Biden and Albanese hope for swift AUKUS sub deal
A deal to sell US nuclear-powered submarines to Australia has edged closer with the election of a new House speaker in the US Congress.
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World on brink of environmental tipping points, UN says
Water scarcity and species extinction can lead to irreversible and life-threatening impacts if humanity does not change course, according to a new UN report.
US, Australia to discuss China, Pacific at White House
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and US President Joe Biden are set to discuss maritime and cybersecurity defence in a meeting at the White House.
One killed, 16 hurt in bomb, drone attacks in Ukraine
A Ukrainian civilian has been killed in a bomb attack in the Kherson area, and elsewhere 16 people were hurt by falling drone debris, Ukraine authorities say.
China willing to co-operate with US, Xi says
US officials are keen for Beijing to use its influence with Iran and other countries in the Middle East to help prevent the conflict from spreading.
Leaders call for pause in Gaza fighting to let aid in
World leaders are appealing for a humanitarian pause or ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war to allow safe deliveries of aid to civilians in the Gaza Strip.
China announces defence minister has been ousted
Chinese state media report General Li Shangfu, who has not been seen in public for two months, has been dismissed as defence minister and state councillor.
Inquiry to shine a light on Christchurch terror attacks
A coroner has begun six weeks of public hearings into the murder of 51 worshippers in 2019 at Christchurch's Al Noor mosque and Linwood Islamic Centre.
Seven killed in Louisiana car crashes due to ‘superfog’
A dense "superfog" in Louisiana has caused a multi-car pileup and dozens of other crashes that killed seven people and injured 25 others.
Israel ramps up Gaza strikes, US urges ‘continuous’ aid
Israel's military says it hit more than 400 militant targets in Gaza and killed dozens of Hamas fighters, including three deputy battalion commanders.
Khan could face Pakistan death penalty in secrets trial
A Pakistani court has indicted former prime minister Imran Khan on charges of revealing official secrets after his 2022 ouster from office.
Ukraine repels drone strike, Odesa warehouse damaged
Ukrainian air defences have brought down more than a dozen drones and stopped a cruise missile in the latest Russian attack, officials say.
Israel pounds Gaza as soldiers skirmish with Hamas
Israeli ground forces have mounted limited raids into the Gaza Strip while aircraft have struck southern Lebanon.
Six killed in missile attack on Kharkiv postal centre
Six postal workers have been killed after a missile hit a distribution centre in north-eastern Ukraine.
US boosts Mideast defence, Israel hits Gaza and beyond
Israeli has struck Syria's airports and continues to pound Gaza as the US bolsters defence of its troops in the Middle East as fears rise of wider conflict.
Israeli strikes hammer Gaza after Hamas frees hostages
The bombardment of Gaza continues after Hamas released two hostages, with Israel's prime minister vowing to "fight until victory".
Ukraine repels new eastern Russian onslaught: Zelenskiy
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says the town of Avdiivka is being held by Ukraine after soldiers there staved off a Russian onslaught.
Israeli air strikes pound Gaza as ground invasion looms
A district of northern Gaza has been levelled as Israeli continues pounding the Palestinian enclave, with troops told to expect an order to invade soon.
Biden asks Americans for billions more dollars for wars
US President Joe Biden has declared it is "vital for America's national security" for Israel and Ukraine to succeed in their wars.
Trump ‘not immune’ from charges in 2020 election case
Prosecutors say Donald Trump is "not above the law", urging a judge to reject efforts to dismiss charges of plotting to overturn the 2020 presidential election.
Israeli troops will soon see Gaza from inside: minister
Israel's defence minister has told soldiers they will soon see Gaza from the inside and "the command will come".
Ukraine claims gains against Russian forces in south
The Ukrainian parliament has given initial approval to a law that would ban the Ukrainian Orthodox Church while the country's army claims gains in the south.
Egypt to reopen Gaza crossing for aid convoy, US says
The president of Egypt has agreed to reopen its crossing to the Gaza Strip, the US says as a humanitarian crisis worsens in the Palestinian enclave.
At least 10 killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine
A general in charge of Ukraine's operations in the south says troops are proceeding with their planned advance towards the Sea of Azov.
Sudan’s paramilitary RSF gain, seek to cement control
Eyewitnesses say the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces is attempting to move southward towards Sudan's Gezira state, a key agricultural area.
British PM visits Israel as Gaza bombardment continues
Israel has continued its punishing bombardment of Gaza as the British prime minister visited Tel Aviv in a show of solidarity.
Russia downs Ukraine missile over Crimea: governor
Russia's Black Sea fleet has repelled a missile attack, the governor of Sevastopol says.
China growth shows economic recovery gaining traction
Faster growth in China's economy than expected over the third quarter suggests a recent flurry of policy measures is helping to bolster a tentative recovery.
Xi warns against China decoupling, lauds Belt and Road
Russia's Vladimir Putin was prominent at a Beijing forum where President Xi Jinping criticised Western efforts to reduce dependence on the Chinese economy.
Biden cancels visit to Jordan after Gaza hospital blast
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has cancelled his scheduled meeting with US President Joe Biden.
Ukraine uses long-range missiles against Russian forces
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says US-provided long-range Army Tacticle Missile System missiles have been used for the first time.