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Russia attacks on Ukraine kill two, spark fire in Lviv

Russia attacks on Ukraine kill two, spark fire in Lviv

A warehouse worker and a policeman have been killed in separate Russian attacks on Lviv and Kherson, officials say.

Libyans protest against authorities in flood-hit Derna

Libyans protest against authorities in flood-hit Derna

Libyans protest against authorities in flood-hit Derna

Libyans protest against authorities in flood-hit Derna

Hundreds of people have gathered in Libya's flood-hit city of Derna protesting against the local council and demanding unification of the war-torn country.

US prisoners fly out of Iran in swap deal

US prisoners fly out of Iran in swap deal

US prisoners fly out of Iran in swap deal

US prisoners fly out of Iran in swap deal

The US has denied paying a ransom for five Americans who have been released in a prisoner exchange with Iran after Washington unfroze Iranian funds.

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Sudan landmark tower destroyed, war enters sixth month

Sudan landmark tower destroyed, war enters sixth month

One of the most costly and well-known skyscrapers of the Khartoum skyline has been reduced to a smouldering wreck of metal and glass.

Top diplomat heads to UN to talk climate, conflict

Top diplomat heads to UN to talk climate, conflict

Foreign Minister Penny Wong will lead Australia's delegation to the United Nations General Assembly as the government works to increase climate collaboration.

Ukraine recaptures village near Bakhmut, says Zelenskiy

Ukraine recaptures village near Bakhmut, says Zelenskiy

Ukraine's military says the village of Klishchiivka has been retaken as Russia's defence ministry reported three Ukrainian drones had been shot down.

North Korea's Kim heads home from Russia's far east

North Korea's Kim heads home from Russia's far east

North Korea's Kim Jong-un is leaving Russia after touring its Pacific Sea Fleet equipped with strategic nuclear submarines among other military vessels.

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Fire engulfs 18-storey building in Sudanese capital

Fire engulfs 18-storey building in Sudanese capital

Fire engulfs 18-storey building in Sudanese capital

Fire engulfs 18-storey building in Sudanese capital

An 18-storey tower in the centre of Khartoum has caught fire during clashes between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.

Ukraine drones strike Crimea, Moscow, oil depot: Russia

Ukraine drones strike Crimea, Moscow, oil depot: Russia

Ukraine drones strike Crimea, Moscow, oil depot: Russia

Ukraine drones strike Crimea, Moscow, oil depot: Russia

Russia's air forces have thwarted a co-ordinated Ukrainian attack on Crimea, destroying at least six drones, the defence ministry says.

Russia shows North Korea's Kim missiles, bombers

Russia shows North Korea's Kim missiles, bombers

Russia shows North Korea's Kim missiles, bombers

Russia shows North Korea's Kim missiles, bombers

Russia has shown North Korean leader Kim Jong-un three strategic bombers - the Tu-160, Tu-95 and Tu-22M3 - hypersonic missiles and warships.

Ukrainian forces press on in east, inflict casualties

Ukrainian forces press on in east, inflict casualties

Ukrainian forces press on in east, inflict casualties

Ukrainian forces press on in east, inflict casualties

Ukrainian accounts have outlined fierce fighting in many parts of the eastern front, but no new breakthroughs in the three-month old counter offensive.

Sudan UN envoy resigns, warns of full-scale civil war

Sudan UN envoy resigns, warns of full-scale civil war

Sudan UN envoy resigns, warns of full-scale civil war

Sudan UN envoy resigns, warns of full-scale civil war

The United Nations special envoy for Sudan - who had been declared unwelcome by the country's military government - has resigned.

Ukraine attacks Russian naval targets in Crimea

Ukraine attacks Russian naval targets in Crimea

Ukraine attacks Russian naval targets in Crimea

Ukraine attacks Russian naval targets in Crimea

Russia's defence ministry says Ukraine has attacked a Black Sea shipyard with 10 cruise missiles and three uncrewed speedboats, damaging two military vessels.

Ukraine says Russian naval targets hit in Crimea attack

Ukraine says Russian naval targets hit in Crimea attack

Ukraine says Russian naval targets hit in Crimea attack

Ukraine says Russian naval targets hit in Crimea attack

Ukraine says it has attacked Sevastopol in annexed Crimea, with Moscow claiming cruise missiles and sea drones damaged two vessels undergoing repairs.

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Defence 'going through motions' on veteran suicides

Australia's defence leaders have been accused of failing to sufficiently respond to an unfolding "national crisis" of veteran suicides.

Zelenskiy, Ukraine allies call for greater focus on war

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has made it clear that he is bracing for a long war.

Ukraine regains more territory in the east, south

Ukraine has gained ground to the east and south of the frontline, but its soldiers have been hampered by vast Russian minefields and trenches.

Drone attack on market kills at least 43 in Sudan

A deadly drone attack in Sudan follows six months of violence due to tensions between the country’s military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.

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Niger junta says France deploying troops to intervene

Former coloniser France has not addressed claims it has deployed troops around West Africa in preparation to use force as a last resort to restore democracy.

At least 40 killed in drone attack in Sudan: activists

Sudanese activists and medical workers say at least 40 people have been killed in a drone attack on an open market south of the capital, Khartoum

IAEA warns as fighting nears Ukraine nuclear plant

The International Atomic Energy Agency has issued a warning as Ukrainian troops approach a nuclear power plant controlled by Russian forces.

Partners have eased up on Russia sanctions: Zelenskiy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says the rest of the world should restrict Russia's access to microelectronics and target its financial sector.

Deadly Russian missile strikes Zelenskiy's hometown

A policeman has been killed and dozens of people have been injured after a Russian missile attack on Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's hometown.

North Korea launches tactical nuclear attack submarine

A "tactical nuclear attack submarine" launch heralds the beginning of a new chapter for bolstering up the naval force of North Korea, its state media says.

Activists say Sudanese army strikes kill at least 32

Activist group Emergency Lawyers has accused the Sudanese army of killing at least 32 people in artillery strikes on Omdurman.

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