The shelling attack reportedly killed dozens of Ukrainian prisoners of war.

Russia has been working to win support in Africa for its war in Ukraine.

The West must not stumble into uncontrolled conflict with Beijing, warns security adviser.

Missiles fired from long-range bombers hit private buildings and port infrastructure.

A colleague bought Nataliia Voronkova running shoes, but she gave them away.

Putin's grip on power and his position is increasingly under threat, top historian says.

Moscow has targeted Kharkiv in a shelling strike.

Russian troops reportedly took passes from plant staff and 'violated safety rules'.

Cruise missiles from a Russian submarine in the Black Sea slam into the city of Vinnytsia.

The protection of children has been severely affected by escalating conflicts - UN chief.

Shinzo Abe desperately wanted to end Japan's constitutional commitment to pacifism.

The move came just two days after the country's Nato membership bid was approved.

The Russian leader said Kyiv should quickly accept Moscow's terms.

Russia will face a shortage of troops if it does not declare a mass mobilisation.

He said the reconstruction of Ukraine is the 'common task of the entire democratic world'.

The Polish government characterises the wall as part of the fight against Russia.

Vietnam 'Napalm girl' receives final burns treatment. Video / AP

Ukrainians believed to be fighting a withdrawal to seek more defensible positions.

Putin wants all ethnic groups to run Afghanistan, he says in first trip abroad since war.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls Putin "terrorist", asks UN to expel Russia.

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.

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

Rockets hit industrial complex, adjacent city centre apartments, targets across country.

Moscow-backed separatists are now in full control of chemical plant in Sievierodonetsk.

Zelenskyy said Russia's Kharkiv region attacks were especially 'cruel and cynical'.

Zelenskyy: 'These are absolutely heroic people who knew... it was almost impossible.'

What Ukrainian President said during a closed-door African Union address.

Most South Koreans want their country to develop a nuclear programme, a poll reveals.

The residents of Bakhmut try to regain some normality amid war with Russia. Video / AP