Netanyahu and Trump talk hostages as Gaza war grinds on
Freeing hostages in Gaza was main focus of Benjamin Netanyahu's discussions US President Donald Trump, the Israeli leader says, as ceasefire talks continue.
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Dozens waiting for aid among 94 killed in Gaza
More than 90 people have been killed in Israel strikes and shootings in Gaza, health officials say, including 45 people trying to get aid.
Israeli kills 15 in Gaza as Trump waits for Hamas reply
An Israeli strike has killed over a dozen people at a Gaza camp, while President Donald Trump says he expects Hamas to respond soon to his ceasefire proposal.
Russia pounds Kyiv with largest drone attack of the war
Russia has hammered Kyiv with the largest aerial assault since its invasion of Ukraine began - hours after President Donald Trump spoke with Vladimir Putin.
Russia first country to formally recognise Taliban rule
Russia has removed the Taliban from its list of outlawed organisations, making it the first country to formally recognise it's new rule over Afghanistan.
Why ‘racist’ preacher couldn’t be charged by police
An Islamist preacher could not be criminally prosecuted for anti-Semitic sermons, but new laws could allow police to pursue similar cases.
IAEA pulls inspectors from Iran as stand-off drags on
IAEA inspectors have not been able to inspect Iran's nuclear facilities since Israel launched its first military strikes three weeks ago.
Hamas replies positively to Gaza ceasefire proposal
Hamas has announced it's ready for talks on a US-brokered ceasefire with Israel following President Donald Trump's "final proposal" for a 60-day truce in Gaza.
Trump chides Putin and says Ukraine needs US missiles
Ukraine needs US Patriot missiles because "they're being hit pretty hard", Donald Trump says, adding he's still "very unhappy" with Russia's Vladimir Putin.
Kyiv hits Russian air base as drones pound Ukraine
Kyiv's special forces have struck a Russian military airfield, the military says, while Russia carries on with its stepped-up drone attacks on Ukraine.
Israeli air strikes kill 38 Palestinians in Gaza
Israeli air strikes have killed dozens of Palestinians in Gaza, officials say, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu heads to Washington for talks.
Ukraine expects Russian push as drones ‘target Moscow’
Ukrainian commander Oleksandr Syrskyi says a new Russian push is likely in the Kharkiv region as Russian authorities say Ukrainian drones have targeted Moscow.
Khamenei appears in public in first since Israel war
The supreme leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has appeared in public for the first time since his country's war with Israel.
Israeli PM says he believes Trump can help seal truce
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says ahead of a meeting with US President Donald Trump he is determined to ensure the Gaza Strip hostages are freed.
Russia and Ukraine trade drone strikes
Russia and Ukraine have exchanged drone strikes, disrupting air travel and causing fatalities and damage.
Israeli air strikes on Yemen ports target Houthi rebels
Ports and other facilities in Yemen have been hit by Israeli air strikes before missile fire from Houthi rebels, who are suspected of attacking another ship.
Gaza talks for Israel, Hamas as Netanyahu meets Trump
It's a big day for talks on the war in Gaza as Israel and Hamas resume their negotiations and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets President Donald Trump.
Drones pound Ukraine as Russia transport chief sacked
Russia has launched another barrage of drones against Ukraine as it intensifies strikes on civilian areas, while the Kremlin has sacked its transport minister.
First small group of Australians escape Iran by plane
The first group of Australians have been able to leave Iran amid threats of further Israeli missile strikes, but thousands more are still awaiting assistance.
Ukrainian drone hits plant deep inside Russia
After a record month of Russian drone attacks on Ukraine, a Kyiv-built drone has struck an industrial plant more than 1000km inside Russia, an official says.
Trump urges Hamas to accept Gaza ceasefire proposal
Mediators will deliver to militant group Hamas what US President Donald Trump calls a "final proposal" for a 60-day ceasefire in war-torn Gaza.
Putin, Macron hold call as Ukrainian drone hits Russia
French President Emmanuel Macron and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin have spoken on the phone for the first time in more than two and a half years.
Hamas ready for ceasefire but it must end war in Gaza
Hamas has signalled openness to a ceasefire with Israel but insists any deal must end the war in Gaza, as President Donald Trump pushes a 60-day truce deal.
Hamas studies new Gaza Strip ceasefire proposal
Palestinian militant group Hamas says it is considering new proposals from mediators aimed at bringing about a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip war.
Ukraine struggles to contain Russian advances in east
Russian troops are using small assault groups and drones to push towards two towns key to army supply routes in eastern Ukraine, a Ukrainian official says.
Strikes set back Iran nuclear program ‘up to two years’
The US strike on Iranian facilities set back the nation's nuclear program by up to two years, the Pentagon says in contrast to an earlier leaked assessment.
Apology for hurt and pain as Venice arts duo reinstated
The federal arts funding body has apologised to an artist and curator axed from representing Australia at the Venice Biennale, but who have now been reinstated.
Israel’s Netanyahu slams Gaza aid shooting report
Israeli leaders have condemned as "malicious falsehoods" allegations that soldiers were ordered to shoot at Palestinians approaching aid sites in Gaza.
Zelenskiy calls for US help amid Russian air barrage
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has called for more US support to boost Ukraine's air defences after a Russian attack involving hundreds of drones and missiles.
Iran signals openness to transfers of uranium abroad
An Iranian representative reportedly says the country's stocks of enriched uranium could be transferred elsewhere as part of a deal with the United States.
Israel orders Gaza evacuations as Trump urges war’s end
An Israeli official says the military believes the Gaza campaign is close to reaching its objectives and expanded fighting may endanger the remaining hostages.