Conflict

The EU wants to keep Ukraine financed and fighting as it sees Russia's invasion as a threat to its own security.

Mark Rutte says a war waged by Russia could be "on the scale of war our grandparents and great-grandparents endured".

Ukraine's long-range drones struck a major offshore oil platform in the Caspian Sea in an attempt to cut off the Russian energy revenues funding its war.

Question Time was just beginning as the call "free Palestine" rang out from above the chamber.

Initial repairs were successful, but comprehensive restoration is needed to ensure nuclear safety.

The budget had seen an increase of 47 billion shekels (NZ$25.1b) compared to 2023 on the eve of the war.

Thirteen people have been killed in an Israeli "criminal attack" in a village, Syria says, while Israel says its troops came under fire during an operation to arrest militants.

The Israel Defense Forces and Israeli Police acknowledged the incident, but did not make any concessions.

Local medics say more than 80 were wounded in a series of strikes on Gaza City and central areas, as Israel and Hamas accuse each other of breaching the six-week-old ceasefire. Audio

A secret session involving Jared Kushner, envoy Steve Witkoff, and sanctioned Putin ally Kirill Dmitriev led to the surprise 28-point peace proposal that is seen by many to favour Moscow. Audio

The programme currently protects people from Somalia from deportation, if they cannot return home safely.

Christian Association of Nigeria says more than 200 students have been kidnapped, as Pentagon Chief Hegseth meets Nigeria's national security advisor.

Israel and Hamas have traded blame for what both call violations of the US-brokered truce.

When asked about the allegations in the report, the Israel Prison Service said it operated in accordance with the law.