Russia hits Ukrainian power plants despite 'energy ceasefire'

Increased security at next month's Victorian election as Helen Haines's husband says she's a fighter who's ready for her long and difficult recovery.

Wangaratta locals dealing with the attack on their local member Helen Haines which has other politicians now fearing for their safety.

A counter terrorism investigation underway as police probe whether an attack on badly injured MP Helen Haines was politically motivated

Emmanuel Macron calls for order as violent protests fuelled by education cuts and cost-of-living pressures sweep across France.

The Greens are launching an investigation into W-A Senator Jordon Steele-John, after multiple allegations of inappropriate behaviour in the presence of women were made against him.