Sergei Surovikin has made a rare acknowledgment of the pressures they were under from Ukrainian offensives in areas Moscow claims to have annexed just weeks ago.

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More than 1000 Ukrainian towns and cities have lost power as Russian attacks target the country's energy grid.

The son of one of the world’s most renowned civil rights leaders is open to adopting Australia’s voting system in the US to help protect democracy.

The Albanese government’s sensible decision not to recognise West Jerusalem as Israel’s capital is consistent with international law and global consensus.

The Battle of El Alamein in October 1942 was a turning point in World War II.

The direct costs will predominantly come from depression, dementia and hypertension, which collectively make up about 70 per cent of the total. 

A British MP says one of the most senior Chinese diplomats in the UK was involved in the violent scenes at the consulate in Manchester.

The last man seen with Kristin Smart was convicted of killing the college freshman, who vanished from 25 years ago

Polls predict a Tory disaster, no one wants another leadership battle and yet the longer Truss stays as PM, the more peril the party will face at the next election.

Berlusconi said he was extremely worried about the situation in Ukraine but could not give his true opinion because “if it gets in the press there’ll be a disaster”.

Amid polls showing Democrats losing ground as the economy remains the top priority among Americans, Biden has sought to galvanise more voters to turn up to vote.

Israel has reacted harshly to Australia’s decision to backtrack because it fears the next step could be to recognise a Palestinian state.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of terrorising and killing civilians with the air attacks which came a day after drone strikes on Kyiv.

The promotions will allow him to pursue his economic, ideological and foreign affairs priorities with even fewer dissenting voices.

At least 13 people have died after a Russian warplane crashed into an apartment block in the country's south.

Thieves are targeting vulnerable flood victims in Melbourne with more homes along the Maribyrnong river burgled.

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The trial of former nurse and accused baby killer Lucy Letby has entered its sixth day.

A hero for the Democrats in the 2020 election, Stacey Abrams is now running in one of the most scrutinised contests of the US midterm elections.