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'Most horrific attacks': Russian strikes on Kyiv kill 14, injure dozens
Twenty-seven locations in Kyiv were hit, including residential buildings.
Ukraine’s field hospitals keep getting hit, so they are going underground
The underground hospital is designed to protect medics from targeted attacks.
Russia claims advance into key Ukraine region amid stalled peace talks
Forces advanced into Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region, escalating the invasion.
Dispatch from Ukraine: Frantic repair work follows Russian strikes on power plant
In full health, the Mykolaiv plant heats 160,000 homes.
'Eliminated': Israeli military claims it has identified Hamas Gaza chief's body
The IDF says Mohammed Sinwar was killed in an airstrike on May 13.
Russia insists Ukraine conflict is a fight for its survival
Zelenskyy dismisses Russia's demands as old ultimatums.
Ukraine's secret service publishes footage of alleged attack on Crimean bridge
Kyiv's SBU releases video of a blast under the Crimean bridge, claiming Ukraine detonated a bomb on the key link between annexed Crimea and Russia. Video / AFP
'Unique special operation': Ukraine claims third strike on Crimean bridge
The SBU conducted an underwater operation with over 1000kg of explosives.
Russia’s ‘Pearl Harbour’ has left Putin’s attack plans in tatters
Moscow’s strategy of raining bombs is likely to be hampered by Kyiv’s drone strikes.
'Unproductive': Ukraine peace talks end without wider truce agreement
The meeting in Istanbul ended without a breakthrough on a wider truce in the conflict.
Ukraine-Russia attempt to end Europe's largest conflict since WWII
Officials to meet in Istanbul in attempt to end the three-year war after Kyiv strike.
Britain to be 'war-ready' with $3.4b for new bomb factories
The UK will buy 7000 long-range weapons to boost its military readiness.
'Effective rejection': Hamas counters ceasefire terms with new demands
Hamas wants a permanent ceasefire, troop withdrawals and aid flow.
'Virtually nothing': Father criticises NZ govt support after son's death
Phil Bagshaw criticised NZ for lack of support after his son's death in Ukraine.
UN warns peace talks for Ukraine-Russia conflict just barely alive
Officials praise recent diplomatic efforts but say drone attacks endangering negotiations.
New Zealander killed in Ukraine died trying to save fellow soldiers
Shan-Le Kearns is the fourth New Zealander known to have died in the conflict.
PM Luxon open to ‘Anzac’ visit to Ukraine amid Russian war
Luxon says he'd ideally tee up other meetings in Europe to pair with a potential visit.
Thirteen killed as Russia launches record drone strikes on Ukraine
Russia launched a record 298 drones against Ukraine overnight, officials said.
'Not be easy': Kyiv faces new Russian missile, drone barrage
Russian strikes killed 12 in Ukraine, including three children in Zhytomyr.
Gamer turned soldier: 20yo Kiwi with no army experience is fighting in Ukraine
A young Wellington man is serving in Ukraine's Ground Forces.
Gaza rescuers say 44 killed in new Israeli strikes
Israel stepped up its military offensive in Gaza on Saturday.
Trump’s 2-hour call with Putin: Russia and Ukraine ceasefire talks will begin ‘immediately’
Putin said the call lasted over two hours and praised Trump's involvement.
Israel allows 'basic amount' of food into Gaza, then 24 hours later kills more than 20
Israel pledged to allow a basic amount of food into Gaza to prevent hunger.
Russia launches record drone attack on Ukraine, killing one
Ukraine said the 273 drone targets included the capital, Kyiv.
Israeli air strikes kill 33 in Gaza, half were children, officials say
Israeli air strikes killed at least 33 people, more than half said to be children.
Trump says he will speak to Putin to end Ukraine 'bloodbath'
The recent Ukraine-Russia talks agreed on a 1000-for-1000 prisoner swap.
100 dead as Israel launches fresh Gaza offensive
The Israeli military says it has struck over 150 targets in the Gaza Strip in 24 hours.