War grinds on as Ukraine’s Zelenskiy seeks help at UN
Russia and Ukraine have exchanged strikes as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy tries to drum up support for Kyiv's strained defence against Moscow's invasion.
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Recognition of Palestine offers no relief for Gazans
Gazans continue to despair as Israel presses on with its offensive a day after world leaders gathered at the United Nations to embrace a Palestinian state.
France joins Western allies in recognising Palestine
French President Emmanuel Macron has recognised a Palestinian state at a global summit in New York.
Russia and Ukraine trade deadly drone strikes
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is set for "a very intense week" at the UN, while Ukraine and Russia accuse each other of deadly drone strikes on civilian areas.
Summit to meet as support grows for Palestinian state
World leaders will gather to discuss a two-state solution as Australia, Britain and Canada become some of the latest nations to recognise a Palestinian state.
Ukraine, Russia attacks kill four civilians: officials
Ukrainian attacks on the Belgorod region inside Russia have killed three people and a Russian attack in eastern Ukraine has killed one, local authorities say.
Australia defies US, Israeli pressure on Palestine
Australia, the UK, Canada and Portugal are the latest countries to recognise Palestinian statehood, with others expected to soon follow.
Australia, UK and Canada recognise Palestinian state
Australia has formally recognised Palestine as a sovereign state in an announcement along with the United Kingdom and Canada.
Palestine statehood a ‘point of contention’ in US ties
US politicians have warned recognising Palestine could invite 'punitive measures' as the prime minister lands in New York for a long-awaited UN meeting.
Trump threatens Afghanistan over Bagram air base
Four years after US troops withdrew from Afghanistan, Donald Trump is threatening the Taliban government, demanding it hand back the Bagram air base.
Israeli strikes kill dozens in Gaza City, tanks advance
Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians flee Gaza City as Israel ramps up its offensive and some Western countries prepare to recognise Palestinian statehood.
UK fighter jets begin NATO air mission over Poland
UK jets have joined those of its allies along NATO's eastern flank after recent Russian incursions into Polish airspace.
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PM to recognise Palestine at UN, awaits Trump meeting
Anthony Albanese is off on a whirlwind trip during which he will recognise Palestine's statehood at the UN and potentially meet with US President Donald Trump.
Israeli strikes kill 31 in Gaza, offensive ramps up
Gaza City residents continue to flee as Israel presses its ground offensive and medics say 31 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks.
Russia denies jets violated Estonian airspace
Russia denies jets entered Estonian airspace in the same month as its drones violated the airspace of other NATO members.
Gaza Strip hit by telecoms blackout as Israel advances
The Israeli military says four of its soldiers have been killed in the south of the Gaza Strip while the forces attempt to advance on Gaza City.
Ukrainian army in eastern counteroffensive: Zelenskiy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says the country's military is carrying out a counteroffensive operation against Russian forces on the eastern front.
Ukraine to get first US missiles in new supply system
Ukraine is set to receive its first batch of US-produced weapons funded under a new program agreed by the United States and NATO allies.
Israel opens route out of Gaza City for 48 hours
An Israeli official says military operations are focused on getting civilians to leave Gaza City and that it will likely take months to capture.
Israel says ground troops moving deeper into Gaza City
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel needs to create an "independent weapons industry" that can "withstand international constraints".
Musk comments at UK anti-immigration rally ‘dangerous’
Remarks by Tesla and X owner Elon Musk at an anti-immigration rally have been condemned as dangerous and inflammatory by Britain's prime minister.
‘Gaza is burning’: Israel starts Gaza ground operation
Israel's military has confirmed the launch of its ground offensive in Gaza City, saying it is aimed at rooting out Hamas militants.
Gazans flee Israel bombardment as Rubio meets Netanyahu
As US Secretary of State Marco Rubio holds talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the Palestinian death toll keeps mounting.
Ukraine launches major aerial attack on Russia refinery
Hundreds of drones were used in an overnight attack on Russia in which an oil refinery was targeted, with the war showing no sign of abating.
Israel intensifies Gaza City bombing as Rubio arrives
Israel is pressing on with its Gaza City and West Bank plans as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives for talks following Israel's strike on Hamas in Qatar.
Ukraine attacks major Russian refinery in drone assault
Russia says it has downed more than 361 Ukrainian drones after an attack on its Kirishi oil refinery, as Kyiv says it conducted a "successful strike".
US in a delicate balance with allies Qatar, Israel
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Qatar's prime minister Friday before he visits Israel this weekend
UN overwhelmingly backs two-state idea, condemns Hamas
The United Nations General Assembly has endorsed a two-state solution to the war in the Gaza Strip and an end to Hamas control of the territory.
Trump says patience on Putin running out, NATO beefs up
The NATO military alliance has announced plans to beef up the defence of Europe's east after Poland says it shot down Russian drones that violated its airspace.
Ex-chief justice Karki named Nepali PM after protests
Nepal's president has appointed former top court chief Sushila Karki as interim prime minister after protests that collapsed the previous administration.
Russian drone attack was ‘no mistake’, Poland says
After US President Donald Trump suggested Russian drone incursions over Poland could have been accidental, Warsaw has hit back that this wasn't the case.