Unrest, Conflict and War

The Kremlin is probing who is behind the killing, which has similarities to previous attacks by Ukrainian special services. 

The Pentagon moved the USS Gerald R Ford, the world's largest aircraft carrier, to the Caribbean last month. Now, President Donald Trump is repeating threats of imminent strikes against Venezuelan territory. 

Bangkok says the two countries will return to the negotiating table this week amid claims the initial peace deal was rushed for Donald Trump.

No group has claimed responsibility for the November 21 abduction of more than 300 children and staff from a Nigerian Catholic school.

If successful, it would be the third oil tanker seized as Donald Trump continues his campaign on President Nicolas Maduro.

The operation employed more than 100 precision munitions targeting known IS infrastructure and weapons sites, according to a US Centcom statement.

Described as "a declaration of vengeance" by US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, the strikes come after Donald Trump vowed retaliation for an attack on US personnel.

What is this group, which once ruled a territorial "caliphate" and inspired attacks all over the world?

A report by the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification is still warning that over 100,000 children face malnutrition over the coming months.

Anthony Albanese says he will confirm a "national day of mourning" for the Bondi attack in the new year, and has declared Sunday, December 21 as a day of reflection to honour the victims. 

Opposition Leader Sussan Ley calls on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to recall parliament to address the issue of antisemitism in the community, in the wake of the Bondi terror attack. 

Bondi shooter Naveed Akram has been charged with 59 offences over the mass shooting on Sunday. 

Marathon talks between the US and Ukraine led to "not perfect" but "very workable" framework that could bring to an end Russia's near four-year-old invasion, the Ukrainian president says.

The US military says eight people have been killed in strikes targeting "designated terrorist organisations".

Marathon talks between the US and Ukraine could see NATO-like security guarantees extended to Kyiv under a peace deal.

Bondi Beach will remain a crime scene, with security around Sydney's eastern suburbs bolstered.

Israeli politicians have blamed Anthony Albanese for the devastating massacre in Bondi.

Fifteen people were killed, including a 10-year-old girl. One of the two gunmen has also died, while a further 42 people were taken to hospital.

Ukraine relinquishes its plan to join the NATO military alliance in exchange for Western security guarantees as it seeks an end to the war with Russia.

Five people were left wounded from the attack that Volodymyr Zelenskyy said consisted of more than 450 drones and 30 missiles.