Two die in church as Israeli strikes kill 22 in Gaza
An apparent Israeli strike has hit a Catholic church in Gaza, killing two people and injuring a priest, as bombardments continue in the Strip and talks drag on.
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Crush at Gaza food hub kills 20 as crowd panics
An Israeli-backed American organisation in Gaza says 20 Palestinians have died in a stampede at a food distribution centre.
Russia attack targets Ukraine’s energy infrastructure
Russia has launched attacks on four Ukrainian cities, including Volodymyr Zelenskiy's hometown, injuring at least 15 people and targeting energy infrastructure
Syria leader vows to defend Druze rights as truce holds
As fighters in Syria abide by a ceasefire, the president insists that protecting Druze rights is "our priority" while warning Israel against intervening.
Israel strikes in Damascus as clashes in Syria rage on
Israel has hit Syrian forces and warns it will intervene further as clashes continue between government and Druze armed groups after a ceasefire collapsed.
Crush at Gaza aid distribution site kills at least 20
A number of Palestinians have been crushed to death at an aid site run by a US-backed group that claims the crowd surge was instigated by Hamas agitators.
Russian drones attack Ukraine’s energy infrastructure
Russian weapons have pounded Ukrainian cities, injuring at least 15 people in an attack that mostly targeted energy infrastructure
UN says 875 Palestinians killed near Gaza aid sites
The United Nations says more than 800 people have been killed trying to access aid in Gaza.
Trump says Ukraine should not target Moscow
US President Donald Trump has rejected reports that he asked Ukrainian forces to strike deep inside Russia.
Kremlin reacts icily to Trump warnings over Ukraine
President Donald Trump's new weapons for Ukraine and trade threats to Russia have met a chilly response from the Kremlin and blunter words from other quarters.
Trump is ‘disappointed but not done’ with Putin
President Donald Trump remains unhappy with Vladimir Putin's resistance to US-led peace efforts over Ukraine but says he hasn't given up on the Russian leader.
Israel proposes withdrawal of more troops from Gaza
Israel has reportedly pledged to reduce its military presence in Gaza to a two-kilometre-wide buffer zone along the southern border near Rafah.
Israel vows to protect Druze as it strikes Syrian city
Israel has launched air strikes in southern Syria in what it says is a move to protect the Druze community following deadly clashes with government forces.
Sudan RSF kill almost 300 in North Kordofan: activists
Activists say the Rapid Support Forces have attacked several villages around the Sudanese city of Bara, killing about 300 people.
Wounded ex-Greens hopeful slams ‘ludicrous’ rally case
Lawyers for an ex-Greens candidate have criticised police for pursuing charges over a protest where an officer allegedly left her with a serious eye injury.
Russia faces tariffs within 50 days over Ukraine: Trump
US President Donald Trump says he will implement tariffs against Russia if there is no deal to end the war in Ukraine within 50 days.
Envoy meets Zelenskiy as US pledges missiles to Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has met Donald Trump's Ukraine envoy in Kyiv as the US promises Patriot missiles and Trump readies a "major statement" on Russia.
Legal action in play after protester ‘punched’ in eye
Lawyers for a one-time Greens candidate allege their client was a victim of "gratuitous police brutality" after suffering a serious eye injury during a protest.
Trump says US will send Patriot missiles to Ukraine
Donald Trump says he will sell Patriot missile systems to the EU, which will give them to Ukraine which desperately needs them to shoot down Russian fire.
Israeli missile hits Gaza children collecting water
Several people have been killed at a Gaza Strip water distribution site in an Israeli attack that the military says fell "dozens of metres from the target".
Australia resists US push to declare future war role
Australia is standing firm against US pressure to declare what part it could play in a broader conflict against the backdrop of a key trip to China.
Gaza truce talks falter, 17 die in latest aid shooting
With week-long truce talks looking gridlocked, another food and aid distribution point has been targeted by Israeli fire, killing 17.
Iran to cooperate with IAEA, inspections may be risky
Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says Iran will comply with IAEA inspectors of bombed nuclear sites, but the risk of spreading radioactive material was "serious".
Russia hammers west Ukraine with drones and missiles
Russia launched 597 drones and 26 missiles, killing two people and wounding 20, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.
Five children killed in blast while playing football
Five children playing soccer in Taiz province were killed after an explosive detonated in the area, eyewitnesses say.
Gaza truce talks reportedly faltering over withdrawal
The withdrawal of Israeli troops, aid and guarantees for ending the war in Gaza are proving obstacles as talks aimed at securing a ceasefire continue.
Ukraine army to work with US envoy next week: Zelenskiy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says he has been promised new arms deliveries from the United States and European allies.
Russian drones strike Ukraine’s second-largest city
A drone attack has battered Ukraine's second-largest city as Russia's intensified air campaign brings renewed urgency to improve the nation's air defences.
Netanyahu hopes hostage deal can be done in a few days
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says 50 hostages are still being held captive by Hamas. Of that figure, only 20 are believed to be alive.
Trump says US will supply weapons to Ukraine via NATO
For the first time since returning to office, Donald Trump will send weapons to Ukraine under a presidential power frequently used by his predecessor.
Israeli strike hits near Gaza clinic as talks drag on
Israeli strikes have pounded the Gaza Strip, killing at least 34 Palestinians including people outside a medical centre, as a ceasefire deal remains far off.