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.
unrest, conflicts and war
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.
Netanyahu vows to invade Rafah ‘with or without a deal’
The United States is stepping up pressure for a ceasefire in Gaza, urging Hamas to accept a new deal.
Russia missile kills four in Ukraine’s Odesa: officials
A regional governor says a Russian missile attack has killed four people in the Ukrainian Black Sea port of Odesa.
Ukraine pulls US-provided Abrams tanks from front lines
Two US officials say Ukraine has sidelined US-provided Abrams M1A1 battle tanks for now in its fight against Russia.
Russia urges action to counter US-led influence in Asia
Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu says Russia should step up military exercises in Asia as the US seeks to extend its influence with AUKUS and the Quad.
Digger’s souvenir reunited with ‘world’s rarest tank’
The grandson of an Aussie digger who souvenired a compass from a World War I German tank has donated it to Queensland Museum where the rare tank is on display.
Hamas has received Israel’s ceasefire proposal response
"Hamas has received today the official response of the Zionist occupation to the proposal (of a ceasefire)," the group says.
Russian missiles pound embattled Ukrainian power grid
Russian missiles have pounded multiple Ukrainian power plants in an escalating campaign on the country's embattled energy grid.
Yemeni Houthi rebels say they downed US Reaper drone
Houthi rebels say a US military Reaper drone, thought to cost about $A46 million apiece, has been shot down in Yemen.
Australia gives $100m to Ukraine during minister’s trip
Air defence systems, unmanned drones and equipment such as helmets and boots will be provided to Ukraine as part of a new $100 million Australian aid package.
Hamas delegates to visit Cairo for Gaza ceasefire talks
Foreign Minister Israel Katz says the release of hostages is Israel's priority - and an incursion into Rafah could be suspended if there is a deal to free them.
Ukraine says forces holding on in eastern village
Ukraine's army says the situation in the eastern village of Ocheretyne is "under control" amid an offensive by Russian forces.
Gaza protests target White House correspondents’ dinner
Joe Biden is set to deliver an election-year roast before a crowd of journalists, celebrities and politicians in Washington amid protests over the Gaza war.