Putin deflects blame for ‘hunger games’
The chairman of the African Union says the region's food supplies are suffering from the combined impact of the fighting in Ukraine and western sanctions
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Ukraine says Russian advance pushed back
The governor of Luhansk province in Ukraine's east says troops have retaken 20 per cent of the territory lost in the embattled city of Sievierodonetsk.
Biden appeals for tougher US gun laws
US President Joe Biden has delivered an impassioned plea to Congress to act on gun control, asking, 'How much more carnage are we willing to accept?'
Ukrainians hold out in eastern city
The war between Russia and Ukraine is now into its 100th day, with Moscow having been driven back from Kyiv but launching a huge new assault in the east.
No Queen, but royals, leaders at service
Prince Harry and wife Meghan were among the royal family members to attend a service of thanksgiving for the Queen at London's St Paul's Cathedral.
NZ shakes off China attack over US talks
China has labelled a US-New Zealand communique as a "smearing" its "normal cooperation with Pacific Island countries".
Russians tighten grip on key Ukraine city
Russia is closer to claiming a significant victory in its attack on the Donbas after its forces reached the centre of the Ukrainian city of Sievierodonetsk.
Four killed in US hospital shooting
Four people have been killed and multiple others injured in a "catastrophic" shooting at a US hospital, the latest in a wave of gun violence across the country.
Aussie AstraZeneca CEO honoured by Queen
The Australian boss of pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca, which produced a crucial vaccine against COVID-19, has been given a knighthood by the Queen.
Thousands salute Queen on Platinum Jubilee
Millions of people across Britain and the world are expected celebrate Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee.
NZ PM Ardern labels US tour a success
New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern has wowed on talk shows, blitzed tech companies and delivered the Harvard Commencement address during a jam-packed US tour.
Cuba scraps masks, Shanghai lockdown ends
Residents of China's financial hub Shanghai have celebrated after a two-month COVID-19 lockdown ended while Cuba has scrapped its mask mandate.
Russia advances on Ukraine factory city
Russian forces, 98 days into their invasion of Ukraine, are pounding targets including key infrastructure in other eastern and southern areas.
Russia facing resistance in Donbas region
As the Russian offensive continues across Ukraine's eastern Donbas region, the European Union agreed to ban most imports of Russian oil.
Bodies found at Nepal plane crash site
The wreckage of a missing plane has been found in Nepal's Himalayas, a day after it went missing with 22 people on board, along with several bodies.
Overseas Aussies face long passport waits
Australians based in New Zealand looking to renew their passports face waits of over three months.
Russian troops enter key Ukraine city
Russia has concentrated its firepower on Sievierodonetsk, the last major population centre still held by Ukrainian forces in the eastern Luhansk province.
Police scrutiny over US school shooting
The actions - or more notably, the inaction - of police has become the centre of the investigation into this week's shocking school shooting in Uvalde, Texas.
Ukraine defenders holding out in Donbas
The battle for Sievierodonetsk, the largest city Ukrainian forces still hold in the eastern Donbas region, has become the focus of attention.
Police ‘wrong’ for US school shooting wait
At least eight emergency calls from children begging for help were made from within the classrooms at the Texas school shootings as police waited outside.
Russia may force Ukraine retreat in east
Russian troops have gained ground in Ukraine's Donbas, with Luhansk's governor saying its defenders may have to retreat to avoid being captured.
Iran seizes Greek tankers amid tensions
Iranian forces have seized two Greek tankers after officials warned of action against Greece over the confiscation of Iranian oil by the US from a tanker.
Texas governor to address NRA
Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott will limit his appearance at the NRA's annual meeting to a recorded video, after the Uvalde school shooting in his state.
Questions over Texas massacre response
Questions are being asked about the police reaction to the Texas school gunman, as online videos show desperate parents pleading for their children's rescue.
Russian proxies claim key Ukraine town
The town of Lyman in Ukraine's east Donbas region appears to have fallen to pro-Russian separatists, as Moscow advances.
COVID-19 cases rise in Americas, Pacific
The World Health Organisation says COVID-19 infections are increasing only in the western Pacific and the Americas.
France to rebuild Australian links: Macron
French officials say President Emmanuel Macron has called Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and they agreed to rebuild bilateral relations.
US says its China strategy ‘not Cold War’
US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken says the US government regards China as the biggest challenge for the international order.
Russia abandons Kyiv focus for Donbas
Russia has abandoned its assault on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv and is trying to consolidate control of the industrial eastern Donbas region.
Texas gunman sent online warning of attack
The teenage gunman who shot and killed 19 children and two teachers at a Texas primary school sent online warnings of his impending attack.
Teen in gun massacre at Texas school
More than 20 people, including 19 children, have been killed in a mass shooting at a primary school in Texas, with the teenage suspect also losing his life.