Russian forces on the offensive in northeast: Ukraine
Heavy fighting is under way in northeast Ukraine's Kupiansk region as Russian forces try to break through defence lines, Ukraine's deputy defence minister says.
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Russia halts grain deal in ‘blow to people in need’
Russia's withdrawal from a deal guaranteeing safe passage to Ukrainian grain carriers will "strike a blow to people in need everywhere", the UN says.
Russia halts grain deal after attack on Crimea Bridge
Russia says its decision to halt an international grain deal has nothing to do with what they described as a Ukrainian terrorist attack on the Crimean Bridge.
Russia grain deal halt puts people in need at risk: UN
The Kremlin says the Black Sea grain deal will be halted, adding Russia will return to the previous arrangements if its demands are considered.
Two people die as blasts reported on Crimea Bridge
Traffic has been halted on the Crimea Bridge - one of the main Russian supply lines into Ukraine - after blasts were reported.
Putin makes cluster bomb threats, mocks EU leaders
Russia doesn't want to, but has a supply of cluster bombs and will use them if Ukraine uses their US-supplied munitions, President Vladimir Putin says.
Russia has ‘stockpile’ of cluster bombs: Putin
President Vladimir Putin has given an ominous warning that Russia has a stockpile of cluster bombs and could take reciprocal action if Ukraine uses the weapons.
Ukraine says fighting in east has intensified
Clashes in Ukraine have intensified on the eastern front as the defending forces' counteroffensive continues.
Top Ukrainian commander admits strikes on Russian soil
A senior Ukrainian commander has admitted to attacking Russian soil - a rare admission for Ukraine forces.
Russia deploying all they can in east, south: Zelenskiy
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Russia is deploying all possible resources to stop Ukrainian forces from advancing in the east and south.
Sudan sides clash in Bahri as army tries to make gains
Residents of the city of Bahri say Sudan's army and a paramilitary group have engage in fighting in the area.
Putin details Wagner offer as Biden quips about poison
Russia's Vladimir Putin has revealed details of his offer to allow Wagner mercenaries to fight on as Joe Biden jokes about Yevgeny Prigozhin being poisoned.
International Criminal Court probes Sudan killings
The International Criminal Court says it is tracking reports of extrajudicial killings, the burning of homes and markets, and looting in Sudan's Darfur region.
Ukraine receives cluster bombs, pledges limited use
A spokesman for Ukraine's southern military area says cluster bombs will be used in areas where Russian troops are concentrated but not on Russian territory.
Putin: I offered Wagner fighters chance to keep serving
Vladimir Putin has revealed details of last month's meeting with Wagner mercenaries, suggesting some had been open to his offer to allow them to fight on.
Egypt launches Sudan mediation attempt at summit
The leaders of Sudan's seven neighbours have warned of the country's fragmentation and urged the warring parties to commit to a ceasefire.
At least 87 buried in mass grave in Sudan’s West Darfur
The United Nations says it has "credible information" that almost 90 people have been buried in a mass grave in the West Darfur region of Sudan.
Penny Wong’s message to Asian nations on NATO
Penny Wong has a message for Australia's neighbours on NATO's proposed expansion into Asia, as Anthony Albanese returns from the security summit in Lithuania.
Ukraine receives cluster munitions, grain deal in doubt
Russian President Vladimir Putin says his country could withdraw from a Black Sea grain deal while Ukrainian forces say they have received US cluster munitions.
Australia boosts Bushmaster military aid to Ukraine
Australia has announced more Bushmaster vehicles for Ukraine as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese returns from the NATO summit in Lithuania.
Biden knocks Putin, soothes Zelenskiy at NATO summit
US President Joe Biden has pledged that NATO will stand by Ukraine in its fight against Russia's invasion.
Zelenskiy calls G7 security commitments ‘success’
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has hailed G7 security commitments for Ukraine while a Russian general has reportedly been killed in a Ukrainian missile strike.
NATO offers Ukraine security on the path to membership
NATO has offered security assurances to Ukraine on its path to membership as the alliance's chief says the most important task is to provide Kyiv with weapons.
Number displaced by Sudan war surpasses three million
The war in Sudan has displaced more than 2.4 million people internally, with more than 730,000 crossing into neighbouring countries, migration data shows.
NATO allies offer Ukraine security assurances
Members of the NATO military alliance has offered Ukraine the prospect of long-term protection during a summit in Lithuania.
Ukrainian pilots’ F-16 training to start in August
Ukrainian pilots will receive training to fly F-16 fighter jets in August in Denmark with the backing of 11 countries, officials at a NATO summit say.
NATO stops short of inviting Ukraine to become member
NATO secretary general Jens Stoltenberg says NATO will invite Ukraine to join the military alliance when "members agree and conditions are met".
More help for Ukraine as Albanese prepares for NATO
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has landed in Lithuania for the NATO summit, where he will hold a number of meetings with world leaders on the sidelines.
Ukraine says Russian troops are ‘trapped’ in Bakhmut
More than 500 days into the invasion, Ukraine's counter offensive which began early last month has focused on moving in on Russian forces holding Bakhmut.
African bloc mulls deploying regional force in Sudan
An eastern African bloc has requested a summit of the 10-member Eastern Africa Standby Force to consider a possible deployment of troops in Sudan.
Four dead in attack on Ukraine town near frontline
A bomb attack on a Ukrainian humanitarian aid distribution point near the frontline has killed four people, the region's governor says.