Downed Ukrainian drone causes Russian oil depot blaze
A suspected Ukrainian drone shot down in western Russia has caused a fire at a major oil depot.
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Israeli tanks push towards Gaza’s biggest hospital
Israeli forces have edged further south towards Gaza's Khan Younis Hospital, as Benjamin Netanyahu opposes a two state solution.
North Korea conducts underwater nuclear weapons test
North Korea's defence ministry has carried out a test of what it says is a nuclear-capable underwater attack system off the country's east coast.
Uvalde victims ‘deserved better’ from police: review
A scathing report report has criticised responding police for not immediately confronting the gunman at the Uvalde, Texas school shooting in 2022.
US forces conduct fifth strike on Houthi sites in Yemen
The US military has fired another wave of ship- and submarine-launch missile strikes against 14 Houthi-controlled sites in Yemen.
North Korea conducts test of underwater nuclear weapons
A test of the Haeil-5-23 nuclear-capable underwater attack system, has been carried out by the defence ministry off North Korea's east coast.
Scientists map largest deep-sea coral reef to date
While researchers have known since the 1960s that some coral were present off the Atlantic, the reef's size remained a mystery until now.
Russian military ‘has taken control’ of Ukraine village
Russia's military says it has occupied a small village in the eastern Ukrainian region of Donetsk.
Khan Younis battle threatens Gaza Strip hospital
The Israeli army's troops in Khan Younis have "eliminated dozens of terrorists in close-quarters combat" amid a battle with Hamas militants.
US in new strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen
The US military says it has struck Houthi missiles ready to be fired from Yemen, degrading an imminent threat to merchant vessels and US Navy ships.
King Charles seeks treatment for enlarged prostate
The Princess of Wales has gone under the knife for a planned abdominal surgery, while King Charles will also be in hospital for a prostate procedure.
At least 20 dead in Thailand fireworks factory blast
The exact death toll is uncertain after an explosion at a fireworks factory in Thailand, with rescuers working to find survivors.
Russia got $A4.4b of military goods despite sanctions
Russia has been able to purchase some $A4.4b worth of Western components to produce weapons like the "Kinzhal" hypersonic missiles.
Israel presses assault in Gaza, field hospital damaged
Jordan says its field hospital in southern Gaza has been hit by shells, as Israel continues to bombard the region.
Gaza conflict ‘gutwrenching’, Blinken tells Davos meet
The US is in demand in the face of global challenges ranging from war in Gaza and Ukraine to tensions over Taiwan, Secretary of State Antony Blinken says.
Sudan says it suspends contact with mediation group
Sudan's foreign ministry says dealings with the IGAD regional group are suspended after it invited the leader of a paramilitary force to a meeting.
US hits Houthi anti-ship missiles in Yemen: officials
US officials say the country's military has carried out another strike in Yemen targeting Houthi anti-ship ballistic missiles.
Qatar, France broker deal for aid, medication to Gaza
Qatar and France say aid for Gaza will head for before being taken across the Rafah border crossing, after a deal was brokered with Islamist group Hamas.
Ukraine statehood at risk if war continues: Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin says it is "impossible" to take away from Russia the military gains it has made in Ukraine.
Trump cements frontrunner status with record Iowa win
Former US president Donald Trump has posted a record win in the Republican presidential contest in Iowa as Florida governor Ron DeSantis ended a distant second.
Yemen’s Houthis threaten to hit United States ships
British and American ships have become "legitimate targets" due to the strikes launched by the two countries on Yemen last week, the Houthis say.
King Frederik X, Queen Mary appear at Danish parliament
Denmark's new King Frederik X and his wife Queen Mary have visited the Danish parliament on their first formal day on the job.
No injuries as Houthis hit US-owned container ship: US
The US military says an anti-ship ballistic missile fired by Houthi militants in Yemen has struck a Marshall Islands-flagged, US-owned container ship.
Ukraine says its forces destroyed Russian spy plane
Ukrainian army chief Valeriy Zaluzhnyi says a large Russian spy plane has been destroyed over the Sea of Azov.
Taiwan loses ally Nauru to China in post-election ploy
The Pacific island nation of Nauru is switching diplomatic recognition from Taiwan to China, a move Tapei has slammed as a "a blatant attack on democracy".
China needed to end Ukraine war: Swiss foreign minister
Switzerland's foreign minister says China must be involved in talks to end the war between Ukraine and Russia.
China urges Gaza talks, Hamas to reveal hostages’ fate
Beijing has called for Israeli-Palestinian peace talks to resume after months of fighting, while Hamas says it will reveal the fate of three Israeli hostages.
King Frederik and Queen Mary take Danish throne
Denmark's King Frederik X has ascended the throne and his Australian-born wife Mary has become queen after Queen Margrethe II signed an abdication declaration.
Yemen’s Houthis vow ‘strong response’ after US strike
Houthi rebels say they will respond to the latest strike in Yemen by the United States.
French foreign minister vows support in Ukraine visit
French Foreign Minister Stéphane Séjourné says his government will support Ukraine for "as long as necessary" amid Russian attacks.
Israel’s Gaza push continues, nears 100 days of war
The Israeli army says its forces have killed numerous militants in the southern area of Khan Younis and in the central Gaza Strip.