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In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Emergency Service, firefighters put out the fire following a Russian rocket attack in Dobropillya, Donetsk region, Ukraine, Saturday, March 8, 2025. (Ukrainian Emergency Service via AP)
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Max Corstorphan

‘This is what happens’: Russian strike kills 25 in Ukraine

Intensifying Russian attacks have killed at least 25 people in Ukraine, as Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelensky and nearby European neighbours plead for peace.

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Donald Trump paused aid until Ukraine is committed to what he determines are good-faith negotiations (AP PHOTO)
US Politics
Staff Writers

‘Right now’: Trump issues threat after Russia, Ukraine escalation

US President Donald Trump says he is ‘strongly considering’ levying new sanctions and tariffs after Russia launched a fresh attack.

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The Trump administration is play hardball with Ukraine by cutting off intelligence. (AP PHOTO)
US Politics
Staff Writers

US cuts off intelligence-sharing with Ukraine

Washington's decision to cut off intelligence-sharing and military aid to Ukraine illustrates the Trump administration's willingness to play hardball.

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Yasyl Myroshnychenko says it's in Australia's national interest to continue supporting Ukraine. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
Politics
Dominic Giannini

US pulling support for Ukraine a ‘dangerous signal’ for Pacific

If the US pulls all support for Ukraine, it could send a dangerous signal about its commitment to security in the Pacific, the Ukrainian ambassador says.

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Opposition members of parliament have tossed smoke grenades and tear gas. (AP PHOTO)
World
Staff Writers

WATCH: Opposition MPs hurl smoke bombs in parliament chaos

Tear gas has been thrown in the chamber of Serbia's parliament by opposition MPs before one politician had a stroke during the carnage.

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US President Donald Trump has called Ukraine President Colodymyr Zelensky a 'dictator'.
US Politics
Staff Writers

‘It's time to make things right': Zelensky folds for US support

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says he regrets last week’s Oval Office clash with US President Donald Trump, saying his team are ready to ‘bring lasting peace closer’.

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Just days after a disastrous Oval Office meeting in which Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance laid into Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, the US has announced it will pause military aid.
US Politics
Aamer Madhani, Zeke Miller and Lisa Mascaro

Rift escalates as US hits pause on Ukraine aid

The move comes just days after a disastrous Oval Office meeting in which Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance laid into Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer and France's President Emmanuel Macron holding their meeting during a summit at Lancaster House.
World
Latika M Bourke

UK wants Australia to join pro-Ukraine Coalition of Willing

Keir Starmer has confirmed he is working to include Australia and non-European countries in the Coalition of the Willing that Britain and France are assembling to defend any peace deal in Ukraine. 

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A car has struck people in the western German city of Mannheim, leaving two dead, authorities say.
Europe
Staff Writers

Two dead after car ploughs into carnival crowd

Police say a suspect is in custody and at least two people have died after a driver rammed a car into a crowd in western Germany.

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Pope Francis suffered an ‘isolated crisis of bronchial spasm’, the Vatican said.
Europe
Staff Writers

Pope on ventilation after two respiratory 'insufficiencies'

Pope Francis has been put back on non-invasive mechanical ventilation after two episodes of ‘acute respiratory insufficiency’, the Vatican says.

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Britain and France are bringing together a Coalition of the Willing.
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Politics
Latika M Bourke 

Australia should stand beside the Coalition of the Willing 

Latika M Bourke: Russia paved the way for Australia by involving North Korean troops in the Ukraine, former ambassador says.

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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer and France's President Emmanuel Macron embrace during the summit at Lancaster House/
World
The Washington Post

Europe leaders ‘double down’ on Zelensky after Trump blow-up

Rattled leaders on the continent are scrambling to salvage US support for Ukraine after President Donald Trump’s explosive meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky.

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Prime Minister Keir Starmer has told Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy the UK supports him.
World
Staff Writers

Hugs and handshakes as Europe backs Ukraine

Leaders have wrapped up a summit in London with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to discuss the war and beefing up military spending across Europe in the wake of a fiery meeting with Donald Trump.

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Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskiy will sign a mineral deal with the United States on Friday, Donald Trump says. (AP PHOTO)
World
Max Corstorphan

‘Very big’: Trump says US, Ukraine deal will boost security

President Donald Trump has confirmed Ukraine will sign a mineral agreement that will see the United States on Ukrainian soil, saying ‘nobody is going to be messing around with our people when we are there’.

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President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's regular term in office ended in May last year amid martial law.
Europe
Staff Writers

Ukraine MPs vote on Zelensky’s legitimacy

Ukrainian MPs have voted on the legitimacy of President Volodymyr Zelensky during a special session of parliament.

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