Switzerland to host Ukraine peace summit in June
The Swiss government says it will host a Ukraine peace conference in June and hopes Russia can join one day.
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‘Three sons of Hamas leader killed’ in Israeli strike
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh says the killing of three of his sons in an Israeli air strike will not affect the group's demands in ceasefire talks.
US comments on AUKUS are ‘very dangerous’: China
China's Taiwan Affairs Office has delivered a warning to the US over remarks made about the AUKUS submarine project.
Netanyahu’s approach to war in Gaza a ‘mistake’: Biden
US President Joe Biden has sharply criticised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in an interview with a US Spanish-language TV network.
March marks yet another record in global heat
The 12 months ending to March ranked as the planet's hottest ever recorded year-long period, the EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service says.
Swiss climate policy violated human rights, court rules
A top European court has sided with a group of Swiss women who says their government's failure to meet greenhouse reduction targets violates their human rights.
Hamas says Israeli ceasefire proposal under review
The Hamas militant group says it is studying an Israeli proposal on a ceasefire in their war in Gaza, with US officials urging them to accept it.
Russia says nuclear plant struck again, Ukraine denies
Authorities at the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia plant say the site has been attacked after a team from the International Atomic Energy Agency passed by.
Helen Clark warns New Zealand off ANZUS return
New Zealand leaders need to "keep their nerve" and not fall under Washington DC's influence according to Helen Clark, who senses a major foreign policy shift.
Landmark climate win in European human rights court
A top European court has sided with a group of Swiss women who says their government's failure to meet greenhouse reduction targets violates their human rights.
Truce talks stall, Israel sets date for Rafah invasion
Israel has set a date for its offensive in Rafah where about a million Gazans have been seeking refuge from the war.
Four killed as Russia strikes Ukraine’s north and south
Russia's bombardment of Ukraine continues with four killed in air strikes in the north and south.
‘Logical’ for Japan to partner with AUKUS security pact
The federal government says it's "logical" to work with Japan on defence technology projects.
More than 90 killed as boat sinks off Mozambique coast
Ninety-one people have died after a boat sank off the north coast of Mozambique.
Israel reduces troops in south Gaza, Rafah in sights
Six months after the war in Gaza began, Israel withdrew some soldiers from the south and has Rafah in its sights, even as it prepares for more ceasefire talks.
Ukraine denies it was behind strike on nuclear plant
The International Atomic Energy Agency has repeated calls for Ukraine and Russia not to "jeopardise nuclear safety" after Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant was hit.
Israeli military reduces troops in southern Gaza
The Israeli military says it has withdrawn all ground troops from the southern Gaza Strip except for one brigade.
Three killed in Russian strike on village: Ukraine
Two men and a woman have died after a house in a Ukrainian village on the front line was hit by a Russian shell, a local official said.
Gaza ceasefire talks amid increased aid efforts
Hamas, US and Israeli officials are set to take part in ceasefire talks amid increased efforts to bring aid to people in Gaza.
Ukraine’s Zelenskiy warns of dwindling missiles
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says if Russia is going to continue its long-range aerial bombardment, Ukraine must have more air defence missiles.
Magnitude 4.8 earthquake hits New York City region
An earthquake has shaken the densely populated New York City metropolitan area, with residents reporting they felt rumbling across the northeast of the US.
Israeli army mistook aid workers for gunmen: inquiry
Israel's army says an inquiry into the killing of seven aid workers in Gaza concluded there were serious errors and breaches of procedure by the military.
Australians missing as Taiwan quake death toll hits 12
Two Australians are missing in Taiwan as rescuers continue to search for survivors following a massive earthquake that's killed at least 12 people.
Israel sacks officers after aid workers killed in Gaza
The Israeli military has dismissed two officers for their roles in air strikes in Gaza that killed seven aid workers on a food-delivery mission.
Six dead, 10 injured in Russian strike on Ukraine: Kyiv
Ukraine's second-largest city has been attacked by Russian drones, with at least six people dead and 10 injured, officials say.
Wider bird flu spread worrying, animal health body says
The head of the World Organisation for Animal Health says it is worrying to see the spread of bird flu to more different species.
Russian, Ukrainian drone attacks kill several: reports
Ukrainian officials say four people have been killed in Russian attacks while authorities in Russian-controlled areas say Ukrainian strikes killed six people.
Ministers mark 75 years of NATO, agree on Ukraine aid
NATO ministers have agreed to start planning for a bigger role in getting military aid to Ukraine as they commemorated 75 years of the trans-Atlantic alliance.
Senior US diplomat links AUKUS submarine pact to Taiwan
US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell has linked the AUKUS submarine project to growing tensions over Taiwan during a speech to a US think tank.
Israel targeted my workers ‘systematically’: aid boss
The bodies of six foreign aid workers killed in Israeli strikes have been transported out of the Gaza Strip and into Egypt.
Ukraine signs Finland deal, warns of Russia troop plans
Finland and Ukraine have signed a 10-year deal to commit to long-term security co-operation.