‘Depleted’ Ukraine needs more ammunition, says NATO
Ukraine is burning through ammunition faster than the West can produce it, NATO's Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has warned.
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Cyclone Gabrielle brings flooding, havoc across NZ
Thousands of New Zealanders have been forced to evacuate their homes due to flooding as Cyclone Gabrielle brings bumper rainfall across North Island.
New Zealand records first measles case since 2020
An Auckland adult who attended a music festival while infectious has tested positive to measles in New Zealand's first case since 2020.
Nine pulled from Turkey’s rubble, death toll passes 40k
The combined death toll from the Turkey-Syria earthquake has passed 41,000, but search and rescue teams are beginning to pack up.
NATO weighs arms for Ukraine, Russia batters Bakhmut
Russia's bombardment of Bakhmut is intensifying and a capture would provide a stepping stone for Russia to advance on two bigger Donetsk cities.
Turkey quake response should have been faster: Erdogan
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan says quake aftermath efforts have been too slow as the rescue of several children has lifted the spirits of weary crews.
Russia strikes Ukraine power grid, gains ground in east
Ukrainian Energy Minister German Galushchenko says Russian missiles have struck power facilities in six regions, causing blackouts across much of the country.
US says object size of small car shot down over Alaska
A US fighter jet has shot down a high-altitude object that was the size of a small car over Alaska on President Joe Biden's order, the White House says.
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.
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.