Russia launches massive strike on Ukraine energy grid
Ukraine accuses Russia of targeting civilians and power supplies as winter approaches after an attack involving hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles.
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Hamas hands over bodies of two Israeli hostages
Israel has repeatedly accused Hamas of being too slow to hand over the bodies of the 28 dead Israeli hostages, but Hamas says it will take time to locate them.
Russia strikes Ukraine energy grid, killing six
A seven-year-old girl is among the victims of Russia's latest attack on Ukraine, with drones and missiles raining down on the industrial city of Zaporizhzhia.
More Israeli strikes on Gaza test fragile truce
Two people have been killed in another day of Israeli attacks in Gaza that potentially strain a ceasefire with Hamas.
Russia deploys 170,000 for push in Donetsk: Zelenskiy
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Russia has deployed about 170,000 troops in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region, aiming to capture the city of Pokrovsk.
Truce tested as Israel kills three Palestinians in Gaza
Residents in northern Gaza have reported shelling and gunfire, as Israel continues to bombard areas of the enclave.
Latest returned remains aren’t of hostages, Israel says
In another development that could test the truce in Gaza, Israel says the remains of three people returned by Hamas don't belong to any of the hostages.
Ukrainian drone strike hits key Russian oil port
A Ukrainian drone strike has hit a key Russian oil port, damaging two foreign vessels.
Kremlin abandons idea of imminent Trump, Putin meeting
Russian and Ukrainian forces continue to target each other's infrastructure as the Kremlin states a meeting with the US president is unlikely soon.
Hamas hands over three more hostage bodies
Israeli forces in Gaza have received coffins carrying the bodies of three-of-the-11 hostages whose remains Israel is seeking from Gaza.
Russia says its forces advancing in Ukraine city ruins
Ukraine says its soldiers are holding on in the city of Pokrovsk while Russian authorities say their forces are advancing in the transport and logistics hub.
UN mandate for Gaza Strip force still in works: Turkey
Representatives from several Muslim countries have met in Istanbul to discuss a stabilisation force and the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip.
Protester crashes cop briefing after weapons expo clash
Hundreds of protesters have clashed with police outside a defence forum leading to arrests and injuries, with the group's leader crashing a press conference.
Dick Cheney, former US vice-president, dies at 84
Dick Cheney, who became one of the most powerful vice-presidents in US history and a leading advocate for the invasion of Iraq, has died at age 84.
Three nations on notice after assassination revelations
The nation's spy boss has vowed to take action after revealing foreign nations were "willing and capable" of ordering killings on dissidents in Australia.
Israel receives another body recovered in Gaza
A body found in Gaza has been turned over and is now in Israel, in the latest sign of progress under the US-brokered ceasefire.
Russian, Ukrainian troops battle in ruins of Pokrovsk
Fighting is continuing in the embattled eastern city of Pokrovsk between Ukrainian and Russian troops, both sides say.
Hamas hands over another body, strikes continue in Gaza
Another body thought to be an Israeli hostage has been handed to the Red Cross in Gaza, as two Palestinians were killed by Israel's military in the enclave.
Russia enters Ukraine’s Pokrovsk after months of battle
After months of fighting, Russian soldiers have broken through Ukrainian defences and are inside the city of Pokrovsk but are facing "intense" attacks.
End Ukraine war, don’t test missiles, Trump tells Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin should end the Ukraine conflict rather than test nuclear-powered missiles, US President Donald Trump says.
Israel receives body of another hostage held in Gaza
Hamas has handed over another body, believed to be that of an Israeli hostage, to Red Cross staff in Gaza.
Trump shadow looms large as PM scales regional summits
World leaders including Anthony Albanese will jostle for position at major regional summits as talks between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping take centre stage.
Turkey PM says West must press Israel to keep ceasefire
Turkey, one of Israel's most vocal critics and a newly established mediator at the Gaza ceasefire negotiations, says Israel must be pressed to uphold the peace.
Russian strike kills four as Ukraine seeks air defences
Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine overnight have killed at least four people and wounded 20, according to officials.
US to deploy aircraft carrier amid Venezuela tensions
The deployment of a US aircraft carrier to Latin America marks a significant escalation amid heightened tensions with Venezuela.
Israeli military carries out ‘targeted strike’ in Gaza
A drone strike on a car and shelling by tanks are among the latest reports of violence in Gaza, as protesters in Tel Aviv call for the release of all hostages.
No Putin meeting without a Ukraine deal in sight: Trump
US President Donald Trump says he will not meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin again unless a peace deal on Ukraine appears likely.
Russia tests new nuclear-powered cruise missile
Russia says it has successfully tested a new nuclear missile with an almost unlimited range that is "invincible" to current and future missile defences.
Rebels say they have captured Sudanese army base
The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces say they have gained control of the Sudanese army's last stronghold in the Darfur region.
Israel to decide which foreign troops secure truce: PM
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his country will have a say on the makeup of foreign troops in any international force in the Gaza Strip.
Gaza in a ‘race against time,’ Australian doctors say
Australian doctors in Gaza have shared their hopes and fears for the Palestinian enclave amid a shaky ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.