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Missing Kiwi's translator says volunteer likely in Russian hands
The search continues for the son of two prominent New Zealand doctors reported missing while working in Ukraine.
Ex-US fighter pilot arrested in Australia singled out - lawyer
Former US Marines pilot Daniel Duggan was "singled out" for extradition to face charges of training Chinese military fliers, Duggan's lawyer says.
Ukraine war: Russia close to capturing Soledar, tensions with West increase
Russian troops have stepped up an assault on the town of Soledar in eastern Ukraine, as Ukrainian troops face waves of ferocious attacks.
Mass arrests in Brazil as Lula condemns 'terrorist' acts
The Brazilian president, who has declared emergency powers, is vowing to punish those involved.
Ukraine to get more armoured vehicles but presses for tanks to fight Russia
Western powers are supplying armoured battle vehicles to Ukraine but not the heavier tanks it has requested to fight Russia.
Russia blames soldiers' mobile phone use for costly missile strike
Russia's defence ministry has blamed the illegal use of mobile phones for a deadly Ukrainian missile strike that killed 89 servicemen, raising the reported death toll significantly.
Iranian warships in the South Pacific 'unusual', expert says
An international law expert says the emergence of two Iranian warships through the South Pacific is unusual - but not threatening. The New Zealand Defence Force has confirmed it is tracking the… Audio
Ukrainian rockets hit military quarters inflicting 'massive blow'
Ukrainian forces have shelled and hit military quarters in the Russian-occupied Donetsk region, killing many, reports say.
Russia fires more than 20 cruise missiles on Ukraine, killing one person
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky says Moscow's attacks prove Russia is in league with the devil.
'Children will die' - NGOs warn millions at risk after Taliban ban on women aid workers
Aid agencies warn Afghans will die unless the Taliban reverses a ban on women working for non-government organisations in the country, where an estimated six million people are on the brink of famine.
Israel's Netanyahu returns with hard-right cabinet set to expand settlements
Benjamin Netanyahu has been sworn in as Israel's prime minister in a comeback at the head of a far-right cabinet that promises to expand Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank and pursue other…
Four arrested in Brazil after alleged coup attempt by Bolsonaro supporters
Brazilian police say they have arrested at least four people and carried out nationwide raids in investigations into an alleged coup attempt during riots by supporters of defeated far-right President…
Ukraine reports 'massive' Russian missile strike
Kyiv, Kharkiv and Lviv are among the cities that have been hit, according to local authorities.
Kosovo Serbs to begin removing barricades amid calls to ease tensions
Kosovo Serbs to start removing road barricades symbolic of rising tensions, following calls by the European Union to defuse tensions underlined by the West's rift with Russia.
UN halts some programmes in Afghanistan after ban on women aid workers
Some 'time-critical' programmes have temporarily stopped and the organisation has warned many other activities will also likely need to be paused.
Australian PM issues warning after citizen dies fighting in Ukraine
Anthony Albanese has urged people not to travel to fight in the conflict involving NATO, Russia and Ukraine after the death of Sage O'Donnell.
Russia steps up artillery attacks on liberated Kherson city
Russia has increased mortar and artillery attacks on civilian targets in Kherson city, Ukraine says, and has rejected Ukraine's 10-point peace plan.
Bomb scare in Brazil ahead of Lula inauguration
Police in Brazil's capital, Brasilia, say a backpack found near where President-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was staying contained only personal belongings.
Helen Clark condemns Taliban ban on female foreign aid workers
Former PM Helen Clark is supporting aid agencies' move to halt work in Afghanistan, and a UN official has urged the Taliban to reverse its ban on women humanitarian workers.
South Korea fires 'warning shots' after North flies drones over border
Five North Korean drones crossed into South Korea yesterday and South Korea responded by scrambling jets and attack helicopters, the South Korean military says.