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Russia, Ukraine trade blame for deadly attack on POW prison
The shelling attack reportedly killed dozens of Ukrainian prisoners of war.
'New Cold War': Russia and West vie for influence in Africa
Russia has been working to win support in Africa for its war in Ukraine.
Accidental nuclear war with China a 'growing risk'
The West must not stumble into uncontrolled conflict with Beijing, warns security adviser.
New Russian airstrikes target Black Sea regions of Ukraine
Missiles fired from long-range bombers hit private buildings and port infrastructure.
'I will never give up my heels': The civilian medic on Russia-Ukraine's front lines
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'Losing control': Putin's grip on power 'weakening'
Putin's grip on power and his position is increasingly under threat, top historian says.
Russia pounds major Ukrainian city after expanding war aims
Moscow has targeted Kharkiv in a shelling strike.
Mystery as Russian soldiers die at nuclear plant
Russian troops reportedly took passes from plant staff and 'violated safety rules'.
Putin heads to Tehran for talks with leaders of Iran, Turkey
Putin is scheduled to hold talks with the Iran and Turkish Presidents.
'Evil cannot win': Funeral for 4-year-old Ukraine airstrike victim
Orthodox priest bursts into tears at funeral for Down syndrome girl, killed by a missile.
Russian missile strikes kill at least 23 Ukrainians
Cruise missiles from a Russian submarine in the Black Sea slam into the city of Vinnytsia.
UN to monitor Russia-Ukraine war for 'grave violations' against children
The protection of children has been severely affected by escalating conflicts - UN chief.
Turning Japan into a military power could secure Shinzo Abe's legacy
Shinzo Abe desperately wanted to end Japan's constitutional commitment to pacifism.
Finland boosts security at Russia border with amended law
The move came just two days after the country's Nato membership bid was approved.
'We haven't even started in earnest,' Putin warns Ukraine
The Russian leader said Kyiv should quickly accept Moscow's terms.
Prisoners offered $5400 and freedom if they serve in Ukraine - and come back alive
Russia will face a shortage of troops if it does not declare a mass mobilisation.
Russia-Ukraine war: President Zelenskyy lays out $750B 'recovery plan'
He said the reconstruction of Ukraine is the 'common task of the entire democratic world'.
Poland-Belarus border wall: Migrants kept out, suffer abuse by guards
The Polish government characterises the wall as part of the fight against Russia.
Vietnam 'Napalm girl' receives final burns treatment
Vietnam 'Napalm girl' receives final burns treatment. Video / AP
Focus Morning Bulletin: 1 July, 2022
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Vietnam 'Napalm girl' receives final burns treatment
Kim Phuc, 9, was photographed running naked and terrified from her home in Trang Bang.
Russians fight to encircle Ukraine's last eastern stronghold
Ukrainians believed to be fighting a withdrawal to seek more defensible positions.
Russia working on Taliban ties, Putin says in Tajikistan
Putin wants all ethnic groups to run Afghanistan, he says in first trip abroad since war.
'New war crime': Macron says Russia 'cannot and should not win' after mall attack
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls Putin "terrorist", asks UN to expel Russia.
Focus Morning Bulletin: 28 June, 2022
Fire crews battle a huge blaze in Auckland, New Zealand’s latest support for Ukraine and how the parliament protest affected our police in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines.
Russia intensifies airstrikes in Kyiv
June 27 2022 | Ukrainian rescuers work on top of a residential building damaged after Russian airstrikes in the Shevchenkivskiy district of Kyiv, Ukraine. Video / AP
Russia strikes Kyiv hours after Putin rushed to Kremlin
Rockets hit industrial complex, adjacent city centre apartments, targets across country.
Russia fires missiles across Ukraine, cements gains in east
Moscow-backed separatists are now in full control of chemical plant in Sievierodonetsk.
'Everything is on fire': Eastern Ukraine suffers heavy bombardment
Zelenskyy said Russia's Kharkiv region attacks were especially 'cruel and cynical'.
'Impossible' secret and deadly Ukraine rescue missions
Zelenskyy: 'These are absolutely heroic people who knew... it was almost impossible.'