Hundreds killed in Iran protests, UN rights office says
The UN puts the number of Iranian protesters killed by security forces in the hundreds, as its rights chief says "horrific violence" in Iran cannot continue.
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Trump urges Iran to keep protesting, ‘help on its way’
More than 2000 people are reported to have been killed in Iran's protests that were sparked by the country's dire economic conditions.
Religious leaders unite in call for hate speech rethink
Religious leaders have united across faiths to urge the prime minister to go back to the drawing board on contentious hate speech reforms.
Iran protests appear to abate after deadly crackdown
Iran's security forces seem to have quelled the country's nationwide protests, residents and rights groups says, while fears of a US attack have retreated.
Hate speech and gun reform to be tackled separately: PM
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced the government will split a controversial bill to reform hate speech and gun laws.
Hate speech laws could be ‘salvaged’ after backdown
Despite criticising Labor's proposed hate speech laws as unsalvageable, the coalition is looking to get elements passed in an emergency session.
Labor issues ultimatum on hate speech laws
Changes to hate speech laws remain up in the air as Anthony Albanese issues a take it or leave it offer to the coalition on the contentious laws.
Ukraine, US to revisit land, nuclear plant issues
The thorny issues of territory and the occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant will be on the agenda when US and Ukrainian negotiators hold talks.
US and Ukraine reach common ground in latest peace plan
Moscow is expected to respond to a 20-point plan to end the war put forward after Ukraine reached a consensus with the US on several critical issues.
Australia ‘stained’ by its treatment of child offenders
Australia has been slammed for its juvenile justice laws as UN experts sound the alarm over the growing number of people in prison without a sentence.
Israeli police raid UN refugee agency compound
The United Nations Palestinian refugee agency is angry that Israeli police have raided its headquarters in East Jerusalem.
‘Above all, I’m human’: Afghan women’s Aussie aid plea
Women whose safety is at risk under brutal Taliban rule in Afghanistan are pleading for help from Australia after fleeing their former captors.
First major winter rains pummel Gaza, destroying tents
The first heavy rainfall of the winter season has sent water cascading through the Muwasi tent camp in the Gaza Strip.
Sudanese army nets rebel drones targeting two cities
The Sudanese army has intercepted drones fired by its rival paramilitary group.
Gaza ceasefire’s first phase winds down
President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, has met with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the next stages of the fragile Gaza ceasefire.
Israeli military carries out ‘targeted strike’ in Gaza
A drone strike on a car and shelling by tanks are among the latest reports of violence in Gaza, as protesters in Tel Aviv call for the release of all hostages.
‘Sword’ could help millions act on human rights
High-profile names are backing an effort to bolster rights for eight million Australians, and not leave them reliant on anti-discrimination "shields".
Hamas hands over another Israeli hostage’s body
Israel has received the coffin of another missing hostage which was handed over to the Red Cross by Hamas.
Trump reluctant to send Kyiv Tomahawk missiles
Volodymyr Zelenskiy went to the White House looking for weapons to keep fighting Russia, but met a US president more intent on brokering a peace deal.
A divided Israel marks two years since October 7 attack
Israelis are mourning the dead and fearing for the remaining hostages as they mark two years since the Hamas' attack plunged the region into a devastating war.
Hostages free ‘soon’ after Gaza peace plan signoff
US President Donald Trump has announced on social media that Israel and Hamas have signed off on the first phase of the US-proposed Gaza peace deal.
No Opera House ‘free-for-all’ after court’s protest ban
Police have vowed to crack down on anyone defying a court order that banned a planned pro-Palestine rally at the iconic Sydney Opera House.
Israeli cabinet ratifies Gaza ceasefire deal with Hamas
Israel's cabinet has approved a plan for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of all remaining hostages held by Hamas.
Death ‘worth it’: Gaza flotilla fracas traps Aussies
Fears are rising for Australians on board an international aid flotilla intercepted by Israeli forces as it attempts to deliver help to Gaza.
Aussie arrested in Bangkok over Malaysia criticism
An Australian man arrested in Thailand on a defamation charge he says originated with Malaysia's government, claims he is a victim of transnational repression.
Scores killed in Gaza as Hamas considers US peace plan
At least 57 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli strikes and gunfire, health officials say as Hamas considers a peace deal offered by the US president.
Gaza aid flotilla with Greta Thunberg intercepted
Swedish campaigner Greta Thunberg is among the activists the Israeli Navy has detained after intercepting the flotilla.
Dozens killed in Gaza despite US call to halt bombing
Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip have killed at least 36 Palestinians in the past 24 hours, medics say.
Palestinian president: no Gaza governing role for Hamas
The Palestinian president has told world leaders that his people "reject" the 2023 Hamas attack on Israel.
France joins Western allies in recognising Palestine
French President Emmanuel Macron has recognised a Palestinian state at a global summit in New York.
Israeli strikes kill dozens in Gaza City, tanks advance
Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians flee Gaza City as Israel ramps up its offensive and some Western countries prepare to recognise Palestinian statehood.