Ukraine, US defence ministers to hold talks
Talks between the Ukrainian and US defence ministers are scheduled after President Volodymyr Zelenskiy renewed his plea for more weapons.
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Thousands flee homes as Israel forces bomb Gaza’s south
Thousands of Palestinians were forced to flee their homes in the dark as Israeli tanks and planes targeted southern Gaza.
Greens on attack over Palestine after Payman suspension
Fatima Payman has been absent from the Senate after her Labor colleagues officially voted to suspend her as a consequence of crossing the floor on Palestine.
Kremlin responds to Trump’s claim he can end war
A Kremlin spokesman has addressed Donald Trump's claim he would settle Russia's war with Ukraine if he won the US presidency.
US to announce $2.3b arms package for Ukraine: Pentagon
US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin says the latest weapons package for Ukraine would include arms such as anti-tank weapons and air defence interceptors.
Israeli forces bomb Khan Younis, desal plant connected
Israeli authorities say they have connected a power line to a desalination plant in the Gaza Strip to provide additional drinking water as the war continues.
Hungary PM in Ukraine proposes truce to speed up talks
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has travelled to Kyiv, urging Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to consider a ceasefire before peace talks start.
Forgive colleagues and focus on action, Labor MP says
Compassion and forgiveness in politics has been recommended as Labor grapples with the fallout from a senator crossing the floor over Palestinian statehood.
Veteran claims to be made easier with law changes
Veterans are hopeful planned changes to the nation's military compensation framework will mean no more delays for life-saving support.
PM flags possibility Payman will quit Labor in ‘days’
Exiled Labor senator Fatima Payman's days in the party could be numbered with the prime minister fuelling rumours she is preparing to seek a new home.
Israel hits Gaza Strip, exchanges fire with Hezbollah
An Israeli air strike has reportedly killed a senior Hezbollah field commander in Lebanon as residents of the Gaza Strip report more Israeli strikes.
Fatima Payman’s potential Labor exit ‘up to her’
As speculation swirls over the future of the outspoken Labor senator, her colleagues have maintained any moves she makes are her choice.
Gazans flee after evacuation order, new Israel strikes
Israeli forces in southern Gaza have launched new strikes on Rafah and issued an evacuation order in Khan Younis as they continue their offensive against Hamas.
Palestine protesters climb onto Parliament House roof
Protesters have lowered signs from the roof of Parliament House condemning "genocide" in Gaza and calling for Palestine to be free.
Russian daylight attack on eastern Ukraine kills five
Authorities say a Russian missile and drone attack on the eastern Ukrainian city of Dnipro has killed five civilians and injured 47 others.
Pro-Palestine activists scale Parliament House
Pro-Palestine activists have unfurled banners from the roof of Parliament House and accused Australia of complicity in the "genocide" in Gaza.
‘Deeply torn’ senator quits Labor over Palestine stance
A pro-Palestinian senator who was suspended from the Labor caucus for crossing the floor has sensationally quit the party over the issue.
Ceasefire shows signs of revival as Israel pounds Gaza
An Israeli air strike has reportedly killed a senior Hezbollah field commander in Lebanon as residents of the Gaza Strip report more Israeli strikes.
‘Greatest injustice’: pro-Palestine senator quits Labor
A tearful Senator Fatima Payman says she is quitting the Labor Party with "a heavy heart but a clear conscience" over her support for a Palestinian state.
Security review launched into Parliament House protest
An investigation is underway as to how pro-Palestinian protesters were able to scale the roof of Parliament House and unfurl banners.
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Payman damns pigeonholing on Palestine after Labor exit
Muslim senator Fatima Payman says people should not assume her religion was the reason she quit Labor over its stance on Palestine.
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Differences must be backed in modern Australia: Payman
Celebrating diversity should come with an understanding that it brings different experiences, says Fatima Payman after the WA senator quit the Labor ranks.
Israel sends delegation to negotiate deal with Hamas
Israeli officials say a delegation is on its way to negotiate a hostage release agreement with Hamas amid continued attacks on sites in the Gaza Strip.
Palestine protesters must face ‘full force’ of law: PM
The prime minister has accused protesters of undermining democracy after they breached parliamentary security to unfurl pro-Palestinian banners.
Payman laments ‘injustice’ as she slams door on Labor
Labor failing to act against the "greatest injustice of our times" pushed pro-Palestinian senator Fatima Payman to quit the party she felt she couldn't change.
Israel weighs Hamas response to Gaza ceasefire proposal
Fighting continues to rage across Gaza as Israel's security cabinet prepares to meet to discuss Hamas' positions on a ceasefire deal.
Spread of war in southeast Sudan displaces 136,000: UN
The United Nations says attacks by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in southeastern Sudan have sparked an exodus of more than 136,000 people.
Hungary PM ‘to meet Putin,’ Russian strikes hit Ukraine
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is reportedly set to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin days after visiting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
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‘Grubby politics’: Pocock calls out Payman ‘smear’
Fatima Payman has called on Labor to properly represent diverse communities after she quit the party over her stance on Palestine and what she saw as inaction.
Israel delegation to negotiate hostage deal with Hamas
Israeli officials say a delegation is on its way to negotiate a hostage release agreement with Hamas amid continued attacks on sites in the Gaza Strip.
Labor ‘needs to learn’ from Payman quitting party: MP
A pro-Palestinian Labor MP says the party needs to reflect on how to move forward following the fallout from Fatima Payman quitting to sit as an independent.