Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Wednesday Russia has reported Oscar Jenkins is alive and in custody. The Australian man went to Ukraine to fight against Russia's invasion and was feared dead.

Russia’s assurances about the welfare of a Melbourne man captured while fighting for Ukraine and initially feared dead will not be taken at “face value”, as Australian officials push for independent verification of reports the soldier is alive.

Moscow might keep Australian war prisoner Oscar Jenkins for a future high-profile swap with Russians held in jail in the West, an expert says.

A clip featuring Russian troops interrogating Oscar Jenkins who fought for Ukraine surfaced in December Russian authorities have notifie

Oscar Jenkins, once feared dead, is believed to be alive and in Russian captivity. Foreign Minister Penny Wong has called for his release and warned Moscow the federal government's response will be "unequivocal" if he is not treated humanely.

Australian soldier Oscar Jenkins, who was captured along the Russo-Ukrainian frontline, is believed to be alive, not dead as was previously feared.

It comes as the Russian embassy accuses Australian politicians and media of promoting an anti-Russian narrative.

A sinkhole near Tokyo that swallowed a dump truck hole on Tuesday has now doubled in wide after combining with a second sinkhole as rescue workers continued their dig to reach the vehicle's driver.

The U.S. Department of Justice on Thursday said it has worked with international law enforcement take down alleged cybercrime marketplaces Cracked and Nulled. The enforcement action was dubbed Operation Talent.

Anthony Albanese has shut down questions about when he learned of the probe; Peter Dutton says the caravan plot could have been most catastrophic in history. Follow live updates.

Good morning, everyone. My name is Matt Gregg and I'm the candidate here in Deakin. Pleasure to be joined by the Minister for Skills and Training

PRIME MINISTER: I have not said that. I have said that I do not comment. I can't be clearer. I can say, I can say it the same way, you know, that I said yesterday. I'll say the same thing tomorrow. I do not talk about operational matters for an ongoing investigation.