Russian forces shot surrendering soldiers, Ukraine says
Ukraine says an unverified video showing Russian soldiers shooting two surrendering Ukrainian soldiers is proof Moscow violates the rules of war.
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Climate finance takes centre stage at COP28 summit
COP28's Emirati hosts have set a fast pace on cheque signing amid the United Nations climate summit's biggest-ever attendance from business and finance firms.
Ukraine says two killed as Russian forces shell Kherson
Ukrainian officials say Russian shelling has killed two people and injured seven in an area in and around Kherson city.
Thousands evacuate amid Philippines quake aftershocks
Another earthquake has struck Mindanao in the Philippines, as thousands of people shelter in evacuation centres amid a series of aftershocks.
Israel says ground forces operating across Gaza Strip
"The Israel Defence Forces continues to extend its ground operation against Hamas centres in all of the Gaza Strip," a spokesman says.
Gaza refugee camp reported hit amid Israeli air strikes
An Israeli air strike has reportedly hit the Jabalia refugee camp, with Gaza's health ministry saying several people have been killed.
Residents returning home after deadly Philippines quake
A tsunami alert has been lifted after a strong earthquake jolted the southern Philippines, killing at least one person.
Nine dead, 15 injured after raid at Peru mine
Nine people have been killed after a raid by a group of armed men in the Poderosa mine facilities in Peru.
Plan to triple renewable energy backed by 118 countries
A pledge signed by 118 countries at COP28 says tripling renewable energy could help remove carbon dioxide-emitting fossil fuels by 2050.
Ex-president Poroshenko barred from leaving Ukraine
Ukraine's security service says it prevented former president Petro Poroshenko from leaving the country because Russia planned to exploit one of his meetings.
Philippine military on alert after ‘terrorist’ bombing
Four people have been killed and several others wounded in an explosion in a university gymnasium in the southern Philippine city of Marawi.
Three dead, nine wounded in Philippines gym blast
Three people have been killed and several are wounded in an explosion in a university gymnasium in southern Philippine city of Marawi.
Philippines lifts tsunami alert after strong quake
A strong earthquake has jolted the southern Philippines, prompting authorities to warn against about possible tsunami waves.
Strong Philippines quake triggers tsunami evacuations
A strong earthquake has jolted the southern Philippines, prompting authorities to warn against about possible tsunami waves.
One dead, one injured after attack in central Paris
A person has died following an attack in the Quai de Grenelle area of Paris.
US urges restraint as Israel bombards southern Gaza
US Vice President Kamala Harris says "too many innocent Palestinians have been killed" amid renewed fighting between Hamas and Israeli forces.
7.6 quake strikes off Philippines, tsunami waves
A strong earthquake has jolted the southern Philippines, prompting authorities to warn against about possible tsunami waves.
Magnitude 7.6 earthquake strikes off Philippines
A strong earthquake has jolted the southern Philippines, prompting authorities to warn against about possible tsunami waves.
Japan on tsunami alert as 7.6 quake strikes Philippines
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 has struck off the coast of the southern Philippines island of Mindanao.
Deal to triple renewable energy backed by 117 countries
A pledge signed by more than 115 countries at COP28 says tripling renewable energy could help remove carbon dioxide-emitting fossil fuels by 2050.
US forges new high-tech agreement with Australia, UK
In a deal worth an estimated $A3 billion, the United States has approved the sale of training and training devices to Australia in relation AUKUS.
Countries to promise clean energy boost at COP28
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says 110 countries are backing a pledge at COP28 to triple clean power and slash fossil fuel use.
South Gaza bombarded after Israel-Hamas truce collapses
Israel says attacks on Gaza by its ground, air and naval forces have hit 400 militant targets in 24 hours and killed an unspecified number of Hamas fighters.
Ukraine conducts new attack on railway deep in Siberia
Diesel fuel tanks have been ignited on a train on a railway deep inside Siberia in Ukraine's second attack this week on military supply routes in Russia.
Russia air strikes kill two, wound 10 in east Ukraine
Russia's bombardment of Ukraine has continued with at least two dead and ten wounded in the east of the country.
Israel, Hamas agree to extend truce for seventh day
Israel and Hamas have agreed to another day of their temporary truce in Gaza, minutes before it was set to end.
War resumes in Gaza after truce collapses
Gaza's health ministry says dozens of people have been killed in the first Israeli air strikes after a ceasefire expired while Qatar says negotiations continue.
UN chief, COP28 president clash on fossil fuels’ future
Ending our use of fossil fuels is the only way to arrest global warming, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has told COP28 delegates.
COP28 opens with plea to work together on fossil fuels
International climate talks have begun in Dubai, with the incoming COP28 president calling for co-operation between governments and fossil fuel companies.
Former US Sec of State Henry Kissinger dies at 100
Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, who served under President Richard Nixon and was the prime architect of America's policy in Vietnam, has died.
Russia says it has taken strategic Ukrainian village
Russia's Defence Ministry says its forces have captured Khromove, a village on the western approaches to Bakhmut.