Iran links mosque attack to Amini protests
Iranian leaders have suggested nationwide protests are linked to the Islamic State-claimed gun attack on a famous mosque that killed 15 people.
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Putin jabs at West over Ukraine war
Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned of dangerous times ahead and accused the West of playing a dirty geopolitical game in Ukraine.
Iran’s Khamenei vows revenge after attack
An attack on a Shi'ite shrine that killed 15 people adds pressure on the Iranian government as it faces ongoing protests over the death of a woman in custody.
Sunak makes parliament debut as PM
New British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak promised to restore economic stability after his predecessor's tax plans spooked markets and hurt the pound.
Ukrainians hold out, prepare for Kherson
The looming battle for Kherson city at the mouth of the Dnipro River will determine whether Ukraine can loosen Russia's grip on the south.
New UK PM delays fiscal statement
A UK fiscal statement keenly anticipated by financial markets has been delayed so new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his team can give it a workover.
Ardern lands industrial relations reform
New Zealand has legislated for a return to sector-wide agreements in the biggest industrial relations shake-up in three decades.
PM vows to lead UK out of economic crisis
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has reappointed Jeremy Hunt as his finance minister and vowed to fix the "mistakes" of his predecessor.
Russia digs in for heavy battle in Kherson
The Kremlin is preparing to defend Kherson, the largest city under its control in Ukraine.
Russia takes ‘dirty bomb’ warning to UN
Russia says its warning that Kyiv is preparing to use a "dirty bomb" in Ukraine will be taken to the UN Security Council.
New PM vows to fix UK’s many problems
New British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has pledged to restore trust, rebuild confidence and lead the country through an economic crisis.
Russia hits homes, warns of escalation
Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu in phone calls to Western defence leaders says the Ukraine conflict is trending towards "uncontrolled escalation".
Sunak looks set to become next UK PM
Boris Johnson has quit the race to be Britain's next prime minister, leaving Rishi Sunak the favourite to take the job.
UK PM candidates Johnson, Sunak ‘to meet’
Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak, the two main potential candidates in the contest to become the UK's next prime minister, will reportedly meet.
More Russian strikes cut power in Ukraine
Swathes of Ukraine have gone without power after another wave of Russian air strikes pummelled energy facilities on a "very wide" scale.
US Capitol riot panel subpoenas Trump
Former US president Donald Trump has been subpoenaed to give evidence about his part in the January 2021 attack on the Capitol.
Meloni sworn in as Italy’s first female PM
Giorgia Meloni has been sworn in as Italy's first female prime minister after leading an alliance of conservative parties to victory.
Power cuts in Ukraine amid missile strikes
Ukraine's air force command has reported 33 missiles fired on the country, with 18 of those shot down.
Johnson, Sunak lead race to be UK PM
Candidates are canvassing support to become Britain's next prime minister, with Rishi Sunak and Boris Johnson leading the potential contenders.
Iran helped Russia with drone attacks: US
Tehran has yet to respond to US alegations that Iranian trainers have been sent to Crimea to assist Russian forces with drones.
UK PM Truss quits after six chaotic weeks
Liz Truss will leave her party locked in turmoil when she quits as UK PM next week after six short but action-packed weeks.
A lack of Truss: Questions over Conservative Party system that chose unpopular British PM
Choosing the leader of the Conservative Party is strictly speaking a matter for the Conservative Party. This is fine when in opposition. When in government, a change of leader means a change of prime minister.
Ukrainian forces push toward Kherson
Ukraine's government has placed restrictions on electricity usage following a barrage of Russian attacks on power plants just before winter sets in.
UK PM Truss faces clamour to quit
Many Conservatives say British Prime Minister Liz Truss must resign – but she has remained defiant, saying she is "a fighter and not a quitter."
Truss clings to power as chaos escalates
Many Conservatives say British Prime Minister Liz Truss must resign – but she has remained defiant, saying she is "a fighter and not a quitter."
UK PM Truss tries to reassert authority
British Prime Minister Liz Truss is trying to shore up support from within her party after she was forced to scrap her vast tax-cutting plan.
Russia evacuates Kherson residents
Russia plans to evacuate tens of thousands of people from the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson that it has occupied.
UK PM Truss apologises for economic plan
With her economic plan largely reversed, Liz Truss is now fighting to survive just six weeks after becoming British prime minister.
Russia launches deadly attacks on Kyiv
Russian drone attacks on central Kyiv have killed at least three people as residents of the Ukrainian capital fled for shelter.
Russia hits Ukraine power, water plants
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Russia has destroyed almost a third of Ukraine's power stations over the past week.
New UK finance minister reverses tax plan
Nearly all of Prime Minister Liz Truss's mini-budget has been reversed by new finance minister Jeremy Hunt.