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US, Ukraine 'agree terms' of critical minerals deal

Volodymyr Zelenskiy (left) and Donald Trump. Photo: Reuters (file)

US, Ukraine 'agree terms' of critical minerals deal

The US and Ukraine have reportedly agreed terms of a draft minerals deal central to Kyiv's push to win Washington's support as President Trump seeks to end the war with Russia.

PM must prioritise visiting China: Hipkins

China's navy frigate Hengyang off the coast of NSW. Photo: Australian Defence Force

PM must prioritise visiting China: Hipkins

Labour leader Chris Hipkins says Foreign Minister Winston Peters must have a frank conversation with his Chinese counterpart about warships in the Tasman Sea - and the PM should also pay a visit to China.

Musk's new ultimatum spurs fresh confusion

Musk's new ultimatum spurs fresh confusion

US federal workers face fresh uncertainty about their futures, after Elon Musk gave them "another chance" to respond to his ultimatum that they justify their jobs or risk termination.

Pope rested well all night: Vatican

Pope Francis has been pontiff since 2013. He has had influenza and other health problems...

Pope rested well all night: Vatican

Pope Francis, who is in critical condition in hospital battling double pneumonia, rested well throughout the night, the Vatican said.

At least three dead in Korea construction collapse

Acting President Choi Sang-mok has called to mobilise all available personnel in rescue efforts....

At least three dead in Korea construction collapse

At least three people have died and six were injured after a collapse at a highway construction site in South Korea.

New cyclone to be named off Vanuatu

The category 1 system is expected to intensify into a category 2 system overnight. Photo: Zoom...

New cyclone to be named off Vanuatu

A new tropical cyclone is about to be named east of Vanuatu.

Chinese drills forced 49 flights to change course

A Virgin Australia pilot alerted authorities about a live-fire drill by Chinese naval ships last week in the Tasman Sea that forced 49 flights to change their paths.

Fears Israel employing Gaza-like tactics in West Bank

Israeli tanks move through a damaged road during a raid at Jenin Refugee Camp in the West Bank....

Fears Israel employing Gaza-like tactics in West Bank

Israeli bulldozers have demolished large areas of the now virtually empty Jenin refugee camp, echoing tactics already employed in Gaza as troops prepare for a long-term stay.

'Killing me softly' singer Roberta Flack dies

Roberta Flack in 1971. Photo: Getty Images

'Killing me softly' singer Roberta Flack dies

Roberta Flack, the silky-voiced Grammy-winning singer whose sultry ballads "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" and "Killing Me Softly With His Song" topped the charts in the 1970s, has died at the age of 88.

Pope Francis remains critical for second day

Pope Francis holds his homily during the weekly General Audience at the Paul VI Hall in the...

Pope Francis remains critical for second day

Pope Francis, battling double pneumonia, remains in a critical condition for a second day running and has shown an "initial, slight insufficiency" in his kidney function, the Vatican said.

Ukraine ambassador wants Russia held to account

Relatives Went To Clean The Portraits Of Fallen Soldiers In The Ukrainian War, in Kyiv, Ukraine....

Ukraine ambassador wants Russia held to account

Ukraine's ambassador to New Zealand says Russia must be held to account for its invasion of Ukraine if a long-lasting peace deal is to be achieved.

Germany's conservatives set to lead as AfD surges

Friedrich Merz greets media and supporters as early results put his conservative Christian...

Germany's conservatives set to lead as AfD surges

Germany's opposition conservatives have won the national election, putting leader Friedrich Merz on track to be the next chancellor while the far-right AfD came in second on its best ever result, projected results showed.

Zelenskiy willing to resign if it brings peace to Ukraine

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi during a press conference during the forum 'Ukraine....

Zelenskiy willing to resign if it brings peace to Ukraine

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says he is willing to give up his position if it means peace in Ukraine, adding he could exchange his departure for his country's entry into the NATO...

Musk orders US federal workers to report on work by Monday or resign

Elon Musk with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office. Photo: Reuters

Musk orders US federal workers to report on work by Monday or resign

The Trump administration sent emails on Saturday evening to US federal government employees telling them to detail their work accomplishments from the previous week by Monday night or risk losing their jobs.

Leaders to meet Trump amid alarm over Ukraine

Sir Keir Starmer (left) and Emmanuel Macron met in Paris to discuss Ukraine earlier this month....

Leaders to meet Trump amid alarm over Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macron and British PM Keir Starmer travel to Washington next week amid alarm over US President Donald Trump's hardening stance towards Ukraine.

Gunman takes hostages at US hospital, officer killed

A man carrying a handgun and zip ties took hostages inside a Pennsylvania hospital, fatally shooting an officer and wounding five others, official say.

Canada's PM hits out after ice hockey win

Sidney Crosby of Team Canada celebrates with teammates after defeating Team US in overtime. Photo...

Canada's PM hits out after ice hockey win

Canada has beaten fierce ice hockey rivals the US 3-2 to win a riveting 4 Nations Face-Off final and close out a tournament high on political tension.

Ukraine access to vital Starlink threat

Elon Musk rushed thousands of Starlink terminals to Ukraine to replace communications...

Ukraine access to vital Starlink threat

Starlink provides crucial internet connectivity to war-torn Ukraine and its military.

Pope Francis in 'critical' condition

Francis, who has been Pope since 2013, has suffered bouts of ill health in the past two...

Pope Francis in 'critical' condition

The Pope's health has deteriorated and for the first time the Vatican is describing his condition as "critical".

Cook Islands deal opens up Pacific to China: expert

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown and Chinese Premier Li Qiang. Photo: Liu Bin

Cook Islands deal opens up Pacific to China: expert

China will be able to establish a "significant strategic presence" in the Pacific due to its new deal with the Cook Islands, a security studies professor says.

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