How Soviet urban planning is helping Russia freeze Ukraine

Thousands of people are affected when heating plants are targeted by Russian forces.

World

China places highest-ranking general under investigation

President Xi has been accused of using investigations to purge political rivals.

World

Climber delays rope-free skyscraper challenge over rain

Alex Honnold is attempting to scale one of the world's tallest buildings, Taipei 101 in Taiwan.

World

Ukraine condemns 'brutal' Russian strikes as second day of peace talks ends

One person died and 35 were injured as trilateral discussions in Abu Dhabi were set to resume.

World

Tragic chapter on the trains sends rail superpower Spain into crisis

Spain's vaunted reputation for its high-speed network has been humbled by disaster on the railways.

World

Ukraine condemns 'brutal' Russian strikes ahead of second day of peace talks

One person died and 23 were injured as trilateral discussions in Abu Dhabi were set to resume.

World

New Zealand calls off rescue efforts for six missing after landslide

Police say they are not expecting to find any more survivors from the landslide, with six people still unaccounted for.

World

Indonesia landslide kills 7, dozens more missing

Rescue teams are searching the West Java village for 83 people who are still unaccounted for.

World

Four attacks in 48 hours: How east Australia's beaches became a 'perfect storm' for sharks

Human-shark encounters in Australia are rising - but experts are keen to point out it isn't the animals' fault.

World

Spain was a rail superpower - after deadly collisions its reputation is on the line

Spain's vaunted reputation for its high-speed network has been humbled by disaster on the railways.

World

'Half of my friends were killed' - the girls returning to a school caught up in war

Twins whose classmates were killed by shelling say their deaths have made them determined to finish their studies.

World

Russia strikes Ukraine as talks with US to end war continue

One person died and 23 were injured as trilateral discussions in Abu Dhabi were set to resume.

World

Pentagon to offer 'more limited' support to US allies in defence strategy shift

The US will also offer “more limited” support to US allies, according to a new national defence strategy document.

Business

Europe and India seek closer ties with ‘mother of all deals’

<p>India and Europe hope to strike the “mother of all deals” when European Union (EU) chiefs meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi next week, as the two economic behemoths seek to forge closer ties.</p> <p>Facing challenges from China and th

World

China no longer Pentagon's top security priority

The US will also offer “more limited” support to US allies, according to a new national defence strategy document.