Envoy meets Zelenskiy as US pledges missiles to Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has met Donald Trump's Ukraine envoy in Kyiv as the US promises Patriot missiles and Trump readies a "major statement" on Russia.
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Russia faces tariffs within 50 days over Ukraine: Trump
US President Donald Trump says he will implement tariffs against Russia if there is no deal to end the war in Ukraine within 50 days.
Wounded ex-Greens hopeful slams ‘ludicrous’ rally case
Lawyers for an ex-Greens candidate have criticised police for pursuing charges over a protest where an officer allegedly left her with a serious eye injury.
Sudan RSF kill almost 300 in North Kordofan: activists
Activists say the Rapid Support Forces have attacked several villages around the Sudanese city of Bara, killing about 300 people.
Israel vows to protect Druze as it strikes Syrian city
Israel has launched air strikes in southern Syria in what it says is a move to protect the Druze community following deadly clashes with government forces.
Israel proposes withdrawal of more troops from Gaza
Israel has reportedly pledged to reduce its military presence in Gaza to a two-kilometre-wide buffer zone along the southern border near Rafah.
Rescuers save more mariners from Houthi-struck ship
Another four crew members have been rescued in the Red Sea after Greek-operated Eternity C sank following a Houthi attack, while 11 remain missing.
US delivering some weapons to Ukraine after pause
US officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, say 155mm artillery shells and mobile rocket artillery missiles are now being provided to Ukraine.
Hostages the priority as Gaza conflict grinds on
Hamas has blamed Israeli "intransigence" amid talks to reach a new truce but says it is prepared to release 10 hostages.
Gaza truce can be reached but ‘might take more time’
Israel and Hamas have "a substantial chance" of reaching a ceasefire deal in Gaza, but officials warn it will take more time to iron out their differences.
Trump meets Netanyahu twice, hope for Gaza ceasefire
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has left the White House after a second meeting with US President Donald Trump as Gaza ceasefire talks continue.
ICC issues warrants for Taliban over female persecution
For the first time, judges of the International Criminal Court in The Hague have issued a warrant on charges of gender persecution.
Search for survivors after attack on ship in Red Sea
Rescuers are searching for survivors of a cargo ship that sank in the Red Sea after being hit by Houthi rebels in an attack that left four of the crew dead.
Trump gives Ukraine more arms, floats Russia sanctions
US President Donald Trump says he's "not happy" with Russian President Vladimir Putin and blames him for "killing a lot of people" in Ukraine.
Russia launches another record drone attack on Ukraine
Russia's escalating air attacks against Ukraine have reached a new height, with Moscow launching a record 728 drones and decoys as well as 13 missiles.
Russia was behind downing of MH17: EU rights court
Europe's human rights court blames Russia for the downing of MH17, as it rules that Moscow has committed widespread international law violations in Ukraine.
Netanyahu and Trump talk hostages as Gaza war grinds on
Freeing hostages in Gaza was main focus of Benjamin Netanyahu's discussions US President Donald Trump, the Israeli leader says, as ceasefire talks continue.
Dozens waiting for aid among 94 killed in Gaza
More than 90 people have been killed in Israel strikes and shootings in Gaza, health officials say, including 45 people trying to get aid.
Israeli kills 15 in Gaza as Trump waits for Hamas reply
An Israeli strike has killed over a dozen people at a Gaza camp, while President Donald Trump says he expects Hamas to respond soon to his ceasefire proposal.
Russia pounds Kyiv with largest drone attack of the war
Russia has hammered Kyiv with the largest aerial assault since its invasion of Ukraine began - hours after President Donald Trump spoke with Vladimir Putin.
Russia first country to formally recognise Taliban rule
Russia has removed the Taliban from its list of outlawed organisations, making it the first country to formally recognise it's new rule over Afghanistan.
Why ‘racist’ preacher couldn’t be charged by police
An Islamist preacher could not be criminally prosecuted for anti-Semitic sermons, but new laws could allow police to pursue similar cases.
IAEA pulls inspectors from Iran as stand-off drags on
IAEA inspectors have not been able to inspect Iran's nuclear facilities since Israel launched its first military strikes three weeks ago.
Hamas replies positively to Gaza ceasefire proposal
Hamas has announced it's ready for talks on a US-brokered ceasefire with Israel following President Donald Trump's "final proposal" for a 60-day truce in Gaza.
Trump chides Putin and says Ukraine needs US missiles
Ukraine needs US Patriot missiles because "they're being hit pretty hard", Donald Trump says, adding he's still "very unhappy" with Russia's Vladimir Putin.
Kyiv hits Russian air base as drones pound Ukraine
Kyiv's special forces have struck a Russian military airfield, the military says, while Russia carries on with its stepped-up drone attacks on Ukraine.
Israeli air strikes kill 38 Palestinians in Gaza
Israeli air strikes have killed dozens of Palestinians in Gaza, officials say, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu heads to Washington for talks.
Ukraine expects Russian push as drones ‘target Moscow’
Ukrainian commander Oleksandr Syrskyi says a new Russian push is likely in the Kharkiv region as Russian authorities say Ukrainian drones have targeted Moscow.
Khamenei appears in public in first since Israel war
The supreme leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has appeared in public for the first time since his country's war with Israel.
Israeli PM says he believes Trump can help seal truce
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says ahead of a meeting with US President Donald Trump he is determined to ensure the Gaza Strip hostages are freed.
Russia and Ukraine trade drone strikes
Russia and Ukraine have exchanged drone strikes, disrupting air travel and causing fatalities and damage.