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Deposed Maduro defiantly declares innocence in US court

Deposed Maduro defiantly declares innocence in US court

The toppled president of Venezuela has defiantly declared his innocence in court after being seized by US military forces from the capital Caracas.

Deadly air strikes and attacks despite Gaza ceasefire

Deadly air strikes and attacks despite Gaza ceasefire

Deadly air strikes and attacks despite Gaza ceasefire

Deadly air strikes and attacks despite Gaza ceasefire

Palestinians say children are among those killed by an air strike in Gaza that Israel says targeted a Hamas militant who was planning to attack its troops.

Maduro due in court as loyalists send message to Trump

Maduro due in court as loyalists send message to Trump

Maduro due in court as loyalists send message to Trump

Maduro due in court as loyalists send message to Trump

Deep uncertainty surrounds the future of oil-rich Venezuela as its president Nicolas Maduro faces a US trial after being captured in a military operation.

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Ukraine says Russian strike on Kyiv kills civilians

Ukraine says Russian strike on Kyiv kills civilians

Ukraine has recorded the first civilian deaths of 2026 in the ongoing war with Russia after strikes around the capital Kyiv.

Australia urges calm after US intervention in Venezuela

Australia urges calm after US intervention in Venezuela

Venezuelans in Australia are concerned by the US military intervention in the oil-rich nation, as the Albanese government closely monitors the situation.

Week of deadly unrest in Iran as pressure builds

Week of deadly unrest in Iran as pressure builds

Clashes and protests in Iran have claimed at least 16 lives, rights groups say, with the nation's economy in tatters and international pressure building.

Trump says US to 'run Venezuela' after Maduro captured

Trump says US to 'run Venezuela' after Maduro captured

Venezuela's autocratic President Nicolas Maduro and wife Cilia Flores will "soon face the full wrath of American justice" after being deposed by US forces.

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Saudi-backed Yemen gov't retakes eastern port city

Saudi-backed Yemen gov't retakes eastern port city

Saudi-backed Yemen gov't retakes eastern port city

Saudi-backed Yemen gov't retakes eastern port city

The crisis in Yemen continues to escalate as the Saudi-backed government says it recaptured an eastern port taken by UAE separatists.

Venezuela's Maduro captured after strikes, Trump says

Venezuela's Maduro captured after strikes, Trump says

Venezuela's Maduro captured after strikes, Trump says

Venezuela's Maduro captured after strikes, Trump says

The US has attacked Venezuela and captured its president, Nicolas Maduro, who's been taken ‌out of the country, President Donald Trump has announced.

UN chief calls on Israel to reverse ban on aid groups

UN chief calls on Israel to reverse ban on aid groups

UN chief calls on Israel to reverse ban on aid groups

UN chief calls on Israel to reverse ban on aid groups

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has urged Israel to end a ban on humanitarian agencies that provided aid in Gaza.

Saudi-backed Yemeni govt attacks UAE-backed separatists

Saudi-backed Yemeni govt attacks UAE-backed separatists

Saudi-backed Yemeni govt attacks UAE-backed separatists

Saudi-backed Yemeni govt attacks UAE-backed separatists

Saudi warplanes have reportedly struck forces in southern Yemen backed by the United Arab Emirates, a separatist group says.

Zelenskiy picks Ukraine spy head as chief of staff

Zelenskiy picks Ukraine spy head as chief of staff

Zelenskiy picks Ukraine spy head as chief of staff

Zelenskiy picks Ukraine spy head as chief of staff

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has appointed military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov as head of the presidential office.

Trump and top Iran official trade threats over protests

Trump and top Iran official trade threats over protests

Trump and top Iran official trade threats over protests

Trump and top Iran official trade threats over protests

President Donald Trump is threatening to intervene if Iran violently suppresses protesters, leading to a Tehran official warning of Mideast "chaos" if he does.

Russia, Ukraine trade allegations of civilian attacks

Russia, Ukraine trade allegations of civilian attacks

Russia, Ukraine trade allegations of civilian attacks

Russia, Ukraine trade allegations of civilian attacks

Russian officials say a Ukrainian drone strike has killed 24 people as they celebrated the New Year in a Ukrainian village controlled by Russian forces.

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At least six killed during protests over Iran's economy

At least six people have been killed in widening protests against Iran's worsening economy.

US strikes more alleged drug boats, killing eight

Eight people have been killed in the latest strikes on alleged drug trafficking boats, the US military says.

Taiwan vows to defend itself after China military drill

Taiwan remains on high alert after China's massive military drills as President Lai Ching-te declares the island is determined to defend its sovereignty.

Zelenskiy won't sign 'weak' deal that would prolong war

In a New Year address Volodymyr Zelenskiy says exhausted Ukrainians will not give up in the war with Russia, and vowed to only sign a "strong" peace agreement.

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Terrorism, Middle East and China top Howard concerns

Previously secret cabinet documents shed new light on the defence and national security decisions made by the Howard government, 20 years ago.

Children hurt as Russian drones blast Ukraine's Odesa

Russian drones have attacked apartment buildings and the power grid in Odesa, Ukraine, injuring six people, including children.

Taiwan stays on high alert as Chinese ships pull back

Chinese warships are moving away from Taiwan but the island's emergency maritime response centre remains on alert after Beijing's huge show of force.

UAE to withdraw forces from Yemen as tensions rise

The United Arab Emirates will withdraw its forces from Yemen after a Saudi-led coalition air strike ramped up tensions between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi.

Zelenskiy discusses US troops in Ukraine with Trump

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says he is committed peace and he and European leaders were ready to sit down with President Vladimir Putin in any format.

Israel to halt operation of some Gaza aid organisations

Israel says it will suspend several humanitarian organisations for failing to meet its new rules to vet international organisations working in Gaza.

Russia to toughen stance after accusing Kyiv of attack

The Kremlin accuses Ukraine of trying to wreck talks by attacking a Putin residence, a claim Kyiv dismisses as a lie that aims to justify more Russian attacks.

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