Ukraine strikes cause Russian fuel shortages: Zelenskiy
Ukrainian long-range strikes might have slashed petrol supplies in Russia by up to a fifth, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy claims.
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Russia strikes Kyiv apartments, energy sites
Explosions have rocked central Kyiv as a major Russian aerial assault set a high-rise ablaze and cut power to parts of the Ukrainian capital.
Activists claim they saw abuse, Thunberg ‘humiliation’
A group of activists detained in Israel say they'd do it all again, despite the abuse they claim to have witnessed, after being warmly welcomed home.
Israeli cabinet ratifies Gaza ceasefire deal with Hamas
Israel's cabinet has approved a plan for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of all remaining hostages held by Hamas.
Trump campaign overshadows Nobel Peace Prize decision
Nobel-watchers believe it's extremely unlikely Donald Trump's name will be read out as the 2025 Peace Prize winner.
Kyiv plunged into darkness after mass Russian attack
Russia has again targeted Ukraine's energy facilities in a major drone and missile attack, blacking out several regions including the capital.
Venezuela’s Maria Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has won the Nobel Peace Prize "for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela".
Gazans return to wrecked homes as ceasefire in effect
War-weary Palestinians are making their way back to their homes in Gaza and Israeli forces are beginning to pull back as a long-awaited ceasefire takes effect.
Gazans trek to ruined homes as Israeli forces pull back
Palestinians have started returning to their homes in Gaza after a ceasefire was activated and the Israeli military said soldiers were withdrawing.
Some kids caught in Ukraine war returned: Melania Trump
US first lady Melania Trump says eight Ukrainian children have been reunited with their families after ongoing talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Hopes local tensions will ease after Gaza ceasefire
Reverberations of a ceasefire in Gaza may be felt in Australia, but there are calls for more to be done to combat the nation's issues with racism.
‘Stop this genocide’: plea for lasting Gaza ceasefire
Thousands of pro-Palestine protesters say they won't let up until Australia sanctions Israel ahead of Hamas' expected release of remaining Israeli hostages.
Sudanese RSF drone attack kills 53, doctors’ group says
A doctors' group says the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in Sudan have attacked a shelter in a besieged Darfur city, killing at least 53 people.
Zelenskiy, Trump talk as Ukraine, Russia launch drones
Russian and Ukrainian forces have traded drone attacks as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy spoke to US President Donald Trump.
Aid trucks enter Gaza as ceasefire deal brings hope
Trucks carrying humanitarian aid have begun entering the Gaza Strip from Egypt in accordance with the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal.
Afghanistan kills 58 Pakistani soldiers, wounds 30
Afghanistan claims it has killed 58 Pakistani soldiers and wounded 30 others in response to what it calls repeated violations of its territory and airspace.
Madagascar’s president says a coup is under way
The president of Madagascar says an attempted coup is underway in the Indian Ocean island country, a day after soldiers joined anti-government demonstrations
Trump warns Russia he may send Ukraine Tomahawks
Donald Trump says he may tell Russian President Vladimir Putin that he could supply Ukraine with long-range Tomahawk missiles if the war is not settled.
AFP investigates ‘burn down Parliament House’ remarks
Senator Lidia Thorpe is being investigated by Australian Federal Police after saying she's prepared to "burn down Parliament House" in support of Palestinians.
Israel prepares to welcome the last living hostages
After two long years of heartbreak and waiting, Israelis are preparing to welcome home the last living hostages from devastated Gaza and mourn the dead ones.
Hamas hands over all remaining hostages to Israel
Hamas has released all 20 surviving hostages to Israel, a major step towards ending two years of devastating war in Gaza.
Gazan Aussies doubt peace as leaders praise Trump
As Jewish Australians celebrate the release of Israeli hostages, Palestinian Australians are doubtful about long-term peace, fearing further Israeli reprisals.
Zelenskiy returning to Washington for weapons talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is heading back to the Oval Office to try and persuade Donald Trump to provide Ukraine with long-range weapons.
Fragile Gaza ceasefire holds as uncertainties remain
Jubilation has greeted the return to Israel of the last living hostages held in Gaza and the release of Palestinian prisoners and detainees in a ceasefire deal.
Madagascar crisis deepens as leader moves on parliament
The political crisis in Madagascar has deepened with the president moving to dissolve parliament after weeks of anti-government protests.
Hamas readies for Gaza talks US hopes will halt war
A Hamas delegation has landed in Egypt for talks with the US and Qatar over the implementation of the most advanced effort yet to halt the conflict in Gaza.
Five dead, infrastructure damaged in Russian air attack
The latest attack on Lviv is likely the largest in the region of the Ukraine war, a spokesman for the war-torn country's State Emergency Service says.
‘Good chance’: Talks begin on plan to end Gaza war
Talks on US President Donald Trump's Gaza Strip peace plan have started in Egypt including representatives of Hamas, Israel, US, Egypt and Qatar.
October 7 survivor speaks out on massacre’s anniversary
Two years on from the October 7 attacks, a senior Labor Jewish MP wants fewer pro-Palestinian protests so the Jewish community can feel safer in Australia.
Defiant pro-Palestine vigils call for urgent ceasefire
A pro-Palestine protest planned for the Sydney Opera House is headed to court while other vigils were staged on October 7 to mourn Gaza's war dead.
Death ‘worth it’: Gaza flotilla fracas traps Aussies
Fears are rising for Australians on board an international aid flotilla intercepted by Israeli forces as it attempts to deliver help to Gaza.