Annika Burgess

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is pushing for a chance to face off with Vladimir Putin, a Russian leader known for using power plays and intimidation to dance around negotiations.

India and Pakistan have boosted their military capabilities since they clashed in 2019. As tensions rise between the nuclear-armed neighbours, this is how they stack up. 

There are many names circulating for who may succeed Pope Francis, but history shows the rumoured frontrunners are rarely picked. Here's a look at some of the candidates who stand out for different reasons.

The next federal government faces a world with drastic US policy changes, trade disputes, and ongoing wars in Europe and the Middle East. The ABC asked experts what the next Australian prime minister needs to address first to ensure the country is stable, safe and successful.

Ahead of Pope Francis's funeral, everyday people from Australia and neighbouring countries share the unique encounters and experiences they had with the pontiff.  

The 88-year-old pope died on Monday, a day after greeting crowds of worshippers at the Vatican on Easter Sunday. Look back on how it happened.

After news of Russia wanting access to an Indonesian air base, the obvious question is, what would it gain?

Immigration lawyers provide advice on US travel, as border security officials conduct "enhanced vetting" of travellers with broad powers to refuse any visa holder entry. 

The Australian dollar has been tracking lower against all major currencies, making overseas travel more expensive in popular tourist destinations. 

Last weekend hundreds of thousands of dollars quietly disappeared from Australians' super funds. Here's how the experts think it happened.

As fears grow about the reliability of the United States as an ally, countries across the EU are scrambling to prepare for a possible war with Russia. 

It's Liberation Day in the US — a term coined by Donald Trump to signal the day the country gets its "money and respect back" by imposing tariffs on a number of international trade partners.

Hundreds of women share their experiences for a new UN report revealing years of full-scale war in Ukraine has significantly intensified gender-based violence inside and outside the home.  

Strikes against energy facilities have been a key part of both Russia and Ukraine's efforts to weaken the other, but a 30-day pause in strikes may be part of Russia's overall power play.

A new report from campaign group Everybody's Home finds that Australian renters now need to earn at least $130,000 a year to comfortably afford the national weekly asking rent for a typical unit.

A new study by Australian researchers finds that the risk of cardiovascular disease increases with higher temperatures, and the burden could double by 2050 if extreme heat continues.

Queensland's bay islands act as a natural buffer protecting the mainland from severe storm surges, and helped save Brisbane from the full force of Cyclone Alfred. 

The second stage of the Gaza ceasefire is expected to be tough, as the agreement aims to secure the release of the remaining hostages, and for Israeli soldiers to completely withdraw from the territory. 

The Telecommunications Ombudsman received more than 15,000 complaints from October to December, a 13 per cent increase on the previous quarter.

Israel has begun receiving MK-84 bombs from the US after President Donald Trump lifted an export block on the weapons that was imposed over concerns they were killing civilians in Gaza.  

Progress is being made to better protect renters' data and make applications fairer, but experts say it may not be enough to shift the power imbalance between estate agents and tenants.

Yemen's Houthi rebels are proving they are a threat that won't go away easily, continuously warning to escalate attacks against Israel and Red Sea shipping if the Gaza ceasefire collapses.  

For the first time in nearly five years, pensioners are feeling a slight cost-of-living relief, according to the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

A new peer-reviewed study of nearly 50,000 participants finds that people generally wake up feeling their happiest, and are in their worst frame of mind around midnight.

Guantanamo Bay has drawn worldwide condemnation over the alleged torture and abuse of detainees on the US base, and previous presidents have sought to shut the facility down.