Sudan’s military fends off attack on major Darfur city
Sudanese paramilitary group RSF's attack on el-Fasher in the provincial captial of North Darfur was defeated by the country's army.
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Israel orders Palestine to evacuate more of Rafah
As Israel prepares to expand operations in Rafah, it has ordered further evacuations in the city that has homed more than a million displaced Gazans.
Israel pushes into north Gaza, ups pressure on Rafah
Thousands of families are fleeing Rafah as tank shells land across the city and Israel's military intensifies the pressure with more evacuation orders.
Putin taps civilian economist to run defence
Russian President Vladimir Putin's decision to appoint a civilian economist as his new defence minister indicates he is looking to prepare for 'economic war'.
Australia vague on UN vote but backs Palestinian state
Though Australia will one day recognise the state of Palestine, the government says, its position on a Palestinian bid to the United Nations remains unclear.
Gaza ceasefire talks as Israel continues Rafah strikes
Talks aimed at pausing Israel's offensive in Gaza continue as Palestinian militant group Hamas says it is unwilling to make more concessions.
Battles rage around Rafah as US pauses bombs to Israel
Hamas says Israel's military operation in Rafah is preventing a Gaza ceasefire agreement but the US says gaps can be resolved.
Palestine aid call as alarm sounds after Rafah invasion
Palestine is pleading for more humanitarian support as the international community and aid organisations raise concerns and condemn Israel's invasion of Rafah.
Russian air strike piles pressure on Ukraine power grid
Nearly a dozen Ukrainian energy infrastructure facilities have been hit by Russian missiles and drones, piling pressure on the embattled nation's power grid.
Israeli forces mass on Rafah outskirts amid US warning
Palestinian militant groups Hamas and Islamic Jihad say their fighters struck Israeli forces on the eastern outskirts of Rafah.
Israel strikes Gaza as ceasefire talks end with no deal
Negotiations for a ceasefire in have ended, with Israeli forces bombarding parts of a southern Gaza city and the PM dismissing US threats to withhold weapons.
Ukraine sacks two ministers at heart of wartime economy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has welcomed the European Parliament's leader to Kyvi as MPs voted to sack the deputy prime minister for infrastructure.
Trump lawyer questions Stormy Daniels’ accounts of sex
Stormy Daniels has maintained her claims of sex with Donald Trump in a second day of testifying in a hush money trial against the former US president.
Israeli military seizes Rafah border crossing
Israel's army has taken control of the Gaza side of the Rafah crossing after carrying out strikes in the eastern part of the city.
Russia ‘takes two more settlements’ in eastern Ukraine
Russian officials say the country's forces have advanced in eastern Ukraine, taking control of Soloviove and Kotliarivka.
Israel hits Rafah after evacuation order, residents say
Airstrikes have been reported in the Gazan city of Rafah after residents in parts of the city were ordered by the Israeli military to evacuate.
Russia announces nuclear weapon drills
Russia's Defence Ministry says it plans to hold drills simulating the use of tactical nuclear weapons following comments by Western leaders.
Fresh chaos, arrests on US college campuses over Israel
Students have rallied or set up tents at dozens of US universities in recent days to protest Israel's war on Gaza, and clashes with police continue.
Russia vows revenge if Ukraine attacks Crimea Bridge
Russian officials say they believe Ukraine is plotting to attack the Crimean Bridge again.
Hamas negotiators arrive in Cairo for Gaza truce talks
Hamas officials are in Cairo to deliver the Palestinian Islamist group's response to a proposal for a truce and the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza.
Cairo talks continue but hopes for Gaza ceasefire slim
Hamas negotiators are maintaining their stance that any ceasefire deal must end the war in Gaza, Palestinian officials say, as truce talks continue in Cairo.
Russia puts Ukraine President Zelenskiy on wanted list
Russian state media say Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has been put on to a wanted list of Russia's interior ministry.
Police move in to dismantle another US protest camp
Authorities have begun dismantling a protest camp at a Los Angeles university in the latest flashpoint on US campuses over the war in Gaza.
Hamas delegation to visit Egypt for Gaza truce talks
Hamas says it is studying a ceasefire proposal with Israel ahead of further talks while unrest linked to the Gaza conflict continues at US universities.
Ukraine says Russian troops pressing ahead in Donetsk
Officials in Kyiv say Ukrainian troops are trying to push Russian forces back after they broke through to the village of Ocheretyne in the country's east.
US can’t back Rafah assault without humanitarian plan
Israel says its intention to attack Rafah are unshakeable, but the US says it cannot back them without a humanitarian plan set in place.
US issues more sanctions targeting Russia over Ukraine
The US Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on nearly 200 Russian targets over the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Russian minister orders more weapons for Ukraine battle
Now controlling just under a fifth of Ukrainian territory, Russia's defence minister is calling for a swift delivery of more weapons for the nation's soldiers.
‘Time is now’ for ceasefire: Blinken to Israeli leaders
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is urging a ceasefire as he meets with Israeli leaders in his push to bring a pause in the nearly seven months of war.
At least 20 killed in Israeli strike on Rafah: medics
At least 20 people have been killed in Israeli air strikes in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, medics say, as ceasefire talks are set to recommence in Cairo.
Ukraine troops pull back as eastern front worsens
Ukrainian troops have pulled back from areas on the eastern front after Russia has enjoyed "certain tactical successes", Ukraine's top commander says.