Pakistan police discuss conditions for Khan home search
Pakistani government officials and police have entered the home of former prime minister Imran Khan in Lahore.
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US endorses plan to train Ukrainian pilots on F-16 jets
US officials say Ukrainian pilots will be trained in flying F-16 fighter jets in Europe in a procedure that will require months to complete.
Zelenskiy joins G7 as leaders take aim at Russia, China
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has arrived in Japan to attend the Group of Seven summit as leaders turn their attention to Russia and China.
Tsunami threat passes after 7.7 South Pacific quake
The tsunami threat associated with a massive South Pacific earthquake has passed.
G7 tackles Ukraine conflict against Hiroshima legacy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will reportedly travel to Japan to join the leaders of the world's advanced democracies at the G7 summit in Hiroshima.
Explosions as air raid alerts sound throughout Ukraine
Ukraine's military has mobilised anti-aircraft units after air raid alerts sounded throughout the country amid reports of Russian drone attacks.
New Zealand spends up, posting billion-dollar deficit
New Zealand Finance Minister Grant Robertson has splashed money on infrastructure, childcare, public transport and housing in the 2023 budget.
Prince Harry, Meghan followed in paparazzi ‘car chase’
A representative for Prince Harry and his wife Meghan says the couple were involved in a "near catastrophic car chase" with paparazzi photographers.
Man charged over deadly NZ hostel fire
Police won't rule out further, more serious charges against a man arrested over a fire at a hostel in Wellington, New Zealand, which killed at least six people.
Ukraine shoots down missiles over Kyiv in night attack
Ukraine says it shot down all targets over Kyiv after being hammered overnight by Russian drones and missiles launched from land, air and sea.
Khan must hand over riot suspects: Pakistan authorities
Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan says police have surrounded his house and that his arrest is imminent.
Ukraine says it shot down Russian ‘hypersonic’ missiles
Ukraine says it shot down hypersonic missiles amid an "exceptionally dense" barrage fired at Kyiv.
NZ Police open hostel fire homicide investigation
New Zealand Police are treating the fire at Wellington's Loafers Lodge hostel as arson, and have a list of persons of interest with whom they wish to speak.
Biden in foreign policy setback after ditching Quad
In a foreign policy setback, US President Joe Biden has cancelled his attendance at the Quad meeting in Australia to focus on the debt ceiling standoff at home.
Recovery and search effort resumes after NZ hostel fire
Police say they'll gain entry to Wellington's Loafers Lodge hostel on Wednesday, when the recovery and identification of bodies can begin.
Ukraine claims Bakhmut gains, top court chief detained
Anti-corruption authorities in Ukraine say they have detained the head of the country's Supreme Court in an investigation against high-level graft.
Several dead in ‘nightmare’ Wellington hostel fire
Multiple people are dead after a "worst nightmare" fire ripped through a 92-room hostel in Wellington, New Zealand.
Ukraine says it’s shot down volley of Russian missiles
If confirmed, Ukrtaine shooting down of Russian missiles would be a dramatic demonstration of the effectiveness of newly deployed Western air defences.
Zelenskiy promises ‘irreversible’ Russian defeat
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy used his address in Germany to promise an "irreversible" defeat against Russia with the help of Western allies.
Erdogan has momentum as Turkey faces election runoff
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is locked in a tight election race, with a runoff against his chief challenger possible as the final votes are counted.
Ukraine attempted to break through Bakhmut, Russia says
Thew Kremlin says Ukraine has waged attacks in the north and south of the city of Bakhmut, but that it had not broken through Russian defences.
Israel and Islamic Jihad agree to truce in Gaza
Five days after Israel launched a barrage of air strikes against Islamic Jihad commanders on the Gaza Strip, Egypt says they have brokered a ceasefire.
Zelenskiy asks Pope to back Kyiv peace plan
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy presented Pope Francis with a used bulletproof vest that had been painted with an image of the Madonna.
Sudan ceasefire talks to resume amid heavy fighting
Saudi Arabia-hosted talks aimed at securing a ceasefire deal in Sudan are set to resume as clashes and strikes ring around Khartoum and neighbouring areas.
Luhansk missile strike ‘injures children, Russian MP’
There's speculation Ukraine could have used a long-range missile if Russian claims of a strike in Luhansk are correct.
Sudanese factions fight on after failing to agree truce
Sudan's warring army and Rapid Support Forces paramilitary have failed to agree to a ceasefire despite signing a so-called declaration of principles.
PNG foreign minister stands aside over coronation trip
The fallout over the cost of travel to the King's coronation for a delegation from PNG has prompted Foreign Minister Justin Tkatchenko to stand aside.
Ukraine tanks join attacks along 100km front: Russia
Russia's defence ministry says up to 40 Ukrainian tanks have been used in an attack on Soledar, a small mining town near Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine .
Former Pakistani PM Khan granted bail, leaves court
Former prime minister Imran Khan has been released on bail for two weeks, his lawyer says, as Pakistan's government removes curbs on access to social media.
Rockets target Jerusalem, Israel kills militant leader
Residents of Gaza and Israel are hoping for a truce as Israeli strikes killed an Islamic Jihad leader and Palestinian militants fired rockets towards Jerusalem.
Aussie group Voyager through to Eurovision final
Perth rock band Voyager will represent Australia at the final of the Eurovision song contest, after making it through to the top ten acts.