WorldProtesters attack French Embassy in Burkina Faso after coupPaul Henri Sandaogo Damiba has been overthrown nine months after he mounted a coup.01 Oct 07:19 PM
World'Significant changes': US Supreme Court poised to keep marching to right in new termThe US Supreme Court's new term starts this week. What is on its agenda?01 Oct 06:56 PM
WorldRussia blindfolds, detains Ukraine nuclear plant chiefThe plant is a strategic trophy for Russia and has triggered worldwide concern.01 Oct 06:10 PM
WorldRussia withdraws troops after Ukraine encircles key cityLyman, 160km southeast of Kharkiv, had been an important link in the Russian front line.01 Oct 05:45 PM
New Zealand'Sham referenda': NZ condemns Russia's annexations"We continue to stand in solidarity with Ukraine in defence of its sovereignty," PM says.01 Oct 12:54 AM
WorldBiden vows Russia won't 'get away with' Ukraine annexationBiden slaps on sanctions, warns Putin he can't "get away with" seizing Ukrainian land.30 Sep 08:34 PM
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EntertainmentRoger Waters hits a wall in Poland - gigs cancelledKrakow official says former Pink Floyd frontman is not welcome after pro-Russia comments.26 Sep 05:51 PM
WorldRussian military recruiter shot amid fear of Ukraine call-upEfforts to mobilise hundreds of thousands of men to wage war are met with resistance.26 Sep 04:57 PM
WorldWinter's approach sets clock ticking for Ukraine, RussiaFrozen battlefields may stall taking any further territory, protests mount up in Russia.25 Sep 06:08 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRoss Stitt: Australia lukewarm on republic ambitionsOPINION: A Kiwi across the Tasman tests the waters for a move to a republic.25 Sep 04:00 PM
WorldPutin's mobilisation plan backfires as analysts pinpoint flaws in desperate moveVladimir Putin's new partial mobilisation tactics have seemingly backfired.25 Sep 03:50 AM
WorldTrump: I can declassify anything just by thinking about itThe former president's Florida home was raided by FBI agents in August.23 Sep 12:00 AM
WorldNine killed in Iranian protests after death of 22yo woman in police custodyDemonstrators in a dozen cities vent anger over social repression.22 Sep 06:05 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldFrench left lawmaker admits slapping wife, and party leader defends himNew York Times: French MPs have faced a growing uproar over sexist and abusive behaviour.21 Sep 09:17 PM
WorldRussians protest, rush to escape call-up to Ukraine warFlights booked out even as one-way fares rise to more than $15,000.21 Sep 05:51 PM
New ZealandUS, UK join NZ and Pacific allies in Fijian military exerciseThe name of the exercise originated from Operation Cartwheel during World War II.21 Sep 04:49 AM
WorldPutin fails to turn up to own war speechRussian leader was expected to announce a major move in the war against Ukraine.20 Sep 06:02 PM
World'Over': US President's bold Covid pandemic callBiden makes huge call as more than 400 Americans continue to die with the virus each day.20 Sep 02:51 AM
World'Nuclear terrorism': War in Ukraine takes disturbing turn after Russian attack"It's a very, very dangerous and illegal act to be targeting a nuclear station."19 Sep 06:08 PM
WorldVatican envoy comes under fire in Ukraine as he delivers aidVatican Almoner Cardinal Konrad Krajewski and entourage forced to take cover.18 Sep 06:15 PM
WorldCanadian PM 'ruining lives' with 'Justin-flation', says populist challengerTory leader claimed Justin Trudeau's government 'ruins the lives of its citizens'.18 Sep 12:00 AM
World'All will soon be Ukraine': Troops break through Russia's frontlineBritish defence says such a breach will humiliate the Kremlin.18 Sep 12:00 AM
WorldChina calls for 'proper manners' after royal snubGovernment officials furious after being denied entry to view Queen Elizabeth II's coffin.17 Sep 07:09 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Has Russia lost the war in Ukraine?OPINION: Our editorial on Volodymyr Zelenskyy's show of defiance at Izium.16 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldPutin thanks China for its 'balanced' stance over UkraineChinese President Xi Jinping pledges ongoing support for Moscow's "core interests".15 Sep 07:05 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldSweden's far right just made history. Is it the country's future?New York Times: Extreme political parties are on the rise across Europe.15 Sep 12:29 AM
WorldDefiant Zelenskyy visits retaken Ukraine cityUkrainian President watches his country's flag rise above the recaptured city of Izium.14 Sep 06:23 PM
WorldUkraine piles pressure on retreating Russian troopsCounteroffensive reclaims large areas in the northeastern region of Kharkiv.13 Sep 05:40 PM
WorldUS leaders avoid victory dance as Ukraine blitz routs Putin's troopsUS officials from Joe Biden on down are being careful not to declare a premature victory.13 Sep 05:20 AM
WorldRussia's hasty retreat: Ukraine reclaims towns, ground in lightning advanceRussians beat a hasty retreat back to the border amid reports of chaos.12 Sep 08:37 PM
WorldRussian forces retreat amid counteroffensiveNuclear power plant in Russia-occupied south shut down as fighting rages nearby.11 Sep 06:33 PM
WorldThousands across Haiti protest and demand PM quitsHaiti has grown unstable since the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse.08 Sep 12:17 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: UK PM Liz Truss takes on a restless lionOPINION: Our editorial on the challenges facing the new British Prime Minister.07 Sep 05:00 PM
