Ukraine accuses man of treason over missile attack
Ukraine's security service has detained a man suspected of helping Russian forces plan a missile strike on a restaurant in Kramatorsk that killed 12 people.
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Ten dead as missile strikes restaurant in Ukraine city
Four children were among 10 people killed when a missile hit a restaurant in the Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk, reducing the building to a twisted web of metal.
Prigozhin starts exile, Belarus leader confirms
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has confirmed Wagner group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin has arrived in the country.
Prigozhin-linked jet lands in Belarus following mutiny
Vladimir Putin says the leaders of the Wagner mutiny betrayed Russia as a jet linked to mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin arrives in Belarus.
Zelenskiy praises ‘advances’ after visiting front line
Ukraine's president has visited frontline troops and thanked soldiers for advances against Russian forces "in all sectors", including the Donetsk region.
PM defends mix of vehicles for Ukraine in aid package
Anthony Albanese says Ukraine has been provided with the best military assistance, despite concerns over a lack of Hawkei and Bushmaster vehicles.
Putin says he sought to avoid bloodshed of mutiny
Vladimir Putin has made his first televised address since Wagner group soldiers led by Yevgeny Prigozhin marched on Moscow before abandoning the mutiny.
Australia’s $110m boost in military support for Ukraine
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a $110 million package of support as Ukraine seeks to fend off a faltering Russian invasion.
Russia revolt over, but Putin’s power diminished
The revolt by Russia's Wagner forces has left questions about the control of President Vladimir Putin, and the future of mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin.
Sudan’s RSF says it has seized Khartoum police camp
The Rapid Support Forces say they have taken control of the camp belonging to the Central Reserve Police in the southern part of Sudan's capital Khartoum.
Russia seeks calm, West sees cracks after uprising
As Russia realigns itself following the attempted mutiny of its mercenary force, the West says cracks are beginning to emerge in the facade of its unity.
Fighting surges in Sudan as war enters 11th week
A week after peace talks were abandoned, gunfights and air strikes have surged in Sudan's capital Khartoum and the western Darfur region of the country.
Security situation in Russia still ‘evolving’: Wong
Australians in Russia have been told to leave because the security situation could deteriorate further after a standoff between a private army and the Kremlin.
Rebel Russian mercenaries return, end advance on Moscow
As Wagner mercenaries retreat and leader Yevgeny Prigozhin moves to Belarus, the world's eyes are on what their mutiny says about Russia's internal struggles.
Sudan’s factions widen conflict across the country
The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and Sudan's army have continued to clash as the conflict spreads to more parts of the country.
Russian helicopters fight mercenaries heading to Moscow
The boss of Russia's Wagner mercenary group, Yevgeny Prigozhin, says he has taken control of the southern city of Rostov-on-Don.
Residents flee as another front develops in Sudan war
Residents in southwest Sudan are fleeing the city of Kadugli fearing tensions between the army and rebel forces are opening up another battlefront.
Crimea bridge missile attack cuts Russian supply route
A bridge linking Crimea to the mainland has been hit in a blow to Russian supply routes as Ukraine says its forces are "gradually moving forward" in the south.
Ukraine hits bridge in blow to Russian supply route
"Another meaningless act perpetrated by the Kyiv regime on orders from London," Russia says of an attack by Ukraine on a critical bridge.
Fighting surges in Sudan as ceasefire expires
Violence flared up immediately after a three-day ceasefire in Sudan -reportedly violated on both sides - came to an end.
Sudanese civilians killed trying to flee Darfur city
Witnesses say Sudanese civilians attempting to flee by foot to Chad to escape militia attacks on a city in Darfur are being killed or shot.
Ukraine offensive ‘slower than desired’, Zelenskiy says
Ukraine's long-awaited counteroffensive is making steady but slow progress, says President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
Palestinian gunmen ‘kill four’ near Israeli settlement
Israeli emergency services say four people have been killed after Palestinian gunmen opened fire near a settlement in the West Bank.
International donors pledge $2.2 billion in Sudan aid
The UN has warned Sudan could radiate insecurity across the region without more financial aid for relief efforts hampered by ceasefire violations and looting.
Israeli troops kill five Palestinians in Jenin clashes
Israeli helicopter gunships have struck Palestinian militants amid a bid to rescue troops trapped in an hours-long firefight in Jenin.
Ukraine claims gains, says ‘biggest blow’ still to come
Ukraine is preparing its "biggest blow" as Kyiv claims to have recaptured eight villages from Russian forces.
Xi, Blinken agree to stabilise US-China relations
Both US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Chinese President Xi Jinping said their talks showed 'progress' and a desire to stabilise relations.
Ukraine retakes eight villages in two weeks
Ukraine's long-awaited counteroffensive appears to be making headway with eight villages recaptured in the past fortnight.
Blinken to meet Xi during pivotal China trip
There are hopes US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping will help facilitate a meeting with President Joe Biden.
African leaders urge Putin to start talks with Ukraine
A delegation of African leaders has urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to begin peace talks with Ukraine during a meeting in St Petersburg.
Sudan begins a ceasefire after two months of fighting
A three-day truce has started ahead of a pledging conference the UN and other nations will organise to raise funds to cover Sudan's humanitarian needs.