AUKUS and Palestine tensions flare within Labor
Tensions have flared within Labor over a key defence agreement and Middle East policy, with a state branch making non-binding federal demands.
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‘Perilous’: largest-ever Gaza protest packs bridge
A slew of famous faces including Julian Assange, Bob Carr, Anthony Mundine and Craig Foster joined 90,000 in a march for Gaza across the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Decision left up in the air over pro-Palestine march
A Supreme Court judge has decided to hold off on a decision that could allow police to step in to stop a pro-Palestine march across the Harbour Bridge.
Police seek to block Palestine march on Harbour Bridge
Police will seek a court order making it unlawful for activists to march across the Sydney Harbour Bridge in support of Palestinians in Gaza.
‘Anchor in a volatile world’: Australia, UK draw closer
The Australia-UK relationship has been hailed as providing "stability in troubled waters" as the two nations look to sign a treaty without their AUKUS partner.
‘Heartbroken’ PM says Israel breached international law
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has accused Israel of denying aid to starving Gazans but says Australia is not about to move to recognising a Palestinian state.
‘Doesn’t bring her back’: death in custody preventable
Countless opportunities were missed to prevent the death in custody of an Aboriginal woman who had pleaded to be reunited with her children, a coroner says.
No Lattouf contempt probe after Nine names lobbyists
Nine will not be prosecuted by the Federal Court for contempt after publishing the names of lobbyists who complained about an ABC radio host's pro-Gaza views.
Protest crackdown creates ‘culture of fear’ on campuses
Academics, staff and students have detailed free speech concerns at Australia's top universities after a crackdown on pro-Palestine encampments.
Australia resists US push to declare future war role
Australia is standing firm against US pressure to declare what part it could play in a broader conflict against the backdrop of a key trip to China.
Legal action in play after protester ‘punched’ in eye
Lawyers for a one-time Greens candidate allege their client was a victim of "gratuitous police brutality" after suffering a serious eye injury during a protest.
Wounded ex-Greens hopeful slams ‘ludicrous’ rally case
Lawyers for an ex-Greens candidate have criticised police for pursuing charges over a protest where an officer allegedly left her with a serious eye injury.
Why ‘racist’ preacher couldn’t be charged by police
An Islamist preacher could not be criminally prosecuted for anti-Semitic sermons, but new laws could allow police to pursue similar cases.
Man faces court over ‘cowardly’ attack on synagogue
A man has fronted court for the first time after being charged by counter-terror police over a fire at a synagogue.
Captured prison escapee asks court for freedom
A bank robber dubbed the "Postcard Bandit" has asked a court to declare his prison sentence invalid and order his release.
Probe called into violent arrest at pro-Palestine rally
Police have initiated an internal probe into the break-up of a pro-Palestine protest that left a former federal Greens candidate with a serious eye injury.
‘No other option’: desperate plea from stranded Aussies
As Australians return home from the Middle East, a family stranded in Iran says it has no way to flee after receiving advice to cross international borders.
‘Torn’ Aussies flee conflict as many more left waiting
Australians have started returning home from Israel after the 12-day war with Iran, but thousands more are still looking for a way out of the region.
Australia urges de-escalation as US strikes Iran
The US president's decision to enter the conflict in the Middle East has sparked calls for de-escalation from Australian politicians.
PM breaks silence to back US military strikes on Iran
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has backed the US in its attack on three Iranian nuclear sites, while again calling for "dialogue and diplomacy" not war.
Death in custody case under scrutiny as ministers meet
Deaths in custody and tougher youth crime laws will be a focus as a peak Indigenous group meets to discuss Closing the Gap progress with government ministers.
Trump meeting on backburner with PM to skip summit
Anthony Albanese will resist making a last-minute dash to the NATO summit which could have provided a fresh chance to finally meet with Donald Trump.
Australia backs Israel ‘defence’ amid escalation fears
Australia has suggested Israel's attack on Iran was justified, citing international fears about the threat posed by the potential spread of nuclear weapons.
Energy stocks surge on Middle East conflict
Israel and Iran's escalating conflict has lifted oil prices and energy stocks, but the resulting hike in inflation expectations is weighing on other sectors.
‘Horrific footage’: shot reporter’s case raised with US
Nine Network reporter Lauren Tomasi was hit by a rubber bullet fired by a US police officer while covering protests in Los Angeles, sparking outrage.
Israeli minister sanctions dubbed too little, too late
Australia's sanctioning of two Israeli ministers over the war in Gaza has been dismissed by a pro-Palestine campaigner who says more concrete action is needed.
New Middle East conflict sends jitters through market
Escalating conflict between Israel and Iran has sent markets lower, prompting fears of a broader Middle East conflict and heightened inflation risks.
Full Video: Ukrainian Drone Takes Out Russian TU-22M Bomber
Ukraine has released extraordinary footage of a drone strike that destroyed a Russian TU-22M strategic bomber, offering one of the most astonishing visual accounts yet of Ukraine’s growing drone warfare capabilities.
‘No moral equivalence’ over Russia prisoner swap talk
A prisoner swap for Australian Oscar Jenkins became more complicated after Russia sentenced him on criminal charges, removing him from a POW deal with Ukraine.
Plea for return of jailed Australian fighter in Ukraine
A captured Australian fighter jailed for 13 years by Russian forces was given a "sham trial" and should be treated as a prisoner of war, the government says.
Huge prison boost creates stir for justice advocates
A bail crackdown has prompted moves to increase prison bed numbers but opposition politicians say the numbers don't add up.