Biden to visit Israel for talks as Iran issues warning
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned Iran and Hezbollah and says Israelis should prepare for a long battle.
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Hipkins set to stay as NZ Labour leader, Little resigns
Defeated leader Chris Hipkins says he is "not done with politics" on his return to New Zealand's parliament after Labour's election loss.
Israel denies plan for Gaza ceasefire to allow aid in
The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has denied plans for a ceasefire in southern Gaza to allow aid to reach the enclave.
Hipkins poised to stay on as NZ Labour leader
Defeated leader Chris Hipkins says he is "not done with politics" as he returns to New Zealand's parliament after Labour's election loss.
Diplomats renew calls for Gaza aid, Iran warns Israel
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned Iran and Hezbollah and says Israelis should prepare for a long battle.
Israel warns Hezbollah as bid to reach Gaza truce fails
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned Iran and Hezbollah and says Israelis should prepare for a long battle.
Two Swedes shot dead in Brussels ‘terrorism’, says PM
Belgian police say two people are dead in central Brussels after several shots were fired in the country's capital.
Russia to try northeast breakthrough: Ukraine general
A Ukrainian general says Russian forces are aiming to break through defences in the country's northeast.
Post-election coalition intrigue in New Zealand
New Zealand prime minister-in-waiting Chris Luxon says he will wait until election results are final on November 3 before confirming his coalition government.
Gaza crossing to open as Israeli troops prepare assault
A massive stockpile of much-needed aid for Gaza that has been held up in Egypt may be able to reach the enclave with a key border crossing tipped to reopen.
Netanyahu vows to demolish Hamas, as Gazans urged south
Palestinians are being urged not to leave Gaza by Hamas, despite Israel being on the verge of unleashing a massive ground offensive.
Putin says Russia’s position in Ukraine is improving
President Vladimir Putin has taken to Moscow state television to decry Ukraine's counteroffensive and declare Russia's hold on the country to be improving.
Post-election coalition talks on ice in New Zealand
New Zealand prime minister-in-waiting Chris Luxon says he will wait until election results are final on November 3 before confirming his coalition government.
Gaza braces as Israeli forces prepare ground assault
An expected ground assault by Israeli forces on Gaza is yet to begin amid fears of a widening of the recent conflict sparked by a surprise Hamas onslaught.
Hipkins loses election but finds love in NZ campaign
Outgoing New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said Labour could be proud of its six years in office but admitted it faces a tough spell in opposition.
Palestinians flee Gaza as Israel prepares for assault
As borders close and Hamas instructs Palestinians not to leave Gaza, Israel is preparing for 'the next stage' of its deadly retaliation.
Triumphant Luxon considers his New Zealand coalition
Prime Minister-elect Chris Luxon started his day watching the All Blacks' World Cup win before turning his mind to forming the next New Zealand government.
Zelenskiy, Dutch PM agree to boost Ukraine air defence
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy the Netherlands will provide Ukraine with patrol ships.
Luxon claims victory in National’s NZ ‘blue-nami’ win
Chris Luxon will become New Zealand's next prime minister as his centre-right National party wins the country's election.
Civilians flee Gaza City as Israel masses tanks, troops
Israel's 24-hour deadline for Gaza City residents to flee has passed, as Palestinians say aircraft have bombed parts of south and central Gaza overnight.
All signs point to National win as NZ campaign ends
Chris Luxon's National party is poised to win the New Zealand election, ending six years of Labour-led governments.
Fierce fighting rages around Avdiivka in Ukraine’s east
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Ukrainian forces are holding their ground on the third day of battle for the eastern town of Avdiivka.
Civilians told to leave Gaza as Israeli operation looms
Israel's military has told civilians of Gaza City to evacuate "for your own safety" and distance themselves from Hamas as a "significant operation" looms.
Man held as Singapore-Perth flight returns over threat
An Australian man has reportedly been arrested by Singaporean police after a Scoot plane bound for Perth returned to Singapore because of a bomb threat.
No let up in Gaza siege until hostages freed: Israel
The Red Cross says fuel for hospital generators could run out in hours as Gazans made homeless by Israeli bombings shelter in schools.
Hipkins hits NZ Nats on Maori record as election nears
As Australia considers its relationship with its indigenous people, so too is New Zealand where Maori issues are central to its general election.
At least four dead, 80 hurt as train derails in India
At least four people are dead and dozens injured after a train derailed in the Indian state of Bihar.
UN on fact-finding mission to probe abuses in Sudan
The UN Human Rights Council are to investigate allegations of abuses in Sudan since war broke out in April.
Israel forms war cabinet, prepares Gaza ground assault
Israel has formed a war cabinet from both sides of parliament as it retaliates against the deadly Hamas incursion and prepares for a possible ground assault.
Ardern weighs in NZ election on child poverty, climate
The latest from the New Zealand campaign trail, with Labour and National competing for office ahead of the October 14 election.
Ardern return hint, NZ Labour suffers election setback
Poll leaders National and Labour are continuing their fight over fiscal plans as the race to form New Zealand's next government goes down to the wire.