Pacific Islands leaders back Australia-funded joint policing plan
The region-wide plan involves the establishment of four training centres across the Pacific with a hub in Brisbane.
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At least 9 killed as Israel launches major raid on occupied West Bank
Israeli military deploys hundreds of soldiers, backed by jets and drones, targeting three areas simultaneously.
Harris and Walz to sit down with CNN for first formal interview of campaign
Thursday's interview with presenter Dana Bash will be first since Harris replaced Joe Biden as US Democratic nominee.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 915
As the war enters its 915th day, these are the main developments.
‘I wish I was listened to’: NSW to respond to landmark birth trauma inquiry
The inquiry has called for sweeping reforms amid concerns about the care women receive during pregnancy and birth.
Special counsel Jack Smith issues revised indictment in Trump election case
Reworked indictment keeps the same charges but addresses a Supreme Court decision that broadens presidential immunity.
UN ‘doing what it can’ to deliver Gaza aid amid Israeli evacuation orders
UN has been forced to evacuate its humanitarian aid hub a second time since the start of the war, official says.
Venezuela’s Maduro reshuffles cabinet after contested election victory
As tensions persist over questioned election outcome, Maduro makes major changes, naming new interior and oil ministers.
Brazil forms committee to oversee probe into plane crash that killed 62
Panel expected to call on several key figures in bid to prevent repeat of deadly crash north of Sao Paulo.
Russian nuclear plant at risk as war with Ukraine rages, UN watchdog warns
IAEA head Rafael Grossi says Kursk nuclear plant's proximity to the fighting is 'extremely serious'.
Macron has blocked left-wing choice for French PM – what happens next?
Left-wing alliance NFP has failed to secure cross-party backing for its choice for prime minister.
Aftermath of Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine
Russia launches a wave of attacks for a second day, killing at least five people.
‘Putin is vindictive’: Russia pounds Ukraine as Kyiv pursues Kursk assault
Ukrainians say Russia is seeking revenge as Kyiv announces more settlements have been seized in its daring assault.
Does a presidential candidate’s military service still matter to US voters?
Experts say that fewer veterans have won the White House in recent years — but a military record can still curry favour.
Israeli military says captive rescued from Gaza tunnel
Kaid Farhan al-Kadi has been rescued in a 'complex operation' in the southern Gaza Strip, says the army.
Mapping Russia’s Kursk nuclear power plant
IAEA chief visits one of Russia's nuclear sites after Moscow accused Ukraine of attacking the Kursk power station.
Did Biden’s White House pressure Mark Zuckerberg to censor COVID content?
In a letter to the House Judiciary Committee, the Meta chief said he regretted caving in to government pressure.
India police fire tear gas at protest against Kolkata doctor’s rape, murder
Protesters are demanding the resignation of the top elected official in West Bengal state, where the crime took place.
Russia launches another wave of missiles and drones at Ukraine
Russia pounds its neighbour with deadly strikes for a second day in a row as Kyiv deploys air defence systems overnight.
West Africa’s ‘coup belt’: Did Mali’s 2020 army takeover change the region?
At least 10 coup attempts have been recorded in Central and West Africa since the August 2020 military takeover in Mali.