US central bank delivers small rate hike
The US central bank have raised the country's key interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.75-5.00 per cent range.
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New Zealand opposition concerned by AUKUS
Gerry Brownlee, the New Zealand opposition foreign spokesman, says Australia's AUKUS deal creates issues for New Zealand.
Russian drones swarm Kyiv as Xi leaves Moscow
At least four people have been killed near Kyiv after a swarm of drones flew into Ukraine in a show of force as China's President Xi Jinping left Moscow.
Putin praised by China’s Xi on visit to Moscow
Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping spoke for more than four hours in a meeting at the Kremlin, warmly praising each other as a "dear friend".
China’s Xi in Russia to discuss Ukraine war with Putin
China's President Xi Jinping has arrived in Moscow to meet with Vladimir Putin as both countries denounce an arrest warrant for the Russian president.
Putin visits Mariupol after ICC arrest warrant
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin have made a surprise visit to the Russian-occupied Ukrainian city of Mariupol.
UBS seals Credit Suisse takeover in bid to calm markets
UBS will pay $A4.8 billion for 167-year-old Credit Suisse in a deal backed by a massive Swiss guarantee and expected to close by the end of the year.
Trump anticipates arrest, calls for protests
Donald Trump claims his arrest is imminent and has called for his supporters to protest as a New York grand jury investigates a hush payment to a porn star.
Putin makes surprise tour of Russian-occupied Ukraine
An arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court has not dissuaded Russian President Vladimir Putin from visiting Ukraine's occupied Donbas region.
ICC judges issue arrest warrant for Putin over Ukraine
The International Criminal Court in The Hague has issued an arrest warrant against Russian President Vladimir Putin over alleged war crimes in Ukraine.
China’s Xi to weigh in on Ukraine with Russia visit
China's president is expected to renew calls for peace talks between Kyiv and Moscow when he visits the Kremlin as Russia's relations with the US hit a new low.
Some Russian abuses in Ukraine may be war crimes: UN
A United Nations investigative body says Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy-related infrastructure and use of torture "may amount to crimes against humanity".
US, Russia military chiefs in talks after drone downed
Moscow's defence minister has told his US counterpart that American drone flights by Crimea's coast are "provocative in nature".
Russia warns US away from air space after drone crash
Moscow has told the US to "stop making sorties near the Russian borders" after an American drone intercepted by Russian jets crashed into the Black Sea.
US drone crashes into Black Sea after Russian intercept
A Russian fighter jet struck the propeller of a US military spy drone, causing the unmanned aerial vehicle to crash into the Black Sea, US officials say.
US blames Russia for drone crash over Black Sea
Two Russian Su-27 jets carried out what the US military described as a reckless intercept of the MQ-9 "Reaper" drone in international airspace.
Bank stock rout deepens amid SVB contagion fears
President Joe Biden says the public confidence the US banking system is safe, but global banking
Russia, Ukraine battle for Bakhmut; grain deal extended
"Very tough, very painful" fighting continues in Ukraine's east, President Zelenskiy says, including in Bakhmut, which has become a focus of Russia's invasion.
After SVB fail, US acts to shore up banking confidence
US officials have moved to stem the fallout from the failure of start-up-focused Silicon Valley Bank, saying all customers will have access to their deposits.
Hipkins axes Ardern policies, poll puts NZ Labour ahead
New Zealand PM Chris Hipkins has scrapped several climate policies of his predecessor Jacinda Ardern, saying he can achieve emissions cuts more efficiently.
Everything Everywhere wins best picture at the Oscars
Everything Everywhere All at Once has won best picture at the 95th Academy Awards, along with awards for Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan and Jamie Lee Curtis.
Everything Everywhere stars win supporting actor Oscars
Everything Everywhere co-stars Ke Huy Quan and Jamie Lee Curtis have put the film on track for Oscars glory, winning best-supporting actor and actress.
Ukraine, Russia locked in brutal battle in Bakhmut
Ukraine and Russia are reporting high casualties in Ukraine's Donbas region, the focus of Moscow's slow, long-running advance into its neighbour's territory.
Zelenskiy calls Russian shelling ‘terrorist attacks’
Ukrainian officials say shelling by Russian forces has killed three civilians in the southern city of Kherson.
Silicon Valley Bank is seized after historic failure
A US regulator has shut Silicon Valley Bank and appointed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation as the receiver.
Ukraine restores power after Russian barrage
Most of Kyiv's power supply has been restored after a Russian barrage targeting Ukraine's critical infrastructure.
Ukraine scorns Russian missile strikes, Bakhmut holds
Russia has used hypersonic Kinzhal missiles to batter Ukraine in a major air strike, killing civilians and hitting infrastructure and residential buildings.
Russia strikes Ukraine with deadly hypersonic missiles
Russia has used hypersonic Kinzhal missiles to batter Ukraine in a major air strike, killing civilians and hitting infrastructure and residential buildings.
Ukraine digs in as Russia claims gains in Bakhmut
The mayor of Kyiv says explosions have been registered in the southwestern part of Bakhmut in Ukraine and rescue services are on their way.
UK says Channel migrants will be detained and removed
The United Kingdom says asylum seekers arriving in small boats across the Channel from France will be detained.
Pro-Ukraine group blamed for gas pipeline sabotage: NYT
Ukraine's government has denied any part in the sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines, after a New York Times report linking it to a pro-Ukrainian group.