Serbia school shooter who killed nine ‘had target list’
Serbian police say a 13-year-old who killed eight students and a guard drew sketches of classrooms and wrote a list of people he intended to target.
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Russia says Ukraine has attacked Kremlin to kill Putin
Russia says two drones have been used by Ukraine in an attack on Vladimir Putin's residence in the Kremlin citadel in a bid to kill him.
NZ minister Whaitiri quits Labour for Maori Party
Customs Minister Meka Whaitiri has dropped a major bombshell, leaving the New Zealand Labour party for the opposition Maori Party.
Sudan army chief, RSF leader ‘agree on seven-day truce’
South Sudan officials say the Sudanese army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have agreed in principle on a seven-day truce.
No ease in Sudan clashes, ceasefire extended three days
Fighting has pitched Sudan towards a civil war, derailing an internationally-backed transition aimed at establishing a democratic government.
More than 800,000 could flee Sudan violence, UN says
Some 73,000 people have already fled the violence in Sudan, but that number is expected to multiply more than tenfold, the United Nation says.
Russian strikes kill two in Ukraine, damage buildings
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has promised attacks like one in the eastern city of Pavlohrad which killed two young men would be answered for.
New wave of deadly Russian air strikes rock Ukraine
Moscow has launched a new wave of deadly air attacks across Ukraine as Kyiv prepares to launch a counteroffensive to try to retake Russian-occupied territory.
Sudan’s factions say they agree to extend truce
Despite a lull in fighting in Sudan since the first 72-hour ceasefire started, air strikes and anti-aircraft fire could be heard in the capital Khartoum.
Former US television host Jerry Springer dies at 79
Former US television host Jerry Springer, best known for his long-running and controversial talk show, has died at 79 after a brief illness.
No cyclone tax in ‘no frills’ New Zealand budget
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins, who has promised a "bread and butter" focused government, is pledging a "no frills" New Zealand budget next month.
World moving out of COVID-19 emergency phase: WHO
The World Health Organisation is hopeful it will be able to declare an end to COVID-19 as a public health emergency of international concern this year.
Air strikes echo in Sudan as US pushes for longer truce
Many foreign nationals remained trapped in Sudan as gunfire rings out in the capital Khartoum and the US and African nations work to extend a three-day truce.
Xi, Zelenskiy hold ‘long and meaningful’ Ukraine call
Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy have held a phone call for the first time since the beginning of the Russian invasion.
Ukrainian counter-offensive ‘inevitable’: Wagner chief
The head of Russia's private Wagner militia says Kyiv is preparing a counter-offensive as China's Xi Jinping speaks with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
Not a ‘he said, she said’ case: Trump rape trial begins
Former US president Donald Trump is unlikely to testify at or even attend a trial in which he is accused of historic rape against a former magazine columnist.
Bashir and allies out of jail as Sudan fighting flares
Questions have been raised over the whereabouts of jailed former Sudanese president Omar al-Bashir as fighting continues in Khartoum despite another ceasefire.
One killed, 10 hurt in Russian attack on Ukraine museum
A museum in the Ukrainian city of Kupiansk has been struck by a missile, killing an employee and injuring 10 others, Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.
Tsunami warning lifted after Indonesia earthquake
A tsunami warning after magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck west of Indonesia's Sumatra Island has been lifted.
Sudan fighting abates, allowing more people to flee
An apparent pause in fighting in Sudan has allowed more foreign citizens to evacuate the country as a rival paramilitary force battles for power.
Fleeing Sudan violence, first foreign evacuees land
Countries are rushing to evacuate diplomats and other citizens from Sudan where raging violence has already killed hundreds.
Russia says it repels naval drone attack on Sevastopol
Russia says Ukraine tried to attack the Crimean port of Sevastopol using unmanned, high-speed boats, but it destroyed them with no casualties suffered.
Russia claims progress in battle for Bakhmut
The Russian defence ministry says its forces have secured two blocks in western districts of Bakhmut and airborne units are providing reinforcements.
Foreign citizens rush to leave Sudan amid conflict
Countries are rushing to get their citizens in Sudan to safety as battles continue around the army's headquarters and the airport in the capital Khartoum.
Russia claims territorial gains in battle for Bakhmut
Russian forces have claimed more territory in the city of Bakhmut, in Ukraine's east, the defence ministry says.
Governments race to pull diplomats, citizens from Sudan
The US has closed its embassy in Sudan, with President Joe Biden urging the warring sides to implement an immediate ceasefire to allow humanitarian access.
New Zealand PM welcomes drop in Australian deportations
As New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins heads across the Tasman to meet Anthony Albanese, he is heartened fewer Kiwis are being deported from Australia.
UK deputy PM quits after bullying investigation
UK Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab has resigned after an investigation into complaints he bullied civil servants
Fighting in Sudan continues despite truce declaration
Gunfire is still ringing in the embattled Sudanese capital Khartoum after army and rebel forces agreed to a three-day ceasefire for the Eid al-Fitr holiday.
British Deputy PM Raab resigns after bullying probe
UK Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab's resignation means a third senior minister has departed over their personal conduct since PM Rishi Sunak took office.
Aussies together! Citizenship opens for Kiwi residents
Some 400,000 New Zealanders living in Australia will become eligible for citizenship from July, following a huge shift by Anthony Albanese's Labor government.