Rocket fired into Israel as tensions soar
Palestinian militants have fired a rocket into southern Israel - the first air strike of the year.
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Russia steps up eastern Ukraine offensive
Ukraine's defences are being stretched along the eastern frontline as Russia steps up its military offensive to establish full control over the Donbas region.
Blasts rock Ukraine as bodies line streets
Russia says its forces have hit hundreds of targets in Ukraine overnight while authorities in the western city of Lviv say a missile attack there killed seven.
Silence as Mariupol surrender window opens
There have been no reports of activity in the strategic city of Mariupol following a Russian ultimatum warning Ukrainian forces to lay down their arms.
Mariupol may scupper peace talks -Zelensky
If the Ukrainian fighters who remain in Mariupol are killed by Russian forces, it could spell the end of peace talks, President Zelensky says.
Russia presses offensive in Ukraine
Moscow has followed through on its threat of more long-range attacks on Ukrainian cities after the sinking of its Black Sea flagship.
Russia ‘hits Kyiv factory’ after ship sunk
Russia has struck what it described as a Kyiv factory making anti-ship missiles in apparent retaliation to the sinking of its flagship Moskva in the Black Sea.
Floods claim 341 lives in South Africa
Rescuers are looking for missing people in South Africa after the worst floods in decades left at least 341 dead.
Elon Musk offers to buy Twitter
Days after rejecting a seat on Twitter's board, billionaire Elon Musk has offered to buy the social media company for about $US41 billion.
NYC subway shooting suspect charged
Federal prosecutors in the United States have charged a man in connection with a gun attack on a New York subway train that left more than 20 people injured.
More than 250 dead in South Africa floods
At least 259 lives have been lost in flooding in eastern South Africa, with President Cyril Ramaphosa blaming climate change for the devastation.
Russian flagship badly damaged by blast
The Moskva missile cruiser, Russia's Black Sea flagship, has been badly damaged by what Moscow called an accidental fire and Ukraine said was a targeted attack.
Russia claims Mariupol, prepares offensive
Russia says it has captured the Ukrainian port city of Mariupol and there will be no escape for its last defenders.
Reunion joy as Australia-NZ flights resume
Jacinda Ardern says the reopening of flights between Australia and New Zealand feels longer-lasting this time around amid joyful airport family reunions.
Biden accuses Russia of Ukraine genocide
Russian leader Vladimir Putin is attempting to "wipe out the idea" of being Ukrainian, US President Joe Biden says, speaking of a genocide in eastern Europe.
Hunt continues for New York subway gunman
The gunman who opened fire on a New York train leaving 10 people shot is being hunted by police who are investigating a man whose rental van may be connected.
Marines surrender in Mariupol, Russia says
Russia claims more than 1000 Ukrainian marines have surrendered in the besieged port city of Mariupol, Moscow's main target in the eastern Donbas region.
Five shot at New York subway station
At least five people have been shot and more injured during a violent attack at a subway station in Brooklyn, New York.
Philippines storm death toll reaches 28
At least 28 people have been killed and more than 22,000 forced to flee their homes in the wake of a tropical storm that has battered the Philippines.
Chemical weapons fears in Mariupol
Ukraine is checking reports that Russian forces used chemical weapons in the besieged city of Mariupol, as civilians flee the east before an expected offensive.
Tropical storm kills 25 in Philippines
Tropical storm Agaton has killed more than two dozen people and displaced tens of of thousands in the Philippines.
East Ukraine focus of new Russian assaults
Ukrainian forces have repulsed assaults in the east, UK intelligence says, while President Volodymyr Zelenskiy warns of a new Russian attack.
Ukraine calls for support as assault looms
With Austria's leader set to meet Vladimir Putin to call for an end to the conflict, Ukraine's armed forces are bracing for a new Russian offensive.
Pakistan’s PM ousted in no-confidence vote
Imran Khan has been removed as the prime minister of Pakistan following a vote of no-confidence in the country's parliament.
Battle looms in east as more graves found
Russian forces are readying to focus their assault on Ukraine's east.
Civilians urged to flee in eastern Ukraine
Air raid sirens have rung out and civilians are being urged to flee in eastern Ukraine, as the country reels over a Russian attack on a crowded train station.
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.
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.