US, Iran trade barrages as quick resolution hopes dim
The US and Iran have resumed hostilities, with fears the drawn-out war will spread further across the Middle East.
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Trump announces agreement to disarm Hamas in Gaza
Donald Trump says a deal has been reached for the complete disarmament of Hamas, as an Israeli official says the proposed terms aren't satisfactory.
Russian missile appears to have come down in Poland: PM
NATO head Mark Rutte says he spoken with Polish officials after a flying object, suspected by the government to be a Russian missile, crashed near the border.
Preschool to uni: envoy wants anti-Semitism education
Targeted education from preschool to university is essential to change embedded hateful views, the envoy tasked with combating anti-Semitism says.
Russia strikes Ukraine from east to west, killing eight
Volodymyr Zelenskiy has pointed to a "critical shortage" of air defence missiles from allies after another massive Russian strike on swathes of Ukraine.
US unleashes ‘heavy wave’ of strikes against Iran
The US has launched a wave of attacks in retaliation for Iranian strikes that threaten to draw more Middle Eastern countries into the conflict.
Ukraine hits Russian refineries, hours after US talks
Ukrainian has continued its attacks on Russian oil facilities, while President Volodymyr Zelenskiy praised his "good meeting" with Donald Trump in Washington.
Health watchdog rejects anti-Semitism definition fears
Practitioners are being assured by the health regulator they won't be censored under new guidelines based on a controversial definition of anti-Semitism.
‘Positive’: Netanyahu, Trump hold first talks since war
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has held talks with US President Donald Trump, which the White House described as "positive and productive".
Iran rules out Omani proposal to manage Hormuz
Iran has rejected Oman's proposal to share control of the Strait of Hormuz, dismissing the plan as "unrealistic" as conflict over the key waterway intensifies.
Trump and Zelenskiy discuss Patriot deal at White House
US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy have met at the White House.
Contentious hate speech laws face High Court challenge
Pro-Palestine protesters are taking a state's new hate speech laws to the High Court, arguing a ban on two slogans unlawfully criminalises political speech.
Jewish public servants fearful of ‘outing’ themselves
The public service at all levels of government has been called out at an anti-Semitism inquiry for lacking the ability to consider Jewish workers.
Trump says United States and Iran ‘having good talks’
The United States and Iran are "having good talks," US President Donald Trump says after a two-week campaign of air strikes against Iran was halted.
‘Too high’: RBA rates warning as inflation fears flare
The Reserve Bank governor says interest rates may need to go higher, as Australia's weak productivity problem locks households in for lower living standards.
‘Build resilience’: refinery touted but discount to end
A study will examine locations for what would be the first refinery to be built in Australia since the 1960s, as a cut to the fuel excise is set to end.
Russia ‘open’ to peace ideas as Zelenskiy visits UK
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has visited a UK naval base with Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
Israel to allow international force into Gaza: official
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is due to head to Washington to hold talks with US President Donald Trump at the White House.
Iran says it still controls strait, not seeking talks
US President Donald Trump has paused attacks on Iran to allow more room for diplomacy, the United States ambassador to the United Nations says.
Kremlin won’t comment on US-Ukraine air ceasefire talks
A Kremlin spokesman says it is too early to comment on reports that the United States and Ukraine are discussing a potential truce regarding aerial attacks.
Russia and Ukraine report civilians killed in strikes
Authorities in the Russian-occupied part of the southern Ukrainian region of Zaporizhzhia say Ukrainian drone attacks have killed at least 12 people.
PM spruiks party unity despite stifled Israel debate
Anthony Albanese has praised the cohesiveness of Labor after the party's national conference, despite concern key debates were blocked from the floor.
Israel kills Hamas-led police official in Gaza: medics
Hamas says an Israeli attack has killed the chief of police in the north of the Gaza Strip, who Israel's military says was also in the group's military wing.
Iran war spreads to Red Sea and Caspian, Gulf quiet
The United States has halted a streak of nightly strikes on Iran while Iranian forces have not launched attacks on any of its neighbours.
Ukraine peace talk hope: Trump, Zelenskiy to meet in US
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has spoken with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner about the prospects for renewed peace talks with Russia.
Missiles targeting refineries shot down amid US warning
US President Donald Trump has doubled down on threats in response to Iran's ongoing chokehold on Red Sea shipping.
Fuel supply secure despite price alert as war grinds on
The nation's fuel supply remains secure despite the war in Iran but motorists should brace for rising prices as experts warn of extensive economic impacts.
Labor summit ‘most united’ but Israel debate quashed
Anthony Albanese has singled out unity among Labor delegates at the party's triennial policy summit but contentious issues remained off the conference floor.
Ukrainian strikes more warehouses of ‘Russia’s Amazon’
Ukraine has launched its fourth attack on Russian retailer Wildberries, sending plumes of smoke over St Petersburg and Crimea as it targets Moscow's war effort.
‘Cried inconsolably’: MP reveals son’s fear after Bondi
A federal politician has choked back tears as revealed how his young son was too scared to go to public events after the Bondi Beach attack.
US strikes Iran after Trump threats over Red Sea ships
The US struck against Iran from north to south as Donald Trump threatened Tehran with "major military punishment" as clashes escalate over key shipping routes.