Russian Medibank hacker first to be hit with sanctions
The Australian government has imposed cyber sanctions for the first time, naming Russian Aleksandr Ermakov as the man responsible for the Medibank data breach.
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Israeli PM says ‘there is no real proposal by Hamas’
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel is taking an unspecified initiative in the absence of an offer by Hamas to free its hostages.
Battles rage as Gaza officials say toll passes 25,000
The Palestinian death toll from air strikes in Gaza has surpassed 25,000, health officials say, as Israeli forces and Hamas fighters clash across the enclave.
Ukraine shelling kills dozens in Russian-held Donetsk
Moscow has condemned the deadly Ukrainian shelling of Russian-occupied Donetsk, which it says was carried out "with the use of weapons supplied by the West".
Death toll from Israeli strikes in Gaza passes 25,000
As Gaza's death toll passes 25,000 and the air strikes and street warfare continues, residents are at much of risk of famine as they are violence.
Twenty-five killed after Ukraine shells Donetsk
Moscow says the weapons used in a deadly strike on a busy shopping and market area of Russia-controlled Donetsk were supplied by the West.
Middle East air strikes raise risk of Gaza escalation
A series of missile strikes in the Middle East indicate the war in Gaza may be stirring up tensions in the greater region.
Zelenskiy calls Trump’s war rhetoric ‘very dangerous’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has said US presidential hopeful Donald Trump is welcome to visit Kyiv, if he can really stop the war in 24 hours.
Fighting across Gaza as Israel drops hostage leaflets
Israel continues to pound Gaza as its planes drop leaflets urging Palestinians in Rafah to help it locate hostages being held by Hamas.
Debate simmers as Wong returns from Middle East mission
Foreign Minister Penny Wong returns from the Middle East to criticism of the government's designation of the October 7 attack by Hamas on Israel.
US launches more strikes on Houthi anti-ship missiles
The US has once again attacked targets of the Iranian-backed Houthi militia in Yemen, striking three anti-ship missiles it says were aimed at the Red Sea.
Biden speaks with Netanyahu on Gaza, Palestinian state
US President Joe Biden discussed his vision for peace in the Middle East and a two state-solution in a phone call with Benjamin Netanyahu, the White House said.
Israeli drones ‘attack southern Gaza hospital’
Israel has been accused of firing on a hospital in southern Gaza using drones as its forces press into the city of Khan Younis.
Downed Ukrainian drone causes Russian oil depot blaze
A suspected Ukrainian drone shot down in western Russia has caused a fire at a major oil depot.
Israeli tanks push towards Gaza’s biggest hospital
Israeli forces have edged further south towards Gaza's Khan Younis Hospital, as Benjamin Netanyahu opposes a two state solution.
North Korea conducts underwater nuclear weapons test
North Korea's defence ministry has carried out a test of what it says is a nuclear-capable underwater attack system off the country's east coast.
US forces conduct fifth strike on Houthi sites in Yemen
The US military has fired another wave of ship- and submarine-launch missile strikes against 14 Houthi-controlled sites in Yemen.
North Korea conducts test of underwater nuclear weapons
A test of the Haeil-5-23 nuclear-capable underwater attack system, has been carried out by the defence ministry off North Korea's east coast.
Russian military ‘has taken control’ of Ukraine village
Russia's military says it has occupied a small village in the eastern Ukrainian region of Donetsk.
Khan Younis battle threatens Gaza Strip hospital
The Israeli army's troops in Khan Younis have "eliminated dozens of terrorists in close-quarters combat" amid a battle with Hamas militants.
US in new strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen
The US military says it has struck Houthi missiles ready to be fired from Yemen, degrading an imminent threat to merchant vessels and US Navy ships.
Russia got $A4.4b of military goods despite sanctions
Russia has been able to purchase some $A4.4b worth of Western components to produce weapons like the "Kinzhal" hypersonic missiles.
Israel presses assault in Gaza, field hospital damaged
Jordan says its field hospital in southern Gaza has been hit by shells, as Israel continues to bombard the region.
‘No safe place’: Aid group warns of relief delays
Aid organisations say the situation in Gaza means it would be several days before Australian relief funds for the region get on the ground.
Sudan says it suspends contact with mediation group
Sudan's foreign ministry says dealings with the IGAD regional group are suspended after it invited the leader of a paramilitary force to a meeting.
US hits Houthi anti-ship missiles in Yemen: officials
US officials say the country's military has carried out another strike in Yemen targeting Houthi anti-ship ballistic missiles.
Qatar, France broker deal for aid, medication to Gaza
Qatar and France say aid for Gaza will head for before being taken across the Rafah border crossing, after a deal was brokered with Islamist group Hamas.
Ukraine statehood at risk if war continues: Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin says it is "impossible" to take away from Russia the military gains it has made in Ukraine.
Yemen’s Houthis threaten to hit United States ships
British and American ships have become "legitimate targets" due to the strikes launched by the two countries on Yemen last week, the Houthis say.
No injuries as Houthis hit US-owned container ship: US
The US military says an anti-ship ballistic missile fired by Houthi militants in Yemen has struck a Marshall Islands-flagged, US-owned container ship.
Ukraine says its forces destroyed Russian spy plane
Ukrainian army chief Valeriy Zaluzhnyi says a large Russian spy plane has been destroyed over the Sea of Azov.