Coastal cities shut as China braces for Typhoon Doksuri
Typhoon Doksuri is expected to make landfall on China's southeast coast early on Friday after it lashed the northern Philippines, killing five people.
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Greece PM says climate change ‘not an excuse’ on fires
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis says Greece must reform its firefighting and fire prevention policies and do more to alleviate the effects of climate change.
Niger president vows to save democracy after coup
Niger President Mohamed Bazoum, toppled in a military coup, has taken to social media to vow to protect "hard-won" democratic gains.
Ukraine commander says Russian missile barrage repelled
Ukrainian officials say Russian missiles have targeted the regions of Kyiv, Khmelnytskiy and Kirovohrad while their forces are set to receive 1700 drones.
Irish singer Sinead O’Connor dies aged 56
Irish singer Sinead O'Connor, known for topping the charts around the world with the 1990 song Nothing Compares 2 U, has died at the age of 56.
US Fed raises rates to highest level in 22 years
The US central bank has raised interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point, saying inflation in the country remains elevated.
Closer defence, easier travel on trans-Tasman agenda
New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has been playing host to Anthony Albanese for two days in Wellington.
Spacey acquitted of all charges in UK sex offence trial
A London jury has acquitted US actor Kevin Spacey on sexual assault charges stemming from allegations by four men dating back 20 years.
Putin to discuss Ukraine with African leaders: Kremlin
A Kremlin official says Russian President Vladimir Putin will discuss Ukraine with the leaders from 17 African countries at a summit in St Petersburg.
Israel’s Netanyahu takes hit in polls as crisis deepens
Israel's long-serving right-wing leader Benjamin Netanyahu has taken a hit in the polls as the country's judicial crisis deepens amid mass street protests.
Trans-Tasman leaders eye easier movement after NZ talks
Anthony Albanese has landed in New Zealand for a two-day visit to discuss regional security, trade and football with counterpart Chris Hipkins.
Greece sees some respite as stubborn wildfires rage on
Greek broadcaster ERT says 10 per cent of the island of Rhodes' land area has burned while two pilots have died after their plane fighting wildfires crashed.
China replaces foreign minister after one-month absence
Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang has been removed from his post after seven months in the job and been replaced by his predecessor Wang Yi.
Sudanese general warns Kenya against sending forces
Sudanese General Yassir al-Atta has forcefully rejected the idea of a regional bloc sending peacekeepers into the country.
Russia talks of retaliation for ‘Ukraine drone strike’
Russian authorities say the army "reserves the right to take harsh retaliatory measures" after two suspected Ukrainian drones attacked buildings in Moscow.
Protests mount after Israel passes judicial bill
Anti-Netanyahu protests are mounting in Israel, where the government has ratified a divisive bill that will overhaul the judiciary system.
Israeli parliament ratifies law limiting court powers
Opposition MPs have walked out of Israel's parliament as the Knesset passed a contested law limiting Supreme Court powers by a 64-0 vote.
Fifteen dead after ferry sinks off Indonesia’s Sulawesi
At least 15 people are dead after a ferry sank off Indonesia's Sulawesi Island.
Russian attack on Odesa kills one, damages cathedral
An Orthodox cathedral in the southern port of Odesa has been badly damaged in a deadly Russian air attack, Ukrainian officials say.
Thousands flee wildfire on Greek island of Rhodes
Greek authorities say thousands of tourists and residents have been forced to flee a wildfire that has been raging on the island of Rhodes for six days.
Sudan war enters 100th day as mediation attempts fail
Neither Sudan's army nor the Rapid Support Forces have been able to claim victory as the conflict drags on past its 100th day.
Fitted with pacemaker, Netanyahu to attend Israel vote
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is recovering from a heart procedure amid protests against his government's judicial overhaul plan ahead of a key vote.
Ammo depot hit during Ukrainian drone attack in Crimea
A Ukraine drone attack on a second Crimean ammunitions depot in three days has seen parts of the Russian-annexed peninsula evacuated.
Ukraine took back half of land seized by Russia: US
Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Ukraine has taken back about 50 per cent of the territory that Russia seized.
Hundreds flee wildfire on Greek island of Rhodes
Greek authorities say a wildfire which has been raging on the island of Rhodes for five days has forced hundreds of residents to flee.
Thousands of Israeli troops threaten to quit on reforms
Tens of thousands of Israelis opposed to a judicial overhaul sought by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have taken part in protests across the country.
Ukrainian drone strikes ammunition depot in Crimea
An ammunition depot in Crimea has exploded, Russian-installed governor Sergei Aksyonov says, after a suspected Ukrainian drone attack.
Doctors Without Borders’ aid workers attacked in Sudan
A team of 18 Doctors Without Borders workers in Sudan have been beaten and whipped by armed men while trying to deliver supplies to a Khartoum hospital.
Belarus aggression an attack on Russia, Poland told
Warsaw's decision to move military units close to the Belarusian border prompted Russia to warn an attack on Belarus constitutes an attack on Russia.
New details of Auckland shooter’s past emerge
New Zealand Police are promising a full investigation into the record of Matu Reid, who killed two co-workers in an Auckland shooting.
Blinken to visit Tonga, New Zealand and Australia
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Brisbane for talks after trips to Tonga and New Zealand.