N.Korean troops in Russia ‘ready for combat in Ukraine’
South Korea's spy agency says 1500 North Korean troops have been shipped to Russia and are expected to be deployed for combat in Ukraine.
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Israel strike kills 73 Palestinians in northern Gaza
Israeli bombardments in Gaza have killed at least 73 people and a siege around three hospitals has tightened.
Video purports to show North Korean soldiers in Russia
Video has emerged that reportedly shows dozens of North Korean recruits lining up to collect Russian military fatigues and gear, Ukraine officials say.
G7 reassures Ukraine on NATO bid
Defence ministers from G7 countries have backed Ukraine's bid for NATO membership during talks in Italy.
Ukraine ‘victory plan’ receives mixed European reaction
After returning from making his case to the European Council, Volodymyr Zelenskiy expects the US to provide feedback on his "victory plan" against Russia.
US envoy in ceasefire talks, Israel targets shadow bank
Israel has targeted branches of an alternative banking system run by Hezbollah in Lebanon, which it says the group uses to finance its operations.
Russian drones pound Kyiv for second night in a row
Residential buildings have been damaged and at least one civilian injured in a second night of Russian drone attacks, Kyiv says.
Israel strikes Beirut and major southern Lebanese town
The United States says it opposes the scope of Israeli attacks on Lebanese capital Beirut amid a rising death toll and fears of wider escalation.
Australia admonishes Israeli, backs US Gaza aid call
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has condemned the number of civilian deaths in Gaza and backed an American ultimatum to Israel to force an rise in the flow of aid.
MSF suspends support to famine-stricken camp in Darfur
The situation in Sudan is not an emergency, it's "a nightmare", aid organisation Doctors Without Borders say.
Protesters defiant as more Aussies return from Lebanon
Protesters are ready to fight police again over a sign attacking Israel as more Australians evacuated out of Lebanon arrive home.
Two UN peacekeepers wounded as Israel strikes Lebanon
Israel says the two UN peacekeepers were caught in the crossfire as it engaged with Hezbollah militia.
Russian army controls half of eastern Ukraine city
According to Russian media, Russian troops have launched major counterattacks in the Kursk region and are once again in control of some towns.
Officers raid Kyiv night spots in search of war dodgers
Ukrainian military recruitment officers have raided restaurants, bars and a concert hall in Kyiv to check men's military registration documents.
Israel eyes military, energy sites in Iran: US report
US officials believe Israel has narrowed down targets in Iran as it battles Iran-backed groups Hezbollah in Lebanon and Hamas in Gaza amid fears of a wider war.
Coalition ‘extreme’ for being against US on ceasefire
The federal coalition has been criticised as being "extreme" for its stance against a ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon, leaving it at odds with Australia's allies.
Israeli tanks deepen push back into northern Gaza Strip
Palestinians say hundreds of people have been killed in a nine-day-old Israeli assault on northern Gaza as residents say they have nowhere to flee.
Russia fires glide bombs at troops in Kursk region
Russia says it was targeting a concentration of Ukraine soldiers with a series of glide bombs targeting the Kursk border region.
Australian peacekeepers safe as security reviewed
The Australian Defence Force constantly reviews the safety of its personnel in the Middle East after reports United Nations peacekeepers have been targeted.
Israel troops killed in strike, tanks enter UN base
A Hezbollah drone attack on an Israeli military base has killed four soldiers, while Israeli tanks have entered a UN peacekeeping force's base in Lebanon.
Four soldiers killed in drone strike on Israel base
Israel's military says a drone attack carried out by Hezbollah on an army base in northern Israel has killed four soldiers and severely injured seven others.
Zelenskiy says Ukraine ‘stands firm’ in Kursk region
Ukrainian troops are holding strong and counterattacking in Russia's Kursk region, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.
Israel strikes Lebanon town, UN concern on peacekeepers
An Israeli strike on a northern Lebanese town has killed at least 21 people as the UN expresses strong concern over its peacekeeping force coming under fire.
Australia ‘appalled’ at Gaza deaths, aid blockade
Australia IS "appalled by the unacceptable deaths of innocent civilians" following Israel's operations in Gaza, as food shortages spark outrage.
Hezbollah says Israel to face pain but also urges truce
Hezbollah's deputy leader say the Lebanese militia is open to a ceasefire with Israel but also warned the country it faces pain.
‘Enough blood has been spilled’: concern over Gaza toll
A senior Australian minister has questioned whether Israel is complying with international law in its bombing of schools and hospitals in Gaza.
Zelenskiy brings ‘victory plan’ to UK and NATO leaders
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is in London for talks with the leaders of the UK and NTO as he seeks greater support for the fight against Russia.
Zelenskiy drums up war plan support in London, Paris
Volodymyr Zelenskiy presented his "victory plan" to Keir Starmer as pressure mounts on the UK to give Ukraine permission to use Storm Shadow missiles in Russia.
At least 22 killed in Israeli strikes in central Beirut
Air strikes have killed at least 22 people and wounded dozens in a central Beirut as Israel's bloody conflict with Hezbollah in Lebanon escalates.
Rights concern as premier flags end to endless protests
The drain on police resources from pro-Palestine rallies has been declared unacceptable but rights defenders are warning against any attempt to curb protests.
Hezbollah targets Israeli troops on Lebanese border
Israel says it's killed two successors to Hezbollah's slain leader as it ups its offensive in southern Lebanon, where the group claims it pushed troops back.