Putin In Hanoi After Inking N. Korea Defence Pact
Russian President Vladimir Putin begins a state visit to Vietnam on Thursday, a day after signing a mutual defence pact with North Korea's Kim Jong Un, who offered his "full support" on Ukraine.
Are Israel And Lebanon's Hezbollah On The Brink Of War?
An escalating cross-border tit-for-tat between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah raised fears Wednesday of a full-blown war, but experts are divided on the prospect of a wider conflict.
N. Korea, Russia Sign Mutual Defence Deal As Kim Pledges Support On Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a mutual defence agreement on Wednesday with North Korea's Kim Jong Un, who offered his "full support" on Ukraine.
S.Africa's Ramaphosa Sworn In For Second Full Term As President
South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa hailed "the beginning of a new era" on Wednesday as he was sworn in for a second full term as president after his weakened African National Congress (ANC) struck a hard-won government coalition deal to remain in power.
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Victoria To Increase Criminal Responsibility Age From 10 To 12
To protect children aged 10 and 11 who pose a risk to themselves or others, the police will be granted additional authority.
Gaza Rescuers Report Deadly Strikes Although Clashes Slow For Eid
Israeli strikes on Tuesday killed at least 13 people in central Gaza, the civil defence agency in the Hamas-run territory said, although fighting has largely subsided as Muslims mark Eid al-Adha.
Australia Flags Concern Over 'Ham-fisted' China Diplomats
Australia voiced concern Tuesday about the "ham-fisted" actions of two Chinese diplomats at a media event, tarnishing a highly touted visit in which Premier Li Qiang has sought to celebrate trade and friendship.
Putin To Visit N. Korea As Kremlin Floats Possible 'Strategic' Treaty
Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to North Korea on Tuesday, in a rare visit that may see Moscow sign a "strategic partnership treaty" with Pyongyang, the Kremlin said.
Top Jobs On EU Leaders' Menu, With Von Der Leyen In Pole Position
EU leaders gather Monday in Brussels to thrash out over dinner how to distribute the bloc's top jobs, with Ursula von der Leyen seemingly on track for a second term heading the European Commission.
Lull In Gaza Fighting As Biden Urges Truce In Eid Message
Israel struck Gaza on Monday and witnesses reported blasts in the besieged territory's south, but fighting has largely subsided after a day of relative calm and as Muslims marked Eid al-Adha.
China Says Relations With Australia Back 'On The Right Track'
China hailed mended ties with Australia on Monday, saying relations were "on the right track" as the trading partners moved on from a bitter economic dispute despite a duel for influence in the Pacific.
Hajj Pilgrims 'Stone The Devil' As Muslims Mark Eid Al-Adha
Pilgrims on Sunday performed the last major ritual of the hajj, the "stoning of the devil", in western Saudi Arabia as Muslims the world over celebrated the Eid al-Adha holiday.
World Leaders Back Just Peace For Ukraine, Eye Eventual Russia Talks
World leaders on Sunday backed Ukraine's independence and territorial integrity, and the need for eventual talks with Russia on ending the war -- but left the key questions of how and when unresolved.
Israel Announces Daily Gaza 'Pause' For Aid Deliveries
Israel's military said Sunday it would "pause" fighting around a south Gaza route daily to facilitate aid deliveries, following months of warnings of famine in the besieged Palestinian territory.
Iran, Sweden Free Prisoners In Oman-mediated Swap
Iran and Sweden announced a prisoner exchange on Saturday in which a former Iranian official was released in Sweden in exchange for a European Union diplomat and a second Swede.
Gaza Bombed As Fallout Brings Surging Tensions To Lebanon, Yemen
Israel bombed and shelled Gaza on Saturday, witnesses and first responders said, with fallout from the war bringing a resurgence of tensions to the Lebanon border and Yemen.
Trump Turns 78 - And Age Is Increasingly An Issue
Donald Trump, whose attempted White House return is based in part on attacking President Joe Biden as old and feeble, turned 78 Friday -- just three years younger than his election rival -- with growing questions over his own health.
Frustrated Voters Bet On Far Right Saving France 'In Tatters'
Standing outside the Catholic school where he teaches in eastern France, Charles Lauvergne said he was unsurprised the far right did so well in last week's European elections.
Federal Government Pause Hospital Funds For NDIS Reform
As winter sets in, diseases and viruses such as COVID-19, the flu and RSV are weighing on the health systems across Australia, Health ministers stated.
France Snap Vote Sparks Far-right Family Reunion
France's snap elections have sparked reconciliation within the country's most prominent far-right family, the latest episode in the saga of the tempestuous Le Pens.
French Left Vows 'Total Break' With Macron Policies
France's left put up a united front on Friday, vowing a "total break" with President Emmanuel Macron's policies if it wins historic polls that could propel the far right to major gains in parliament.
Putin Says Ukraine Must Withdraw Troops To Start Peace Talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday that Moscow would only halt its offensive on Ukraine if Kyiv effectively surrenders by pulling its troops out of the east and south and dropping its bid for NATO membership.
South African Parties Strike Coalition Deal
South Africa's newly elected parliament met Friday and was expected to re-elect President Cyril Ramaphosa to form an unprecedented coalition government after his humbled ANC cobbled together a deal.
Israel Hits Gaza As Tensions Surge On Lebanon Border
Israeli strikes hit Gaza on Friday as truce talks with Hamas militants failed to progress and tensions surged on Israel's northern border with Lebanon.
Russians Shrug Off Sanctions On Dollar, Euro Trading
Russians on the streets of the capital shrugged off new US sanctions on dollar and euro trading Thursday, claiming they had no need for Western currencies in their heavily targeted economy.
Battles In Gaza's Rafah After Blinken Says Truce Still Possible
Israeli helicopters struck Gaza's Rafah on Thursday, residents said, with Hamas militants reporting street battles in the southern city after top US diplomat Antony Blinken said a truce was still possible.
King Charles III's Old School Goes On Charm Offensive
Facilities at Gordonstoun School in northeast Scotland include a climbing wall, rifle range and a five-hole golf course, while pupils can even avail themselves of bagpipe lessons.
Japan's Escargot Entrepreneur Achieves The 'Impossible'
Far from Parisian bistros serving up Burgundy snails, one Japanese man has figured out how to farm the slimy species -- a feat that has long eluded the French.
NATO, Hungary Agree Orban 'Will Not Block' Greater Ukraine Support
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban agreed on Wednesday that Budapest would "not block" the defence alliance from contributing more to Ukraine's fight against Russia's invasion.
UK Economy Stagnates Heading Into General Election
Britain's economy stagnated in April after emerging from recession in the first quarter of the year, official data showed Wednesday, dealing a setback to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak ahead of next month's general election.
US Consumer Inflation Falls Before Fed Interest Rate Decision
US consumer inflation continued to cool last month, according to US government data published Wednesday, giving the US Federal Reserve some positive news shortly before it publishes its latest interest rate decision.
Gaza War Rages As Mediators Study Hamas Reply To Truce Plan
Deadly fighting rocked Gaza on Wednesday as US top diplomat Antony Blinken on a Middle East tour pushed for an elusive truce and hostage release deal to end the war raging since October 7.
Liberal MPs Defy Opposition Leader On Climate Target Proposal
While Liberal MP Bridget Archer called Dutton's stance on reducing the target of emission levels as "regressive," some called the party's discussion on the topic "nonsense" and "messy."
Battle In Courts Between Italy And Migrant Rescue Charities
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's battle with migrant rescue charities is increasingly ending up in court, with judges often siding with NGOs but not yet calling the law into question.
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