Israel pounds Gaza City outskirts as onslaught ramps up
Israel's military has stepped up armed operations around Gaza City, ending temporary pauses there that had allowed aid deliveries.
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Australian minister comes face-to-face with JD Vance
The defence minister has held talks with US Vice President JD Vance and his US counterpart Pete Hegseth, as questions remain over the AUKUS partnership.
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‘Acts of aggression’: Australia expels Iran ambassador
Australia has pulled the trigger on serious diplomatic moves to reprimand Iran after saying there was "credible intelligence" it directed attacks on home soil.
Biden adviser defends AUKUS, highlights problems
An adviser to the former US Biden administration says if the AUKUS submarine project is cancelled, it will be a major boost to Beijing and Moscow.
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Death of journalists in latest Mideast attack condemned
Press freedom organisations and the United Nations have condemned the deaths of five journalists in Gaza following the Israeli strikes.
Israel ready to support Lebanon in disarming Hezbollah
Benjamin Netanyahu says Israeli forces could withdraw after the Lebanese cabinet's decision to work towards the disarmament of the militant group Hezbollah.
Kyiv has struck a nuclear power plant: Moscow
Russia has accused Ukraine of drone strikes that sparked a fire at a nuclear power plant in the Kursk region.
Zelenskiy celebrates Independence Day with Canadian PM
World leaders have pledged their support for Ukraine on the nation's Independence Day, including Canada's prime minister, who attended a ceremony in Kyiv.
Japan and South Korea’s leaders promise closer ties
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has held his first full summit with Japanese leader Shigeru Ishiba in Tokyo, where they pledged closer co-operation.
Moscow stonewalling on leaders summit: Zelenskiy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has accused Moscow of stalling on plans for a meeting between him and Vladimir Putin.
Latest strikes lay bare Russia’s intentions: Zelenskiy
Russia has launched a rare drone and missile attack on western Ukraine, hitting an American-owned electronics plant among other targets.
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Jewish group decries ‘reckless’ Netanyahu attacks on PM
An Australian Jewish group has hit out at Benjamin Netanyahu as the Israeli prime minister continued his criticism of Anthony Albanese.
Albanese shrugs off swipe from angry Israeli leader
The prime minister says he will still engage with Benjamin Netanyahu diplomatically, despite the Israeli leader calling him 'weak'.
Major parties on same page on peacekeepers in Ukraine
The opposition under Sussan Ley appears to have changed tack on the possibility of Australia sending peacekeepers to Ukraine, if peace talks are successful.
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‘Weak’ PM condemned by Israeli leader amid visa stoush
Israel's prime minister has labelled Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese a "weak politician'" as a diplomatic stoush escalates between the two nations.
Hamas accepts proposed deal for ceasefire with Israel
Hamas says it has accepted a new proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza, as the world awaits Israel's response.
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US security guarantees for Ukraine ‘major step forward’
Volodymyr Zelenskiy says he's ready to hold talks with Vladimir Putin and has hailed a US security guarantee for Ukraine as "a major step forward'.
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Israelis in nationwide protests to demand end to war
Thousands of Israelis have joined protests across the country demanding an end to the war in Gaza and the return of the remaining hostages.
Trump urges Ukraine deal as Europe backs Zelenskiy
Sources say Vladimir Putin demanded control of the entire Donetsk region in his Alaska meeting with Donald Trump who says Ukraine has 'gotta make a deal'.
Families in Gaza drink water that makes them sick
People in Gaza are struggling to secure enough water for drinking and sanitation as a heatwave takes hold.
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Trump leaves Alaska summit with Putin empty-handed
A highly anticipated summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin has yielded no agreement to resolve or pause Moscow's war in Ukraine.
PM defends Palestine recognition after US ‘disgust’
Australia's decision to recognise Palestine was made in the interest of its citizens, the prime minister has said, after a US official decried the move.
Global momentum behind Australia recognising Palestine
Australia has joined a global push to "end the cycle of violence" in the Middle East with its decision to recognise Palestine, the prime minister says.
US and China extend tariff truce by 90 days to November
The US and China have extended their trade truce until November 10, just hours before a jump in tariffs had been set to take effect.
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Israel’s Gaza occupation plan spurred Australia to act
Concerns over Israel's plans to seize Gaza City helped push Australia to recognise Palestine, but the government has been urged to go further.
‘I’m not going to make a deal’ on Ukraine: Trump
US President Donald Trump says his face-to-face talks with Vladimir Putin will be a "feel-out meeting" aimed at urging Russia to end the war in Ukraine.
‘World cannot wait’: Australia to recognise Palestine
Australia will follow allies in formally recognising Palestinian statehood amid mounting pressure to take action on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Israel faces growing calls to scrap Gaza offensive plan
International condemnation is growing over Israel's plan for a military takeover of Gaza City ahead of an emergency United Nations Security Council meeting.
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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‘Human catastrophe’: PM condemns Israel’s plan for Gaza
Australia and western allies are urging Israel to abandon plans to re-invade and take total control of Gaza City, warning it will breach international law.
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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.