Russia claims territorial gains in battle for Bakhmut
Russian forces have claimed more territory in the city of Bakhmut, in Ukraine's east, the defence ministry says.
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Governments race to pull diplomats, citizens from Sudan
The US has closed its embassy in Sudan, with President Joe Biden urging the warring sides to implement an immediate ceasefire to allow humanitarian access.
Fighting in Sudan continues despite truce declaration
Gunfire is still ringing in the embattled Sudanese capital Khartoum after army and rebel forces agreed to a three-day ceasefire for the Eid al-Fitr holiday.
Russia ‘accidentally’ fires on city near Ukraine border
Two people have been injured and buildings have been damaged after a Russian warplane accidentally fired on the city of Belgorod, near the Ukraine border.
Shootouts in Sudan capital Khartoum on Eid holiday
Unabated fighting in Sudan has undermined an effort by the United Nations to broker a temporary truce over the Eid holiday and allow civilians to reach safety.
Ukraine appeals to NATO chief for membership, more arms
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg has offered its solidarity with Ukraine on his first trip to Kyiv since Russia's invasion of Ukraine nearly 14 months ago.
New fighting rattles Sudan’s capital as residents flee
Khartoum and and other Sudanese cities have been rocked by fierce battles this week between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.
New Zealand to make fresh pledge of support for Ukraine
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins is poised to announce New Zealand's first major contribution in six months to support Ukraine's ongoing fight against Russia.
Heavy gunfire quickly shatters Sudan truce deal
Fighting continued in Sudan despite initial hopes of a ceasefire, according to eye witnesses and media reports.
Zelenskiy, Putin visit troops in Ukraine amid fighting
Both Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Russian President Vladimir Putin have met their commanders as fierce fighting continues in Bakhmut.
Sudan’s warring generals agree 24-hour ceasefire
Warring Sudanese generals agreed a 24-hour ceasefire to ensure the safe passage of civilians and the evacuation of the wounded after days of intense fighting.
Putin visits Ukraine, G7 condemn nuclear plan
The Kremlin says Russian President Vladimir Putin has visited Kherson and Luhansk in Ukraine - the two regions it proclaimed annexed last year.
Sudan ruling council declares rival faction ‘rebels’
Sudan's military has labelled the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces "rebels" as the United Nations envoy says the combatants seem unwilling to start talks.
Ukraine ‘will launch counteroffensive when we’re ready’
Ukrainian official Oleksiy Danilov says that country's forces will launch a counteroffensive against Russian troops when everything is ready.
Putin critic jailed in Russia treason case for 25 years
A Putin critic who spoke out about Russia's war in Ukraine and lobbied Western governments to intervene has been jailed for 25 years on treason charges.
Sudan in chaos as military rivals face off over control
A Sudanese doctors' group says at least 56 civilians have been killed in an outbreak of fighting between the country's army and a paramilitary force.
Ukraine, Russia swap PoWs as Brazil backs ‘peace group’
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva says a group of countries not involved in the Ukraine war should come together to broker peace.
Sudan’s army pounds paramilitary bases with air strikes
A three-hour ceasefire in Sudan to allow humanitarian evacuations was widely ignored after a brief period of relative calm.
Sudan army, paramilitary forces back humanitarian pause
The Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have approved a proposal from the United Nations to open a safe passage for humanitarian cases.
Ukraine reports bloody fighting in Bakhmut
Firefighters search for victims in the rubble of a residential building in eastern Ukraine after a Russian missile attack.
Casualties rise in Sudan as military rivals clash
A Sudanese doctors group says at least 56 civilians have been killed in an outbreak of fighting between the country's army and a paramilitary force.
Sudan paramilitaries seize sites in apparent coup bid
Conflict has flared in Sudan after days of tension between the army and paramilitaries, with fears a confrontation could undermine the return to civilian rule.
Fighting erupts between Sudan’s army and rival force
A Sudanese doctors group expects more casualties as fierce fighting continues between Sudan's military and a paramilitary force across the country.
UN chief urges Sudan’s warring forces to end violence
Sudan is on edge as an outbreak of fighting between the country's army and a militia force at several sites has killed at least 25 people.
Sudan’s army and rival force clash
Three people have died as Sudan's military and a paramilitary force clashed, raising fears of a coup.
Sudan’s presidential palace seized by paramilitaries
Sudan's main paramilitary group has seized control of the army chief's residence and the presidential palace in an apparent coup.
Toddler among the 11 dead after Russian missile strike
Firefighters continue to search victims in the rubble of a residential building in eastern Ukraine after a Russian missile attack.
Missile strike on east Ukraine city kills at least nine
Russian missile strikes on apartment buildings and other targets in the Ukrainian city of Sloviansk, west of Bakhmut, have killed at least nine people.
Ukraine reports unrelenting Russian attacks on Bakhmut
Ukraine says the eastern city of Bakhmut is coming under heavy attack, as Russia vows to end a deal allowing grain to be exported through the Black Sea.
Ukraine rejects Russian Wagner Bakhmut control claims
Ukrainian officials say the country's forces control more than 20 per cent of Bakhmut, rejecting statements from the Russian Wagner mercenary group.
Russia’s Wagner claims it controls most of Bakhmut
The Russian Wagner group of mercenaries says it has seized most of the contested city of Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine after months of combat.