Russia shows North Korea’s Kim missiles, bombers
Russia has shown North Korean leader Kim Jong-un three strategic bombers - the Tu-160, Tu-95 and Tu-22M3 - hypersonic missiles and warships.
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Ukraine drones strike Crimea, Moscow, oil depot: Russia
Russia's air forces have thwarted a co-ordinated Ukrainian attack on Crimea, destroying at least six drones, the defence ministry says.
Defence ‘going through motions’ on veteran suicides
Australia's defence leaders have been accused of failing to sufficiently respond to an unfolding "national crisis" of veteran suicides.
Ukraine attacks Russian naval targets in Crimea
Russia's defence ministry says Ukraine has attacked a Black Sea shipyard with 10 cruise missiles and three uncrewed speedboats, damaging two military vessels.
Sudan UN envoy resigns, warns of full-scale civil war
The United Nations special envoy for Sudan - who had been declared unwelcome by the country's military government - has resigned.
Ukrainian forces press on in east, inflict casualties
Ukrainian accounts have outlined fierce fighting in many parts of the eastern front, but no new breakthroughs in the three-month old counter offensive.
Ukraine says Russian naval targets hit in Crimea attack
Ukraine says it has attacked Sevastopol in annexed Crimea, with Moscow claiming cruise missiles and sea drones damaged two vessels undergoing repairs.
Zelenskiy, Ukraine allies call for greater focus on war
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has made it clear that he is bracing for a long war.
IAEA warns as fighting nears Ukraine nuclear plant
The International Atomic Energy Agency has issued a warning as Ukrainian troops approach a nuclear power plant controlled by Russian forces.
At least 23 killed in drone attack in Sudan: activists
Sudanese activists and medical workers say at least 23 people have been killed in a drone attack on an open market south of the capital, Khartoum
At least 30 killed in drone attack in Sudan: activists
Sudanese activists and medical workers say at least 30 people have been killed in a drone attack on an open market south of the capital, Khartoum
Niger junta says France deploying troops to intervene
Former coloniser France has not addressed claims it has deployed troops around West Africa in preparation to use force as a last resort to restore democracy.
At least 40 killed in drone attack in Sudan: activists
Sudanese activists and medical workers say at least 40 people have been killed in a drone attack on an open market south of the capital, Khartoum
Russia stages overnight drone attack on Ukraine capital
Four people have reportedly been injured in an overnight drone attack on the Ukraine capital of Kyiv.
Drone attack on market kills at least 43 in Sudan
A deadly drone attack in Sudan follows six months of violence due to tensions between the country's military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.
Ukraine claims to recapture Black Sea oil platforms
Ukrainian authorities say they are closer to regaining control of Crimea from Russia after claiming to have taken gas and oil drilling platforms.
Ukraine regains more territory in the east, south
Ukraine has gained ground to the east and south of the frontline, but its soldiers have been hampered by vast Russian minefields and trenches.
Deadly Russian missile strikes Zelenskiy’s hometown
A policeman has been killed and dozens of people have been injured after a Russian missile attack on Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's hometown.
North Korea launches tactical nuclear attack submarine
A "tactical nuclear attack submarine" launch heralds the beginning of a new chapter for bolstering up the naval force of North Korea, its state media says.
Attack drones draw Australia into Ukraine war: Russia
Russia has accused Australia of "enthusiastically contributing to the anti-Russian campaign'' by allowing its drones to be used in the Ukraine war.
Ukraine reports success, Russia decries Kyiv’s failure
With Moscow's stretched resources and dissent in the ranks, both Ukraine and Russia have measured recent successes by taking control of small pockets of land.
Russian shelling in eastern Ukrainian city kills 17: PM
At least 17 people have been killed and many wounded in a Russian attack on the city of Kostiantynivka in eastern Ukraine, officials say.
Activists say Sudanese army strikes kill at least 32
Activist group Emergency Lawyers has accused the Sudanese army of killing at least 32 people in artillery strikes on Omdurman.
Ukraine mourns 16 killed by Russia in market attack
Ukrainians mourn the 16 people killed and 33 injured in a Russian attack on a food market.
Russian missile wipes out Ukrainian food market
A Russian missile has turned an outdoor market in eastern Ukraine into a blackened ruin strewn with victims.
Kim Jong-un, Putin to discuss weapons sales: report
In a rare trip abroad, North Korea's Kim Jong-un will travel from Pyongyang to Vladivostok, where he will meet with Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
Ukraine’s Zelenskiy says troops ‘moving forward’
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has rebuffed critics of the pace of Kyiv's counteroffensive, saying Ukrainian troops are "on the move" against Russian forces.
Russian drones hit Danube port ahead of grain talks
Ukraine's air force says air defences in the Odessa region have shot down 22 drones Russia has launched.
Putin tells Erdogan: we’re ready to discuss grain
It is hoped the meeting between the Turkish and Russian heads of state will result in new life being breathed into the crucial Black Sea grain deal.
Sudan’s top general heads to South Sudan for talks
Sudan's top military general will discuss conflict resolution in the war-ravaged country when he sits down with South Sudan's President Salva Kiir.
Russia strikes Ukraine grain port ahead of talks
One of Ukraine's major grain-exporting ports has been attacked as the Russian and Turkish leaders prepare to meet amid efforts to revive an export deal.