Conflict
'It was heartbreaking': Ukraine children back home after alleged deportation
More than 30 children were reunited with their families in Ukraine this weekend after a long operation to bring them back home from Russia or Russian-occupied Crimea.
Armed gangs kill 74 in Nigeria's Benue state
At least 74 people were killed in Nigeria's Benue state in two separate attacks by gunmen this week, local officials and police say.
Chinese military rehearsing encirclement of Taiwan
Beijing is calling its three days of military drills a "stern warning" to the island's government.
David Mitchell: Brexit's impact on the Good Friday agreement
It's a quarter of a century since the Good Friday Agreement was signed, ending decades of violence in Northern Ireland. But there are new concerns the document's promise of peace could be threatened… Audio
Israel's borders with Lebanon, Gaza quiet after day of fighting
Fighting between Israel and militants on the Lebanese border and in Gaza appeared to decrease, easing concern that a big escalation of the Israel-Palestinian conflict was unfolding.
Biden administration blames chaotic Afghan pull-out on Trump
US President Joe Biden's administration has blamed its chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan on his predecessor, Donald Trump, in a new report.
Israeli jets target Hamas in Lebanon, Gaza in biggest attack since 2006
Israeli jets hit sites in Lebanon and Gaza early on Friday local time, in retaliation for rocket attacks it blamed on the Islamist group Hamas, as tensions following police raids on the Al-Aqsa mosque…
Israeli police raid Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque, rockets fired from Gaza
The incident came during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan and on the eve of the Jewish Passover, stoking fears of further violence.
Macron and von der Leyen visit China amid US tensions
French President Emmanuel Macron has landed in China ahead of EU chief Ursula von der Leyen as the two European leaders seek to smooth ties with a key economic partner while broaching thorny issues…
Aukus needs to pool tech resources as US edge erodes - Australian intelligence chief
The technological edge of the US is eroding and the Aukus alliance of Australia, Britain and the United States must collaborate on quantum and hypersonic technology to compete with China, a Sydney…
Russian woman arrested in connection with St Petersburg cafe blast
Russian police have arrested a 26-year-old woman in connection with an explosion which took place at a cafe in St Petersburg.
A well-known military blogger, Vladlen Tatarsky, was killed in the… Audio
Australian Correspondent Brad Foster
Brad Foster reports on the Melbourne F1 held over the weekend, more pain for the Australian Liberal Party, Australian troops heading to Ukraine, and some odd new snacks coming to this year's Sydney… Audio
Russian military blogger killed in St Petersburg bomb blast - agencies
There was no indication who was behind the blast that killed one and wounded another 16.
Russia assumes UN Security Council presidency despite Ukrainian anger
Russia taking the presidency of the UN Security Council has been labelled "the worst joke ever for April Fool's Day" by Ukraine's foreign minister.
Two dead as Jerusalem, West Bank violence simmers
A Palestinian has been killed by Israeli soldiers after allegedly ramming his car into a group of people in the occupied West Bank.
Top Ukraine cleric accused of glorifying Russian invasion under house arrest
A top Ukrainian cleric from a church with alleged Moscow ties was sentenced to house arrest after a hearing into whether he glorified invading Russian forces and stoked religious divisions, the church…
High activity spotted at North Korea nuclear complex
Satellite images show a high level of activity at North Korea's main nuclear site, a US think tank reports after the North Korean leader ordered an increase in production of bomb fuel to expand the…
Nash says he'll stay on in Napier seat despite Ministerial sacking
Labour MP Stuart Nash has been sacked from all of his ministerial portfolios, over a quote "inexcusable" breach of Cabinet rules.
Nash was already on a 'final warning' before a Stuff report last… Audio
New Zealand is juggling old mates and new friends
Australia has drawn closer to traditional allies the US and UK by inking its nuclear submarine deal. Meanwhile our foreign minister's just returned from China where some delicate diplomacy has been… Audio
New Zealand is juggling old mates and new friends
Australia has drawn closer to traditional allies the US and UK by inking its nuclear submarine deal. Meanwhile our foreign minister's just returned from China where some delicate diplomacy has been…
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