Ukraine war crimes writer victim of Russian attack
Ukrainian writer and war crimes researcher Victoria Amelina has been confirmed as one of the victims of a Russian attack on a pizza restaurant. .
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Two die, children among hurt in Baltimore mass shooting
At least 14 children are among the dozens injured during mass shooting at a block party in Baltimore in which two people died.
Israeli troops, drones hit Jenin in West Bank operation
The Palestinian health ministry says at least eight people have been killed in Jenin as an Israeli military operation hit the city with drone strikes.
Russia says Ukraine attacked Moscow with drones
At least three drones have been intercepted in the skies over Moscow, including two 30 kilometres southwest of the Kremlin, Russian news agencies say.
Sudan clashes intensify with no mediation in sight
There appears to be no end in sight to the conflict in Sudan, as violence ramps up in the city of Omdurman and the capital Khartoum.
Tensions on France’s streets ease, fewer arrests made
The relative calm overnight in France following five nights of riots has offered some relief to the government in its fight to regain control of the situation.
Ukraine says counteroffensive ‘going according to plan’
Ukraine says it has reasserted control of some villages in the southeast although Russia still holds swathes of territory in the east, south and southeast.
Unrest rocks France ahead of shot teenager’s funeral
The French government says all options are on the table to restore order after another night of rioting ahead of a funeral for a teenager shot dead by police.
France braces for more violence after riots
France is bracing for a fourth night of riots triggered by the police shooting death of a teenager during a traffic stop in Paris.
Citizenship door opens for Kiwis in Australia
New Zealanders living in Australia have plenty of reasons to take up pathways to citizenship; including job opportunities, disability support, or to vote.
Zelenskiy says serious threat remains at nuclear plant
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Russia is 'technically ready' to provoke a local explosion at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.
Red Cross helps broker release of 125 Sudanese soldiers
The International Committee of the Red Cross says it has facilitated the release of 125 Sudanese army soldiers held captive by rival paramilitary forces.
Officer charged over shooting as French riots spread
President Emmanuel Macron has convened a crisis meeting as protesters and police clash across France after an officer shot a teenager during a traffic stop.
Crisis grips France after worst night of rioting
Hundreds of police have been injured and hundreds of people arrested as rioters clash with officers in towns and cities across France.
Russia general may be detained after Wagner mutiny
A Russian general with long-time links to the Wagner group boss who staged a brief insurrection was reportedly detained, despite publicly decrying the mutiny.
Presumed human remains found in wreckage of Titan sub
Evidence from the wreckage of the Titan submersible, including what are likely human remains, will be transported from Canada to the US for formal analysis.
Ukraine accuses man of treason over missile attack
Ukraine's security service has detained a man suspected of helping Russian forces plan a missile strike on a restaurant in Kramatorsk that killed 12 people.
Prigozhin starts exile, Belarus leader confirms
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has confirmed Wagner group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin has arrived in the country.
Ten dead as missile strikes restaurant in Ukraine city
Four children were among 10 people killed when a missile hit a restaurant in the Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk, reducing the building to a twisted web of metal.
New Zealand ski season begins with low snow, cash woe
The upcoming New Zealand ski season has started on a flat note due to management issues and a lack of snow.
Zelenskiy praises ‘advances’ after visiting front line
Ukraine's president has visited frontline troops and thanked soldiers for advances against Russian forces "in all sectors", including the Donetsk region.
Prigozhin-linked jet lands in Belarus following mutiny
Vladimir Putin says the leaders of the Wagner mutiny betrayed Russia as a jet linked to mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin arrives in Belarus.
Putin says rebels will face ‘inevitable punishment’
Russian President Vladimir Putin has called a rebellion by the Wagner mercenary army a "betrayal" and says the rebels will face "inevitable punishment".
Rebel Russian mercenaries return, end advance on Moscow
As Wagner mercenaries retreat and leader Yevgeny Prigozhin moves to Belarus, the world's eyes are on what their mutiny says about Russia's internal struggles.
Fighting surges in Sudan as war enters 11th week
A week after peace talks were abandoned, gunfights and air strikes have surged in Sudan's capital Khartoum and the western Darfur region of the country.
Russia seeks calm, West sees cracks after uprising
As Russia realigns itself following the attempted mutiny of its mercenary force, the West says cracks are beginning to emerge in the facade of its unity.
Sudan’s RSF says it has seized Khartoum police camp
The Rapid Support Forces say they have taken control of the camp belonging to the Central Reserve Police in the southern part of Sudan's capital Khartoum.
Russia revolt over, but Putin’s power diminished
The revolt by Russia's Wagner forces has left questions about the control of President Vladimir Putin, and the future of mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin.
Ghost flight accompanies New Zealand PM to China
A second, unused New Zealand Royal Air Force plane has shadowed Chris Hipkins to Asia to ensure the visiting Kiwi Prime Minister and delegation to China.
Putin says he sought to avoid bloodshed of mutiny
Vladimir Putin has made his first televised address since Wagner group soldiers led by Yevgeny Prigozhin marched on Moscow before abandoning the mutiny.
Russian helicopters fight mercenaries heading to Moscow
The boss of Russia's Wagner mercenary group, Yevgeny Prigozhin, says he has taken control of the southern city of Rostov-on-Don.