Israeli intelligence chief resigns over Oct 7 attack
The head of Israeli military intelligence has resigned, potentially setting the stage for more top security brass to accept blame over Hamas' October attack.
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Russia claims second gain in Ukraine’s Donetsk region
Russian forces have taken control of a village in Ukraine's east, officials say, the second settlement claimed by Russia in as many days.
Eastern Ukraine town under attack, Kharkiv TV tower hit
Russian attacks on Ukraine continue, with the second largest city of Kharkiv's television tower felled and 25,000 soldiers storming another eastern town.
Trump corrupted 2016 election, hush money trial told
"This was a planned, coordinated, long-running conspiracy to influence the 2016 election, to help Donald Trump get elected," New York prosecutors say.
Iran’s foreign minister downplays Israeli drone attack
A drone attack appears to have targeted an Iranian Air Force base near the city of Isfahan, deep inside the country, but without striking any strategic sites
Violence flares in West Bank as Gaza fighting continues
Deadly clashes have occurred in the West Bank as Israeli strikes hit the city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip.
US facing Vietnam-style humiliation in Ukraine: Russia
Washington's latest funding package for Kyiv shows the US is wading deeper into a hybrid war with Russia in Ukraine, Moscow says.
Ukrainian drones strike Russian fuel depot, substations
Ukraine has launched a major drone attack on a Russian fuel depot and several power substations, Russia's defence ministry has confirmed.
Solomon’s pro-China PM retains seat, vote continues
It will still be days before the full results of the Solomon Islands' election is known, but Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has reportedly kept his seat.
Man dies after setting self on fire outside Trump court
A man has died after setting himself on fire outside the New York court as jury selection for former president Donald Trump's hush money trial was finalised.
Iran signals no retaliation against Israel after drones
Iran's foreign minister has downplayed a drone attack in Iran, saying the incident is being investigated and there is so far no proven link to Israel.
Iran signals no further retaliation for Israel attack
Tehran has played down a reported attack by Israel on Iranian soil and indicated it doesn't plan to retaliate amid fears of a wider Middle Eastern war.
Voting starts in India election, Modi seeks third term
Officials have reported a substantial voter turnout during the first phase of India's massive election as Prime Minister Narendra Modi vies for a third term.
Israel attacks Iran, drones reported over Isfahan
Iran has shot down drones over the city of Isfahan, state media says, after Israel launched an attack that has raised fears of a wider Middle Eastern conflict.
US, Israel hold talks on plans for Rafah offensive
Talks have been held between US and Israeli delegates about the situation in Rafah and any plans for a possible offensive by Israel in the Gazan city.
India votes in gigantic election, Modi seeks third term
Indians are set to go to the polls in the first phase of the world's biggest election with Prime Minister Narendra Modi vying for a third term.
US blocks Palestinian bid for full UN membership
The US has vetoed a widely supported United Nations draft resolution backing full UN membership for Palestine.
Twelve jurors selected in Trump hush-money trial
Twelve jurors have been selected in former president Donald Trump's trial over a payment made to porn star Stormy Daniels before the 2016 US election.
Ukraine seeks G7, NATO help for battered air defences
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has joined the G7 meeting of foreign ministers, asking for more air defence systems after military aid to Kyiv slowed.
Israeli missiles hit site in Iran: Report
Israeli missiles have reportedly hit a site in Iran, with flights diverted over Iranian airspace.
Trump hush money trial loses two jurors: judge
Lawyers are searching for jurors in Donald Trump's hush money trial after a judge said one was excused after feeling "intimidated" by media reports.
Hiccups in Solomon Is vote but results expected soon
Some hiccups were experienced in the Solomon Islands' largest-ever and most-closely-watched election, authorities say.
Trump hush money trial loses intimidated juror: judge
Lawyers are searching for jurors in Donald Trump's hush money trial after a judge said one woman was excused after feeling "intimidated" by media reports.
Bob Carr slams AUKUS in warning to New Zealand
New Zealand should not align with AUKUS, Australia's former foreign minister Bob Carr says, so long as the US pursues a "primacy"-based foreign policy.
Solomon Islanders have voted, election count to begin
Counting is due to begin in the Solomon Islands' election, as Australia's deputy prime minister said the nation would work closely with whoever was elected.
UN Security Council to vote on Palestine UN membership
The 15-member United Nations Security Council is expected to vote on a Palestinian request for full membership of the world body.
Zelenskiy begs for air defence aid as 17 die in strikes
At least 17 people have been killed and more than 60 injured in strikes on the Ukrainian city of Chernihiv as the nation's president continues to call for aid.
EU leaders back new Iran sanctions after Israel attack
European Union leaders have agreed on new sanctions targeting Iran for its direct attack on Israel.
Zelenskiy signs draft law to reinforce Ukraine troops
More than two years into the war, Ukraine says Russian forces are outnumbering its own by up to 10 times.
First seven jurors chosen in Trump hush money trial
The first seven jurors have been selected to serve on Donald Trump's hush money criminal trial as the selection process continues to choose a 12-member panel.
United States and allies plan more sanctions on Iran
Israel's military chief of staff has promised Iran's launch of more than 300 missiles and drones at Israeli territory "will be met with a response".