Ukraine says Russia is holding 400 hospital patients and staff hostage in Mariupol, as bombardment of Kyiv continues

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Top Stories Ukraine says Russia is holding 400 hospital patients and staff hostage in Mariupol, as bombardment of Kyiv continues In what's believed to be the biggest evacuation yet from Mariupol, about 2,000 cars make it out along the humanitarian corridor, while talks continue between Russia and Ukraine as European leaders head to Kyiv to show support. Chinese military releases video it says shows ADF plane flying in 'nuisance' manner during laser encounter A month after Australia accused Chinese warships of pointing a laser towards a RAAF surveillance plane in the Arafura Sea, China releases a 12-second clip it says shows the Australian plane flying in a "nuisance", "malicious" and "unprofessional" manner. Will China rule the world? It's not looking likely China has long been tipped to overtake the United States to become the biggest economy in the world. But the country is experiencing major growing pains, and that makes its future uncertain, writes Ian Verrender. Police fear more bodies will be pulled out of rubble after Sydney boarding house fire Police and emergency services will search the remains of a Newtown building for bodies after a suspicious blaze on Tuesday morning. Melting snow for water and hiding in tunnels, Indian students battled racism to escape war in Ukraine The nightmarish ordeal of a group of Indian students trying to flee Ukraine is among multiple allegations of racism from people who say they were stuck in a country they couldn't escape. Are borrowers prepared for higher repayments as interest rates rise? Interest rates are rising overseas and Australia is almost certain to follow soon. But are borrowers prepared for higher repayments as record low mortgage rates disappear? Some countries are cutting tax to lower petrol prices. Here's why Australia shouldn't Cutting petrol tax to bring down the cost of living used to be the political version of a joke. But no one is laughing now. New Zealand has cut it's fuel excise by 25 cents and there's talk about a similar move in the US. So should Australia follow suit? 'Hooliganism': Russian court fines journalist after marathon grilling for three-second on-air protest A Russian court fines a journalist $390 for interrupting a live bulletin on Russian state TV with anti-war messages, denouncing her act of protest as "hooliganism". China supplies the world's critical minerals for mobile phones and jet fighters, but Australia is trying to break free The federal government commits $240 million to developing its own critical minerals industry, as fears of a Chinese "monopoly" on the materials drives Australia to find its own supplies. They've been described as 'meaningless league tables'. And this new NAPLAN data hopes to end them For the first time since the start of the pandemic, parents will have fresh and relevant NAPLAN data on the My School website to compare their school's performance.   Download the ABC News app Available on Android and Apple devices The ABC NEWS app makes it easier for you to stay up to date with the latest news and information from Australia's most trusted news source.   Follow Us     The ABC sent this message to bryanrini294.nashjensk@blogger.com these details are included to help provide assurance that this is a genuine email from ABC. Any personal details and data acquired by the ABC from your participation in any ABC Online Services will be used only in accordance with the ABC's Privacy Policy. This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced.     © 2022 Australian Broadcasting Corporation ABC, ABN 52 429 278 345. 700 Harris St Ultimo, NSW, 2007, Australia.   Unsubscribe from this eNewsletter | Discover other email newsletters | Privacy