Russian strike kills 11 in Pokrovsk in Ukraine’s east
Five children are among the 11 dead in an attack on what Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called "ordinary, private homes".
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Israel, Hezbollah exchange fire across Lebanon border
Israel and Hezbollah are trading strikes across Lebanon's border after the death of a Hamas leader, even as Western diplomats seek to contain the war in Gaza.
Ukraine says Russia has fired N Korean made missiles
Ukrainian presidential aide Mykhailo Podolyak has accused Russian forces of using missiles from North Korea.
South Korea retaliates after artillery fire from North
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff say North Korea has fired 200 rounds in the waters north of their disputed western sea boundary.
Government quiet on dead Aussie’s Hezbollah ‘links’
Whether an Australian had illegally joined a designated terrorist group overseas could not be confirmed due to privacy reasons, the Australian government says.
Houthi drone boat detonates in Red Sea after US warning
The United States navy says a Houthi drone boat has exploded in the Red Sea in an apparent attack.
Israeli aerial assault pounds Gaza refugee camps
Israeli shelling has pounded refugee camps in the Gaza Strip as the government announces plans to target its assault on Hamas leaders.
Deadly Russian missile strike causes Ukraine power cuts
Ukrainian authorities say a Russian missile attack on the city of Kropyvnytskyi has killed a man and damaged two energy facilities.
Australia urged to support genocide case against Israel
Palestininian Australians want the federal government to support a genocide case filed by South Africa against Israel at the International Court of Justice.
Ukraine strikes Belgorod region again: Russia
Ukrainian forces have again targeted the border region of Belgorod with ballistic missiles and drones, Russian authorities say.
Houthis claim attack on undamaged container ship
Yemen's Houthis say they have targeted a ship in the Red Sea as they pledge to continue attacks on vessels linked to Israel in solidarity with Palestinians.
Russian hackers infiltrated Ukraine telecoms giant
Russian hackers knocked out services provided by Ukraine's biggest telecoms operator for some 24 million users for days, Ukraine's cyber spy chief says.
Blasts kill nearly 100 at ceremony for Iran commander
Blasts at an event honouring an Iranian general slain in a US air strike in 2020 have killed almost 100 people and wounded 200 others, media reports say.
Sudan’s RSF chief meets Kenya president amid truce push
Rapid Support Forces leader Mohammed Hamdan Daglo has meet Kenyan President William Ruto to discuss the conflict in Sudan.
Australia, US, UK issue warning over Red Sea attacks
In a multi-national statement, Australia has condemned Yemeni rebels' attacks on ships in the Red Sea as violence in Gaza stretches toward its fourth month.
Israel bombards Gaza after Hamas deputy’s killing
Clashes in central and southern Gaza continue as fears mount of a regional escalation following a strike in Beirut that killed a top Hamas leader.
Israel keeps up Gaza bombardment after Arouri’s killing
Clashes in central and southern Gaza continue as fears mount of a regional escalation following a strike in Beirut that killed a top Hamas leader.
Israeli drone kills Hamas deputy leader in Lebanon
Hamas deputy leader Saleh al-Arouri is the group's most senior member to be assassinated since Israel launched its air and ground offensive in Gaza.
Blasts kill at least 100 at ceremony for Iran commander
Blasts at an event honouring an Iranian general slain in a US air strike in 2020 have killed at least 100 people and wounded 200 others, media reports say.
Blast kills 70 near Iranian commander’s tomb: reports
Blasts at an event honouring an Iranian general slain in a US air strike in 2020 have killed at least 70 people and wounded 40 others, media reports say.
Blast kills 20 near Iranian commander’s tomb: reports
Blasts at an event honouring an Iranian general slain in a US air strike in 2020 have killed at least 20 people and wounded 40 others, media reports say.
Sudan’s RSF open to talks on immediate truce with army
Sudan's paramilitary says it is open to an immediate, unconditional ceasefire, with hopes of negotiating an end to a more than nine-month war.
Four dead, dozens hurt as Russia pounds Ukraine cities
The Ukrainian cities of Kyiv and Kharkiv have come under heavy fire from Russian missiles after Vladimir Putin vowed revenge for Ukraine's attack on Belgorod.
Israel ups air, tank strikes, plans to cut troops
Residents in Gaza have reported increased aircraft and tank strikes after an Israeli official said the army will draw down forces inside the enclave.
Australian serving in Israeli army killed, reports say
Australian-Israeli man Lior Sivan has been killed in southern Gaza while serving in the Israeli Defence Force, the ABC has reported.
Ukraine says five killed by Russian missiles, drones
Ukrainian officials say Russian attacks have killed five people in Kyiv and Kharkiv as Russian authorities reported one death in a Ukrainian strike on Belgorod.
Russia pounds Ukrainian cities after Putin vows revenge
The Ukrainian cities of Kyiv and Kharkiv have come under heavy fire from Russian missiles after Vladimir Putin vowed revenge for Ukraine's attack on Belgorod.
Iranian warship Alborz enters Red Sea: report
The Iranian warship Alborz has entered the Red Sea at a time of raised tensions on the shipping route, Iranian media reports say.
Israel signals troop pullback as US carrier heads home
An Israeli official says the army will draw down forces inside the Gaza Strip and shift to a months-long phase of more localised "mopping up" operations.
Fighting rages in Gaza as Israel eyes new phase of war
There is little sign the conflict in Gaza is at an end as Israel continues to hammer the Strip with air strikes.
Ukraine, Russia accuse each other of New Year’s attacks
Ukrainian and Russian officials have accused each other of attacks that have killed and injured people early on the first day of the new year.