Aussies told to leave Lebanon as contingencies prepped
Australians in Lebanon have been told to leave immediately as the security situation deteriorates and commercial flights are at risk of being grounded.
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Ukraine energy funds ‘more efficient’ than sending coal
An extra $31 million in Australian aid for Ukraine's energy and humanitarian needs is more effective than shipping coal to the war-torn nation, Penny Wong says.
Tanks reach Rafah centre as Israel presses Gaza assault
Israel's offensive continues in Gaza despite international outcry over an attack that sparked a fire killing dozens of Palestinians living in a tent camp.
Vessel hit by missiles off Yemen’s coast
Officials say a Marshall Islands-flagged ship was hit by three missiles off Yemen, while the crew is safe and the vessel is en route to assess damage.
Israel sends tanks into Rafah amid Gaza-wide offensive
Israel has again sent tanks into Rafah, a day after the US said it didn't believe a major ground offensive was under way in the flashpoint Gazan city.
Putin warns of consequences if Russian soil hit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has received a second $1 billion promise of military aid amid warnings from Vladimir Putin of a broader conflict.
Spain pledges more air defence missiles to Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has secured from Spain a pledge of additional air defence missiles.
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Australia to steer its own course on Palestine: PM
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has spoken with world leaders who are preparing to recognise a Palestinian state but says Australia won't be hurried.
Australia urges Israel to abide by ‘binding’ ruling
A senior Australian minister called on Israel to abide by a "binding" world court ruling over action in Rafah as supporters of Palestine staged rallies.
Australia sounds alarm over war in the Middle East
Australia is "extremely concerned" after Israel hit back at Iran on Friday stoking fears the security situation in the Middle East could escalate.
Anger over aid worker’s killing expressed to Israeli PM
Anthony Albanese has conveyed the nation's anger over the killing of an Australian aid worker in Gaza to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Ukraine forced to abandon eastern bastion of Avdiivka
Ukraine's withdrawal from the eastern town of Avdiivka comes as Ukraine faces acute shortages of ammunition, with US military aid delayed for months.
Apology demanded after ‘gas the Jews’ claim dismissed
Reported chants of "gas the Jews" on the steps of the Opera House might never have happened, according to NSW Police after a months-long investigation.
Australia turns up diplomatic heat with ceasefire call
Australia's public call for a ceasefire to end suffering in Gaza is unlikely to go further with Canberra favouring diplomatic channels to air its grievances.
Australia adds firepower to Ukraine military training
Another 90 Australian soldiers will fly to the UK as part of the latest round of efforts to train Ukraine's military in its fight against Russia's invasion.
Teachers face wrath over Palestine action in schools
Education union members have been condemned by the Victorian government for calling on teachers and staff to invite Palestine advocates to speak at schools.
Palestine supporters target US consulate and Pine Gap
The United States consulate has been splattered with paint as Palestine supporters staged a protest in Melbourne and near the Pine Gap defence facility.
Tensions rise over rallies, vigils for Mideast unrest
Australian communities are being split after the outbreak of conflict in Israel following a surprise attack by Islamist militants.
Deadly Russian missile strikes Zelenskiy’s hometown
A policeman has been killed and dozens of people have been injured after a Russian missile attack on Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's hometown.
Ukraine mourns 16 killed by Russia in market attack
Ukrainians mourn the 16 people killed and 33 injured in a Russian attack on a food market.
Russian missile wipes out Ukrainian food market
A Russian missile has turned an outdoor market in eastern Ukraine into a blackened ruin strewn with victims.
Shelling kills civilians in Ukraine’s northeast
Ukrainian officials say Russian shells have struck a cafe in a key front-line area, killing two civilians and wounding a third.
Russia launches air attack on northern, central Ukraine
The Ukrainian military says it has shot down four of up to eight cruise missiles fired by Russia during an overnight air strike.
Two injured in Ukrainian drone attack in Moscow region
Russian air defences have shot down a Ukrainian drone in the Moscow region, injuring two, while nearly 50 flights were disrupted.
Russia says Ukrainian drones attack four regions
Russia said drone strikes from Ukraine had injured five people in four separate attacks on Sunday.
Russian warship fires warning shots at cargo ship
A cargo ship in the Black Sea had warning shots fired at it by a Russian military ship after the captain failed to stop to be inspected.
Russian attack on a Ukrainian city kills three people
Ukrainian officials say a Russian rocket attack has killed three people and wounded at least seven others in Zaporizhzhia.
Ukraine to evacuate thousands of civilians
Ukrainian authorities have ordered a mandatory evacuation of nearly 12,000 civilians from 37 towns and villages in the Kupiansk district of Ukraine.
Explosions in Kyiv after air raid alerts across Ukraine
Ukrainian officials have declared a nationwide air raid alert as the air force reports Russia has launched hypersonic missiles at the Kyiv region.
Ukraine says air defence systems ‘effective’
Ukraine says US and German air defence systems are delivering significant results.
Prigozhin back in Russia, Belarus leader says
The president of Belarus says Wagner mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin is in Russia while the movements of his fighters remain unclear.