Missiles hit Kyiv, new ban on Russian gold
Russian missiles have struck Kyiv after a key city in eastern Ukraine fell to pro-Russian forces, with Britain and the US revealing new sanctions on Moscow.
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Russian gold import ban as G7 leaders meet
Members of the Group of Seven nations have announced a ban on imports of Russian gold as G7 leaders gather in Germany under the shadow of the war in Ukraine.
Asia-Pacific military boost needed: PM
Anthony Albanese says the rise of China and other autocratic governments fuels the need for more military cooperation between Australia and Asia-Pacific allies.
Ukraine pleads for Weapons from West
Russian forces are fighting to capture Lysychansk, the last big city still held by Ukrainian troops in eastern Luhansk province.
G7 counters China’s Belt and Road program
US President Joe Biden and other G7 leaders relaunched the newly renamed "Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment" at their annual gathering.
NY gun curbs unconstitutional: US court
The US Supreme Court has struck down as unconstitutional New York's limits on carrying concealed handguns in public - a win for gun rights advocates.
Afghanistan ends hunt for quake survivors
Afghan authorities have called off the search for survivors of an earthquake that killed over 1000 people.
Ukrainians set to quit embattled city
Ukraine has signalled its troops are withdrawing from the city of Sievierodonetsk, a move that would be a big setback in its struggle to defeat Russian forces.
Afghan earthquake toll hits 1000
Around 1000 people have been killed in a magnitude 6.1 earthquake that has rocked Afghanistan.
Donbas cities battle at ‘fearsome climax’
The fight for twin cities in Ukraine's Luhansk region is entering a "fearsome climax", a Ukraine presidential advisor says.
Aid trickles in to Afghan quake zone
Poor communications and roads are making it hard to get aid to residents of an Afghan province where a 6.1 magnitude quake struck, killing at least 1000 people.
Asia, Middle East, Europe virus cases rise
The World Health Organisation says the number of global coronavirus-linked deaths has dropped by 16 per cent in the past week.
Mexican leader to ask Biden about Assange
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has called Julian Assange "the best journalist of our time" and says he will ask US President Joe Biden about him.
Russian rockets kill 15 in Kharkiv
Russia's strikes on Kharkiv have been the worst for weeks in the area where normal life had been returning since Ukraine pushed Putin's forces back.
Lapid to be Israeli PM ahead of election
Foreign Minister Yair Lapid is set to take over as Israeli interim prime minister until new elections are held.
Ukraine braces for Russian ‘storm’ in east
Russian forces are regrouping after making advances on two east Ukraine cities ahead of an EU summit this week expected to welcome Kyiv's bid to join the bloc.
‘Eight dead’ as Nigerian churches attacked
Two churches in Nigeria have been attacked by gunmen who kidnapped 38 people and left eight people dead.
UK rules Assange can be extradited to US
The British government has ruled Julian Assange can be extradited to the United States to face criminal charges, and his team says he will appeal the decision.
Ukraine troops press on in Sievierodonetsk
The Ukrainian city of Sievierodonetsk, a prime target in Moscow's offensive to seize full control of the Luhansk region, remains under heavy Russian artillery.
‘Assassination bid’ part of Assange appeal
Claims made in a media report of CIA plans to assassinate Julian Assange will feature in an appeal against his extradition to the US, his brother says.
EU boost for Kyiv, NATO warns of long war
Ukraine's EU prospects have bolstered Kyiv as it vows to prevail over Russia's invasion, but NATO warns the war could go on for years.
Zelenskiy expects escalation of fighting
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy predicts Moscow will escalate attacks ahead of a summit of European leaders expected to welcome Kyiv's bid to join the EU.
Two dead in Kabul car blast
Two people have died after a civilian car was targeted with an explosion in Kabul - the third deadly attack of the weekend.
Macron looks to salvage a ruling majority
Voters have punished Emmanuel Macron's allies in France's parliamentary election, forcing the president to try to cobble together a majority to save his agenda.
Spacey gets bail over UK assault charges
A London court has granted actor Kevin Spacey unconditional bail until his next appearance over several sexual assault charges.
EU expected to back Ukraine membership
Ukraine applied to join the European Union four days after Russian troops poured across its border in February, with a vote on its membership expected soon.
US Capitol panel highlights Pence pressure
The hearings on the US Capitol attack has focused on Donald Trump's attempts to pressure his vice-president Mike Pence to overturn his 2020 election defeat.
Ukraine pleads for more weapons from West
Kyiv is imploring allies for more weapons in the face of Russia's offensive in Ukraine's east, saying its forces could win with the right equipment.
Suspect shot UK reporter: Brazil police
Brazilian investigators say a man has confessed to shooting dead UK reporter Dom Phillips and his companion Bruno Pereira, and led officers to their bodies.
WHO to assess monkeypox emergency status
The World Health Organisation says there is a need for international co-ordination as an emergency committee prepares to assess the seriousness of monkeypox.
Ukraine fights on in Sievierodonetsk
Ukraine forces have ignored a Russian ultimatum to surrender the eastern city of Sievierodonetsk, as 500 troops remain trapped inside a chemical plant.