Annexed parts of Ukraine difficult: Putin
Vladimir Putin has ordered the strengthening of Russia's borders and made moves to keep greater control of society as the war in Ukraine drags on.
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Moldova fears new Russian push in new year
Moldova's spy chief says it is not a matter of 'if' Russia will make an offensive push towards his country, but 'when'.
Riot panel recommends Trump face charges
After an 18-month probe, the panel investigating the US Capitol riot has recommended charging former president Donald Trump with insurrection and obstruction.
Fiji kingmaker speaks after election tally
Fiji's Social Democratic Liberal Party is weighing up whether to support the incumbent FijiFirst government or go down a new path with their balance of power.
Russian ‘kamikaze’ drones shower Ukraine
The Ukrainian Air Force says its air defences have shot down 30 drones in the third Russian air attack on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv in six days.
Fiji’s kingmaker continues negotiations
Negotiations continue between Fijian political parties over who will form a coalition government after the final electoral tally revealed a hung parliament.
Russia rains missiles on Ukraine
Air alerts have sounded across several parts of Ukraine as Russia launched a large surge of missile attacks across the country.
Fiji police question opposition leader
Sitiveni Rabuka was questioned by Fijian police in relation to his letter asking the army to intervene in the election process after he alleged irregularities.
Toddler pulled from rubble in Ukraine
The body of a young boy has been pulled from the rubble of an apartment building in central Ukraine after Russia's latest missile attack.
Fiji election to come down to the wire
Frank Bainimarama's FijiFirst government is leading the polls but Sitiveni Rabuka could still take power with a coalition of opposition parties.
One killed by Kherson shells, says Ukraine
A man has been killed during shelling in the south Ukrainian city of Kherson.
War of words over Fiji election integrity
Fiji's supervisor of elections has hit back at claims the electoral process lacks integrity after opposition leaders asked for ballot counting to stop.
Ukraine shells Russian-held Donetsk city
Ukraine has bombarded the Russian-held eastern city of Donetsk in some of the biggest attacks in years, a day after Moscow ruled out a Christmas ceasefire.
Hopes for end to pandemic in 2023
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says he is hopeful that the COVID-19 pandemic will no longer be considered a global emergency some time next year.
Ukraine battles Russian assault in east
Ukraine's military says Russian forces are pounding targets in the eastern and southern parts of the country with missiles, drones and artillery.
Bali bomb maker apologises to Australians
Paroled Indonesian militant Umar Patek has said sorry for his role in the Bali bombings in 2002 that killed 202 people, apologising "especially" to Australians.
Russian blasts rock Ukraine capital Kyiv
Kyiv's mayor says air-defence systems have shot down 10 Russian drones and that there were explosions in the central Shevchenkivskyi district.
Early Fiji election count points to change
Fiji could have a new prime minister with Sitiveni Rabuka taking an early lead in the ballot count against Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama.
Diplomatic flurry held over Ukraine war
There are still no peace talks and no end in sight to the war in Ukraine, the deadliest conflict in Europe since World War II.
Fiji enters strict election blackout
Political parties and the media have been forced to erase all campaign content from their sites with Fiji entering a strict blackout ahead of polling day.
Fighting rages in eastern Ukraine
Ukraine's military says Russian forces are pounding targets in the eastern and southern parts of the country with missiles, drones and artillery.
WNBA star Griner swapped for Russian
President Joe Biden has hailed the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner in a prisoner exchange with Moscow as the US released Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout.
US vows to disrupt Russia-Iran ties
The US has promised to undermine Russia and Iran's "deepening and burgeoning" defence relationship, as it announced a new aid package for Ukraine
Fiji election race reaches final stretch
Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama is appealing to Fijians for a third term but opposition parties say he's squandered his almost 16 years in power.
Russian drones target power in Odesa
Residents of the Ukrainian city of Odesa are largely without power, after Russia's latest attacks forced the disconnection of all but critical infrastructure.
Fijian politicians make last election plea
Political hopefuls in Fiji have issued their final sermons to voters ahead of a campaign blackout that runs through until polls close.
Beijing quiet as virus continues to impact
Cities, like Beijing, which were already battling severe COVID-19 outbreaks have seen a sharp fall in activity after regular testing rules were stopped.
Drone hit leaves Ukrainians without power
Since October, Moscow has been targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure with large waves of missile and drone strikes.
What is the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, about to be negotiated in Brisbane?
Australia is about to play host to negotiators from 14 countries involved in the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) over six days in Brisbane from Saturday. They include the United States, Australia, Brunei, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam, but not China.
Whakaari survivor recounts volcano ordeal
Jesse Langford, who lost his parents and sister in the 2019 White Island volcano eruption, has shared his ordeal in a new Netflix documentary.
Russia shelling suggests shift of war aims
Russia has battered eastern Ukraine's front line in support of the Kremlin's apparently scaled-back plans to secure only the bulk of lands it has claimed.