Russia evacuates, escalates in Kherson
Russia says it is vital that civilians flee Kherson, as the battle for Ukraine's regional capital shows signs of "uncontrolled escalation".
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Iran helped Russia with drone attacks: US
Tehran has yet to respond to US alegations that Iranian trainers have been sent to Crimea to assist Russian forces with drones.
Martial law declared in annexed Ukraine
In his latest escalation in the war, Russia's President Vladimir Putin has declared martial law in the four regions of Ukraine that Russia claimed last month.
Russia evacuates Kherson residents
Russia plans to evacuate tens of thousands of people from the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson that it has occupied.
Russia launches deadly attacks on Kyiv
Russian drone attacks on central Kyiv have killed at least three people as residents of the Ukrainian capital fled for shelter.
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.
‘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.
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".
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.
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.
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.
Russia strikes cities across Ukraine
Russian cruise missiles have torn into busy intersections, parks and tourist sites in the centre of downtown Kyiv, Ukraine.
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.
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.
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.
Ukraine recovers more ‘annexed’ territory
Ukrainian forces have recaptured thousands of square kilometres of territory since the start of September, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.
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.
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.
Ukraine advances, crosses Russian lines
Ukraine appears to be making huge inroads into recapturing Russian-claimed territories, days after Vladimir Putin annexed four 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.
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 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 eyes more gains after Lyman
Russia's chaotic mobilisation sees thousands unfit for duty sent home as Ukraine's recapture of Moscow supply hub Lyman is hailed as a sign of things to come.