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Donald Trump indicted by New York grand jury

A grand jury in Manhattan has voted to indict Donald Trump, the first time that a current or former US president will face criminal charges.

At least 40 dead in Mexico migrant centre fire

At least 40 migrants from Central and South America have died after a fire broke out at a migrant detention centre in the Mexican northern border city of Ciudad Juarez, apparently caused by a protest over deportations.

Prince Harry arrives in London for High Court hearing

Britain's Prince Harry has arrived at London's High Court for a hearing against the publisher of the Daily Mail newspaper over alleged phone-tapping and other breaches of privacy.

Kellie-Jay Keen-Minshull sparks political firestorm in New Zealand

Kellie-Jay Keen-Minshull - otherwise known as Posie Parker - has sparked a firestorm of debate in New Zealand with her fly-in fly-out visit.

Donald Trump compares investigations to ‘Stalinist Russia’

Donald Trump told supporters gathered in Waco the criminal investigations swirling around him were "something straight out of the Stalinist Russia horror show".

Two dead as immigrants found ‘suffocating’ in US train

Two suspected undocumented immigrants have suffocated to death aboard a freight train and 10 others in need of medical care were taken by to hospital in south Texas.

Donald Trump warns of ‘death & destruction’ if charged

Three days after incorrectly predicting his arrest, former US president Donald Trump has warned of catastrophic consequences if he is charged with a crime.

Russia presses Ukraine front after Bakhmut slowdown

Russian forces are attacking northern and southern stretches of the front in Ukraine's eastern Donbas region, even as Kyiv says Moscow's assault is flagging near the city of Bakhmut.

Prince William visits troops in Poland on surprise trip

The Prince of Wales has made an unannounced trip to Poland to thank British and Polish troops involved in providing support to Ukraine, before meeting refugees who have fled the conflict with Russia to hear of their experiences.

Lindsay Lohan among stars to pay up over crypto case

Actor Lindsay Lohan, rapper Akon and several other celebrities have agreed to pay tens of thousands of dollars to settle claims they promoted crypto investments to their millions of social media followers without disclosing they were being paid to do so.

Russia hits Ukraine with missiles, drones as Xi departs

Russia has blasted an apartment block in Ukraine with missiles and swarmed cities with drone attacks in a display of force as President Vladimir Putin bid farewell to his visiting "dear friend" and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

New York braces for expected Donald Trump indictment

Security is stepping up in New York City, as authorities brace for a possible indictment of former US president Donald Trump, on charges of paying hush money.

More clashes during French protests over pension reform

Paris police have clashed with demonstrators for a third night as thousands of people marched throughout the country amid anger at the government pushing through a rise in the state pension age without a parliamentary vote.

WHO advisers urge China to release all COVID data

World Health Organization (WHO) advisers have urged China to release all information related to the origin of the COVID-19 pandemic after new findings were briefly shared on an international database used to track pathogens.

Donald Trump anticipates arrest, calls for protests

Donald Trump claims his arrest is imminent and has called for his supporters to protest as a New York grand jury investigates a hush payment to a porn star.

Magnitude 6.8 earthquake shakes Ecuador, at least four dead

A magnitude 6.8 earthquake has shaken a coastal region of Ecuador and northern Peru, leaving at least four people dead and resulting in some structural damage.

Police, protesters clash in Paris over pension reforms

Riot police have clashed with protesters in Paris as a new demonstration took place against the government's plans to raise the French state pension age.

Russian jet intercepted spy drone near Ukraine, US says

The Pentagon has released a video it says provides evidence a Russian fighter jet clipped the propeller of a US spy drone and caused it to crash into the Black Sea this week, despite Russia's denial.

Ex-UK defence chiefs warn on AUKUS sub deal going wrong

A deal between the United Kingdom, United States and Australia to develop a new generation of nuclear-powered submarines will be "a disaster" if it goes wrong, former UK defence chiefs have warned.

Russia, Ukraine battle for Bakhmut; grain deal extended

Ukraine's future hinges on the outcome of battles in the east, including in and around Bakhmut, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says, with both sides describing brutal fighting as Russia intensifies a winter campaign to capture the small city.

China ends last border curbs and reopens to foreigners

China will reopen its borders to foreign tourists for the first time in the three years since the COVID-19 pandemic erupted by allowing all categories of visas to be issued from Wednesday.

Storm Freddy kills more than 100 in Mozambique, Malawi

Mozambique and Malawi are counting the cost of Tropical Storm Freddy, which has killed more than 100 people, injured scores and left a trail of destruction as it ripped through southern Africa for the second time in a month over the weekend.

Wallabies’ Sekope Kepu tells of abuse at NZ Royal Commission

Wallabies legend Sekope Kepu has detailed abuse he suffered at an Auckland boarding school as part of New Zealand's Royal Commission into abuse in care.

UK PM Rishi Sunak boosts defence spending to silence critics

In an update to Britain's foreign policy framework, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will spend an extra five billion pounds ($A9.1 billion) to replenish ammunition stocks and fund the next phase of a submarine pact with the United States and Australia.

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano not erupting, scientists say

Hawaii's second-largest volcano is not erupting, scientists have said in an update to a previous warning.

French Senate adopts Macron’s unpopular pension reforms

The French Senate has adopted President Emmanuel Macron's unpopular pension reform plan in the wake of a seventh day of demonstrations.

Greece pushes UK museum to return Parthenon Marbles

The return of the British Museum's Parthenon Marbles to Greece is possible even if the two sides cannot come to an agreement over who owns the sculptures, a campaign group working to resolve the long-standing dispute says.

Ukraine digs in as Russia claims gains in Bakhmut

Ukraine's military says it has managed to push back intense Russian attacks on the city of Bakhmut despite a Russian claim of control over its eastern half and the NATO chief's warning the city could soon fall.

Pakistan police serve arrest warrants to ex PM Imran Khan

Pakistani police have served arrest warrants to former prime minister Imran Khan to ensure his appearance in court on charges of misusing his office to sell state gifts, authorities said, after Khan's supporters tried to prevent police entry into his home.

UN watchdog chief cites ‘great expectation’ Iran talks

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency says talks are ongoing with Iran on two sets of important matters, including the science sector, and there is "great expectation" about the process.
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