Fiji upholds China policing agreement: media report
Fiji has "restored" a decade-old police co-operation deal with China that had been put on hold by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, an Australian news site says.
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Russians vote as Ukraine attacks city, strikes refinery
Two people have been killed in a missile strike in the Russian border region as Vladimir Putin says Ukraine is trying to disrupt the presidential election.
FTX fraudster Bankman-Fried deserves 50 years: lawyers
Sam Bankman-Fried, the man convicted of stealing $A12b from his now-bankrupt FTX cryptocurrency exchange, should spend up to 50 years in jail, a judge was told.
West to use frozen Russian profits to arm Ukraine
In a show of solidarity, Germany, France and Poland have all agreed to purchase more weapons for Ukraine using frozen Russian profits.
Israel approves Rafah attack plan but truce hopes alive
Israel has authorised a plan to attack the city of Rafah on the southern edge of the shattered Palestinian enclave, as hopes of a truce remain.
Putin master of all he surveys as Russians cast ballots
The war in Ukraine has ensured strong support for President Vladimir Putin as Russian voters cast their ballots in an election only he can win.
Hamas proposes hostage exchange in Gaza ceasefire plan
Hamas has issued a ceasefire proposal to mediators which includes an exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners.
Russia strikes TV infrastructure in five Ukraine cities
An overnight attack, which involved 36 drones, on Ukrainian television infrastructure could indicate another pattern of Russian aerial attacks.
Judge denies Trump motion to dismiss documents case
A judge has questioned whether Donald Trump should have known he was breaking the law when he took boxes of records with him when his presidency ended.
Israel strike kills six awaiting aid, says Palestine
Six people were killed and dozens injured when Israeli forces attacked crowds waiting for aid supplies in northern Gaza City.
Putin rattles nuclear sabre, Kyiv brands it propaganda
Russia is technically ready for nuclear war and would consider US troops in Ukraine a significant escalation of the conflict, Vladimir Putin warns the West.
Russia warns Ukraine war could spin out of control
The war in Ukraine has triggered the deepest crisis in Moscow's relations with the West since the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis.
Sudan’s army vows to push on after advance in capital
Sudan's General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan says his army will continue to go after the Rapid Support Forces "until complete victory is achieved".
Israel says air strike on Gaza killed Hamas militant
Violence has continued to escalate in Israel's West Bank with six more Palestinians killed overnight, while dozens more were killed in Gaza air strikes.
Putin warns the West: Russia is ready for nuclear war
In an interview in the lead up to Russian elections, President Vladimir Putin says his country is technically ready for a nuclear war.
Ukraine attacks Russia’s refineries for a second night
Russian officials say Ukraine drones have attacked energy facilities for the second night in a row, as three Ukrainian civilians are killed in a Russian strike.
First aid ship on route to starving Gazans
With road deliveries into Gaza proving difficult, dangerous or deadly, attention has shifted towards alternative routes including sea and air drops.
Rematch: Biden, Trump clinch presidential nominations
Joe Biden and Donald Trump have both secured enough delegates to win their party nominations for president in the November US election.
Sudan army regains control of TV, radio HQ from rivals
Sudan's army has wrested back control of the country's radio and television headquarters from the rival paramilitary group it has been battling for a year.
Ukrainian drones strike Russian oil refineries
Russian officials reported attacks on a slew of energy facilities, including a fire at Lukoil's NORSI refinery.
Aid ship bound for Gaza as Palestinians near famine
Marwan Issa will be the highest-ranking official from the Islamist militant movement killed by Israel if his death is confirmed.
NZ seizing black boxes from flight that injured 50
At least 50 passengers have been injured after a plane travelling from Sydney to Auckland experienced a "technical problem".
Three charged with conspiracy for terrorism in Italy
The men were suspected of planning attacks against civilians and military targets, according to police.
Sudan army general says Ramadan truce with RSF unlikely
Sudan's RSF paramilitary forces have welcomed a United Nations Security Council appeal for a truce in fighting during Ramadan but the army says it's unlikely.
Oppenheimer sweeps the Academy Awards with major Oscars
Christopher Nolan's blockbuster biopic Oppenheimer has won best picture at the Academy Awards.
Nolan wins best director Oscar for Oppenheimer
Britain's Christopher Nolan has won his first Oscar for directing Oppenheimer.
Robert Downey Jr wins best supporting Oscar
Three decades after receiving his first Academy Award nomination, Robert Downey Jr has won his first Oscar.
Ukraine rebuffs Pope calling for talks with Russia
Ukrainian and allied officials have criticised Pope Francis for saying Kyiv should have the "courage" to negotiate an end to the war with Russia.
Palestinians prepare for Ramadan in the shadow of war
Ramadan approaches, while security measure's in Jerusalem's Old City are heightened.
Oppenheimer’s Nolan and Murphy eye Oscars glory
Atomic bomb drama Oppenheimer is widely tipped to dominate the major prizes at this year's Academy Awards in Los Angeles.
Biden says Netanyahu ‘hurting Israel’ in TV interview
US President Joe Biden says Israel's threatened invasion of Rafah in southern Gaza would be his "red line".