US military to airdrop food and supplies into Gaza
US President Joe Biden has announced plans to airdrop aid into Gaza, after the deaths of people queuing for food highlighted the desperation in the enclave.
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Dutch PM signs Ukraine security deal, vows arms funding
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy have signed a bilateral security agreement in Kharkiv.
UN urges probe into deaths of Gazans waiting for aid
The governments of France and Germany have backed a call for an international inquiry into the deaths of Palestinians queuing for aid in Gaza.
Navalny buried in Moscow as thousands chant his name
A burial ceremony for the late Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny has taken place at Moscow's Borisovskoye cemetery.
Navalny to be buried in Moscow amid tight security
Supporters say more than 1000 people have gathered near the Moscow church where Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny will be farewelled amid a heavy police presence.
MH17 aftermath costs Dutch $A276 million
A trial and investigations into the downing of the MH17 flight, reparations of bodies, and compensation has cost the Dutch government more than $A276 million.
NZ court orders millions in payouts over deadly volcano
Tourist operators of a New Zealand island where a volcanic eruption killed 22 people have been ordered to pay around $A12 million in fines and reparations
Ukraine says it has downed warplanes amid Russian push
Officials in Kyiv say Russian forces are trying to advance on Ukrainian towns and villages in the country's east and southeast.
Shock and condemnation after Gaza food aid deaths
Hamas and Israeli officials are giving conflicting accounts of an incident in which more than 100 people were reportedly killed while waiting for aid in Gaza.
Western troops in Ukraine risks nuclear war: Putin
President Vladimir Putin has warned the West against a deeper involvement in the fighting in Ukraine, saying it's fraught with the risk of a nuclear conflict.
Trump is disqualified from Illinois ballot, judge rules
An Illinois judge has removed former US president Donald Trump from the state's presidential primary ballot.
US Supreme Court to decide Trump 2020 election case
The US Supreme Court will in April decide whether former president Donald Trump can be prosecuted on charges that he interfered with the 2020 US election.
Trump loses bid to pause $US454m judgment in fraud case
A judge has rejected Donald Trump's request to pause $US454 million civil fraud penalty.
Zelenskiy seeks Balkan support at summit in Albania
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has gathered the support from several Balkan countries during a meeting in Albania.
Hamas raises stakes in truce talks with Ramadan call
The leader of Hamas has called for a march on Jerusalem's al-Aqsa Mosque at the start of Ramadan amid negotiations for a truce in the Gaza Strip.
Biden wins Michigan primary but faces Gaza protest vote
Joe Biden and Donald Trump have easily won their parties' Michigan primaries but the Democratic president has been hit with a protest vote over the war in Gaza.
Gaza’s warring enemies cautious over truce talks
Israel and Hamas have played down the chances of an imminent breakthrough in talks for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
Zelenskiy praises Saudi efforts in seeking end to war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is visiting Saudi Arabia to push for a peace plan and the return of prisoners of war from Russia.
Israel agrees to stop Gaza attacks for Ramadan: Biden
US President Joe Biden says Israel will halt its war on Hamas in Gaza during Ramadan in a ceasefire deal but the militants say his comments are premature.
Kremlin warning to NATO if its troops fight in Ukraine
France's president has raised the possibility of European troops on the ground in Ukraine, but Russia says such a move would make conflict with NATO inevitable.
Hungarian parliament approves Sweden’s NATO accession
Hungary's parliament has ratified Sweden's bid to join NATO, clearing the way for the Nordic country to join the military alliance.
‘Nikki who?’: Trump campaign dismisses Haley after win
Donald Trump's advisers say they plan to ignore their lone remaining Republican competitor in an effort to render her campaign an afterthought.
Ukraine says delays in Western aid is costing lives
Ukraine's defence minister says half of promised Western military support fails to arrive on time.
Israel, Hamas truce efforts pick up pace
Clashes in Gaza have persisted as mediators accelerated ceasefire talks to release hostages.
Zelenskiy warns of new Russian offensive in Ukraine
The Ukrainian president says 31,000 Ukrainian troops have been killed since Russia invaded as he warns Moscow is planning a new offensive.
Australian tourist missing in Zimbabwe’s Victoria Falls
An Australian tourist has gone missing in Zimbabwe's Victoria Falls National Park, home to one of the world's natural wonders.
Israeli media report progress on Gaza temporary truce
Israeli media are reporting that negotiators are making progress on a deal for a temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and the release of hostages.
Italy and Canada sign security deals with Ukraine
The leaders of Italy and Canada have visited Kyiv as Ukraine marks the second anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion.
Navalny’s body handed over to his mother: spokeswoman
The body of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been handed over to his mother, a spokeswoman says.
Show of solidarity for Ukraine at war’s two year mark
After two years of defiance since Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukraine is desperately appealing for more aid to sustain the fight.
Huge apartment block fire in Spain kills nine people
Valencia's mayor says 105 people have been rehoused following a huge fire that ripped through an apartment block and killed at least nine people.