Dozens killed in strikes as war grinds on in Gaza
More than 30 people killed in an Israeli strike on a school turned shelter are among the latest casualties of the war in Gaza where aid groups warn of famine.
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Trump says Putin ‘gone crazy’ with bombings of Ukraine
Donald Trump says he's "not happy" with Vladimir Putin and might impose more sanctions on Russia in response to the ongoing deadly bombing attacks on Ukraine.
Brave to the end: army helicopter crash victims hailed
Recommendations of a safety report into a fatal army helicopter crash have been accepted, with the defence minister saying the victims were "brave to the end".
Army pilot took ‘evasive action’ before fatal crash
The pilot of an army helicopter took evasive action to avoid a mid-air collision before the aircraft crashed and killed all four on board, a report reveals.
Albanese ends whirlwind international tour in Singapore
Anthony Albanese will end his first trip abroad after his re-election with a stopover in Singapore during the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations.
PM promises stronger ties with Jakarta ‘only the start’
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has met with Indonesian president Prabowo Subianto during the first overseas trip of his second term in office.
‘Unimaginable grief’ as army chopper crash inquiry ends
The families of four air crew killed in an army helicopter crash have broken down at an inquiry, describing how their lives had been shattered by the tragedy.
European leaders and Ukraine press for 30-day ceasefire
Ukraine and its allies are pushing for a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, as European leaders visit Kyiv to show unity after Vladimir Putin's parade in Moscow.
India and Pakistan agree to a ceasefire
India and Pakistan have confirmed a ceasefire deal after US-led talks to end their most serious confrontation in decades.
NATO calls for 3.5% of GDP on defence budgets: Dutch PM
Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof says the NATO's chief wants allies to agree to start spending at least 3.5 per cent of GDP on their defence budgets.
Israel’s plans for aid supply will endanger lives: UN
Aid agencies warn that plans presented by Israel to control aid distribution in Gaza will only increase suffering and death in the Palestinian territory.
India, Pakistan militaries to talk as ceasefire holds
After days of heavy firefights, calm has returned to India and Pakistan's borders as the neighbours' military chiefs meet to discuss their next steps.
Zelenskiy flags that he will meet Putin in Turkey
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has agreed to meet Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Turkey for direct talks.
Hamas to release US hostage, Israel says no ceasefire
Hamas is promising to release an American-Israeli hostage held in Gaza within hours, but Israel still intends to ramp up its offensive in Gaza.
Soldier fatigue in focus at fatal chopper crash inquiry
A senior officer identified fatigue as a key issue for an army aviation unit but a sleep study was rejected before a fatal helicopter crash, a probe has heard.
Helicopter in fatal army crash a known ‘underperformer’
A former army aviation commander has been grilled at an inquiry over why a risky helicopter was not swapped out before a crash that killed "four good men".
Japan, China trade airspace violation accusations
Japan and China have both lodged protests about airspace violations around the Japanese-controlled East China Sea islands, which Beijing also claims.
Albanese and UK PM Starmer discuss AUKUS submarine plan
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will soon dispatch a top defence adviser to Australia to discuss the AUKUS submarine program.
Over 200 clashes with Russian forces in eastern Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is calling on Kyiv's allies to up the pressure on Moscow to achieve a ceasefire.
Israel approves plan to capture ‘all of Gaza’
Israeli officials say ministers have approved a plan to capture the entirety of the Gaza Strip and remain in the territory for an unspecified amount of time.
Putin hopes nukes ‘will not be required’ in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin says there's no need to use nuclear weapons in the war in Ukraine and expressed hope that such a scenario will not arise.
Coalition unpacks tax hike plan to fund defence splurge
Peter Dutton has promised a coalition government would raise defence spending and rely on higher income taxes to partially fund the pledge.
Defence secretary ‘shared another chat on Yemen strike’
A report claiming the US defence secretary shared sensitive military details on another Signal chat has renewed criticism of the Trump administration.
Europeans blame Moscow for thwarting peace in Ukraine
Britain and France accuse Russian President Vladimir Putin of dragging his feet over Ukraine talks and want to pressure Moscow to agree to a ceasefire.
Army chopper crash report delivers families answers
A report into a fatal army helicopter crash that killed four men will be released in May after families were briefed on the findings.
Finnish president’s golf diplomacy in surprise US visit
After talking about annexing Greenland, Donald Trump has played golf with the prime minister of Finland - the world's leading producer of icebreakers.
Ukraine urges strong Western response to drone attacks
Russian forces are preparing to launch a fresh military offensive in the coming weeks to strengthen the Kremlin's negotiating position in ceasefire talks.
Trump threatens tariffs if Moscow blocks Ukraine deal
"If Russia and I are unable to make a deal on stopping the bloodshed in Ukraine ... I am going to put secondary tariffs on oil," Donald trump says.
Toll from devastating Myanmar earthquake climbs
Bodies are still being pulled from the rubble days after a massive earthquake in Myanmar as rescue workers desperately search for survivors.
Israeli air strike kills Hamas political leader in Gaza
Hamas political leader Salah al-Bardaweel has been killed in an Israeli air strike on his tent shelter in Khan Younis in southern Gaza, Palestinian media says.
US Pentagon staff could face lie detectors over leaks
The Pentagon's intelligence and law enforcement arms are investigating what it says are leaks of national security information.