One dead as Russian drones strike substation in Odesa
A large private energy company in Ukraine says one of its substations has been damaged, as Odesa has been under Russian attack "almost round the clock".
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Orthodox Easter brings ceasefire in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared a ceasefire in Ukraine over a two-day period for Orthodox Easter.
Israel seeks talks with Lebanon as Iran truce teeters
The US-Iran ceasefire hangs in the balance with Israel seeking peace talks with Lebanon, while Donald Trump demands the free flow of oil through the region.
Melania Trump raises Epstein, denies any connection
US first lady Melania Trump has delivered a statement denying ties to Jeffrey Epstein and calling for a congressional hearing for survivors of his abuse.
Astronauts to end moon mission in ‘fireball’ re-entry
After a record flyby to the moon, NASA's Artemis II astronauts have reflected on their historic journey ahead of a fiery return through earth's atmosphere.
‘Whole civilisation will die’ if Iran doesn’t make deal
US President Donald Trump warns that a "whole civilisation will die tonight" if Iran doesn't capitulate to his deadline, while Tehran shows no sign of budging.
Ukraine offers Russia an Easter pause on energy strikes
Russia's latest attacks on Ukrainian cities have killed seven people, including four on a bus, as Kyiv proposes to Moscow a ceasefire for Easter.
Trump agrees to two-week ceasefire with Iran
Iran's foreign minister says ships will be allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz over the next two weeks under co-ordination from Iran's military.
Ukraine forces in Libya struck Russia tanker: officials
Two Libyan officials say Ukrainian forces are operating in western Libya and have used the region to strike a Russian tanker in the Mediterranean.
Oil slides under $US100, stocks soar on Iran ceasefire
Oil prices have plunged below $US100 a barrel and Asian markets have jumped after the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire.
Astronauts capture stunning views of moon and earth
NASA has released striking photos taken during the Artemis II space mission, showing the earth setting behind a pockmarked moon and a total solar eclipse.
Trump agrees to ceasefire with Iran that reopens strait
Iran, the US and Israel have reached a two-week truce as President Donald Trump pulls back from his threats and Tehran pauses its blockade of a vital waterway.
Israeli strikes put Iran war truce in further jeopardy
US President Donald Trump's fragile ceasefire is teetering as Israel continues it bombardment of Lebanon and Iran continues to blockade the Strait of Hormuz.
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill four, including journalist
The Hamas-run government media office has condemned the reported killing of an an al-Jazeera journalist in the latest Israeli airstrikes in Gaza.
Cyclones threaten Fiji, Solomon Islands, PNG, even NZ
Meteorologists are warning that a cyclone currently lashing Fiji could arrive in New Zealand on the weekend with a concerning intensity.
Hopes dim for swift end to Iran war after Trump speech
Oil prices have surged anew after President Donald Trump used an address to vow the US would intensify strikes on Iran rather than wind down the conflict.
UK and allies discuss how to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Forty countries have discussed ways to restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz at virtual talks hosted by the United Kingdom.
Artemis II zooming to the moon after a day around Earth
The Artemis II crew stuck close to home for a day to test their capsule's life-support systems before being cleared for lunar departure.
Trump fires Pam Bondi as US attorney-general
Pam Bondi's ouster could lead to a shake-up in strategy at the US Justice Department and potentially a renewed push against Donald Trump's targets.
‘Bridges next’: Trump threatens more Iranian targets
President Donald Trump is threatening US attacks on Iranian infrastructure while other nations try to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as the Mideast war rages on.
Zelenskiy accuses Russia of ‘Easter escalation’
Russian missile and drone strikes have bombarded Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says as he signalled openness to a potential Easter truce.
Two US planes shot down over Iran, crew member missing
Two US fighter jets have been shot down over Iran and the Gulf, with a search operation under way while one crew member is missing.
Artemis II photograph captures Earth’s blue beauty
NASA has released photos of Earth taken by astronauts on the Artemis II mission as they prepare to swing around the moon.
Downed planes spell peril for Trump as Iran hunts pilot
The race is on to find a US pilot after two planes were shot down over Iran and the Gulf in a dramatic development as the war enters its sixth week.
Russia and Ukraine trade deadly strikes
Russian drone strikes on Ukraine have killed six people and wounded over 30 more, according to Ukrainian officials, while Russia reported four deaths.
Iran disputes US rescue of crew member from downed jet
A US airman, whose jet was downed, is injured but safe after he hid in the mountains before being rescued, Donald Trump says, in an account disputed by Iran.
Pope urges peace in world torn by the ‘violence of war’
Pope Leo has used his first Easter mass to issue a call for hope at a time when the world is torn by the violence of war.
Artemis II astronauts are more than halfway to the moon
Astronauts on NASA's Artemis II lunar mission are in high spirits as they pass the halfway point to the moon despite dealing with another toilet malfunction.
Trump warns of impending strikes on Iran power plants
President Donald Trump has warned of impending strikes on Iran's power plants and bridge infrastructure after the rescue of a US airman.
A long Iran war could take support for Ukraine: Kyiv
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is concerned that a prolonged US-Israeli war on Iran could erode America's support for Ukraine.
Explosives found near pipeline that carries Russian gas
Powerful explosives have been found near a pipeline in Serbia that carries Russian gas to Hungary, raising eyebrows days before the country goes to the polls.