Russia has ‘stockpile’ of cluster bombs: Putin
President Vladimir Putin has given an ominous warning that Russia has a stockpile of cluster bombs and could take reciprocal action if Ukraine uses the weapons.
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Putin makes cluster bomb threats, mocks EU leaders
Russia doesn't want to, but has a supply of cluster bombs and will use them if Ukraine uses their US-supplied munitions, President Vladimir Putin says.
Two people die as blasts reported on Crimea Bridge
Traffic has been halted on the Crimea Bridge - one of the main Russian supply lines into Ukraine - after blasts were reported.
Russia grain deal halt puts people in need at risk: UN
The Kremlin says the Black Sea grain deal will be halted, adding Russia will return to the previous arrangements if its demands are considered.
Russia halts grain deal after attack on Crimea Bridge
Russia says its decision to halt an international grain deal has nothing to do with what they described as a Ukrainian terrorist attack on the Crimean Bridge.
Russia halts grain deal in ‘blow to people in need’
Russia's withdrawal from a deal guaranteeing safe passage to Ukrainian grain carriers will "strike a blow to people in need everywhere", the UN says.
Russian forces on the offensive in northeast: Ukraine
Heavy fighting is under way in northeast Ukraine's Kupiansk region as Russian forces try to break through defence lines, Ukraine's deputy defence minister says.
Russia strikes Ukraine grain port as export deal ends
Russia has attacked Ukraine's port of Odesa a day after Moscow withdrew from a United Nations-backed deal guaranteeing safe passage to Kyiv grain exports.
UN mulls ideas to export Ukrainian and Russian grain
The United Nations says ideas are being considered to help get Ukrainian and Russian grain and fertiliser to global markets after a Black Sea deal collapsed.
Palestinians defiant after Israel’s raid on Jenin
Israeli troops have withdrawn from Jenin in the West Bank, ending an intense two-day operation that killed at least 12 Palestinians.
Ukraine reports ‘fruitful’ few days in counteroffensive
Kyiv has given a positive assessment of its month-old counterattack against Russian forces but Moscow has not acknowledged Ukraine's gains.
Ukraine war crimes writer victim of Russian attack
Ukrainian writer and war crimes researcher Victoria Amelina has been confirmed as one of the victims of a Russian attack on a pizza restaurant. .
Israeli troops, drones hit Jenin in West Bank operation
The Palestinian health ministry says at least eight people have been killed in Jenin as an Israeli military operation hit the city with drone strikes.
Russia says Ukraine attacked Moscow with drones
At least three drones have been intercepted in the skies over Moscow, including two 30 kilometres southwest of the Kremlin, Russian news agencies say.
Sudan clashes intensify with no mediation in sight
There appears to be no end in sight to the conflict in Sudan, as violence ramps up in the city of Omdurman and the capital Khartoum.
Tensions on France’s streets ease, fewer arrests made
The relative calm overnight in France following five nights of riots has offered some relief to the government in its fight to regain control of the situation.
Ukraine says counteroffensive ‘going according to plan’
Ukraine says it has reasserted control of some villages in the southeast although Russia still holds swathes of territory in the east, south and southeast.
Unrest rocks France ahead of shot teenager’s funeral
The French government says all options are on the table to restore order after another night of rioting ahead of a funeral for a teenager shot dead by police.
France braces for more violence after riots
France is bracing for a fourth night of riots triggered by the police shooting death of a teenager during a traffic stop in Paris.
Zelenskiy says serious threat remains at nuclear plant
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Russia is 'technically ready' to provoke a local explosion at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.
Red Cross helps broker release of 125 Sudanese soldiers
The International Committee of the Red Cross says it has facilitated the release of 125 Sudanese army soldiers held captive by rival paramilitary forces.
Crisis grips France after worst night of rioting
Hundreds of police have been injured and hundreds of people arrested as rioters clash with officers in towns and cities across France.
Russia general may be detained after Wagner mutiny
A Russian general with long-time links to the Wagner group boss who staged a brief insurrection was reportedly detained, despite publicly decrying the mutiny.
Ukraine accuses man of treason over missile attack
Ukraine's security service has detained a man suspected of helping Russian forces plan a missile strike on a restaurant in Kramatorsk that killed 12 people.
Prigozhin starts exile, Belarus leader confirms
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has confirmed Wagner group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin has arrived in the country.
Ten dead as missile strikes restaurant in Ukraine city
Four children were among 10 people killed when a missile hit a restaurant in the Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk, reducing the building to a twisted web of metal.
Zelenskiy praises ‘advances’ after visiting front line
Ukraine's president has visited frontline troops and thanked soldiers for advances against Russian forces "in all sectors", including the Donetsk region.
Prigozhin-linked jet lands in Belarus following mutiny
Vladimir Putin says the leaders of the Wagner mutiny betrayed Russia as a jet linked to mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin arrives in Belarus.
PM defends mix of vehicles for Ukraine in aid package
Anthony Albanese says Ukraine has been provided with the best military assistance, despite concerns over a lack of Hawkei and Bushmaster vehicles.
Rebel Russian mercenaries return, end advance on Moscow
As Wagner mercenaries retreat and leader Yevgeny Prigozhin moves to Belarus, the world's eyes are on what their mutiny says about Russia's internal struggles.
Security situation in Russia still ‘evolving’: Wong
Australians in Russia have been told to leave because the security situation could deteriorate further after a standoff between a private army and the Kremlin.