Cordingley suspect’s extradition delayed
A green light for the extradition of Toyah Cordingley's suspected killer from India to Australia has faced delays due to a the absence of a specialist judge.
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Berlin sets condition tanks to Ukraine
The US and Germany are nearing a face-off over sending heavy tanks to Ukraine, as Kyiv warns it's paying for the delay in lives as the debate drags on.
US tells allies to dig deeper for Ukraine
Ukraine's president has thanked allies meeting in Germany but says more support is needed, while the US urged allies to "dig deeper" to help Kyiv beat Russia.
NZ Labour confronts life without Ardern
Education and Police Minister Chris Hipkins has emerged as the frontrunner to succeed Jacinda Ardern as New Zealand's Prime Minister.
Eleven NATO countries pledge Ukraine arms
A group of 11 NATO countries has pledged a raft of new military aid to support Ukraine's war with Russia.
Ardern standing down as New Zealand PM
Jacinda Ardern has announced her shock resignation as New Zealand Prime Minister, while also calling an election on October 14.
Ukraine rocked by chopper crash ‘tragedy’
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says the "pain is unspeakable" after a helicopter crash killed 15 people including his interior minister and three children.
Child, minister among Ukraine crash dead
Ukrainian state emergency services have revised down the death toll in a helicopter crash in Brovary outside Kyiv to 14 people, including one child.
Kids, minister among Ukraine crash dead
A helicopter has crashed in fog near a nursery in the Ukrainian capital, killing 17 people including a minister and four children.
Ukraine closer to getting tanks, Patriots
Ukraine has won a pledge for more Patriot missiles and is nearer to approval for Leopard tanks as Kyiv prepares for the next stage of the conflict with Russia.
NZ’s Sunshine Stakes head to New Plymouth
New Plymouth, in the Taranaki region, has been named New Zealand's sunniest place for the second year running.
Nepal crash rescuers search for bodies
Black box recordings may help explain what caused a deadly plane crash in Nepal that killed at least 70 people, including one Australian.
Germany closer to Ukraine tanks decision
Western battle tanks could be in sight for Ukraine as Germany says a decision on the weapons will be first on the agenda for its new defence minister.
Nepal crash kills 68, Australian on plane
An Australian national is believed to be among 72 people on board a domestic flight that crashed in Nepal, with 68 people confirmed dead.
Russia, Belarus begin military exercises
Russia and Belarus have begun joint army exercises and will conduct air force drills in coming weeks, the Belarusian defence ministry said.
‘Dozens dead’ in latest Ukraine attack
The mayor of Dnipro in Ukraine says he expects the number of dead from a Russian missile strike on an apartment building to be "in the dozens".
Russian strike on apartment block kills 21
At least 21 people have died and dozens more are missing after a Russian missile hit an apartment block in the Ukrainian city of Dnipro.
China reports huge rise in COVID-19 deaths
China has reported a massive jump in COVID-related deaths since its strict anti-virus regime was abandoned last month.
Cardinal Pell farewelled at the Vatican
Australian cardinal George Pell has been farewelled at St Peter's Basilica by the same pope whose papacy he described as a "disaster".
Russian missiles hit Kyiv, Ukraine says
Air raid sirens have sounded and blasts have been heard in Kyiv as Russian missile attacks hit critical infrastructure in the Ukrainian capital, officials say.
WHO urges shorter COVID-19 isolation time
The World Health Organisation has recommended that people without COVID-19 symptoms be allowed to end their period of isolation after five days.
Lisa Marie Presley, Elvis’s daughter, dies
Lisa Marie Presley - the only child of rock'n'roll legend Elvis Presley - has died at age 54 after being hospitalised with cardiac arrest.
Russia claims control of Ukraine’s Soledar
Russia says it has taken control of Soledar as Ukraine denies it has lost the bloody battle that's devastated the eastern salt-mining town.
Ukraine denies battle for Soledar is lost
Russian mercenaries say they have captured the mining town of Soledar as the Ukraine says it is holding out and Moscow has not claimed victory.
Blanchett wins best actress Golden Globe
Cate Blanchett has won the Golden Globe for best actress as Steven Spielberg's The Fabelmans and dark comedy Banshees of Inisherin claimed the top awards.
Wagner mercenaries step up role in Ukraine
Russia's mercenary Wagner Group claims it has taken control of Soledar in east Ukraine as Moscow steps up efforts to capture the strategic city of Bakhmut.
WHO urges plane travellers consider masks
The XBB.1.5 version of the Omicron coronavirus variant is on the rise in the United States and Europe, according to the World Health Organisation.
Bolsonaro supporters detained after riots
While former leader Jair Bolsonaro is in a Florida hospital, about 1500 of his supporters have been arrested after storming through Brazil's seats of power.
Russia steps up attack on Donbas town
Ukraine has sent reinforcements to defend the salt-mining town of Soledar in the Donbas as Russia intensifies its assault on the area.
Indian court to rule on Cordingley suspect
A judge in New Delhi is preparing to green-light the extradition to Australia of Rajwinder Singh over the murder of Toyah Cordingley on a Queensland beach.
Cordingley suspect drops extradition fight
Rajwinder Singh, who is accused of murdering Toyah Cordingley on a Queensland beach four years ago, says he wants to return to Australia to face trial.