Payman needs to explain stance to WA voters: minister
West Australian senator Fatima Payman needs to be open with voters about where she stands following her decision to quit the party, a Labor frontbencher says.
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Gaza ceasefire hopes rise as Israel to resume talks
A "significant breakthrough" from Hamas and Israel saying it will return to negotiations have boosted efforts to secure a ceasefire and hostage release in Gaza.
Efforts to secure Gaza hostage release gain momentum
Hamas is reportedly no longer demanding an Israeli commitment to a permanent ceasefire as a pre-condition to a truce, raising hopes of a deal with Israel.
Hungary PM Orban talks Ukraine peace with Putin
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has met Russian President Vladimir Putin for talks on a Ukrainian peace deal, a move opposed by some countries' leaders.
Crowd cheers independent senator on arrival in WA
West Australian Senator Fatima Payman said she's ready to serve her home state as an independent as a crowd of supporters welcomed her home.
Efforts to secure Gaza deal with Israel gain momentum
Hamas is reportedly no longer demanding an Israeli commitment to a permanent ceasefire as a pre-condition to a truce, raising hopes of a deal with Israel.
Hamas accepts US proposal on Israeli hostages in talks
Hamas is reportedly no longer demanding an Israeli commitment to a permanent ceasefire as a pre-condition to a truce, raising hopes of a peace deal.
Hamas ‘waiting’ for Israeli response to Gaza truce plan
Ceasefire talks have resumed with Qatari and Egyptian mediation as Israel presses on with its offensive in Gaza and Lebanon's Hezbollah unleashes a barrage.
Gaza deal must let Israel resume fighting: Netanyahu
Days after Hamas accepted a key part of a ceasefire plan, two officials from the group say it is awaiting Israel's response to its latest proposal.
Russian missiles strike Kyiv in rare daytime attack
Explosions have been reported in Ukraine's capital Kyiv and other cities in what appears to be a rare daytime missile attack by Russia.
Attacks on Ukraine kill 20, children’s hospital hit
Russian missiles have killed more than 20 people and hit a children's hospital in a wave of deadly strikes across Ukraine.
UN to meet over Russian missile attack on Kyiv hospital
The United Nations Security Council will meet over a Russian attack that struck a Kyiv children's hospital, diplomats say.
Hamas accuses Israel PM of trying to hinder truce talks
Hamas says Israel's expanding military operations in Gaza City and the displacement of residents could have repercussions for truce talks.
Attacks on Ukraine kill 29, children’s hospital hit
Russian missiles have killed at least 29 people and hit a major children's hospital in Kyiv in a wave of strikes across Ukraine.
Israeli tanks storm Gaza City, heavy fire reported
Officials in Gaza believe dozens of people have been killed in the latest Israeli attack in the heart of the city.
Special envoy to address anti-Semitism in Australia
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has appointed businesswoman Jillian Segal to be a special envoy to combat anti-Semitism, as he calls for social cohesion.
Russia hits Kyiv children’s hospital, at least 41 dead
The United Nations Security Council will meet over a Russian attack that struck a Kyiv children's hospital, killing more than 40 people.
Use frozen Russian funds to build new hospital: envoy
Ukraine's ambassador in Australia has called for action against Russia and aid for his nation after a children's hospital was hit by a deadly missile strike.
‘Get on with each other’: envoy targets anti-Semitism
Businesswoman Jillian Segal has been appointed as a special envoy to combat anti-Semitism, with a similar role for for Islamophobia soon to follow.
Embattled Biden greets NATO allies at summit in US
The leaders of members of NATO are visiting the United States as President Joe Biden hosts a summit of the military alliance.
Australia urged to use frozen Russian funds on hospital
Australia's Ukrainian diaspora has condemned a deadly attack on a children's hospital as the nation's ambassador calls for aid and action against Russia.
Israel steps up offensive in Gaza amid ceasefire bid
Israeli forces are pushing deeper into Gaza City in pursuit of militants despite Hamas' warnings the offensive could derail ceasefire negotiations.
Ukraine mourns dozens killed in Russian air attack
A deadly strike on a Ukrainian children's hospital was likely a direct hit from a Russian missile, the UN says, as the country mourns and donations pour in.
Russia chairs UN meeting on hospital strike in Ukraine
Members of the United Nations Security Council members have decried a missile attack on a children's hospital in Ukraine in a meeting chaired by Russia.
Ukraine will stop Putin, forceful Biden tells NATO
The leaders of members of NATO are visiting the United States as President Joe Biden hosts a summit of the military alliance.
Israeli strike hits tents of displaced families: Hamas
Hamas representatives say 29 people have been killed in an Israeli strike that hit tents housing displaced families in the town of Abassan east of Khan Younis.
Zelenskiy presents new commander to Ukraine troops
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has visited frontline forces in eastern Ukraine, where he introduced troops to their new joint forces commander.
Vilification concern as senator iced for Palestine vote
The prime minister requested Fatima Payman temporarily sit out of Labor's caucus after she defied the party position and supported a pro-Palestine motion.
Kenyan president withdraws tax rise plan after protests
Kenyan President William Ruto has told the public "I concede," in a speech where he said he will scrap plans to raise various taxes, following deadly unrest.
Israel strikes kill 11 in Gaza, tanks push into Rafah
More than eight months into the fighting, international mediation backed by the United States has so far failed to bring a ceasefire agreement in Gaza.
Russia swears retaliation against US for Ukraine strike
Russia says Washington supplied data and weapons and then aimed them for Ukraine in an attack on Crimea that killed four and injured 151.