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'.

Under deal, 9 million tons of grain exported from Ukraine, lowering global food prices.

Kyiv’s mayor warns that the capital’s power grid is working in "emergency mode".

It was the first ballistic weapons launch in two weeks.

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

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.

Conor Kennedy reveals he went to fight in Ukraine as part of its International Legion.

Environmentalists say destroying the dam would release an 'atomic bomb' of water.

Moscow focuses on power stations to cripple the country.

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

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.

After Russian strikes on the southern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, rescue workers free a family from under the rubble of their destroyed home. Video / AP

Zelenskyy urges G-7 leaders to hit Russia's energy sector with tougher sanctions.

At least 11 dead and 64 injured by cruise missile strikes on 14 regions of Ukraine.

Explosions rock central Kyiv, co-governance referendum on the cards? And good news in time for your summer getaway in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald