Jacinda Ardern has told Kiwis they would still see her around but not in public debates as the New Zealand leader prepares to give up the prime ministership.