Russia rejoins wartime deal after Ukraine says it won't use Black Sea route to attack.

US Security Council says artillery shipments are being 'funnelled' to Russia.

The PM has drawn on the wisdom of the Lord of the Rings star in a business speech.

“Let’s stop pretending that they are all refugees in distress,” Suella Braverman said.

Russia has drafted another 120,000 men but says conscripts won't be fighting in Ukraine.

Fighters abandoned by US withdrawal sign up for conflict in Ukraine.

US President Joe Biden warns of global hunger increase because of Russia’s move.

Hungary is facing a fresh wave of asylum seekers as outages force people from their homes.

Two car bombs exploded in Mogadishu, leaving 'scores of civilian casualties'.

It was the first ballistic weapons launch in two weeks.

Russian president claims his enemies are playing a 'dangerous, bloody and dirty' game.

PM Jacinda Ardern says that as parts of the world are becoming increasingly contested, Antarctica is part of that too. Video / Mike Scott

Two global car giants cut ties with Russia as companies put the state at arm's length.

Interrogations and executions were organised brutality under strict control.

Fears are increasing that Putin's army may use a 'dirty bomb' and blame it on Kyiv.

'Dirty bomb' claims heighten fears of a fresh escalation in nine-month war.

Forces bombarded Russian positions in the illegally annexed southern Kherson region.

Bitter court case unfolding to determine the fate of a little Afghan girl.

Moscow focuses on power stations to cripple the country.

Russian evacuation raises fears Kherson will be 'wiped from the earth'.

Drones are cementing their reputation as a potent, cost-effective weapon.

Warplane crashes into residential area, with fuel exploding on impact.

Ukraine’s capital awakes to explosions and air raid sirens for second Monday running.

Ukraine and Russia are fighting intensely to try to gain the advantage in annexed regions.

Claims service which helps Kyiv's troops communicate will cost him $100m+ "by year's end".

Pasifika coastwatchers are finally set to be officially recognised for their service.

Putin says Ukraine "actions are correct and timely” and army reservists ready for combat.

Explosive-packed Shahed-136 drones knock out infrastructure near Makariv.

Fresh humiliation for Putin and Russia after more successful Ukrainian attacks.

Pacific Island coastwatchers during WWII will finally be recognised for their service.