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The Marshall Islands has pulled the plug on talks with the US aimed at finalising aspects of the Compact of Free Association, under which Washington provides its former colony with aid and assistance. Audio

Russia and Ukraine have carried out an unexpected prisoner swap, the largest since the war began and involving almost 300 people.

Flights out of Russia were selling out fast and police reportedly arrested hundreds of protesters after President Vladimir Putin ordered the call-up of extra troops to fight in Ukraine.

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Queen Elizabeth II's coffin has been lowered into the royal vault in St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle, her final resting place.

Queen Elizabeth's coffin was lowered into a vault at Windsor Castle, her final resting place, after a day of inimitable pageantry that drew world leaders to her funeral and huge crowds to the streets.

The Queen's life-long sense of duty has been remembered in her state funeral service at Westminster Abbey.

The funeral service to remember Britain's longest-reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, has begun at Westminster Abbey.

Britain, world leaders and royalty from across the globe will bid a final farewell to Queen Elizabeth, the last towering figure of her era, at a state funeral of inimitable pageantry.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has shared advice the late Queen Elizabeth gave her about being both a leader and a new mother, saying the late monarch told her to "just get on with it".

US President Joe Biden paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth on the eve of her state funeral, praising her dignity and dedication to service after he appeared at her lying-in-state in Westminster.

It will be a day of emotion, pomp and ceremony with some touches personally requested by the Queen, Buckingham Palace says.

As political tension over the number of people arriving at the US-Mexico border grows, states such as Texas and Arizona have sent thousands of migrants to cities such as Chicago, New York and…

New Zealand shares have escaped lightly after worse than expected US inflation numbers triggered global market turbulence.

PNG governor's support for dumping at sea, adviser quits over far-right links, and internet disruption to continue in territory New governor rejects long-standing opposition to ditching by-products in…

In the days ahead, here's what we expect for Queen Elizabeth II's lying in state and her state funeral, as people from around the UK pay their respects. Video, Audio

After the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II, Charles III has been formally proclaimed King at a historic ceremony at St James's Palace. Audio

World leaders and people from around the globe continue to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, the UK's longest-serving monarch.

Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend the funeral of Mikhail Gorbachev, the Soviet Union's last leader, the Kremlin has confirmed.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has joined other world leaders in paying tribute to the late Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the Soviet Union.

US President Joe Biden condemned violent threats against FBI agents who searched predecessor Donald Trump's home as "sickening," as he called for more police funding and an assault weapons ban in…

The US government is to forgive US$10,000 in student loans for many debt-saddled college graduates, a move that could boost support for Democrats in the November congressional elections.

The author was severely injured after being stabbed on stage at an event in New York state.

Acclaimed author Salman Rushdie remained hospitalized with serious injuries but is reportedly awake and removed from a ventilator a day after he was repeatedly stabbed at a public appearance in New…

The US is certain that an American journalist abducted in 2012 has been held by the Syrian government, President Joe Biden says.