Dozens killed in Gaza as Israeli tanks raid south
Israeli strikes killed at least 60 people in Gaza as the military launched ground raids in the hard-hit city of Khan Younis, Palestinian medical officials say.
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Israel calls for evacuations from southern Lebanon
The Israeli military has bombed central Beirut and ordered the evacuation of towns in southern Lebanon as it continues its incursion against Hezbollah.
Sudan army denies it bombed UAE ambassador’s residence
The United Arab Emirates claims the Sudan army is responsible for bombing the resident of its ambassador.
Israel says Lebanon raids target Hezbollah strongholds
The Israeli military says it has begun a "limited, localised" operation against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon, carrying out targeted ground raids.
Putin orders conscription of 133,000 Russian servicemen
Some 133,000 men between 18 and 30 are to be conscripted in Russia in coming months, according to a Kremlin decree.
Treated as ‘animals’: Lebanese anger as Israel invades
Politicians focusing on the visa status of a small group of people waving Hezbollah flags instead of hundreds being killed is alienating the Lebanese community.
Israel says ground assault on Lebanon is possible
The Israeli military says it is calling up two additional reserve brigades to the northern border with Lebanon to carry out operational activities.
Further strikes as Israel dashes Lebanon ceasefire hope
The US, France and several allies have called for an immediate three-week ceasefire across the Israel-Lebanon border following intense discussions at the UN.
Biden announces billions to help Ukraine ‘win this war’
A major new US commitment includes a precision medium-range missile among billions of dollars in assistance to help Ukraine "win this war".
Australia backs Israel-Lebanon 21-day ceasefire plan
Australia has called on Israel and Lebanon to endorse a temporary ceasefire to allow a lasting peace to be negotiated as rocket attacks kill hundreds.
Palestinian President Abbas urges UN to stop Gaza war
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has told the United Nations that the "madness" in the Gaza Strip cannot continue.
Israel to continue Lebanon ceasefire talks: Netanyahu
Israel and Hezbollah continue to exchange heavy fire as major powers press for a ceasefire in an escalation that has claimed hundreds of lives.
Russian drones attack Ukraine energy sector: officials
Russian officials say forces have attacked Ukrainian facilities supplying electricity to the weapon industry as local authorities say a woman was killed.
Sudan army open to peace if it ends RSF ‘occupation’
Sudan's army has launched a push to regain ground in the capital Khartoum as General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan addressed the United Nations.
Trump to meet Zelenskiy after Harris pledges support
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy for the first time since his term as US leader ended in 2021.
PM urges Israel to hear the world’s calls for ceasefire
Australia, the US and other western countries have called for a ceasefire on the Israel-Lebanon border, but the bombing has continued.
Israel says it has hit Hezbollah headquarters in Beirut
The Israeli military says it has struck the central headquarters of Hezbollah in the Lebanese capital Beirut.
Hezbollah confirms leader killed in Israeli air strike
Hezbollah has confirmed its leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah has been killed as Israel launches a fresh wave of air strikes on Beirut and Lebanon's Bekaa Valley.
Palestinian recognition the ‘momentum towards peace’
Australia's foreign minister has called for a clear timeline for the declaration of a Palestinian state help to quell conflict.
Houthis say they attacked three US warships in Red Sea
A spokesman for the Houthi rebels says the Yemeni group's operations will not halt until Israel's offensives in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon stop.
China, Brazil push Ukraine plan despite Zelenskiy’s ire
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says the international community should support an international peace conference involving both Russia and Ukraine.
Israel pounds Lebanon after killing Hezbollah’s leader
Israel has hammered Hezbollah with more air strikes in Lebanon after killing leader Hassan Nasrallah and a number of other top commanders.
Protesters wave Hezbollah flags at Australian rally
Attendees at an inner-city pro-Palestine rally have waved Hezbollah flags, prompting the a referral to the federal police.
Russian attack kills judge, others in Kharkiv: Ukraine
A judge of the Supreme Court of Ukraine has been killed in a Russian drone attack, local officials say.
Ukrainian drone attack sparks fires across Russia
Ukrainian drones have caused a wildfire and set a unit block alight in one of the largest drone barrages seen over Russian skies since Moscow's invasion began.
Hezbollah ready for any Israeli land invasion: deputy
Hezbollah will fight any Israeli ground invasion of Lebanon, its deputy has vowed in his first address since much of the group's top commanders were wiped out.
Ukraine army attacks nuclear plant substation: Russia
Authorities at the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station have accused Ukrainian forces of attacking an electricity substation.
Community tensions boil after Hezbollah flag display
The flaunting of Hezbollah flags and pictures of the terror group's slain leader at a protest has inflamed community tensions following mass protests.
Israel has gone ‘far too far’ in defence: New Zealand
New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters has struck a new position on the Hamas conflict, saying Kiwis have had enough of Israel's civilian deaths.
Lebanon peacekeepers urge de-escalation after strikes
Israeli strikes on hundreds of Hezbollah rocket launchers were the most intense in nearly a year of conflict at the border, sources in Lebanon say.
Toll from strike that killed Hezbollah commanders at 31
The death toll from an air strike that killed senior Hezbollah military commanders Ibrahim Aqil and Ahmed Wahbi in Beirut has risen to 31.