Zanny Minton Beddoes, editor in chief of The Economist, described intense Russian bombardment of Kyiv following a recent visit to Ukraine. She said Russia was seeking to make the Ukrainian capital impossible to live in, despite Ukraine's extensive drone arsenal.
Further details are expected as the situation develops.
Earlier reports and follow-ups on the same developing story.
Protesters march in New Delhi demanding the election chief quit over voter roll changes seen as favouring Modi’s party.
Mandate expires for UN mission tasked to monitor 1991 truce and hold a referendum in the disputed territory.
President Herzog must tap candidate to form new government by November 11, with fraught negotiations likely to follow.
Israeli attacks on Gaza City and Khan Younis killed at least nine people on Sunday.
Centre of downturn shifts away from Sydney and Melbourne, but after such strong growth most homeowners still sit on sizeable gains Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Australian home values have dropped for a seventh consecutive month, with prices in the capital cities now falling at the fastest pace in 40 years as rising mortgage rates scare off buyers. Cotality data shows the centre of the downturn is also shifting away from Sydney and Melbourne toward the mid-sized state capital cities, with Brisbane and Perth leading October’s declines. Continue reading...
Exclusive: Mark Jones, once on track for one of the Liberal party’s most powerful roles, is now instrumental in One Nation’s expansion Get our daily political email , free app or daily news podcast In 2023, a young and ambitious Liberal moderate was on the brink of securing one of the most powerful roles in the party: state director of the New South Wales branch. Three years later, he is playing a key role in selecting and vetting One Nation candidates determined to beat his former colleagues. Multiple Liberal sources familiar with recruitment for the position, which involves running election campaigns and managing fundraising, confirm Mark Jones was among the final three candidates for the role before his career advancement was ultimately blocked. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s Politics, really newsletter here Continue reading...