Zelensky pushes for more US and European help
Ukraine's lack of access to weapons is strengthening Russian President Vladimir Putin, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has told a security summit.
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Israel makes arrests at Khan Younis hospital
Israeli forces have made arrests at a hospital in Khan Younis, which Hamas denies its militants use for cover.
Ukraine withdraws from Avdiivka amid ammo shortage
The withdrawal opens up an opportunity for Russian troops to make a major advancement in the eastern region.
Zelenskiy urges Ukraine allies to plug weapons shortage
Ukraine's lack of access to weapons is strengthening Russian President Vladimir Putin, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has told a security summit.
Navalny’s team confirms his death, searching for body
The cause of death of the Putin critic and opposition leader has not yet been established.
Trump found liable in New York civil fraud case
Former US president Donald Trump has been found liable in his civil fraud case, and has been banned from doing business in New York for three years.
France to send up to $5b in military aid to Ukraine
The aid package follows a similar pledge to Ukraine made by Germany on Friday.
Israel bombards Gaza, largest hospital under siege
Areas of southern Israel have been tense since Hamas attacked there on October 7, and the IDF has continued to pound the Gaza strip since.
Ukraine forced to abandon eastern bastion of Avdiivka
Ukraine's withdrawal from the eastern town of Avdiivka comes as Ukraine faces acute shortages of ammunition, with US military aid delayed for months.
The world reacts to Alexei Navalny’s reported death
The Russian opposition leader and Putin critic reportedly died in jail after years of imprisonment, drawing global criticism towards the Kremlin.
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny dead: prison
Russia's jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny has died, the country's prison service says.
Putin pushes for children, says ethnic survival at risk
After suffering heavy casualties in the Ukraine war Russians must have at least two children if the nation is to survive, says President Vladimir Putin.
Hezbollah strikes Israel in reprisal for deadly day
After Israeli strikes killed 10 in southern Lebanon, Hezbollah has retaliated firing rockets into northern Israel.
Ukraine, France to sign bilateral security agreement
French President Emmanuel Macron is set to sign a bilateral security agreement with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Paris.
Hezbollah says Israel will ‘pay price’ after deadly day
Hezbollah has vowed revenge for the killing of 10 civilians, including five children, in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon.
Indonesia’s Widodo congratulates poll winner Prabowo
Indonesian President Joko Widodo says he congratulated Prabowo Subianto after unofficial counts showed the defence minister had won the presidential election.
Five killed in Ukrainian missile strike on Russia
Five people have died, including a child, and 18 people have been injured in a missile strike on the Russian city of Belgorod, the regional governor says.
Israel under pressure to have mercy on last Gaza refuge
Pressure mounting on Israel to halt their march on Rafah where more than a million Gazans are seeking refuge, to avoid "an unfathomable catastrophe".
Stalled truce talks dent hopes of Palestinians in Rafah
Israel has been warned an army offensive on Rafah would jeopardise the humanitarian situation there, after talks aimed at reaching a truce stalled.
Ukraine says it destroyed Russian ship in the Black Sea
Ukraine's military says it has destroyed a Russian Navy landing ship off Crimea in the Black Sea.
Airstrikes kill three, injure 13 in eastern Ukraine
A child and two adult civilians were killed in missile attacks on a town in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region, officials say.
Gazans fearing Rafah assault look to Cairo for hope
Negotiators are meeting in Egypt to seek a truce between Israel and Hamas as over a million Gazans crammed into Rafah await Israel's feared ground offensive.
Ukraine chiefs inform Western generals of Kyiv’s plans
Ukraine's defence minister and armed forces commander have met with NATO to discuss their need for more electronic warfare equipment to combat Russian drones.
Gaza truce talks end inconclusively as Rafah braces
Two officials say Israel and Hamas are making progress toward a deal that aims to bring about a cease-fire and free hostages held in the war-ravaged Gaza Strip.
Israel, Hamas making progress in talks, officials say
Two officials say Israel and Hamas are making progress toward a deal that aims to bring about a cease-fire and free hostages held in the war-ravaged Gaza Strip.
Defence minister favourite in Indonesian elections
Prabowo Subianto is the favourite for Indonesia's elections but faces runoff uncertainty amid protests.
US, Jordan throw weight behind Gaza ceasefire effort
A Dutch appeals court has blocked the export of fighter jet parts to Israel, as foreign officials warn of the consequences a ground offensive in Rafah.
Cambodia reports new bird flu case after boy’s death
Cambodia's Health Ministry says the brother of a boy who died last week from bird flu has tested positive for the virus
Kyiv says Moscow obtaining Starlink via third countries
Starlink says it does not engage in any business with the Russian government or military.
Sudan left in the dark by RSF-imposed telecoms blackout
Sudan's communication blackout, blamed on the Rapid Support Forces, has hampered aid and left millions vulnerable.
Israel frees two hostages, Dutch block jet part exports
A Dutch appeals court has blocked the export of fighter jet parts to Israel, as foreign officials warn of the consequences a ground offensive in Rafah.