Ukraine hits Moscow refinery in major attack on capital
Ukraine has hit a Moscow oil refinery for a second time in days and disrupted flights in one of its biggest drone attacks on Russia's capital in 2026.
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First tankers cross Strait of Hormuz after Iran deal
Three ships have sailed through the Strait of Hormuz following a US-Iran deal to end their war, but Israeli strikes stir doubt about peace efforts in Lebanon.
Ceasefire signed but Trump says he could resume attacks
Donald Trump has called Iranians "smart people" as US and Iranian negotiators work on a permanent truce over the coming 60 days.
‘We’ll go back to shooting’ if Trump sours on Iran deal
G7 leaders have welcomed the US-Iran ceasefire deal, but President Donald Trump is threatening to resume bombing if Iran doesn't "behave".
Israel takes more territory, kills two brothers in Gaza
Two Palestinians have died in an Israeli strike near a refugee camp in Gaza, as people flee from Israeli forces as they expand their control in the territory.
Russian attacks on eastern Ukrainian cities kill four
At least four people have died in Russian attacks on cities in Ukraine's east and southeast.
US-Iran permanent truce still awaits negotiation
The US-Iran ceasefire deal will be inked in a ceremony in a Swiss mountain resort on Friday as details emerge and oil prices slip to new three-month lows.
Ben Roberts-Smith free to attend War Memorial opening
Alleged war criminal and decorated veteran Ben Roberts-Smith has been allowed to go to a grand opening at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra while on bail.
Israeli fire kills four in Gaza as mediators hold talks
Israel and Hamas remain deadlocked over how to proceed with the next stage of Donald Trump's Gaza plan.
Iran deal ‘loud and clear’ on nuclear weapons: Trump
US President Donald Trump has defended the 14-point memorandum of understanding with Iran on the sidelines of the G7 summit.
Zelenskiy says Russia rejected meeting with Putin at G7
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says he offered to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin at a G7 summit for talks to end their four-year-old war.
Historic Kyiv monastery damaged, 10 killed in Ukraine
European leaders have sharply criticised Russia's latest attacks on Ukraine, which sparked a fire at a UNESCO world heritage site in Kiev.
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Iran, US agree to halt war, sending oil prices tumbling
The US and Iran have agreed a deal to end the war, which mediator Pakistan says will be signed in Switzerland later this week.
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Palestinian death toll in Gaza tops 73,000: officials
Gaza's Health Ministry says the Palestinian death toll from the Israel-Hamas war has surpassed 73,000.
Ukraine’s drones hit Russian industrial facilities
Ukraine has continued to strike at Russian industrial facilities with drones including a hit on a vital chemical plant.
US, Iran inch closer to peace deal as details emerge
A initial plan for peace is due to be signed within a day, says US President Donald Trump and mediators from Pakistan as details begin to emerge.
Ukraine seeking more foreign fighters, Zelenskiy says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says wages of the country's soldiers will be increased while attempts to recruit foreign fighters are stepped up.
US-Iran deal to be signed within 24 hours: Pakistan
Pakistan, which has been mediating in the US-Iran conflict, says the finalisation of a peace agreement is expected within 24 hours.
Two dead, 10 injured in Ukraine attack on Russia border
A series of Ukrainian attacks have hit targets near the border with Russia, part of Kyiv's efforts to keep taking the fight to Vladimir Putin's forces.
US-Iran peace memorandum could be signed within days
A memorandum to halt the US-Iran conflict is being finalised and could be signed as soon as Sunday, a source says, in a breakthrough for the months-long war.
US will hit Iran ‘very hard tonight’, Trump says
The US will hit Iran "very hard tonight", Donald Trump says, threatening to take "total control" of Iran's oil industry after days of tit-for-tat strikes.
Ukraine hits military and energy sites deep in Russia
Ukraine has hit a military factory and an oil refinery hundreds of kilometres inside Russia, Kyiv says, in its latest bid to cripple Moscow's war effort.
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Iran will ‘have to pay the price’ after strikes: Trump
Hours after Iran launched tit-for-tat strikes against the US, President Donald Trump says Tehran must "pay the price" for taking too long to reach a deal.
Zelenskiy at regional summit as drone friction hovers
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is in Estonia for a summit of Baltic and Nordic leaders as a spate of stray Ukrainian drones in the region causes concern.
Israel military kills six in Gaza, expands control zone
Israeli strikes have killed six Palestinians, among them a child, in Gaza, health officials say.
French jet downs drone over Latvia amid Ukraine war
A NATO combat jet has shot down a drone after it entered Latvian airspace, the country's military says.
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Drone rescues US helicopter crew who crashed in strait
A US Navy drone has found and rescued two helicopter crew members after they went down in the Strait of Hormuz, with President Donald Trump saying they're OK.
Iran declares end to attacks on Israel after flare-up
Iran has stopped its wave of attacks on Israel, its military says, after both countries exchanged fire for the first time since a ceasefire was struck in April.
E3 leaders push ceasefire talks between Ukraine, Russia
The leaders of Britain, Germany and France have called on Vladimir Putin to agree 'an immediate and complete ceasefire' in Ukraine, after meeting in London.
Israel strikes Beirut, Iranian MP threatens retaliation
A parliamentarian says Iran could deliver a "decisive and painful response" to Israel following an air strike in southern Beirut.
US eyes Iranian assets for Gulf allies’ reconstruction
The US government has directed a team to assess costs for damages already inflicted on Gulf allies by Iran, a source says.