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The sound of gunfire has echoed through Ukraine's capital Kyiv as Russian tanks were filmed entering the city for the first time. Ukraine's Ministry of Defence called on those living in the northern outskirts, wher
Russia has launched a “full-scale invasion†of Ukraine, with dozens reported dead after cities across the country were targeted with weapons strikes, prompting tens of thousands of people to flee their homes.
Russian forces have launched a major assault on Ukraine, firing missiles on cities and military targets. BBC News reports the invasion by land, air and sea began after a TV address where Russian President Vladimir
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered troops into two rebel-held regions in eastern Ukraine, after recognising them as independent states. Russia said the troops have not yet been deployed but will be "peace
Queen Elizabeth has tested positive for COVID-19. In a statement, Buckingham Palace says Queen Elizabeth is experiencing "mild cold-like symptoms" but expects to continue "light duties" at Windsor over the coming w
US President Joe Biden has said he is convinced Russian President Vladimir Putin has decided to launch an invasion of Ukraine, and that an assault could happen in the "coming days". Biden said the assessment was ba
Prince Andrew has settled a civil sexual assault case brought against him in the US by Virginia Giuffre. Giuffre had been suing the Duke of York, claiming he sexually assaulted her on three occasions when she was 1
The United States has said it will re-establish a Solomon Islands embassy as it attempts to curb China's influence in the Pacific Island nation. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced the decision while in
Kiwi filmmaker Sir Peter Jackson has topped Forbes' list of the world's highest-paid entertainers, having raked in a fortune due to the sale of Weta Digital last year. Sir Peter pocketed a mammoth US$580 million in
The US has warned that Russia has the troops in place to invade Ukraine "at any time" and American citizens should leave within the next 48 hours. The White House says an invasion could start with aerial bombing th
It has been almost two years since the Australian government closed their borders to the world because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison says the condition is you must be double v
Queen Elizabeth II has announced that she wants Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, to be known as Queen Consort when Prince Charles becomes King. In a message marking the 70th anniversary of her reign, she says it w
US President Joe Biden says the leader of the Islamic State (IS) group has been killed in an overnight US special forces raid in north-west Syria. Biden says the death of Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi had "rem
The Metropolitan Police in the UK has launched an investigation into parties held in the office and residence of UK PM Boris Johnson during the coronavirus pandemic. BBC News reports Police are looking into potent
At least eight people are reported to have been killed and dozens hurt in a crush outside an Africa Cup of Nations match in Cameroon. Video footage showed football fans struggling to get access to the Paul Biya sta
Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger has been involved in a car accident in Los Angeles. LA Police say a woman was hurt in the four-vehicle crash, which occurred yesterday. Photos from the scene show a large SUV on top
An American Airlines plane travelling from Miami to London has had to turn back because a passenger refused to wear a face mask. American Airlines says flight AAL38 with 129 passengers on board returned to Miami wh
Australia will significantly ease its COVID-19 testing requirements for inbound travellers in a major overhaul of how the country manages international travel during the pandemic. The federal government confirmed y
An investigation into the Catholic Church has alleged that former Pope Benedict XVI (16) failed to act over four child abuse cases when he was archbishop of Munich – the capital of Bavaria. Pope Benedict, then c
A man was allegedly beheaded by mistake during a ritual where a goat was supposed to be sacrificed in a village festival in Andhra Pradesh , India on Sunday. According to the police, the accused was intoxicated at
