At least 23 killed in drone attack in Sudan: activists
Sudanese activists and medical workers say at least 23 people have been killed in a drone attack on an open market south of the capital, Khartoum
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Russia praises G20 declaration as summit draws to close
Russia has praised the G20 consensus declaration that avoids direct criticism of its war in Ukraine as "balanced" as Joe Biden skips the summit's final session.
Flooding in Greece, Bulgaria, Turkey kills at least 22
The body of a missing man has raised the death toll from floods in central Greece to 11 with number of missing also increasing.
IAEA warns as fighting nears Ukraine nuclear plant
The International Atomic Energy Agency has issued a warning as Ukrainian troops approach a nuclear power plant controlled by Russian forces.
More than 2000 people dead as Morocco quake toll rises
The death toll from a massive earthquake that struck Morocco has climbed to more than 2000 people as rescuers search for survivors among the rubble.
G20 ‘consensus’ on leaders’ declaration as summit opens
"It is time for all of us to move together," Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said as he opens the Group of 20 (G20) summit in New Delhi.
Rare, powerful earthquake in Morocco kills at least 820
More than 800 people have been killed after a powerful earthquake struck Morocco's High Atlas mountains, with hundreds more injured.
UN says more needed ‘on all fronts’ on climate goals
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has told G20 leaders they have the power to reset a climate crisis that is "spinning out of control".
Britain pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, one year on
The United Kingdom has marked the anniversary of the death of Queen Elizabeth II, with tributes, church services and social media posts.
King Charles reflects on loss of Queen Elizabeth II
King Charles has thanked the public for their love as marks the first anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's death and his accession to the throne.
G20 ‘almost ready’ with leaders’ declaration: India
India is working on diplomatic ways to deliver a G20 statement on the war in Ukraine to avoid an impasse when it hosts the group's annual summit in New Delhi.
Hurricane Lee charges through open Atlantic waters
US President Joe Biden has been given details of Hurricane Lee's trajectory, amid warnings it was forecast to develop into an "extremely dangerous" storm.
North Korea launches tactical nuclear attack submarine
A "tactical nuclear attack submarine" launch heralds the beginning of a new chapter for bolstering up the naval force of North Korea, its state media says.
Deadly Russian missile strikes Zelenskiy’s hometown
A policeman has been killed and dozens of people have been injured after a Russian missile attack on Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's hometown.
US supply of depleted uranium shells ‘criminal’: Russia
Russia has denounced Washington's plan to provide the Ukrainian military with ammunition containing depleted uranium.
Russian missile wipes out Ukrainian food market
A Russian missile has turned an outdoor market in eastern Ukraine into a blackened ruin strewn with victims.
PNG to bring criminal charges over $A1.2b UBS loan
Police expect to make arrests over a 2014 loan from UBS to Papua New Guinea, which was used to a buy a stake in an oil and gas company.
Ukraine mourns 16 killed by Russia in market attack
Ukrainians mourn the 16 people killed and 33 injured in a Russian attack on a food market.
More bodies recovered in Europe floods, toll up to 14
Heavy flooding causes damage to buildings, roads and bridges in Greece, Turkey and Bulgaria with more bodies recovered by rescue teams.
Storm Lee now a hurricane as it churns across Atlantic
Tropical Storm Lee has strengthened into a hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 120km/h, and is heading towards the northeast Caribbean.
COVID-19 cases rise again in northern hemisphere: WHO
The World Health Organisation says COVID-19 case numbers are on the rise in the northern hemisphere, with hospitalisations up in North America, Europe and Asia.
Activists say Sudanese army strikes kill at least 32
Activist group Emergency Lawyers has accused the Sudanese army of killing at least 32 people in artillery strikes on Omdurman.
Russian shelling in eastern Ukrainian city kills 17: PM
At least 17 people have been killed and many wounded in a Russian attack on the city of Kostiantynivka in eastern Ukraine, officials say.
Eleven killed in floods in Greece, Turkey and Bulgaria
At least 11 people have died and several are missing after torrential rains and flash floods struck Turkey, Bulgaria and Greece.
Northern summer the hottest ever measured: UN agency
The UN's World Meteorological Organization says August is estimated to have been around 1.5C warmer than the pre-industrial average.
Floods from typhoon kill two in China’s Fujian province
More than 36,000 people have been evacuated In China's Fujian province with power and communication links damaged by Typhoon Haikui.
Winston Peters back on the NZ campaign horse
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters is "very, very confident" his party will top five per cent in the October election and return to parliament.
Proud Boys leader jailed 22 years for US Capitol attack
Enrique Tarrio, a former chairman of the right-wing Proud Boys group, has been convicted for his role in planning the storming of the US Capitol in 2021.
Storm Lee forms in Atlantic, set to become hurricane
Forecasters say Tropical Storm Lee has formed in the Atlantic Ocean, and that it is expected to become a major hurricane as it approaches the Caribbean.
Ukraine reports success, Russia decries Kyiv’s failure
With Moscow's stretched resources and dissent in the ranks, both Ukraine and Russia have measured recent successes by taking control of small pockets of land.
Five dead, three missing after storms damage Spain
Severe storms have left at least five people dead and caused widespread damage in Spain.