Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday hosted dozens of African leaders at a Russia-Africa summit, part of Moscow’s efforts to expand its influence across the continent. The Russia-Africa summit marks a renewed Kremlin effort to bolster ties with a continent of nearly 1.6 billion people that is increasingly assertive on the global stage.

Interview: The divisive Josh Hokit will challenge Ciryl Gane for the belt once held by Miocic and Aspinall, the latter of whom vacated the title due to injury in September

Tristan Bennett voices his disappointment in the Budget, describing it as "a lot of tinkering".

Interview: Hokit, who plays a WWE-style character, came under fire for labelling Michelle Obama a ‘man’ after fighting at the White House

Democratic Republic ⁠of Congo's main ​opposition coalition, C64, met in Rome on Tuesday. Under pressure to respond to Joseph Kabila’s rebellion, its five leaders addressed the situation in the country from the Italian capital. They condemned any seizure of power by force and called for inclusive dialogue. FRANCE 24’s Emmet Livingston reports.

A recommendation to increase the minimum wage by 2.8% is agreed by Senator Elaine Millar.