Vladimir Putin has been accused of creating "death by freezing", as nationwide attacks on Ukraine's infrastructure continue.

South Korea's police chief has described as the response to calls for help "inadequate", after the crowd crush that left more than 150 people dead.

Human trafficking has been a long-standing stain on Thailand, with victims including children, Burmese migrants and Thai nationals.

The latest Russian missile barrage appeared aimed largely at depriving people not just of fresh tap water but of electricity and heat.

The gruesome attack on the husband of the House speaker is being mocked and dismissed in conservative, far-right social media, even among some Republicans leaders.

If its new president-elect keeps his promises to safeguard the rainforest, Brazil could have a major impact on the global fight against climate change.

Beijing says American plans to station B-52 bombers near Darwin would “gravely undermine regional peace and stability”.

The man accused of breaking into Nancy Pelosi's home and assaulting her husband is now facing federal charges.

South Korea's national police have apologised for their handling of the Halloween crowd crush that killed 154 people, including an Australian.

Water and power outages in Ukrainian capital after Russian missiles strikes.

The collapse on Sunday evening in Gujarat state plunged hundreds of people into a river, killing at least 135.

One of the boldest challenges to Iran’s clerical leaders since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, the almost seven-week-old protests have continued despite a deadly crackdown.

The decision has come under intense criticism following the deaths of more than 150 people when the group surged.

A common theme in US commentary was that the apparent attempt to harm Pelosi was an inevitability after years of Republican hate speech.

Kyiv’s mayor said 80 per cent of the Ukrainian capital’s residents were left without water supplies, while blackouts were also reported.

A young Sydney woman killed in the South Korea crowd crush is being remembered by her family as kind and caring, with an infectious smile.

Lula da Silva has emerged victorious in the Brazilian election, beating Jair Bolsonaro to be president.

Tributes are flooding in for Grace Rached, a 23-year-old Sydney film production assistant, who was killed while two of her friends are being treated in intensive care.

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Bolsonaro and his inner circle have faced investigations on accusations including the embezzlement of public funds and theft of staff wages.