Russia marks end of WWII as Ukraine war grinds on
Vladimir Putin is hosting leaders such as China's Xi Jinping in Moscow to commemorate victory in World War II amid tight security and a ceasefire with Ukraine.
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Ukraine cities quiet as Russia-backed ceasefire begins
Cities in Ukraine have been spared Russian drone and missile attacks as a 72-hour truce kicks in, but Kyiv says Moscow continues its assaults in the east.
Veterans still fighting demons long after their service
A soldier who lost his leg in the battlefield and a young active service member are giving back to veterans in their own ways through employment and sport.
Basilica reopens to faithful bidding farewell to Pope
Mourners have queued in their tens of thousands to pay their last respects to Pope Francis, as the late pontiff lies in state before his funeral.
Politics put aside as leaders pay respect on Anzac Day
Australia's political leaders call an election campaign truce to attend dawn services and remember the sacrifice of servicemen and women.
Aussies mark Anzac memory of diggers young and old
Tens of thousands of Australians have turned out pay respects to veterans, despite some dawn services being marred by hecklers and interjections.
Rainy weather no barrier as thousands mark Anzac Day
Wet weather didn't deter thousands of Queenslanders from turning out all over the state to mark Anzac Day.
Dawn service in Turkey marks 110 years of the Anzacs
Australians, New Zealanders and royalty have met on the Gallipoli Peninsula to remember those who lost their lives on the Turkish battlefields 110 years ago.
Six killed in mall rampage loved and missed one year on
Flowers have been left near the shopping centre where one of Australia's worst mass killings unfolded one year ago as loved ones commemorate six people killed.
Memorial, statue vandalised ahead of Australia Day
A statue of a founder of one of the country's biggest cities has been damaged ahead of Australia Day as vandals douse a war memorial in paint.
Man charged over vandalism of police tributes memorial
Police have charged a man after the words "evil" and "dogs" were scratched into a stone memorial to fallen police in another act of vandalism on monuments.
Auschwitz survivors mark 80th anniversary of liberation
As far-right rhetoric gains ground across Europe, world leaders are joining survivors at the 80th anniversary of the Auschwitz Nazi death camp liberation.
‘Forever our crew’: Sydney to Hobart sailors remembered
Wreaths and flowers been placed at a dock during a memorial for two sailors who died in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race.
Flowers, reflection for 10th anniversary of Lindt siege
A hostage and a rescuer of the Lindt Cafe siege have opened up about their struggles in the decade since as leaders lay flowers to mark the anniversary.
Israel marks Oct 7 anniversary under shadow of war
Israelis are holding vigils and sombre ceremonies to mark a year since Hamas's October 7 attacks that sparked a war in Gaza and traumatised Israelis.
‘We did not ask for this war’: Jewish community gathers
The October 7 Hamas attack marked the beginning of a painful chapter for Israel, members of the Jewish community have been told at a solemn candlelight vigil.
Jewish community defiant as October 7 remembered
Australia's Jewish community say they remain defiant and united as thousands gathered 12 months on from the October 7 attacks by Hamas.
Protesters wave Hezbollah flags at Australian rally
Attendees at an inner-city pro-Palestine rally have waved Hezbollah flags, prompting the a referral to the federal police.
Turkey battles blaze amid fears for Anzac war graves
A wildfire raging on the Gallipoli Peninsula has raised Australian fears it could damage "sacred" Anzac graves, while Turkey says the blaze is under control.
‘How could it happen’: community mourns dead child
A candlelight vigil attended by hundreds of people has been held for Sophie Wang, who died this week in her home in tranquil Emerald Lakes in Queensland.
‘Gutted’: hundreds gather at vigil for little Sophie
A shocked community has gathered in their hundreds to remember 10-year-old Sophie Wang, who was was allegedly murdered by her mother on the Gold Coast.
Remembering the Myall Creek massacre 186 years on
Hundreds of people have gathered to remember the day Aboriginal people were massacred by stockmen in NSW 186 years ago.
Sunak apologises for leaving D-Day commemorations early
Criticism mounts on Rishi Sunak for leaving early from D-Day commemorations in France as the British prime minister fights an election campaign.
Sun rises over Normandy on D-Day’s 80th anniversary
The sun has risen again over Normandy beaches where soldiers fought and died exactly 80 years ago on D-Day.
World leaders, veterans mark D-Day’s 80th anniversary
The sun has risen again over Normandy beaches where soldiers fought and died exactly 80 years ago on D-Day.
An ‘unprecedented feat’: PM remembers D-Day landings
Anthony Albanese has led parliamentary tributes for Australians involved in the D-Day landings as commemorations begin around the world.
Security tight on 35th Tiananmen crackdown anniversary
Decades after a crackdown in Beijing's Tiananmen Square, rights activists say the demonstrators' original goals - including a free press - remain distant.
Memorial unveiled to honour ambushed police officers
Almost 18 months after the tragedy, a memorial for two young constables gunned down in cold blood in rural Queensland has been unveiled.
Boys charged with terror offences, church rioter bailed
Further charges are possible after three boys were accused of conspiring to prepare for a terrorist attack, following a bishop's live-streamed stabbing.
Queenslanders gather in their thousands for Anzac Day
Large crowds have gathered for dawn services in Queensland and at the annual Brisbane parade to honour former and current defence force personnel on Anzac Day.
Hundreds gather in Sydney for Anzac Day dawn service
Hundreds of people, including veterans, have gathered at the Cenotaph in Sydney's Martin Place for the Dawn Service on Anzac Day.