Luhansk missile strike ‘injures children, Russian MP’
There's speculation Ukraine could have used a long-range missile if Russian claims of a strike in Luhansk are correct.
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Sudanese factions fight on after failing to agree truce
Sudan's warring army and Rapid Support Forces paramilitary have failed to agree to a ceasefire despite signing a so-called declaration of principles.
Rockets target Jerusalem, Israel kills militant leader
Residents of Gaza and Israel are hoping for a truce as Israeli strikes killed an Islamic Jihad leader and Palestinian militants fired rockets towards Jerusalem.
Former Pakistani PM Khan granted bail, leaves court
Former prime minister Imran Khan has been released on bail for two weeks, his lawyer says, as Pakistan's government removes curbs on access to social media.
Ukraine tanks join attacks along 100km front: Russia
Russia's defence ministry says up to 40 Ukrainian tanks have been used in an attack on Soledar, a small mining town near Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine .
PNG foreign minister stands aside over coronation trip
The fallout over the cost of travel to the King's coronation for a delegation from PNG has prompted Foreign Minister Justin Tkatchenko to stand aside.
US congressman George Santos pleads not guilty to fraud
US Republican congressman George Santos says he looks forward to clearing his name after being accused of making false statements about his assets.
Russia denies Ukrainian breakthroughs along front lines
Russia has moved to quash some reports that Ukrainian forces have made advances in reclaiming the city of Bakhmut, as the war reaches a new turning point.
Pakistan arrests Imran Khan party leaders, deploys army
Pakistan's army says it has shown restraint amid violent protests but any further assaults on the military or property "will be met with severe retaliation".
Egypt starts mediation bid to end Israel-Gaza clashes
Egyptian officials say talks are underway after Israel's air force hit Islamic Jihad targets in Gaza and Palestinian militants launched rockets.
Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan appears in court
Police have banned gatherings in Pakistan's capital Islamabad as former prime minister Imran Khan returns to court after his arrest was ruled "unlawful".
Aussie group Voyager through to Eurovision final
Perth rock band Voyager will represent Australia at the final of the Eurovision song contest, after making it through to the top ten acts.
Imran Khan can be held for eight days: Pakistani judge
A court has ruled former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan can be held for questioning for eight days.
China open to Ukraine talks, Russia fires missiles
Foreign Minister Qin Gang says China is willing to talk with all sides "to achieve an early ceasefire" in Ukraine as Russia launched several missile strikes.
FBI says it sabotaged ‘tool used by Russian spies’
US authorities say they have disrupted malicious software, known as Snake, allegedly used by Russian spies.
Jury finds Trump guilty of sexual abuse, but not rape
A jury has rejected writer E. Jean Carroll's claim that Donald Trump raped her but has found him liable for sexual abuse, awarding her $US5 million.
Putin says world is at turning point
President Vladimir Putin used his Victory Day address on Red Square to tell Russians they were defending a war "unleashed against our homeland".
Nine dead including gunman in Texas mall shooting
A suspected gunman is dead after he killed at least eight people outside a shopping mall about 40 kilometres northeast of Dallas, Texas.
UK celebrates with ‘deeply touched’ King Charles
Buckingham Palace says King Charles was "deeply touched" by the public celebration of his coronation as street parties are held across the United Kingdom.
Sudan capital clashes continue despite Saudi talks
Rapid Support Forces leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo says he hopes talks in Saudi Arabia will achieve their intended aim of securing safe passage for civilians.
Russia unleashes huge drone swarm ahead of Victory Day
Russian forces have launched their largest contingent of drones in months to attack Ukrainian targets on the eve of Victory Day.
What does a king actually do?
This weekend’s coronation ceremony formally invests the monarch with their regnal powers – but King Charles III has been doing the job since he was proclaimed king in September 2022. So what does a monarch actually do?
King Charles crowned in historic ceremony
The King, Queen and members of the royal family have appeared on the Buckingham Palace balcony after the monarch was crowned.
Britain celebrates King with street parties, concert
Britons are celebrating King Charles' coronation with street parties and a concert outside his Windsor palace.
Sudan’s military, RSF in Saudi Arabia for truce talks
Saudi Arabia's foreign minister says Sudan's warring sides are ready for talks but both indicate they will discuss a humanitarian truce, not an end to the war.
Russian mercenary group U-turns on Bakhmut withdrawal
The head of Russia's Wagner mercenary group says his troops have been promised as much ammunition as needed to continue their assault on Ukraine's Bakhmut.
Manhunt after eight killed in second Serbia shooting
Serbia has been shocked by a second mass gun attack, with eight people dead after a drive-by shooting near Belgrade as police hunt the killer, state TV says.
Police arrest gunman over second Serbian mass shooting
The gunman suspected of killing eight people after a schoolyard altercation has been arrested, as the country reels after its second mass shooting in two days.
WHO says COVID-19 no longer a global health emergency
The World Health Organisation says COVID-19 is no longer a global health emergency.
Crowds cram streets for coronation procession
Coronation Day has arrived in Britain, with thousands already in place to watch the spectacular proceedings.
Ukraine ‘downs hypersonic missile’ with US system
Ukraine's air force claims to have downed a Russian hypersonic missile over Kyiv using newly acquired American Patriot defence systems.