N Korea fires suspected ballistic missile, condemns US
South Korea's military says it has detected that North Korea has fired at least one ballistic missile toward its eastern waters.
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N Korea fires ballistic missile, S Korea and Japan say
South Korea's military says it has detected that North Korea has fired at least one ballistic missile toward its eastern waters.
Israel’s military chief takes blame for hostage deaths
The three Israeli hostages were declared to be "terrorists" when they were shot dead by their countrymen during intense fighting in Gaza.
Thousands flee, Sudan’s battle for Wad Madani heats up
Thousands of Sudanese are fleeing the city of Wad Madani, which many of them sort refuge in when fleeing Khartoum, as a new front of the war opens up.
Netanyahu hints new hostage negotiations underway
As Israel's bombardment of Gaza continues, it is showing the first signs of coming to the negotiating table since the collapse of last month's truce.
Russia, Ukraine exchange attacks after EU funds stall
Hours after Hungary vetoed a plan to send $A81b of EU money to Kyiv, both Russia and Ukraine launched dozens of attack drones at each other.
Giuliani must pay $221m to defamed election workers
A jury has awarded $221 million in damages to two former Georgia election workers who sued Rudy Giuliani for defamation over lies he spread about them in 2020.
Prince Harry was phone-hacking victim, UK court rules
Prince Harry has claimed vindication after a UK court ruled he had been a victim of phone hacking by journalists, in a historic victory for the estranged royal.
RSF advances on Wad Madani as war in Sudan spreads
The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have clashed with Sudan's army near the major city of Wad Madani.
Dozens killed in Israel airstrikes: Palestinian media
At least 14 people have died from air strikes that hit two houses on Old Gaza Street in Jabalia, according to the official Palestinian WAFA news agency.
EU grants Ukraine member talks but can’t agree on aid
European Union leaders have made a historic decision to open membership talks with Ukraine but opposition from Hungary has stymied a package of financial aid.
US stresses safety for Gaza civilians as Israel attacks
Israel's defence minister has predicted a drawn-out war with Hamas in Gaza, while a US envoy pushes for better ways to protect civilians.
Putin says Ukraine war will go on until there is a deal
President Vladimir Putin says Russian forces will continue operations in Ukraine until it is "de-militarised" and becomes a neutral country.
US House approves impeachment inquiry into Biden
US House Republicans have voted to approve an impeachment inquiry into Joe Biden despite their probe yet to find evidence of misconduct by the president.
Nations strike deal to move away from fossil fuels
Nearly 200 countries have agreed at the COP28 summit to move away from planet-warming fossil fuels - the first time they've made that crucial pledge.
Nordic countries promise Zelenskiy support for Ukraine
The leaders of Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Iceland have vowed to support Ukraine "for as long as it takes".
Israel strikes Gaza amid calls to reduce casualties
Israel says its bombardment and ground offensive in Gaza is aimed at annihilating Hamas, the group whose fighters stormed across the border on October 7.
New COP28 text cites ‘transition’ from fossil fuels
A new proposed final text from the COP28 climate summit has toughened language on fossil fuels, from reducing their use, to 'transitioning away'.
Zelenskiy met by Republican doubts in US aid push
Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskiy has pleaded his nation's case to hesitant US Republicans as President Joe Biden warns they risk handing victory to Vladimir Putin.
Largest cyber attack of war hits Ukraine phone operator
Ukrainian authorities say they are investigating the possibility of Russian state involvement in an apparent cyber attack on a mobile phone network operator.
UN demands Gaza ceasefire as Israel and US divided
As Israeli bombing of Gaza continues, the UN has voted in support of a ceasefire and US President Joe Biden warned its ally it was losing global support.
Hunger rises in Gaza as UN prepares for ceasefire vote
The UN General Assembly appears set to demand an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the two-month long conflict between Israel and Hamas, as Gazans starve.
Zelenskiy urges Congress not to play into Putin’s hands
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Russia may be fighting in Ukraine but its "real target is freedom" in America and around the world.
COP28 in overtime as revised deal is drafted
COP28 negotiators are still working on a final agreement after a first draft, with no mention of phasing out fossil fuels was greeted with despair.
Trump says he won’t testify again at New York trial
Donald Trump was expected to return to the stand as the last big defence witness at his New York civil fraud trial, but now says he will not appear.
Ukraine says four injured in missile strike on Kyiv
Ukraine says four people were hurt in a Russian ballistic missile attack on Kyiv, as leader Volodymyr Zelenskiy prepares to meet US President Joe Biden.
Israel intensifies battle in southern Gaza
Israel's tanks have reached the centre of Khan Younis as Israel's attack on southern Gaza intensifies, and the UN warns the city is close to collapse.
Two dead, more hurt in Red Cross convoy attack in Sudan
Hours after hopes of a ceasefire were raised between warring parties in Sudan, two people were killed and seven injured in an attack on a Red Cross convoy.
Urgency ramps up as climate talks enter final days
A new draft of a key text has emerged as delegates at the United Nations climate talks attempt to negotiate an agreement.
Israeli tanks reach centre of Khan Younis
As Israel continues its bombardment of Khan Younis, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he appreciates the US veto of the UN's attempted ceasefire order.
COP28 clashes over fossil fuels after OPEC pushback
A letter from OPEC urging agains a deal at COP28 that would outlaw fossil fuels entirely has been blasted as "out of whack" and indicating a "whiff of panic".