Hamas leader says group is still seeking hostage deal
Hamas is still looking to achieve a ceasefire and hostage release agreement with Israel, the militant group's leader Ismail Haniyeh says.
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Israeli air strike kills three sons of Hamas leader
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh says the killing of three of his sons in an Israeli air strike will not affect the group's demands in ceasefire talks.
Labor enabled spread of anti-Semitism: Dutton
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has accused the Albanese government of downplaying the scale of anti-Semitism in Australia while taking aim at migrants.
Foreign minister reignites debate on two-state solution
Penny Wong has sparked an angry reaction from the opposition after making a speech about Palestinian statehood, but has the prime minister's backing.
Ukraine parliament passes bill to overhaul army drafts
Ukraine's parliament has passed a controversial law that will govern how the country recruits soldiers to replenish depleted forces fighting off Russian troops.
Six dead, 10 injured in Russian strike on Ukraine: Kyiv
Ukraine's second-largest city has been attacked by Russian drones, with at least six people dead and 10 injured, officials say.
‘Deadly failure’: Penny Wong’s fresh call against IDF
Australia's Foreign Affairs Minister has accused Israel of not taking appropriate action following drone strikes that killed Zomi Frankcom and six colleagues.
Israel sacks officers after aid workers killed in Gaza
The Israeli military has dismissed two officers for their roles in air strikes in Gaza that killed seven aid workers on a food-delivery mission.
Israeli army mistook aid workers for gunmen: inquiry
Israel's army says an inquiry into the killing of seven aid workers in Gaza concluded there were serious errors and breaches of procedure by the military.
Ukraine’s Zelenskiy warns of dwindling missiles
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says if Russia is going to continue its long-range aerial bombardment, Ukraine must have more air defence missiles.
Gaza ceasefire talks amid increased aid efforts
Hamas, US and Israeli officials are set to take part in ceasefire talks amid increased efforts to bring aid to people in Gaza.
Three killed in Russian strike on village: Ukraine
Two men and a woman have died after a house in a Ukrainian village on the front line was hit by a Russian shell, a local official said.
Israeli military reduces troops in southern Gaza
The Israeli military says it has withdrawn all ground troops from the southern Gaza Strip except for one brigade.
Ukraine denies it was behind strike on nuclear plant
The International Atomic Energy Agency has repeated calls for Ukraine and Russia not to "jeopardise nuclear safety" after Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant was hit.
Israel reduces troops in south Gaza, Rafah in sights
Six months after the war in Gaza began, Israel withdrew some soldiers from the south and has Rafah in its sights, even as it prepares for more ceasefire talks.
Israel special adviser named to probe aid worker death
Tel Aviv's response to Israeli Defence Force strikes which killed Zomi Frankcom will fall under the microscope after the government appointed a special adviser.
Israel special adviser to watch aid worker deaths probe
Tel Aviv's response to the Israeli Defence Force strikes that killed Zomi Frankcom will be under the spotlight after Australia appointed a special adviser.
Ex-ADF chief to oversee Israel aid worker deaths probe
Tel Aviv's response to the Israeli Defence Force strikes that killed Zomi Frankcom will be under the spotlight with Australia appointing a special adviser.
‘Logical’ for Japan to partner with AUKUS security pact
The federal government says it's "logical" to work with Japan on defence technology projects.
Four killed as Russia strikes Ukraine’s north and south
Russia's bombardment of Ukraine continues with four killed in air strikes in the north and south.
Truce talks stall, Israel sets date for Rafah invasion
Israel has set a date for its offensive in Rafah where about a million Gazans have been seeking refuge from the war.
Japan partnership an ‘evolution’ of AUKUS: PM
As AUKUS partners plan to work with Japan on technology sharing, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the security pact will not grow to four countries.
Australia signals support for a Palestinian state
Foreign Minister Penny Wong says recognising a Palestinian state may be the only way to build momentum for a two-state solution in the Middle East.
Australia calls for two-state solution to end Gaza war
Recognising a Palestinian state may be the only way to build momentum for a two-state solution in the Middle East, Foreign Minister Penny Wong says.
Russia says nuclear plant struck again, Ukraine denies
Authorities at the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia plant say the site has been attacked after a team from the International Atomic Energy Agency passed by.
Aid worker death transparency in Israeli interest: Wong
The foreign minister says any investigation from Israel into the deaths of aid workers in Gaza needed to be transparent and accountable.
Hamas says Israeli ceasefire proposal under review
The Hamas militant group says it is studying an Israeli proposal on a ceasefire in their war in Gaza, with US officials urging them to accept it.
Wong signals support for Palestinian state
A two-state solution is the "only hope of breaking the endless cycle of violence" in the Middle East, Foreign Minister Penny Wong says.
PM backs two-state solution after statehood debate
Anthony Albanese says support for a two-state solution has not changed following comments from the foreign minister suggesting recognising a Palestinian state.
Netanyahu’s approach to war in Gaza a ‘mistake’: Biden
US President Joe Biden has sharply criticised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in an interview with a US Spanish-language TV network.
‘Three sons of Hamas leader killed’ in Israeli strike
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh says the killing of three of his sons in an Israeli air strike will not affect the group's demands in ceasefire talks.