Minister resigns as Greece train crash toll reaches 38
The Greek transport minister has submitted his resignation after a head-on train collision killed at least 38 people.
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Ukraine clings to Bakhmut, Russia battles ‘saboteurs’
Russia claims its forces are battling Ukrainian saboteurs in a cross-border region, while Ukraine continues to hold on in the key eastern city of Bakhmut.
Ukraine says forces may pull out of key city of Bakhmut
The Ukrainian military might pull troops back from the key stronghold of Bakhmut, a Ukrainian presidential advisor says.
Russians intensify assault on Bakhmut, Ukraine digs in
Russian forces have pressed forward their weeks-long drive to encircle and capture the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut, where Kyiv describes the attacks as constant.
Russia fights to encircle Ukraine defenders in Bakhmut
The battle for Bakhmut has intensified as Russian forces try to cut Ukrainian supply lines in a bid to claim their first major prize in over six months.
Adani rebuffs report of fundraising against Aust assets
Adani has rejected as "totally false and untrue" a report that it plans to raise hundreds of millions in debt against some of its Australian assets.
China urges peace in Ukraine as US warns on Russia aid
Beijing says it's in contact with all sides in the Ukraine conflict and wants dialogue and peace, as Washington warns China against supplying arms to Russia.
If China arms Russia, it will pay, says the US
China will face serious repercussions if it decides to provide lethal aid to Russia, the White House has warned.
Putin: Russia ‘can’t ignore NATO nuclear capability’
Vladimir Putin says the West wants to liquidate Russia and that NATO's "nuclear capabilities" cannot be ignored, after new sanctions were imposed on Moscow.
One year into war, Ukraine mourns dead and vows victory
A year since Russia invaded Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has vowed to keep fighting and reiterated calls for more Western weaponry to help.
WHO working with Cambodia on ‘worrying’ bird flu
The World Health Organisation has described the global H5N1 bird flu situation as "worrying" after two human cases of the disease were reported in Cambodia.
Russia isolated as UN marks one year of Ukraine war
The United Nations General Assembly has passed a non-binding resolution that calls for Russia to end hostilities and withdraw from Ukraine.
Zelenskiy determined as war drags into second year
As fighting rages on in Ukraine's east and south, its allies around the world have showed their support on the first anniversary of Russia's invasion.
On war anniversary eve, Putin talks of boosting nukes
Vladimir Putin says that for the first time, Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missiles - a weapon able to carry nuclear warheads - will be deployed this year.
Australians, Ardern muck in for NZ cyclone clean-up
Australians working in search and rescue roles in New Zealand after Cyclone Gabrielle say their work is uplifting.
Putin suspends nuclear pact as US champions Ukraine
President Vladimir Putin says Russia is suspending its role in the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty and could test nuclear weapons if the US does so first.
Ukraine a hostage to Western overlords, Putin says
President Vladimir Putin has told Russia's political and military elite that Russia will "carefully and consistently resolve the tasks facing us" in Ukraine.
Toll rises as new earthquake hits Turkey-Syria border
A fortnight after two devastating earthquakes killed more than 46,000 people in Turkey and Syria, a 6.3 magnitude quake has hit the same region.
If China allies with Russia, it could mean WWIII: Kyiv
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is warning China to pick sides in the war carefully, as the country's top diplomat visits Moscow.
Biden vows support as long as needed on visit to Kyiv
A visit to Kyiv from US President Joe Biden is the most important visit in the entire history of Ukraine-US relations, says President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
Survivors still being dug out of rubble in Turkey
Search and rescue efforts are set to wind up in Turkey twelve days after an earthquake struck, killing an estimated 46,000 people.
Ukraine says Russian losses are ‘significant’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Russia has suffered "extraordinarily significant" losses near the town of Vuhledar in the Donbas region of Ukraine.
Rescue winds down as earthquake death toll tops 46,000
The death toll from the Turkey-Syria earthquake has risen to more than 46,000 and is expected to rise further as rescue efforts begin to wind down.
Ukraine troops prepare in case Russia captures Bakhmut
Ukrainian troops prepare to defend towns that might be the next targets of a Russian offensive.
Turkey quake rescue efforts close to ending
The death toll from the earthquake in Turkey has almost reached 41,000 as rescue efforts all but cease.
Cate Blanchett and Austin Butler win big at BAFTAs
Australian actress Cate Blanchett and costume designer Catherine Martin are among the leading trophy winners at the British Academy Film Awards.
Ukraine reports more attacks as Russians take village
Ukraine has reported a new barrage of missile attacks from Russia causing more winter power outages.
Turkey-Syria quake toll expected to soar past 46,000
The death toll from the earthquake that rocked Turkey and Syria has passed 46,000 and is expected to soar much higher.
Earthquake death toll expected to soar past 46,000
The death toll from the earthquake that rocked Turkey and Syria has passed 46,000 and is expected to soar much higher.
Cyclone Gabrielle death toll in NZ rises to nine
The clean-up in New Zealand from Cyclone Gabrielle continues as almost 5000 people have been registered as being out of touch with friends and family.
More rescues as Turkey-Syria quake toll passes 45,000
More people including a child have been rescued alive under rubble in Turkey, 11 days after an earthquake that killed more than 45,000 people.