Russia fires barrage at Ukrainian cities
A massive aerial bombardment of Ukrainian cities by Russia has sent people rushing to shelters in what Ukrainian authorities described as "senseless barbarism".
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Fight intensifies in bitter Ukraine winter
Fighting has intensified in Ukraine with Russian forces deploying more tanks and armoured vehicles to its front line, a military analyst says.
Kim opens key North Korea political meet
A plenary meeting of North Korea's ruling Workers' Party has been convened in Pyongyang to review past projects and discuss next year's work plans.
Russia ultimatum amid fierce Ukraine fight
Towns and cities in eastern and southern Ukraine have been shelled and bombed after Russia's foreign minister said Kyiv must accept Moscow's demands.
North Korean drones breach South airspace
Military planes have been scrambled and warning shots fired after North Korean drones crossed into South Korean airspace over the heavily fortified border.
Russian forces bombard Ukrainian cities
Ukraine says Russia unleashed heavy artillery barrages on its cities, while Moscow claims it forces shot down a drone approaching an air base deep in Russia.
King lauds helpers in Christmas broadcast
King Charles has sympathised with families struggling with the cost of living and praised individuals, charities and faith groups who support those in need.
Ukraine warned to brace for Xmas attacks
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has urged his citizens to heed air raid alarms, warning them Russia could "step up" attacks over Christmas.
Rabuka sworn in as Fiji’s prime minister
Sitiveni Rabuka has been sworn in as Fiji's new prime minister after being officially elected by the parliament.
Russia strike on Kherson kills 10: Ukraine
Ukrainian and Russian officials have traded accusations about a fatal strike on the city of Kherson.
Paris gunman targets Kurds, sparks protest
Members of the Kurdish community in Paris have taken to the streets in protest over the shooting deaths of three people at a cultural centre and Kurdish cafe.
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Meta to settle Cambridge Analytica scandal
Facebook's owner will pay $A1.1 billion in a lawsuit for allowing political consulting firm Cambridge Analytica to access data of as many as 87 million users.
Political turmoil mars Fiji post-election
The tripartite coalition that has formed to dethrone Fiji's Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama reaffirmed its coalescence after turbulence within the minor party.
NKorea denies offering munitions to Russia
North Korea has denied delivering infantry rockets and missiles to a Russian private military company, as reported by the United States.
Putin scoffs at US missile plan in Ukraine
The US is refuting President Vladimir Putin's claims that Russia wants to negotiate peace by diplomatic means.
Army called in after Fiji election
The Fijian police has called in the military to help maintain security after the election, citing reports of stonings against Indo-Fijian homes and businesses.
Zelenskiy tells Congress aid ‘not charity’
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has used an address to the US Congress to warn that the Ukraine war will shape the world for generations.
Netanyahu says has deal to form government
Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu says he has secured an agreement to form a new coalition government.
Zelenskiy visits troops on war’s 300th day
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has visited the frontline city of Bakhmut, hailing the "superhuman" troops there battling Russian forces.
Kingmakers crown new Fijian PM
Sitiveni Rabuka will become Fiji's new prime minister after securing a tripartite coalition, ending Frank Bainimarama's almost 16-year reign.
Annexed parts of Ukraine difficult: Putin
Vladimir Putin has ordered the strengthening of Russia's borders and made moves to keep greater control of society as the war in Ukraine drags on.
Fiji kingmaker speaks after election tally
Fiji's Social Democratic Liberal Party is weighing up whether to support the incumbent FijiFirst government or go down a new path with their balance of power.
Russian ‘kamikaze’ drones shower Ukraine
The Ukrainian Air Force says its air defences have shot down 30 drones in the third Russian air attack on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv in six days.
Fiji election to come down to the wire
Frank Bainimarama's FijiFirst government is leading the polls but Sitiveni Rabuka could still take power with a coalition of opposition parties.
Toddler pulled from rubble in Ukraine
The body of a young boy has been pulled from the rubble of an apartment building in central Ukraine after Russia's latest missile attack.
Fiji police question opposition leader
Sitiveni Rabuka was questioned by Fijian police in relation to his letter asking the army to intervene in the election process after he alleged irregularities.
Russia rains missiles on Ukraine
Air alerts have sounded across several parts of Ukraine as Russia launched a large surge of missile attacks across the country.
Hopes for end to pandemic in 2023
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says he is hopeful that the COVID-19 pandemic will no longer be considered a global emergency some time next year.
Ukraine shells Russian-held Donetsk city
Ukraine has bombarded the Russian-held eastern city of Donetsk in some of the biggest attacks in years, a day after Moscow ruled out a Christmas ceasefire.
War of words over Fiji election integrity
Fiji's supervisor of elections has hit back at claims the electoral process lacks integrity after opposition leaders asked for ballot counting to stop.
Early Fiji election count points to change
Fiji could have a new prime minister with Sitiveni Rabuka taking an early lead in the ballot count against Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama.