Putin backs civilians leaving Kherson area
Russian President Vladimir Putin says civilians in parts of Ukraine's Kherson region should be helped to leave the area ahead of a Ukrainian advance.
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Twitter to charge $A12 for blue checkmark
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US urges Ukraine to be open to peace talks
US and Ukrainian officials acknowledged that President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's ban on talks with Russia's leader has generated concern in parts of the world.
COP27 puts climate compensation on agenda
Delegates from more than 190 countries have kicked off the United Nations climate summit in Egypt with a deal to discuss compensating poor countries.
Russia signals retreat in southern Ukraine
A Russian-installed official says Moscow will likely pull troops from the west bank of the Dnipro river in Kherson, but Kyiv fears it might be a trap.
Former Pakistan PM Khan hurt in shooting
Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan has been shot in the leg when his protest convoy came under gunfire in the province of Punjab, his aides say.
North Korea launches possible intercontinental ballistic missile
North Korea might have fired a failed long-range missile in its latest launch of rockets, which prompted warnings for parts of Japan to take shelter.
Ukrainian nuclear plant disconnected
The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine has been disconnected from the power grid after Russian shelling damaged high voltage lines.
Ethiopia and TPLF rebels agree to end war
The African Union says Ethiopia's warring sides have formally agreed to a cessation of hostilities in a two-year conflict.
Netanyahu on brink of ‘big’ election win
Benjamin Netanyahu is poised for a political comeback as exit polls suggest the former Israeli PM's right-wing bloc is "on the brink of a very big victory".
Brazil’s Bolsonaro avoids conceding defeat
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has not conceded defeat in his first speech since the election, but has approved the transition to Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
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Ukraine seeks defence of grain corridor
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says the world must respond firmly to any Russian attempts to disrupt Ukraine's grain export corridor.
Bolsonaro yet to concede loss to Lula
Electoral authorities in Brazil are bracing for Jair Bolsonaro to dispute the outcome of the runoff election, which he has lost to Luis Inacio Lula da Silva.
Russian missiles hit apartments in Ukraine
An elderly woman has died in a Russian missile attack on the Ukrainian port city of Mykolaiv.
Police admit responsibility in Seoul crush
South Korea's police chief says officers didn't effectively handle earlier emergency calls about an impending deadly crush of Halloween partygoers.
South Korea probes deadly Halloween crush
As the death toll from the South Korean Halloween stampede rises to 154, the country's leader has promised a thorough investigation.
Russia rains missiles on Ukrainian cities
Russian missiles have hit cities across Ukraine after Moscow blamed Kyiv for an attack on its Black Sea fleet.
Russia suspends UN Black Sea grain deal
US President Joe Biden has denounced Russia suspending participation in a United Nations-brokered Black Sea grain deal as a "purely outrageous" move.
Seoul in shock as 153 die in stampede
Worried relatives are searching for their loved ones as South Korea mourns the deaths of at least 153 people in a Halloween stampede.
Russia completes call-up for Ukraine
Moscow has announced the end of its controversial draft for men to fight in Ukraine, while the US has pledged more military aid to Kyiv.
Iranian forces fire at protesters
Iranian security forces have opened fire on demonstrators in a southeastern city that has seen weeks of unrest amid nationwide demonstrations.
Pelosi attacker sought US Speaker
A hammer-wielding man has attacked Nancy Pelosi's husband while hunting for the US Speaker during a break-in at the couple's San Francisco home.
Plane woe strands Ardern on Antarctica
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern hitched a ride with an Italian aircraft from Antarctica on Saturday after her NZDF Hercules flight failed to take off.
Iran’s Khamenei vows revenge after attack
An attack on a Shi'ite shrine that killed 15 people adds pressure on the Iranian government as it faces ongoing protests over the death of a woman in custody.
Putin jabs at West over Ukraine war
Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned of dangerous times ahead and accused the West of playing a dirty geopolitical game in Ukraine.
Iran links mosque attack to Amini protests
Iranian leaders have suggested nationwide protests are linked to the Islamic State-claimed gun attack on a famous mosque that killed 15 people.
Ardern lands industrial relations reform
New Zealand has legislated for a return to sector-wide agreements in the biggest industrial relations shake-up in three decades.
New UK PM delays fiscal statement
A UK fiscal statement keenly anticipated by financial markets has been delayed so new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his team can give it a workover.
Ukrainians hold out, prepare for Kherson
The looming battle for Kherson city at the mouth of the Dnipro River will determine whether Ukraine can loosen Russia's grip on the south.
Sunak makes parliament debut as PM
New British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak promised to restore economic stability after his predecessor's tax plans spooked markets and hurt the pound.
Russia digs in for heavy battle in Kherson
The Kremlin is preparing to defend Kherson, the largest city under its control in Ukraine.