Place Ukraine in temporary administration, Putin says
European countries do not all agree on a proposed deployment of an armed force in Ukraine in an eventual peace deal, French President Emmanuel Macron says.
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Egypt sees positive signals on Gaza truce talks: report
A security delegation from Egypt is reportedly heading to Qatar for talks on releasing Israeli hostages held by Hamas.
Australia calls to protect civilians after Gaza strikes
Fresh Israeli strikes reportedly killing hundreds of Palestinians have sparked a call by Australia's foreign minister to cease fire and protect civilians.
Playing for time: Putin declines full Ukraine ceasefire
Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed for Russia and Ukraine to stop hitting each other's energy infrastructure for 30 days, the Kremlin says.
Israeli strikes kill six as conflict resumes in Gaza
At least six people have been killed in air strikes in Gaza, local health workers say, a day after deadly Israeli attacks shattered a ceasefire with Hamas.
Ukraine deal can’t reward Putin for actions: minister
Defence Minister Richard Marles says Russia's president can't get off lightly in any peace deal with Ukraine after its invasion.
Zelenskiy accuses Putin of targeting Ukrainian energy
Vladimir Putin's promise not to attack energy targets is "at odds with reality, Volodymyr Zelenskiy says following Russian drone strikes across Ukraine.
Zelenskiy hails ‘positive’ Trump call, asks for support
The Ukrainian president described his phone call with US President Donald Trump as "probably his most substantive and positive" talks yet.
Israeli strikes on Gaza kill dozens as bombing resumes
Hamas has fired rockets into Israel hours after Israeli strikes killed at least 85 Palestinians across Gaza, as a ceasefire lies in tatters in the enclave.
Ukraine, Russia to hold talks with US in Saudi Arabia
Talks on a United States proposal for a partial ceasefire in Ukraine are set to resume on Monday in Saudi Arabia, Ukrainian and Russian officials confirmed.
Israeli cabinet sacks Shin Bet chief despite protests
Israel's domestic intelligence boss has officially been fired days after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's vow to dismiss him sparked fierce protests.
Rebels dismiss DR Congo truce calls, capture key town
M23 rebels battling the Democratic Republic of Congo's army have pushed into the strategic town of Walikale, ignoring calls for a ceasefire.
Sudanese army claims it’s retaken presidential palace
Sudan's military has declared it has seized the presidential palace off rival paramilitary forces after nearly two years of fighting.
Israel fires on Lebanon in response to rockets attacks
Israel has struck Hezbollah targets in Lebanon after vowing to respond "severely" to a rocket attack, sparking concern about a fragile ceasefire holding.
Russian attacks kill seven in Ukraine, officials say
Russia has launched attacks that killed three people in Zaporizhzhia and four others elsewhere, Ukraine officials say, despite agreeing to a limited ceasefire.
Turkish court jails Istanbul mayor pending trial
In a ruling likely to stoke tension after four days of protests, a Turkish court has jailed Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu pending trial on corruption charges.
Israeli air strike kills Hamas political leader in Gaza
Hamas political leader Salah al-Bardaweel has been killed in an Israeli air strike on his tent shelter in Khan Younis in southern Gaza, Palestinian media says.
Russian drones hit Kyiv on eve of ceasefire talks
Ahead of imminent ceasefire talks in Saudi Arabia, Russian forces have attacked the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv with combat drones, killing three people.
Sudan’s army says it seized key buildings in Khartoum
Sudan's military has regained its grip on Khartoum, retaking more key government buildings a day after it gained control of the capital's Republican Palace.
Turkey jails Istanbul mayor before trial
Hundreds of thousands of opposition supporters rallied in Istanbul to protest the arrest of the mayor, a key rival to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Ukraine talks begin as US aims for Black Sea ceasefire
Volodymyr Zelenskiy has accused Moscow of prolonging the Ukraine war as officials from Kyiv and Washington begin negotiations aimed at securing a ceasefire.
Israeli strike at Gaza hospital kills five
An Israeli airstrike on a large hospital in southern Gaza has killed five people, including a key Hamas militant.
South Korean court reinstates impeached PM as president
South Korea's Constitutional Court has overturned parliament's impeachment of Prime Minister Han Duck-soo and reinstated him as acting president.
UN reduces staff in Gaza after workers come under fire
The UN is removing about a third of its international staffers working in Gaza, due to the increased danger since Israel resumed its military campaign.
Budging Labor incumbents huge task even for Muslim Vote
Support of Muslim political groups won't be enough to get independents over the line against entrenched senior Labor figures without a Liberal preference deal.
Erdogan says mayor jailing demos ‘movement of violence’
Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya has accused protesters of "terrorising" the public as 1133 people were detained during five days of demonstrations.
Ukraine and US to meet after Russia-US ceasefire talks
Talks have advanced on a limited Russia-Ukraine ceasefire, US officials say, as they prepare to continue discussions with Kyiv after meeting with Moscow.
White House mistakenly shares war plans with journalist
Top US national security officials texted war plans about planned military strikes in Yemen to a group chat that included the editor-in-chief for The Atlantic.
Turkey’s opposition leader visits jailed Istanbul mayor
Opposition CHP leader Ozgur Ozel has announced the party's final rally against the jailing of Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu.
Israel to destroy Hamas if hostages not freed: minister
Israeli defence minister Israel Katz says if Hamas continues its refusal to free hostages, Israel will take territory and make sure it is completely defeated.
Zelenskiy calls on US to sanction Russia after strikes
Russia is clearly not pursuing a "real peace' and the US must apply more sanctions, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says after a fresh wave of attacks.