Rockets hit Ukraine train station, 30 dead
More than 30 people trying to evacuate to safety have died in a Russian rocket attack on a train station in eastern Ukraine, the state rail company says.
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Ukraine says rocket strike kills 39
Ukrainian authorities say at least 39 civilians have been killed in a Russian rocket attack on a railway station in east Ukraiane.
Ukraine seeks ruinous sanctions on Russia
The democratic world must completely block Russian banks from the international finance system, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.
AUKUS to work on hypersonic weapons
The UK, US and Australia will work together on hypersonic and anti-hypersonic weaponry as an extension of their AUKUS defence pact announced last year.
Russian forces pound key cities
As the West prepares more sanctions against Moscow, Russian artillery has pounded the Ukrainian cities of Mariupol and Kharkiv.
West plans more Russia sanctions
Evidence that Russian troops killed civilians in northern Ukraine has prompted Western nations to promise more sanctions against Moscow.
Climate report a ‘file of shame’ -UN chief
The United Nations' latest climate change report catalogues the "empty pledges" that will make the world 'unliveable', says Secretary General Antonio Guterres.
Batiste tops Grammys with best album win
Jon Batiste has won album of the year among five Grammy Awards in a ceremony that featured a surprise appeal for support from Ukraine's wartime leader.
Global outcry at civilian deaths near Kyiv
Ukrainian authorities have accused departing Russian forces of committing war crimes and leaving behind a "scene from a horror movie" on the outskirts of Kyiv.
Peace talks not ready for leaders: Russia
Russia's chief negotiator says peace talks between Moscow and Ukraine have not progressed enough for a meeting between Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
Sanctions may put space station at risk
The future of the International Space Station is at risk as a result of Western sanctions, says Russia.
Odessa hit, new Mariupol evacuation bid
Efforts to evacuate tens of thousands of civilians from the Ukrainian cities of Mariupol and Berdyansk go on, as Russia targets the Black Sea port of Odessa.
Nauru reports first cases of COVID-19
Two people who travelled by plane to Nauru from Brisbane have tested positive to COVID-19, the first two cases detected in the Pacific nation.
Yemen factions back two-month truce: UN
United Nations special envoy Hans Grundberg says Yemen's warring parties have agreed to a two-month ceasefire.
Red Cross convoy heads again for Mariupol
As Russia appears to be readying new attacks in Ukraine's southeast, a Red Cross convoy will again try to evacuate civilians from the besieged city of Mariupol.
Pakistan, Italy wind down virus campaign
Official campaigns to combat COVID-19 are winding down in Pakistan and Italy.
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Russia lets gas flow to Europe
Peace talks between Moscow and Kyiv have resumed as Russia allowed gas to keep flowing to Europe despite a deadline for buyers to pay in roubles or be cut off.
Swiss, Bulgaria curbs go as WHO mulls end
The World Health Organisation has released a plan that includes three possible scenarios for how the coronavirus might evolve in the coming year.
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Ukraine expects Russian assault in east
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Ukrainian forces are preparing for new Russian attacks in the east as Moscow's attention shifts from the capital Kyiv.
Chinese-Australian journalist on trial
Journalist groups have urged the release of Chinese-Australian business reporter Cheng Lei on the eve of her trial in Beijing on espionage charges
Russian pullback greeted with scepticism
Ukraine's leaders have reacted with scepticism to Russia's offer to scale back military operations around Kyiv.
Smith apology as Academy probe Oscars slap
Actor Will Smith has apologised to Chris Rock for slapping the comedian onstage at the Oscars, describing his behaviour as unacceptable and "out of line".
Zelenskiy: Don’t bombs warrant an embargo?
A frustrated Volodymyr Zelenskiy has urged the West to quickly toughen sanctions against Russia, saying Ukrainians are paying for inaction with their lives.
Moral outrage behind Putin comments: Biden
A speech suggesting Vladimir Putin should be removed from power was expressing moral outrage, not a policy shift, an unrepentant US President Joe Biden insists.
Ukraine, Russia delegations meet for talks
Ukraine and the United States hold little hope of a breakthrough in the next round of talks between Ukrainian and Russian negotiators.
CODA wins top Oscar, Will Smith slap
CODA won best film, while Jessica Chastain and Will Smith took the best actor awards as the Oscars bounced back from 2021's pandemic-affected ceremony.
Jessica Chastain wins best actress Oscar
The Academy Award for best actress has gone to Jessica Chastain for her portrayal of televangelist's wife Tammy Faye Bakker in the movie The Eyes of Tammy Faye.
CODA Oscars’ best film in streaming first
The AppleTV+ family drama CODA has taken the Oscar for best movie, handing Hollywood's top award to a streaming service for the first time.
Will Smith takes Oscar for King Richard
The Academy Award for best actor has gone to Will Smith for his portrayal of the father of tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams in the movie King Richard.
Jane Campion wins best director Oscar
New Zealand director Jane Campion has won the best director Oscar for her movie The Power of the Dog, at the 94th Academy Awards in Los Angeles.
Solomons-China link ‘gravely concerns’ NZ
New Zealand has urged the Solomon Islands to find their security arrangements from within the Pacific family of nations, rather than China.