Russia completes call-up for Ukraine
Moscow has announced the end of its controversial draft for men to fight in Ukraine, while the US has pledged more military aid to Kyiv.
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Iranian forces fire at protesters
Iranian security forces have opened fire on demonstrators in a southeastern city that has seen weeks of unrest amid nationwide demonstrations.
Pelosi attacker sought US Speaker
A hammer-wielding man has attacked Nancy Pelosi's husband while hunting for the US Speaker during a break-in at the couple's San Francisco home.
Plane woe strands Ardern on Antarctica
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern hitched a ride with an Italian aircraft from Antarctica on Saturday after her NZDF Hercules flight failed to take off.
Iran’s Khamenei vows revenge after attack
An attack on a Shi'ite shrine that killed 15 people adds pressure on the Iranian government as it faces ongoing protests over the death of a woman in custody.
Putin jabs at West over Ukraine war
Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned of dangerous times ahead and accused the West of playing a dirty geopolitical game in Ukraine.
Iran links mosque attack to Amini protests
Iranian leaders have suggested nationwide protests are linked to the Islamic State-claimed gun attack on a famous mosque that killed 15 people.
Ardern lands industrial relations reform
New Zealand has legislated for a return to sector-wide agreements in the biggest industrial relations shake-up in three decades.
New UK PM delays fiscal statement
A UK fiscal statement keenly anticipated by financial markets has been delayed so new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his team can give it a workover.
Ukrainians hold out, prepare for Kherson
The looming battle for Kherson city at the mouth of the Dnipro River will determine whether Ukraine can loosen Russia's grip on the south.
Sunak makes parliament debut as PM
New British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak promised to restore economic stability after his predecessor's tax plans spooked markets and hurt the pound.
Russia digs in for heavy battle in Kherson
The Kremlin is preparing to defend Kherson, the largest city under its control in Ukraine.
PM vows to lead UK out of economic crisis
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has reappointed Jeremy Hunt as his finance minister and vowed to fix the "mistakes" of his predecessor.
New PM vows to fix UK’s many problems
New British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has pledged to restore trust, rebuild confidence and lead the country through an economic crisis.
Russia takes ‘dirty bomb’ warning to UN
Russia says its warning that Kyiv is preparing to use a "dirty bomb" in Ukraine will be taken to the UN Security Council.
Russia hits homes, warns of escalation
Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu in phone calls to Western defence leaders says the Ukraine conflict is trending towards "uncontrolled escalation".
Sunak looks set to become next UK PM
Boris Johnson has quit the race to be Britain's next prime minister, leaving Rishi Sunak the favourite to take the job.
Johnson, Sunak lead race to be UK PM
Candidates are canvassing support to become Britain's next prime minister, with Rishi Sunak and Boris Johnson leading the potential contenders.
Former Trump adviser Bannon jailed
Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon has been jailed for four months for contempt of Congress.
Power cuts in Ukraine amid missile strikes
Ukraine's air force command has reported 33 missiles fired on the country, with 18 of those shot down.
Meloni sworn in as Italy’s first female PM
Giorgia Meloni has been sworn in as Italy's first female prime minister after leading an alliance of conservative parties to victory.
Momentum grows behind Johnson for UK PM
Deposed British PM Boris Johnson is proving an increasingly popular choice for the top job, following Liz Truss's resignation after six weeks in the job.
Warn Russia not to explode dam – Ukraine
Ukraine's President Zelenskiy is urging the West to warn Russia that blowing up the Nova Kakhovka dam would be tantamount to using a weapon of mass destruction.
US Capitol riot panel subpoenas Trump
Former US president Donald Trump has been subpoenaed to give evidence about his part in the January 2021 attack on the Capitol.
More Russian strikes cut power in Ukraine
Swathes of Ukraine have gone without power after another wave of Russian air strikes pummelled energy facilities on a "very wide" scale.
UK PM candidates Johnson, Sunak ‘to meet’
Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak, the two main potential candidates in the contest to become the UK's next prime minister, will reportedly meet.
Russian fighter jet crashes, pilots killed
A Russian Sukhoi fighter plane has crashed into a residential building - the second such accident in a week.
Russia evacuates, escalates in Kherson
Russia says it is vital that civilians flee Kherson, as the battle for Ukraine's regional capital shows signs of "uncontrolled escalation".
UK’s Truss resigns as PM
After a tumultuous six weeks, including the death and burial of Queen Elizabeth and a swathe of contentious economic decisions, UK PM Liz Truss has resigned.
UK PM Truss quits after six chaotic weeks
Liz Truss will leave her party locked in turmoil when she quits as UK PM next week after six short but action-packed weeks.
Iran helped Russia with drone attacks: US
Tehran has yet to respond to US alegations that Iranian trainers have been sent to Crimea to assist Russian forces with drones.