Rubio says US is ‘child of Europe’, critical friend
US Secretary of State Mark Rubio received a standing ovation after seemingly reaffirming a strong relationship with Europe.
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Israeli air strikes kill 11 in Gaza, Palestinians say
Israel says its forces have killed "several armed terrorists" who emerged from a tunnel into Israel's side of the so-called "yellow demarcation line" in Gaza.
Ukrainian drone strike sparks fires at Russian port
A Ukrainian drone attack has hit a Russian Black Sea port as diplomats prepare for a fresh round of US-brokered peace talks
Deadly drone strikes in Ukraine and Russia before talks
Drone strikes killed one person in Ukraine and another in Russia ahead of fresh US-brokered peace talks.
Trump says Iran regime change could be ‘best thing’
As another US warship heads to the Middle East, Donald Trump says a change in power in Iran "would be the best thing that could happen".
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Critics hail probe into ‘shocking’ police rally tactics
Investigations into violent police tactics to break up a mass protest must be comprehensive, without delay and public, civil liberties groups say.
Russian air attack knocks out power, heat to thousands
Russia has intensified its winter campaign of strikes on Ukraine's power grid, plunging major cities into long periods darkness in freezing temperatures.
Israeli president sought deeper ties but found division
Israel's president has concluded his four-day visit to Australia, although there's mixed reactions over whether it strengthened ties between the two nations.
Russian attack cuts power to thousands of Ukrainians
Russia launched another mass drone and missile attack against Ukraine's energy grid, leaving tens of thousands of people without heat and power.
Ukraine’s Kyiv under ‘massive’ attack from missiles
Russian forces have bombarded Kyiv in a "mass attack" on Ukraine's capital with both residential and non-residential buildings hit, officials say.
Muslim community reels after police violence at protest
A defiant premier is backing his police force and won't apologise to the Muslim community after officers forcibly removed people engaged in prayer.
Trump: no agreement with Israel, Iran talks to continue
US President Donald Trump says he reached no "definitive" agreement with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on how to move forward with Iran.
UN agency begins clearing huge Gaza City waste dump
A United Nations program is clearing a rubbish dump in Gaza City that overtook a market during the enclave's war.
Herzog departs as thousands hit the streets in defiance
Israel's president has wrapped up his four-day trip to Australia, with thousands of protesters taking to the streets in opposition over the war in Gaza.
Russian strike kills three small children in Ukraine
A Russian drone has smashed into a home in Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv region, killing a father and his three small children.
Trump considers sending ‘armada’ to Middle East
Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with Donald Trump in the US as he considers whether to take military action against Iran over its nuclear and missile programs.
Changes underway to Ukraine’s air defences
Volodymyr Zelenskiy has flagged changes to Ukraine's air defences, as the nation grapples with widespread power outages and temperatures plummet to minus 19C.
Israeli drone strike kills two cyclists: Gazan medics
Indonesia's army says between 5000 and 8000 troops are preparing to deploy in the Gaza Strip as medics say Israeli strikes have killed two men riding bicycles.
Israeli forces kill four militants in Gaza
Israel says its forces have killed four Hamas militants in the southern Gaza Strip after they emerged from a tunnel and opened fire on Israeli troops.
Iran could dilute enriched uranium if sanctions lift
The head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organisation says if all sanctions are lifted, Iran could dilute its most highly enriched uranium.
Israel to take more West Bank powers
Israel's cabinet is moving to make it easier for settlers in the occupied West Bank to buy land while granting Israeli authorities more enforcement powers.
Ukraine urges acceleration of US-brokered peace talks
Ukraine is "ready to speed up" US-brokered peace talks with Russia, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha says.
‘Not alone’: Israeli president comforts Bondi victims
Injured victims of the Bondi terror attack have been comforted by Israeli President Isaac Herzog as he champions solidarity amid unrest over his visit.
Japanese prime minister’s party secures supermajority
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's coalition has swept to victory, handing her a mandate to cut taxes and boost the economy through spending.
Ukraine imposes sanctions over Russian missiles, drones
Ukraine has imposed sanctions on some foreign companies involved in the production of Russian missiles and drones.
Few getting through Gaza’s Rafah border crossing
Far fewer people than expected have crossed in both directions since the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopened, after two years of war.
Legal fight ahead of contentious Israeli president trip
Protesters are headed to court after police were granted extra power to try and stifle demonstrations against the Israeli president's visit to Australia.
Dozens dead, including children, in Sudan drone attack
A drone attack by the Rapid Support Forces has hit a vehicle carrying displaced families in central Sudan, killing at least 24 people, including eight children
Iran vows to strike US bases if attacked
Despite "positive" discussions at nuclear talks, Tehran has warned it is prepared to attack US bases in the region if it is once again targeted by US strikes.
MPs urge top cop to green-light Herzog visit protest
MPs have vowed to join a planned peaceful march through Sydney to oppose Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit despite police opposing the event.
US pushes deadline for Russia and Ukraine to end war
The US has given Ukraine and Russia a June deadline to reach a deal to end the nearly four‑year war, as Russia launches strikes on energy infrastructure.