Russia says cross-border attack from Ukraine crushed
The governor of Russia's Belgorod region says anti-terrorism measures he introduced after a cross-border attack from Ukraine have been lifted.
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Ukraine says advances on Bakhmut’s flanks trap Russians
Ukraine says its forces are entrapping Russians inside Bakhmut after Moscow's proclamation it has finally captured the city.
Sudan ceasefire deal raises hopes in Khartoum
A deal signed by Sudan's army and the rival Rapid Support Forces is due to come into effect with an internationally-supported monitoring mechanism.
Sudan relatively calm after week-long ceasefire begins
A ceasefire in Sudan intended to allow the delivery of humanitarian aid has come into effect.
Russia battles cross-border raids; not us, says Ukraine
Moscow is maintaining a "counter-terrorism operation" in the Belgorod region after cross-border attacks Ukraine blames on Russian opposition groups.
Convicted sex offender Rolf Harris dies age 93
Disgraced entertainer and convicted sex offender Rolf Harris has died at the age of 93, a registrar at Maidenhead Town Hall has confirmed.
Zelenskiy joins G7 as leaders take aim at Russia, China
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has arrived in Japan to attend the Group of Seven summit as leaders turn their attention to Russia and China.
US endorses plan to train Ukrainian pilots on F-16 jets
US officials say Ukrainian pilots will be trained in flying F-16 fighter jets in Europe in a procedure that will require months to complete.
Pakistan police discuss conditions for Khan home search
Pakistani government officials and police have entered the home of former prime minister Imran Khan in Lahore.
Army chief drops RSF foe from Sudan’s ruling council
Sudan army chief General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has removed rebel chief Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo from his post as his deputy in a symbolic gesture.
Zelenskiy denies city of Bakhmut occupied by Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Russian forces are not occupying Bakhmut, after Russian claims its troops had captured the city.
Leaders at G7 summit offer Ukraine long-term support
The G7 summit was electrified by the arrival of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, with US President Joe Biden announcing a new package of military aid.
Sudan’s army and paramilitary sign seven-day ceasefire
Sudan's two warring factions have signed a new deal for a seven-day ceasefire, with the US and Saudi Arabia to monitor compliance.
New Zealand spends up, posting billion-dollar deficit
New Zealand Finance Minister Grant Robertson has splashed money on infrastructure, childcare, public transport and housing in the 2023 budget.
Explosions as air raid alerts sound throughout Ukraine
Ukraine's military has mobilised anti-aircraft units after air raid alerts sounded throughout the country amid reports of Russian drone attacks.
G7 tackles Ukraine conflict against Hiroshima legacy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will reportedly travel to Japan to join the leaders of the world's advanced democracies at the G7 summit in Hiroshima.
Tsunami threat passes after 7.7 South Pacific quake
The tsunami threat associated with a massive South Pacific earthquake has passed.
Khan must hand over riot suspects: Pakistan authorities
Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan says police have surrounded his house and that his arrest is imminent.
Ukraine shoots down missiles over Kyiv in night attack
Ukraine says it shot down all targets over Kyiv after being hammered overnight by Russian drones and missiles launched from land, air and sea.
Man charged over deadly NZ hostel fire
Police won't rule out further, more serious charges against a man arrested over a fire at a hostel in Wellington, New Zealand, which killed at least six people.
Prince Harry, Meghan followed in paparazzi ‘car chase’
A representative for Prince Harry and his wife Meghan says the couple were involved in a "near catastrophic car chase" with paparazzi photographers.
NZ Police open hostel fire homicide investigation
New Zealand Police are treating the fire at Wellington's Loafers Lodge hostel as arson, and have a list of persons of interest with whom they wish to speak.
Ukraine says it shot down Russian ‘hypersonic’ missiles
Ukraine says it shot down hypersonic missiles amid an "exceptionally dense" barrage fired at Kyiv.
Biden in foreign policy setback after ditching Quad
In a foreign policy setback, US President Joe Biden has cancelled his attendance at the Quad meeting in Australia to focus on the debt ceiling standoff at home.
Ukraine says it’s shot down volley of Russian missiles
If confirmed, Ukrtaine shooting down of Russian missiles would be a dramatic demonstration of the effectiveness of newly deployed Western air defences.
Several dead in ‘nightmare’ Wellington hostel fire
Multiple people are dead after a "worst nightmare" fire ripped through a 92-room hostel in Wellington, New Zealand.
Ukraine claims Bakhmut gains, top court chief detained
Anti-corruption authorities in Ukraine say they have detained the head of the country's Supreme Court in an investigation against high-level graft.
Recovery and search effort resumes after NZ hostel fire
Police say they'll gain entry to Wellington's Loafers Lodge hostel on Wednesday, when the recovery and identification of bodies can begin.
Ukraine attempted to break through Bakhmut, Russia says
Thew Kremlin says Ukraine has waged attacks in the north and south of the city of Bakhmut, but that it had not broken through Russian defences.
Erdogan has momentum as Turkey faces election runoff
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is locked in a tight election race, with a runoff against his chief challenger possible as the final votes are counted.
Zelenskiy promises ‘irreversible’ Russian defeat
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy used his address in Germany to promise an "irreversible" defeat against Russia with the help of Western allies.