Missile forces hit Russian air base in Crimea: Ukraine
Ukrainian missile forces have struck a Russian military airfield as Kyiv ramps up long-range attacks on the occupied Crimean peninsula.
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PM under fire as Gaza protesters front Labor conference
Pro-Palestine protesters amassed outside the NSW Labor conference while, inside, the Prime Minister did his best to ignore the chants attacking him.
Ten die as rocket hits football pitch in Golan Heights
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is rushing home after the deadliest strike in Israel or Israeli-territory since the start of the conflict in Gaza.
Russian shelling kills four civilians in across Ukraine
Four people have died and more, including children, have been injured in the latest spate of Russian shelling across Ukraine.
At least 22 killed in RSF attacks on Sudan’s al-Fashir
Sudan's Rapid Support Forces fired artillery shells on markets, hospitals and residential apartments in al-Fashir, the national army's last position in Darfur.
Israeli strike hits school in Gaza, killing at least 30
An Israeli air strike has hit a school in central Gaza, killing at least 30 people, in an attack the military said was targeting a Hamas command centre.
Netanyahu furious as 12 killed in Golan Heights strike
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warns "Hezbollah will pay a heavy price" after the deadliest strike in Israel since the start of the conflict in Gaza.
US says Israel has a right to defence, but wary of war
Israel has a right to defend itself after the Golan Heights attack, but it must be wary of letting the situation escalate into a wider war, says Washington.
Ukraine foreign minister visits China for peace talks
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has arrived in China to discuss ways to achieve peace in Ukraine with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi.
Israel launches new Gaza raids as Netanyahu visits US
Israeli raids targeting Hamas have forced thousands to flee in southern Gaza, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gets ready to address the US Congress.
Canadian killed after threatening Israeli troops
A Canadian man who tried to attack Israeli soldiers with a knife near the Gaza border has been killed, Israel's military says.
Deal could be near for hostages in Gaza: Netanyahu
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Israeli families of hostages held in Gaza that a deal that would secure their loved ones' release could be close.
Russia welcomes new Zelenskiy stance on talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says he is open to talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in comments welcomed by the Kremlin.
Evacuation order for part of Gaza humanitarian zone
The Israeli military is planning a raid against Hamas militants who they say are embedded in a section of a Gaza humanitarian zone.
Russian oil refinery damaged in Ukraine drone attack
Debris from a drone shot down by Russian defences has sparked a fire at a Black Sea oil refinery, officials say.
Bangladesh protests pause after court scraps job quotas
There were no reports of violence or protests in Bangladesh with a curfew still in place a day after a court dismissed most quotas for government jobs.
Israel says it intercepts Houthi missile, six killed
The Israeli military says its Arrow 3 missile defence system has shot down a missile launched from Yemen on Sunday.
Bangladesh court scraps most quotas after deadly unrest
A curfew has been extended in Bangladesh after at least 114 people were killed during student-led protests.
Israel kills dozens as it steps up Gaza bombardment
At least 30 people have been killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza while tanks advanced against Hamas militants in the south as ceasefire talks continue.
Russia and Ukraine exchange 190 prisoners of war
Ukraine and Russia have swapped a total of 190 prisoners of war, with 95 being released by each side, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.
Israeli minister’s holy site visit threatens Gaza talks
Ultranationalist Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has visited a contested Jerusalem holy site, which could disrupt talks aimed at reaching a ceasefire in Gaza.
US to boost Sudan humanitarian aid by $A300m
The top of humanitarian aid for Sudan has brought total contributions from the US to over $A1 billion.
Israel bombards central Gaza, fighting rages in Rafah
Israel's shelling of central Gaza has continued with a deadly strike on a camp area, while its forces have engaged in fierce battles with Hamas in Rafah.
Ukraine pulls out of eastern village, Russia ramps up
Ukraine's army has surrendered another front-line position as Russian forces continue to ramp up attacks.
UK’s Starmer wants more cooperation on Ukraine, Europe
UK hosting the European Political Community conference shows hope for friendlier ties with the EU, post Brexit.
Bangladesh TV news off air as student protests spike
At least 32 people have died in clashes between Bangladesh police and students protesting government jobs for those who fought in the 1971 war of independence.
Australia urged to prepare for second Trump presidency
Preparing for a second Trump administration is a good idea for Australia regardless of who might win the US election, an expert says.
Three die in fresh Bangladesh student protests
Phones have been disrupted and TV channels taken off the air in Bangladesh as violent protests over government quotas left another three people dead.
UN court says Israel’s Palestinian settlements illegal
The International Court of Justice has ruled that Israel's presence in Palestinian occupied territories is "unlawful" and should stop immediately.
Bangladesh imposes curfew to curb deadly protests
At least 114 people were killed this week during student-led protests in Bangladesh.
Russia, Ukraine expected to exchange prisoners of war
Russia and Ukraine are expected to release more prisoners of war, exchanging 90 detainees in an agreement brokered by the UAE.