Russian blasts rock Ukraine capital Kyiv
Kyiv's mayor says air-defence systems have shot down 10 Russian drones and that there were explosions in the central Shevchenkivskyi district.
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Bali bomb maker apologises to Australians
Paroled Indonesian militant Umar Patek has said sorry for his role in the Bali bombings in 2002 that killed 202 people, apologising "especially" to Australians.
Ukraine battles Russian assault in east
Ukraine's military says Russian forces are pounding targets in the eastern and southern parts of the country with missiles, drones and artillery.
Fighting rages in eastern Ukraine
Ukraine's military says Russian forces are pounding targets in the eastern and southern parts of the country with missiles, drones and artillery.
Fiji enters strict election blackout
Political parties and the media have been forced to erase all campaign content from their sites with Fiji entering a strict blackout ahead of polling day.
Diplomatic flurry held over Ukraine war
There are still no peace talks and no end in sight to the war in Ukraine, the deadliest conflict in Europe since World War II.
Drone hit leaves Ukrainians without power
Since October, Moscow has been targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure with large waves of missile and drone strikes.
Beijing quiet as virus continues to impact
Cities, like Beijing, which were already battling severe COVID-19 outbreaks have seen a sharp fall in activity after regular testing rules were stopped.
Fijian politicians make last election plea
Political hopefuls in Fiji have issued their final sermons to voters ahead of a campaign blackout that runs through until polls close.
Fiji election race reaches final stretch
Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama is appealing to Fijians for a third term but opposition parties say he's squandered his almost 16 years in power.
What is the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, about to be negotiated in Brisbane?
Australia is about to play host to negotiators from 14 countries involved in the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) over six days in Brisbane from Saturday. They include the United States, Australia, Brunei, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam, but not China.
US vows to disrupt Russia-Iran ties
The US has promised to undermine Russia and Iran's "deepening and burgeoning" defence relationship, as it announced a new aid package for Ukraine
WNBA star Griner swapped for Russian
President Joe Biden has hailed the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner in a prisoner exchange with Moscow as the US released Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout.
Russia shelling suggests shift of war aims
Russia has battered eastern Ukraine's front line in support of the Kremlin's apparently scaled-back plans to secure only the bulk of lands it has claimed.
Whakaari survivor recounts volcano ordeal
Jesse Langford, who lost his parents and sister in the 2019 White Island volcano eruption, has shared his ordeal in a new Netflix documentary.
More German coup plot arrests to come
Police in Germany are set to make further arrests as investigations into a thwarted plot to overthrow the government continue.
Fighting intensifies in eastern Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has celebrated seizing territory in Ukraine as his forces press forward with air and ground attacks in the country's east.
Indonesia releases Bali attacks bomb maker
An Indonesian official says Bali attacks bomb maker Umar Patek has been freed from prison on parole after serving about half his 20-year sentence.
Ukraine shows it can strike deep in Russia
Ukraine has demonstrated an apparent new ability to penetrate hundreds of kilometres deep into its neighbour's airspace with attacks on three Russian bases.
Ukraine drone hits expose Russian defence
Russian commentators say if Ukraine can launch drone strikes hundreds of kilometres deep into the country's air space, it might also be able to hit Moscow.
UAE, Ukraine aim for bilateral trade talks
The United Arab Emirates and Ukraine have announced their intention to start talks on a bilateral trade deal, expected to conclude by the middle of next year.
Russia defiant in face of G7 oil price cap
A G7 price cap on Russian seaborne oil is now in force, however a defiant Russia says it will not abide by the measure even if it has to cut production.
Zelenskiy urges Ukrainians to stay strong
"We cannot allow any kind of internal conflicts and strike that can weaken us all," President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has told the people of Ukraine.
Russia says it won’t accept oil price cap
The Russian government says it is preparing its response after the G7, the European Union and Australia announced a price cap on its oil.
Assange appeals to European court
WikiLeaks' founder Julian Assange has appealed to the European Court of Human Rights in a bid to avoid being extradited to the United States.
Biden not planning Putin talks for now
US President Joe Biden isn't interested in talks with Vladimir Putin about Ukraine right now, while the G7 has joined the EU on a Russian oil price cap.
COVID curbs ease across China after unrest
Lockdowns and restrictions have begun easing in some towns and districts as China prepares to announce revised COVID-19 quarantine rules.
Court ends special master in Trump probe
A US federal appeals court has ended an independent review of documents seized from Donald Trump's Florida estate.
Biden, Macron condemn Russia invasion
Emmanuel Macron and President Joe Biden have shown they are in lock-step over the conflict in Ukraine during the French president's state visit to Washington.
Putin open to talks on Ukraine: Kremlin
The Kremlin says Russian President Vladimir Putin is open to talks about a possible settlement in Ukraine after Joe Biden said he was willing to meet.
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Heaviest Ukraine fighting rages in east
In the Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine, site of the heaviest fighting, Russian forces have tried to make further advances and shelled several towns.