Russian warship fires warning shots at cargo ship
A cargo ship in the Black Sea had warning shots fired at it by a Russian military ship after the captain failed to stop to be inspected.
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Fighting flares in Sudan amid fears of new civil war
More fighting has erupted parts of Sudan's South Darfur region prompting fears it will become a protracted civil war.
Death toll from mudslide in China’s Xian rises to 21
At least 21 people have died after a landslide hit a district of Xian in northwest China's Shaanxi province.
‘Lonely’ female Pacific MPs meet in New Zealand
New Zealand has hosted a cross-Pacific forum for women MPs to help overcome some of the biggest challenges they face; loneliness and a lack of support.
Trump Georgia case headed to grand jury next week
A prosecutor investigating whether Donald Trump sought to overturn Georgia's 2020 election results is expected to seek an indictment from a grand jury.
New bid to engage with Niger coup leaders
West African leaders will try to send a committee to Niger to talk to the leaders of a coup that deposed President Mohamed Bazoum last month.
Tribal clashes in Darfur kill at least 120
Clashes between Arab tribes have killed at least 120 people and injured dozens in western Sudan over the past few days.
Maui wildfires deadliest in a century as toll hits 93
Emergency workers are painting X's on buildings to signal a search for bodies and HR to show they found human remains in the Hawaiian town levelled by fire.
Trump swoops into Iowa Fair to scramble rival campaign
Florida governor Ron DeSantis is making a high-risk bet he can halt Donald Trump's march to the Republican presidential nomination by winning the state of Iowa.
Russia says it thwarts Ukraine rocket attack in Crimea
Russia says it has thwarted Ukraine's latest attempt to strike the Crimean Bridge and downed 20 drones launched over the Black Sea peninsula.
West African regional group weighs next steps on Niger
Tensions are escalating between Niger's new military regime and the West African regional bloc that seeks to restore the country's flailing democracy.
Warnings questioned as Hawaii fire death toll hits 80
A search of wildfire devastation on the Hawaiian island of Maui has revealed a wasteland of obliterated suburbs and landmarks charred beyond recognition.
Trump can share some election case evidence publicly
A judge has ruled Donald Trump can publicly share some evidence to be used in his trial on charges he plotted to overturn the 2020 election result.
Boy killed in Russian missile attack, Ukraine says
Ukrainian officials say a Russian hypersonic missile attack in the country's west has killed an eight-year-old boy and wounded several others.
Explosions in Kyiv after air raid alerts across Ukraine
Ukrainian officials have declared a nationwide air raid alert as the air force reports Russia has launched hypersonic missiles at the Kyiv region.
Hawaii fire death toll hits 55, recovery to take years
A search of wildfire devastation on the Hawaiian island of Maui has revealed a wasteland of obliterated suburbs and landmarks charred beyond recognition.
West African bloc builds military force for Niger move
West African nations are activating a stand-by force for possible use against the military junta in Niger while they seek the peaceful restoration of democracy.
Maui residents had little warning before deadly fire
Many residents on Maui had little warning before having to flee for their lives from wildfires that have killed at least 55 people.
Tensions rise in West African over Niger
Tensions are escalating between Niger's new military regime and the West African regional bloc that seeks to restore Niger's flailing democracy.
Hawaii fire death toll hits 55 amid search for victims
A search of wildfire devastation on the Hawaiian island of Maui has revealed a wasteland of obliterated suburbs and landmarks charred beyond recognition.
West Africa army chiefs to meet to discuss Niger plans
The ECOWAS bloc says it has directed a "stand-by force" to restore order in Niger after its deadline to reinstate the country's ousted president expired.
Trump lawyers to challenge limits on evidence sharing
Donald Trump's lawyers want a judge to allow him to publicly share evidence to be used in his trial on charges he plotted to overturn the 2020 election result.
West African bloc activates standby force for Niger
The United States says it will hold the junta that took power in Niger accountable for the safety of democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum.
Hawaiian wildfire recovery expected to take many years
A search of wildfire devastation on the Hawaiian island of Maui has revealed a wasteland of obliterated suburbs and landmarks charred beyond recognition.
Deadly blaze mostly contained on Hawaii’s Maui Island
Firefighters continue to battle a deadly blaze on the Hawaiian island of Maui where at least 53 people have lost their lives.
US proposes January start for Trump election trial
Prosecutors have sought a January 2 trial date for ex-president Donald Trump to face charges of plotting to overturn his 2020 election loss.
Death toll in Hawaiian wildfires continues to rise
Firefighters continue to battle a deadly blaze on the Hawaiian island of Maui where at least 53 people have lost their lives.
Ukraine to evacuate thousands of civilians
Ukrainian authorities have ordered a mandatory evacuation of nearly 12,000 civilians from 37 towns and villages in the Kupiansk district of Ukraine.
Niger junta warned of killing deposed president
Western officials said that Niger's junta threatened to kill deposed President Mohamed Bazoum if there was any military intervention to restore his rule.
Fire fighting continues on Maui as tourists flee
Firefighters continue to battle a deadly blaze on the Hawaiian island of Maui where at least 36 people have lost their lives.
Trump could face election conspiracy trial in January
Prosecutors have sought a January 2 trial date for ex-president Donald Trump to face charges of plotting to overturn his 2020 election loss.