PNG to recruit Australia police in security deal
Papua New Guinea's minister of state Justin Tkatchenko says Australian police officers 'can help us out considerably' under a new security deal.
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Scores dead as Israel storms southern Gaza’s main city
Israel says it has surrounded Gaza's second-biggest city after what it described as the most intense day of fighting since the ground operations in Gaza began.
Zelenskiy cancels US address as fate of aid in balance
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy'says the postponement of US assistance would create a "big risk", as the Ukrainian leader cancels plans to address US lawmakers.
Maori protesters march as New Zealand MPs sworn in
The 54th Parliament of New Zealand has opened, amid demonstrations from Maori both inside and outside the House.
Fossil fuel phase out on table at COP28 climate talks
An 'orderly and just phase out' of fossil fuels is one of the options countries at the UN COP28 climate summit are considering for their final agreement.
Israel strikes southern city in bloody new phase of war
Intensified Israeli bombardment of Gaza's second largest city marks a bloody new phase of the war as the offensive widens into the south.
Ukraine changing war tactics, presidential aide says
Ukrainian presidential adviser Mykhailo Podolyak says the government is focused on speeding up talks with partners to boost military supplies.
Israel says ground forces operating across Gaza Strip
"The Israel Defence Forces continues to extend its ground operation against Hamas centres in all of the Gaza Strip," a spokesman says.
Thousands evacuate amid Philippines quake aftershocks
Another earthquake has struck Mindanao in the Philippines, as thousands of people shelter in evacuation centres amid a series of aftershocks.
Ukraine says two killed as Russian forces shell Kherson
Ukrainian officials say Russian shelling has killed two people and injured seven in an area in and around Kherson city.
Climate finance takes centre stage at COP28 summit
COP28's Emirati hosts have set a fast pace on cheque signing amid the United Nations climate summit's biggest-ever attendance from business and finance firms.
Russian forces shot surrendering soldiers, Ukraine says
Ukraine says an unverified video showing Russian soldiers shooting two surrendering Ukrainian soldiers is proof Moscow violates the rules of war.
‘Foreign terrorists’ blamed for deadly Philippine blast
Four people have been killed and several others wounded in an explosion in a university gymnasium in the southern Philippine city of Marawi.
One dead, two injured after attack in central Paris
One person has died and two others have been injured after an assailant attacked passers-by in central Paris near the Eiffel Tower.
US calls for restraint amid renewed Gaza fighting
US Vice President Kamala Harris says "too many innocent Palestinians have been killed" amid renewed fighting between Hamas and Israeli forces.
COP28 opens with plea to work together on fossil fuels
International climate talks have begun in Dubai, with the incoming COP28 president calling for co-operation between governments and fossil fuel companies.
UN chief, COP28 president clash on fossil fuels’ future
Ending our use of fossil fuels is the only way to arrest global warming, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has told COP28 delegates.
War resumes in Gaza after truce collapses
Gaza's health ministry says dozens of people have been killed in the first Israeli air strikes after a ceasefire expired while Qatar says negotiations continue.
Israel, Hamas agree to extend truce for seventh day
Israel and Hamas have agreed to another day of their temporary truce in Gaza, minutes before it was set to end.
Russia air strikes kill two, wound 10 in east Ukraine
Russia's bombardment of Ukraine has continued with at least two dead and ten wounded in the east of the country.
Ukraine conducts new attack on railway deep in Siberia
Diesel fuel tanks have been ignited on a train on a railway deep inside Siberia in Ukraine's second attack this week on military supply routes in Russia.
South Gaza bombarded after Israel-Hamas truce collapses
Israel says attacks on Gaza by its ground, air and naval forces have hit 400 militant targets in 24 hours and killed an unspecified number of Hamas fighters.
Countries to promise clean energy boost at COP28
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says 110 countries are backing a pledge at COP28 to triple clean power and slash fossil fuel use.
US forges new high-tech agreement with Australia, UK
In a deal worth an estimated $A3 billion, the United States has approved the sale of training and training devices to Australia in relation AUKUS.
Deal to triple renewable energy backed by 117 countries
A pledge signed by more than 115 countries at COP28 says tripling renewable energy could help remove carbon dioxide-emitting fossil fuels by 2050.
Japan on tsunami alert as 7.6 quake strikes Philippines
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 has struck off the coast of the southern Philippines island of Mindanao.
Magnitude 7.6 earthquake strikes off Philippines
A strong earthquake has jolted the southern Philippines, prompting authorities to warn against about possible tsunami waves.
7.6 quake strikes off Philippines, tsunami waves
A strong earthquake has jolted the southern Philippines, prompting authorities to warn against about possible tsunami waves.
US urges restraint as Israel bombards southern Gaza
US Vice President Kamala Harris says "too many innocent Palestinians have been killed" amid renewed fighting between Hamas and Israeli forces.
One dead, one injured after attack in central Paris
A person has died following an attack in the Quai de Grenelle area of Paris.
Strong Philippines quake triggers tsunami evacuations
A strong earthquake has jolted the southern Philippines, prompting authorities to warn against about possible tsunami waves.