US, Israel defence chiefs to meet as Gaza tensions rise
The Pentagon says Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin will meet with Israel's minister of defence over a planned ground invasion of the southern Gaza city of Rafah.
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Ten hurt as Russian missile debris hits Kyiv: officials
Ukrainian officials say debris from a Russian missile has damaged a three-storey building in the capital Kyiv and wounded at least 10 people.
Israeli troops raid Gaza’s Al-Shifa Hospital
Israeli forces have launched another raid on Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, accusing Hamas militants of using it as a base.
Israel hits Rafah from air as US urges ground rethink
The US wants Israel to reassess its promised ground assault on Hamas in Rafah as air strikes continue on the city, which is packed with sheltering Gazans.
Putin’s ‘buffer zone’ a sign of escalation: Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin's victory speech spoke about setting up a 'buffer zone' in Ukraine, a move Kyiv says would amount to escalation.
Netanyahu spurns Biden plea to call off Rafah assault
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made it "supremely clear" to US President Joe Biden that there is no way to defeat Hamas without storming Rafah.
Russia to evacuate 9000 children from targeted Belgorod
Areas of Belgorod have been battered in the fighting, with 16 killed and nearly 100 killed last week, prompting Russia to evacuate 9000 children.
Israel to attend truce talks, Gaza hunger crisis acute
Talks on a possible ceasefire in the Gaza Strip are expected to resume in Qatar, with the head of Israeli intelligence agency Mossad among the participants.
Putin tightens grip on Russia despite poll day protest
Vladimir Putin, who rose to power in 1999, is poised to win a new six-year term that could make him Russia's longest-serving leader in more than 200 years.
Ukrainian drones target Moscow, disrupt power: Russia
Moscow has accused Kyiv of election sabotage as Ukraine has carried out one of the most sweeping air operations on Russian territory since the war began.
Israel to press on with Rafah assault plan: Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed international criticism and says he will keep on with the military campaign against Hamas in Gaza.
Russia says Ukrainian drone attacks disrupt electricity
Russian authorities say 17 Ukrainian drones have been destroyed over the southern Russian region of Krasnodar, four over Moscow and 14 in other regions.
Palestinian visa breakthrough after days of uncertainty
Palestinian groups are relieved after the Australian government reversed visa cancellations for people fleeing war in Gaza.
Australia resumes UN Gaza funding after security checks
Australia has reinstated funding to a Palestinian refugee agency providing aid in Gaza but the move has been slammed by groups representing Jewish communities.
Hamas proposes hostage exchange in Gaza ceasefire plan
Hamas has issued a ceasefire proposal to mediators which includes an exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners.
Israel approves Rafah attack plan but truce hopes alive
Israel has authorised a plan to attack the city of Rafah on the southern edge of the shattered Palestinian enclave, as hopes of a truce remain.
West to use frozen Russian profits to arm Ukraine
In a show of solidarity, Germany, France and Poland have all agreed to purchase more weapons for Ukraine using frozen Russian profits.
Russians vote as Ukraine attacks city, strikes refinery
Two people have been killed in a missile strike in the Russian border region as Vladimir Putin says Ukraine is trying to disrupt the presidential election.
Putin rattles nuclear sabre, Kyiv brands it propaganda
Russia is technically ready for nuclear war and would consider US troops in Ukraine a significant escalation of the conflict, Vladimir Putin warns the West.
Israel strike kills six awaiting aid, says Palestine
Six people were killed and dozens injured when Israeli forces attacked crowds waiting for aid supplies in northern Gaza City.
Russia strikes TV infrastructure in five Ukraine cities
An overnight attack, which involved 36 drones, on Ukrainian television infrastructure could indicate another pattern of Russian aerial attacks.
Australia under pressure over Palestinian visas and aid
The US has asked partner nations to help set up a new port to bring aid into Gaza, as Australia cancels the visas of Palestinians fleeing the war.
Ukraine attacks Russia’s refineries for a second night
Russian officials say Ukraine drones have attacked energy facilities for the second night in a row, as three Ukrainian civilians are killed in a Russian strike.
Putin warns the West: Russia is ready for nuclear war
In an interview in the lead up to Russian elections, President Vladimir Putin says his country is technically ready for a nuclear war.
Israel says air strike on Gaza killed Hamas militant
Violence has continued to escalate in Israel's West Bank with six more Palestinians killed overnight, while dozens more were killed in Gaza air strikes.
Sudan’s army vows to push on after advance in capital
Sudan's General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan says his army will continue to go after the Rapid Support Forces "until complete victory is achieved".
Russia warns Ukraine war could spin out of control
The war in Ukraine has triggered the deepest crisis in Moscow's relations with the West since the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis.
First aid ship on route to starving Gazans
With road deliveries into Gaza proving difficult, dangerous or deadly, attention has shifted towards alternative routes including sea and air drops.
Vietnam War monument vandalised with Gaza message
A memorial for Vietnam War veterans has been defaced with graffiti about the conflict in Gaza, with the RSL urging protesters to rethink their approach.
Sudan army general says Ramadan truce with RSF unlikely
Sudan's RSF paramilitary forces have welcomed a United Nations Security Council appeal for a truce in fighting during Ramadan but the army says it's unlikely.
Three charged with conspiracy for terrorism in Italy
The men were suspected of planning attacks against civilians and military targets, according to police.