Russia hits Ukraine power, water plants
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Russia has destroyed almost a third of Ukraine's power stations over the past week.
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Eleven killed at Russian military base
Two volunteer soldiers fired at other troops at a Russian military training ground near Ukraine, the defence ministry says.
Fire, gunshots at Evin prison in Iran
Gunfire has broken out at Evin prison in Tehran "after a fight among a number of prisoners convicted of financial crimes and theft".
‘Vital’ Russian draft to end soon: Putin
President Vladimir Putin says his call-up of Russian reservists will be over within two weeks and there are no plans for a further mobilisation.
Kherson civilians urged to flee to Russia
A Moscow-installed official in Ukraine's southern Kherson region has suggested residents leave for Russia for their own safety.
Australia’s anger at Bali bombings event
A senior Australian minister has expressed distress and disappointment after vision of the Bali bombings was played at a commemorative event in Indonesia.
Russian missiles target Ukraine cities
A UN General Assembly resolution has called Moscow's annexation of Ukrainian territory "illegal" as Russian missiles pounded more than 40 urban centres.
Australia could address Europe gas crisis
Australia could support Europe through the energy crisis by increasing exports of gas to the continent as it faces winter without Russian pipeline supply.
Biden doubts Putin would use nuclear arms
When asked if Russian President Vladimir Putin would use a nuclear weapon, US President Joe Biden said, "I don't think he will".
Russia warns West over Ukraine
Russia has warned the West about its growing involvement in the Ukraine conflict after Russian missile attacks killed 19 Ukrainians.
Russia strikes cities across Ukraine
Russian cruise missiles have torn into busy intersections, parks and tourist sites in the centre of downtown Kyiv, Ukraine.
Russian divers to inspect Crimea bridge
An explosion on Russia's road-and-rail bridge to Crimea, for which Moscow did not immediately assign blame, prompted gleeful messages from Ukrainian officials.
Blast destroys part of key Crimea bridge
A truck bomb has caused a fire and the collapse of a section of a bridge linking Crimea with Russia, killing three people.
Putin marks 70th as Ukraine pressures rise
Celebrations have been low-key for Vladimir Putin's 70th birthday as the Russian leader faces setbacks in his invasion of Ukraine and unprecedented dissent.
Biden warns on Putin’s nuclear threat
President Joe Biden says Russian President Vladimir Putin is not joking when he talks about using tactical nuclear weapons.
Ukraine recovers more ‘annexed’ territory
Ukrainian forces have recaptured thousands of square kilometres of territory since the start of September, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.
Ethiopia strike kills 50: Tigray rebels
An air strike in northern Ethiopia's Tigray region has killed at least 50 people, aid workers and Tigray forces say.
Final approval for Ukraine annexation plan
Ukrainian forces have made rapid advances against Russian troops who have been forced to concede territory in Ukraine's east and south.
Russia says 200,000 drafted into army
Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu says more than 200,000 people have been drafted as part of a partial military mobilisation as Ukrainian forces advance.
North Korea fires missile over Japan
The Japanese government has warned citizens to take cover as a North Korean missile appeared to have flown over and past its territory.
Ukraine advances, crosses Russian lines
Ukraine appears to be making huge inroads into recapturing Russian-claimed territories, days after Vladimir Putin annexed four provinces.
Ukrainian forces in major advance in south
Buoyed by the recapture of Lyman in the east - a stinging offensive after Russia's annexation of four regions - Ukrainian forces are advancing in the south.
Father welcomes Syria repatriation plan
A rescue plan to bring dozens of Australian women and children back from detention camps in Syria is set to be implemented by the federal government.
Ukraine declares full control of Lyman
Ukraine declares it has full control of Lyman as president Volodymyr Zelenskiy says the key eastern city is cleared of Russian armed forces.
Ukraine troops claim they take key town
Kyiv's forces claim they have taken control of the key eastern town of Lyman, a day after Russia annexed four Ukraine provinces,
Ukraine forces encircle Russian stronghold
Ukrainian forces say they have hoisted their flag after encircling Russian soldiers around a key logistics hub for Moscow in the eastern town of Lyman.
West rejects Putin’s gas sabotage claim
President Vladimir Putin has accused the West of sabotaging the Russia-built gas pipelines under the Baltic Sea, a claim the US has dismissed as outlandish.
Defiant Putin claims Ukrainian annexation
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed treaties to annex more Ukrainian territory, in a move rejected as illegal by the West and prompting new sanctions.
Putin hosts annexation ceremony
At least 23 people have died in a Russian missile strike in Ukraine as Vladimir Putin hosted a ceremony for the annexation of Ukrainian regions.
Russia seeks UN meeting on pipeline blasts
Russia has requested a meeting of the United Nations Security Council following pipeline leaks suspected to be the result of sabotage.
Russia set to annex Ukraine territory
Four Ukrainian regions are set to be annexed by Russia following referendums condemned as shams by Kyiv and Western nations.