Russia trying to provoke attack, Kyiv says
Russia is trying to provoke Ukraine into war, but the government there says they are determined to continue peace talks.
International News
Russia prepared to invade Ukraine: Biden
President Joe Biden has accused Russia of readying a false-flag operation in Ukraine's east as renewed shelling prompted renewed fears of an imminent invasion.
Reports Russia ready for ‘limited’ attack
Latest intelligence reports indicate Russia is likely to launch a missile attack in Ukraine, away from large cities.
Ukraine, rebels trade shelling accusations
Reports of shelling across the ceasefire line in eastern Ukraine have raised alarm at a time when Western countries have warned of a Russian invasion any day.
Prince Charles investigated by police
Police have launched an investigation into the Prince of Wales and his former valet over an alleged cash-for-honours scandal.
Deadly Guatemala quake triggers landslides
Two people have died after a 6.2 magnitude earthquake shook the Central American country of Guatemala.
Scores dead in Brazil ‘city under mud’
The town devastated by a devastating landslide that has already killed 44 has been described as a "city under mud".
Burkina Faso junta leader inaugurated
Newly inaugurated Burkina Faso president says his military-led government will offer "opportunity to get to better horizons".
Russian pullout meets Western scepticism
Russian announcements that it is withdrawing more of its troops and equipment from around Ukraine have been met with scepticism by the the US and the UK.
US wants ‘verifiable’ de-escalation
Concerned Russia's invasion threat is still present, the US has asked for credible and meaningful proof of de-escalation.
Germany hopeful of peace in Ukraine
There is still hope for peacemaking talks with Russia, says Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz following talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Sandy Hook families settle for $A102m
Families of Sandy Hook Elementary School agree to a nine-figure settlement with the manufacturers of the rifle used in the school massacre.
Prince Andrew settles ahead of sex trial
The Duke of York will make a "substantial donation" to Virginia Giuffre's charity following their out-of-court settlement in her civil sex claim against him.
Russia sends armed fighter jets to Syria
On the same day as announcing it was withdrawing some troops from Ukraine, Russia deploys fighter jets to Syria for drills.
Four dead as fishing boat sinks off Canada
At least four people are dead and more than a dozen missing after a Spanish fishing boat sunk off Newfoundland, in eastern Canada.
Prove de-escalation, NATO tells Russia
There is still time to step back from the brink of war, NATO's Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg tells Russia.
Russia says some troops return to base
Following days of US and British warnings that Russia might invade Ukraine, Moscow says some of its military units are returning to their bases.
Still no end to NZ anti-vaccine protest
Speaker Trevor Mallard has been criticised by police for his tactics to move on a week-long protest on New Zealand's parliamentary lawns.
Russia may create pretext to attack: US
The US says Russia might create a surprise pretext for an attack on Ukraine that could happen any time.
Diplomacy open to end Ukraine standoff: US
The US has repeated calls on Moscow to de-escalate Ukraine tensions amid warnings more than 100,000 Russian troops at its borders could invade at any moment.
US denies sub operations in Russian waters
Russia says its anti-submarine ship had to use "corresponding means" to get a US submarine to leave its waters, but the US denies carrying out operations there.
No sign of Russian invasion, says France
A 90 minute conversation between the Russian and French leaders has revealed no signs of an imminent invasion, France says.
Biden, Putin to talk as Ukraine fears rise
President Joe Biden is set to talk to Moscow counterpart Vladimir Putin as the US escalates dire warnings of a possibly imminent Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Belgium nightclubs open, France masks fall
Authorities in Belgium, France, the Netherlands and Luxembourg have announced a relaxation of coronavirus pandemic restrictions.
Russia may strike Ukraine any day now: US
The White House's national security adviser says any American still in Ukraine should leave in the next 24-48 hours, as a Russian attack is imminent.
Spain drops masks, Africa cases optimism
Spain has lifted a requirement to wear masks outdoors as COVID-19 infections dip while a WHO official says there is "light at the end of the tunnel" for Africa.
US says more Russian troops near Ukraine
The US says Russia is massing more troops near the Ukraine border and an invasion could come before the end of the Winter Olympics.
Sweden ends testing, UK to scrap iso rules
People will no longer be required to isolate in England if they test positive for COVID-19 within weeks as Swedish authorities move away from mass testing.
Probe into 417km/h on German autobahn
Czech millionaire caught driving over 400km/h on the German autobahn is being investigated by police.
Retired pope asks pardon for abuse
Retired Pope Benedict XVI is asking forgiveness for any "grievous faults" in his handling of clergy sex abuse cases.
Macron tells Putin he seeks to avoid war
Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron for his efforts on behalf of European security amid talks on Ukraine.