Russia warns US away from air space after drone crash
Moscow has told the US to "stop making sorties near the Russian borders" after an American drone intercepted by Russian jets crashed into the Black Sea.
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US, Russia military chiefs in talks after drone downed
Moscow's defence minister has told his US counterpart that American drone flights by Crimea's coast are "provocative in nature".
Everything Everywhere wins best picture at the Oscars
Everything Everywhere All at Once has won best picture at the 95th Academy Awards, along with awards for Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan and Jamie Lee Curtis.
Hipkins axes Ardern policies, poll puts NZ Labour ahead
New Zealand PM Chris Hipkins has scrapped several climate policies of his predecessor Jacinda Ardern, saying he can achieve emissions cuts more efficiently.
After SVB fail, US acts to shore up banking confidence
US officials have moved to stem the fallout from the failure of start-up-focused Silicon Valley Bank, saying all customers will have access to their deposits.
Russia, Ukraine battle for Bakhmut; grain deal extended
"Very tough, very painful" fighting continues in Ukraine's east, President Zelenskiy says, including in Bakhmut, which has become a focus of Russia's invasion.
Bank stock rout deepens amid SVB contagion fears
President Joe Biden says the public confidence the US banking system is safe, but global banking
US blames Russia for drone crash over Black Sea
Two Russian Su-27 jets carried out what the US military described as a reckless intercept of the MQ-9 "Reaper" drone in international airspace.
US drone crashes into Black Sea after Russian intercept
A Russian fighter jet struck the propeller of a US military spy drone, causing the unmanned aerial vehicle to crash into the Black Sea, US officials say.
Ukraine, Russia locked in brutal battle in Bakhmut
Ukraine and Russia are reporting high casualties in Ukraine's Donbas region, the focus of Moscow's slow, long-running advance into its neighbour's territory.
Everything Everywhere stars win supporting actor Oscars
Everything Everywhere co-stars Ke Huy Quan and Jamie Lee Curtis have put the film on track for Oscars glory, winning best-supporting actor and actress.
Ukraine scorns Russian missile strikes, Bakhmut holds
Russia has used hypersonic Kinzhal missiles to batter Ukraine in a major air strike, killing civilians and hitting infrastructure and residential buildings.
Ukraine restores power after Russian barrage
Most of Kyiv's power supply has been restored after a Russian barrage targeting Ukraine's critical infrastructure.
Silicon Valley Bank is seized after historic failure
A US regulator has shut Silicon Valley Bank and appointed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation as the receiver.
Zelenskiy calls Russian shelling ‘terrorist attacks’
Ukrainian officials say shelling by Russian forces has killed three civilians in the southern city of Kherson.
Ukraine digs in as Russia claims gains in Bakhmut
The mayor of Kyiv says explosions have been registered in the southwestern part of Bakhmut in Ukraine and rescue services are on their way.
Russia strikes Ukraine with deadly hypersonic missiles
Russia has used hypersonic Kinzhal missiles to batter Ukraine in a major air strike, killing civilians and hitting infrastructure and residential buildings.
Russians claim control over Bakhmut, Ukrainians defiant
Wagner Group's troops have extended their gains in the key Ukrainian stronghold of Bakhmut, the Russian mercenaries' chief says, as fierce fighting continues.
Pro-Ukraine group blamed for gas pipeline sabotage: NYT
Ukraine's government has denied any part in the sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines, after a New York Times report linking it to a pro-Ukrainian group.
UK says Channel migrants will be detained and removed
The United Kingdom says asylum seekers arriving in small boats across the Channel from France will be detained.
Ukraine vows to defend Bakhmut as Russian grip tightens
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has vowed to keep fighting for the city of Bakhmut as Russia's Wagner mercenary forces boss calls for more ammunition.
Wong backing Waqa as PIF secretary general
Australia is backing the Pacific's consensus appointment of Baron Waqa as the next Pacific Islands Forum secretary general.
UN secretary-general says women’s rights under threat
The UN chief says 'the patriarchy is fighting back' against gains made in gender equality and women are losing rights in many countries.
Mercenary chief says Russian gains in Bakhmut at risk
Russia's Wagner chief says his forces could be forced to retreat from the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut if they do not receive ammunition promised by Moscow.
Ukraine under severe pressure defending Bakhmut: UK
British military intelligence says Russian troops and forces of the private military Wagner group have made further advances into Bakhmut.
WHO ‘still working to identify origins of COVID-19’
The World Health Organisation has not abandoned any plans to identify the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic, its director general says.
Russian defence minister visits troops in Ukraine
Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu has visited Russia's forces in Ukraine amid signs of a possible Ukrainian withdrawal from parts of the city of Bakhmut.
US, allies in war of words with Russia at G20 meet
The US and Europe have clashed with Russia over its invasion of Ukraine as G20 foreign ministers begin their meet in India.
Blinken, Lavrov briefly meet amid G20 Ukraine tensions
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov have had a brief encounter at a meeting of G20 foreign ministers in India.
Indonesia poll body rejects election delay court ruling
Elections scheduled for February next year to elect an Indonesian president and parliament should be delayed, a district court has ruled in a surprise decision.
Russian mercenary boss says Bakhmut ‘surrounded’
The head of Russia's Wagner private army claims the city of Bakhmut is almost completely surrounded, while Ukrainian forces admit the situation is "critical".