Russian oil refinery hit in Ukrainian drone strike
Ukraine has launched one of its deepest drone attacks in Russian territory, striking its third-largest oil refinery in an industrial region near Moscow.
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Israel says Israeli strike unintentionally hit aid team
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel is responsible for a "tragic" and unintentional strike on aid workers, including an Australian, in the Gaza Strip.
Fire kills 29 at Istanbul nightclub during renovations
Turkish officials say at least 29 people have died after a fire erupted at an Istanbul nightclub undergoing renovations.
US and Chinese presidents discuss Taiwan, Ukraine
US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping has discussed Taiwan, artificial intelligence and security issues in a phone call.
Ukraine lowers army draft age, hits deeper into Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says his country's forces are answering Russian strikes with "longer-range responses".
Trump calls migrants ‘animals’ during campaign speech
Donald Trump says Latin American nations are intentionally sending their criminals into the United States.
Iran vows revenge on Israel after Syria embassy attack
Iran has vowed revenge after a suspected Israeli air strike levelled an Iranian consulate building in Damascus, killing at least seven people.
US ‘deeply troubled’ as Israeli strike kills aid team
An Australian from a non-governmental organisation has been killed in an Israeli air strike on Gaza as the US calls the attack "deeply troubling".
Israeli troops withdraw from Gaza’s largest hospital
Israeli forces have pulled out of Gaza's main hospital after a two-week raid, hailing the operation as a success while residents report widespread destruction.
New guided bomb may have been used in attack: Ukraine
At least one person has been killed in Russian air strikes on Kharkiv, with Ukrainian officials saying Russia might have used a new type of guided bomb.
Fiji PM orders removal of Chinese police officers
Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says he has ordered the repatriation of Chinese police officers.
No interference in Indonesia elections: Prabowo lawyers
President-elect Prabowo Subianto's lawyers have told a court there was no state interference in last month's election.
Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years for FTX fraud
Sam Bankman-Fried has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for a cryptocurrency fraud that a prosecutor called one of the biggest financial frauds in the US.
ICJ orders Israel to allow food aid into Gaza Strip
The International Court of Justice has ordered Israel to take measures including opening more land crossings to allow food supplies into the Gaza Strip.
Ukraine says Russian drones, missiles hit power plants
Power plants have been hit by overnight Russian missile and drone strikes, Ukraine's grid operator says after the nation asked allies for more air defences.
Tajikistan detains nine over Russian concert massacre
Nine people detained in Tajikistan are suspected of having links to a massacre at a Russian concert hall and the militant group that claimed responsibility.
Biden OKs $92m in aid after Baltimore bridge collapse
The US government is sending millions in emergency funding following the collapse of a Baltimore bridge as the state governor warns of a "very long road ahead".
Israel kills dozens in air strikes across Gaza
As more Palestinians perish in Israeli aerial and ground attacks in Gaza, an increasing number are at risk of dying of starvation.
Zelenskiy says US aid block will force Ukraine retreat
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says his army will be forced to retreat without the aid of US weapons and defence systems.
Ambassadors lay flowers at site of Russia hall massacre
Envoys from several countries have laid flowers in Russia at the site of an attack on a concert hall that killed 144 people.
Second food shipment for Gaza Strip leaves Cyprus port
A ship with food aid is heading towards the Gaza Strip after leaving Cyprus while Egypt, Jordan and France highlighted the importance of an immediate ceasefire.
Zelenskiy fires more aides in Ukraine reshuffle
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has pressed on with changes to officials close to him.
Pope Francis presides over Easter Vigil at Vatican
Pope Francis has presided over the Vatican's sombre Easter Vigil service, a day after he decided to skip a Good Friday procession as a health precaution.
Australian, UN observers injured in Lebanon blast
Three United Nations observers - an Australian, Norwegian and Chilean - have been injured after a shell exploded near them in Lebanon's south.
Israel ‘hits militants’ at hospital, PM to have surgery
Israel's army says it has carried out an air strike against a command centre operated by Islamic Jihad in the courtyard of al-Aqsa hospital in the Gaza Strip.
King Charles greets well-wishers after Easter service
King Charles has spoken with well-wishers after attending an Easter Sunday service at Windsor Castle.
Ukraine urges endurance, Russia targets infrastructure
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has called on Ukrainians to defend themselves against Russian aggression after an attack by the Russian air force.
Syria’s Iran consulate leveled in possible Israel hit
A suspected Israeli air strike has leveled an Iranian consulate building in Damascus killing at least six people.
Divers recover two bodies after US bridge collapse
The bodies of two missing workers have been found after a Baltimore bridge collapsed when a ship crashed into it, as investigations continue into the disaster.
Israeli strikes on Rafah raise fears of ground assault
Health authorities in the Gaza Strip say Israeli air strikes have killed several people in Rafah and near Gaza City.
US bridge collapses after struck by ship, search for 7
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore has collapsed after a cargo ship struck it, sending vehicles plunging into the water.