Zelenskiy thanks EU for support as Trump, Putin to meet
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has thanked Europe for its support as Ukraine seeks a place at the negotiating table when Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin meet.
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Australia and New Zealand embrace in ‘uncertain world’
Regional security and global uncertainty are dominating discussions during annual talks between Anthony Albanese and his New Zealand counterpart.
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Ukraine demands seat at planned Trump-Putin war summit
Volodymyr Zelenskiy has dismissed the planned summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, warning any peace deal excluding Ukraine would be useless.
Israel faces backlash over Gaza war escalation plan
The United Nations Security Council will have an emergency meeting on Israel's plans to escalate its military offensive in Gaza.
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Kremlin says Putin and Trump will meet soon
Donald Trump has threatened new sanctions against Russia and countries that buy its exports from Friday unless Putin agrees to end the 3.5-year conflict.
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Israel approves plan to take control of Gaza City
Senior Israeli ministers have approved a plan to take control of Gaza City hours after the prime minister said the nation intended to control the whole enclave.
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Putin hopes to meet Trump next week, possibly in UAE
Russian President Vladimir Putin says the United Arab Emirates is a possible site for his meeting with US President Donald Trump.
Dozens killed in Gaza as Israel weighs military action
At least 38 Palestinians were killed while seeking aid, as Israel mulls possible plans to fully reoccupy Gaza.
US sergeant shot five soldiers before arrest at base
A US Army sergeant shot and wounded five fellow soldiers with his personal handgun before he was subdued by other troops.
Australia to boost navy firepower with Japanese design
Japanese Mogami-class frigates will replace aging Australian warships following a landmark review recommending a focus on long-range firepower.
More hunger deaths in Gaza as fuel trucks reach border
Fuel bound for Gaza has reportedly arrived in Egypt as Israel eases access for food aid to the enclave, but the UN warns far more deliveries are needed.
Bangkok protests demand resignation of suspended PM
Protesters have rallied in Bangkok to demand the resignation of court-suspended prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.
Ukraine drone attack sparks fire at oil depot in Russia
An oil depot in the Russian city of Sochi is ablaze after a Ukrainian drone attack, which temporarily halted flights at Sochi's airport.
Lax Aussies making themselves easy spy targets: ASIO
Australia's intelligence chief has revealed new details about a series of foreign espionage operations in a major speech.
Clandestine US submarine flexes muscle at Aussie port
It's not hard to miss docked at a busy port but the USS Ohio secretly sailed into Australian waters before offering a rare glimpse inside.
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Gaza baby starves to death weighing less than when born
The latest child to starve to death in Gaza weighed less than when she was born.
Australia-UK treaty unlikely to sink subs deal with US
Commentators are being urged against over-analysing the timing of a 50-year arrangement between Australia and the UK, as the US reviews a major submarines deal.
Russia says it has captured two villages in Ukraine
Russia's Defence Ministry says its troops have taken control of a village in the Dnipropetrovsk region after advancing into the area in June.
Thai-Cambodia shelling ongoing despite Trump truce call
Attacks have been reported around border areas of Thailand and Cambodia despite US President Donald Trump's intervention and calls for a ceasefire.
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Israel announces pauses in Gaza to allow aid for hungry
Israel's military says airdrops of aid have begun in Gaza, and humanitarian corridors will be established for United Nations convoys.
Netanyahu, Trump appear to abandon Gaza ceasefire talks
Remarks from Benjamin Netanyahu Donald Trump appear to leave little to no room, at least in the short term, to resume negotiations for a Mideast ceasefire.
Australia, UK deepen subs commitment despite US review
Australia and the UK have strengthened ties around the AUKUS nuclear submarine pact despite the US undertaking a review of its involvement.
Ukraine holding firm against Russia’s summer push
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Ukrainian forces are holding back a concerted summer push by Russia's bigger army.
Thai-Cambodian fighting extends despite ceasefire calls
Fighting on the Thai-Cambodian border has extended into a third day as the death toll surpasses 30, with both sides saying they are acting in self-defence.
Macron says France will recognise Palestine as a state
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that France will recognise Palestine as a state.
US cuts short Gaza ceasefire talks, bringing team home
Trump envoy says the US is cutting short Gaza ceasefire talks and bringing home its negotiating team from Qatar.
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‘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.
Twelve dead as Thai, Cambodian troops clash at border
At least 12 people have been killed in clashes between Thai and Cambodian troops in a disputed border area.
Axing of US beef ban sparks call for independent review
Australia's surprise decision to open the door to more US beef imports has prompted calls for an independent review amid biosecurity concerns.
Australia pays US second $800m for AUKUS amid review
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed Australia's second AUKUS payment to the United States.
US backs AUKUS for Aust nuclear submarines in letter
The Republican and Democratic heads of a US congressional committee have written to Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth to stress their support for AUKUS.