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.
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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".
Battles in Khan Younis, US blocks Gaza ceasefire call
As Israel continues its bombardment of Khan Younis, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he appreciates the US's veto of the UN's attempted ceasefire order.
Ukraine says Russian missiles kill one, troops press on
A civilian has been killed and eight wounded after Russian warplanes fired long-range missiles at targets in Ukraine, officials there say.
COP28 mulls end to fossil fuels in move opposed by OPEC
At least 80 countries are demanding a COP28 deal that calls for an eventual end to fossil fuel use as OPEC members push back.
Israel ramps up strikes as US blocks ceasefire demand
Israel has pounded the length of Gaza in a deadly new phase of the war as the US vetoes a United Nations Security Council demand for a humanitarian ceasefire.
Harry loses bid to have libel claim defence thrown out
A judge has ruled Prince Harry's libel case against a British newspaper over reports on his security arrangements must go to trial.
COP28 leader urges nations come out of ‘comfort zones’
The thorny issue of how the almost 200 countries at COP28 will handle fossil fuels, the main source of climate-warming emissions, remains unresolved.
Ukraine to make own artillery shells with US firms
A Ukrainian minister says artillery shells will be manufactured in the country in a deal with two US companies.
US criticises Israel over rising civilian toll in Gaza
"It remains imperative that Israel put a premium on civilian protection" in Gaza, America's top diplomat says, as the UN prepares to hear a ceasefire demand.
UK PM faces revolt after unveiling new Rwanda plans
Britain's prime minister is under pressure after the immigration minister quits saying draft law to fix the Rwanda plan won't work.
Stop posturing and aim high, UN climate chief tells COP
United Nations climate chief Simon Stiell says the countries of the world need to agree on a way to end the "fossil fuel era as we know it".
Israeli forces battle Hamas in southern Gaza
Israeli troops have fought fierce battles with Hamas in the south of the Gaza Strip after reaching the heart of the city of Khan Younis.