Pope hopes Oleshky truce can spur Ukraine-Russia peace
The co-operation shown by Ukrainian and Russian authorities in the city of Oleshky will hopefully boost broader peace initiatives, Pope Leo says.
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Iran envoys meet mediators as US strike threats loom
With a rising threat of US strikes recommencing after the midterm elections, Iran envoys have again sat down with Qatari mediators to discuss a path to peace.
Oleshky evacuees reach Ukraine after ceasefire
Evacuees from Russian-occupied Oleshky have crossed into Ukrainian-held territory in a significant rescue operation.
Residents leave stricken Ukrainian city as truce holds
Residents of Oleshky in Ukraine have boarded buses to leave the stricken city in a striking example of co-operation between the conflict's warring sides.
Evacuation begins as aid enters stricken Ukrainian city
Russian and Ukrainian officials have entered the devastated city of Oleshky following a rare ceasefire, bringing aid and evacuating those who want to leave.
‘Cruel’: Russian drone strike kills 14 on rail platform
At least 14 people have been killed in a Russian drone attack on a railway station in the eastern Ukrainian city of Dnipro, local authorities say.
US warns allies of possible Iran strikes after midterms
America is telling its Mideast partners to brace for potential US action against Iran after November's elections, as well as possible retaliation from Tehran.
Iran sees ‘only unacceptable ideas’ in new draft deal
Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says Iran wants to give diplomacy a chance to succeed and raised the possibility of a seven-day plan proposed by Tehran.
Truce in devastated city holds, Russia and Ukraine say
Ukrainian and his Russian officials say there have been no ceasefire violations in the devastated city of Oleshky for 30 hours.
Two leaders urge Putin to end Ukraine war in rare call
Finland's president and Norway's prime minister have jettisoned the practice of most European leaders of avoiding contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Netanyahu, key rival both stake claims to lead Israel
Benjamin Netanyahu is calling for a right-wing government while rival Gadi Eisenkot says voters have rejected the longtime Israeli Prime Minister.
Israeli voters pass wartime judgment on Netanyahu
Israelis have surged to the polls for a vote seen not only as a verdict on Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership but also on what kind of nation Israel should be.
Foreign delegations push for peace in Tehran meeting
Senior officials from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey have met in Tehran in another attempt to find a diplomatic solution to the Iran conflict.
Russia, Ukraine down weapons as war starves town
A local truce between Russian and Ukraine comes as Moscow is accused of war crimes in the broader war, intentionally causing suffering and forcing men to fight.
Macron vows ‘strong measures’ to assuage France demos
A package of measures will be introduced in response to weeks of street protests across France, President Emmanuel Macron says.
‘Take action’: alert as cyber outages set to intensify
Australians are being warned to get used to compromised cybersecurity as the number of threats soar and outdated technology offers opportunities for hackers.
Delegations meet in Iran with Mideast region on edge
Officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan are meeting in Tehran amid fears of fresh fighting as the US and Israel sharpen their threats before elections.
Zelenskiy says warnings on ballistic strikes restored
US warnings about Russian ballistic missile strikes that are critical to Ukraine's air defences are fully restored, Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.
Netanyahu says Iran may attack ahead of Israel election
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a threat to Iran as the election considered a referendum on his leadership nears.
Musk says he was behind Starlink speed restriction
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Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi drones and missiles
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Israel begins West Bank army operation after two killed
The Palestinian Authority has criticised an Israeli army operation in Hebron as "collective punishment" after two Israeli soldiers were killed in an attack.
Iran remains open to talks with US, envoy says
Iranian political figures say they remain open to talks with the United States to reach an agreement that ends conflict between the two sides.
France mounts huge security operation for new protests
Tens of thousands of police are out in force before fresh protests across France, hoping to prevent a repeat of violent unrest that shocked the country.
Trump warns of another Epic Fury against Iran
President Donald Trump has warned the US may launch "another little Epic Fury" on Iran.
Palestinian gunmen kill two Israeli soldiers in Hebron
Two Israeli soldiers have been killed in an attack by two Palestinian gunmen in Hebron.
Russia, Ukraine agree on ceasefire in embattled town
US first lady Melania Trump has helped broker a truce between Russia and Ukraine in war-ravaged town of Oleshky, ahead of new talks in the coming weeks.
Israel closes West Bank after thwarted ‘terror attack’
Israel's army is preparing to seal off the occupied West Bank after soldiers shot and killed two men who the military says launched an attack on civilians.
Israel puts settler attack suspects under house arrest
A Jerusalem court had ordered nine of the 10 suspects arrested over settler attacks in the West Bank to be moved to house arrest, a law firm says.
Russia bombs Kyiv despite talk of renewing negotiations
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Russia has used ballistic missiles carrying cluster munition warheads as both sides exchanged war dead.
Roberts-Smith denies war crimes in tell-all interview
Australia's most decorated soldier has declared he "didn't bloody murder anyone" in an extensive interview before his highly anticipated war crimes trial.