Trump struggles to control commentary on Iran strikes
President Donald Trump is still focused on assessments of the US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, as planning turns toward a new commitment from Iran.
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Trump meets Zelenskiy, says Putin ‘has to end’ war
US President Donald Trump says after his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy that Russian President Vladimir Putin "has to end that war".
‘Torn’ Aussies flee conflict as many more left waiting
Australians have started returning home from Israel after the 12-day war with Iran, but thousands more are still looking for a way out of the region.
‘Sixteen killed’ as Kenyan protesters and police clash
Activists say 16 people have been killed as Kenyan police clashed with thousands of demonstrators protesting police brutality and corruption.
Israeli settlers attack West Bank town after Gaza bomb
Israeli settlers have attacked a West Bank town after seven Israeli soldiers were killed in a bomb attack in the south of the Gaza Strip.
Trump glories in Iran truce despite doubt over damage
President Donald Trump claims the US joining Israel's strikes on Iran was a major victory and insists the damage to Tehran's nuclear program was "very severe".
Treasurer seeks trade balance in latest US tariff talks
Australia is still negotiating an exemption to tariffs imposed by Donald Trump as the deputy prime minister tries to score a meeting with the US president.
Iran-Israel ceasefire appears to hold as Trump vents
US air strikes didn't destroy Iran's nuclear capability and only set it back by a few months, according to one initial US intelligence assessment.
‘Cancel culture’: fired pro-Gaza ABC host awarded $70k
The ABC could face significant penalties after being ordered to pay $70,000 in damages to a fill-in radio host fired for posting about Israeli actions in Gaza.
Australia’s Iran fallout warning despite uneasy truce
Australia has been warned it might face long-term ramifications from the conflict between Israel and Iran after supporting air strikes by the US.
Russia attacks kill 26, Zelenskiy seeks support at NATO
US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy are expected to hold talks during the NATO summit in the Netherlands.
More Gaza bloodshed after Israel makes truce with Iran
Israeli strikes have killed dozens more people in Gaza as its ceasefire with Iran raised hopes among Palestinians of an end to the 20-month war in the enclave.
Weaponisation of food in Gaza is a war crime, UN says
The UN's rights office has issued its harshest words yet on aid delivery in Gaza, warning that any "weaponisation" of food for civilians in Gaza is a war crime.
Leaders at historic NATO summit with unity on the line
NATO members are set to support a goal of spending five per cent of their GDP on their security as they gather amid wars in the Ukraine and the Middle East.
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Servos urged not to price gouge after oil price hike
The consumer watchdog is being urged to make sure motorists aren't ripped off at the bowser after Middle East strikes led to a surge in fuel costs.
Trump rebukes Israel for post-ceasefire strikes on Iran
US President Donald Trump insists the Israel-Iran ceasefire is "in effect" after briefly faltering, and he's scolded Israel in particular for launching strikes.
Israel reports deadly barrage after Trump’s ceasefire
Israel's military reports at least three people have been killed in missile barrages from Iran.
Syrian president condemns ‘despicable’ church attack
A deadly attack on a church in Damascus has been condemned by Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa as targeting innocent worshippers.
Zelenskiy visits UK, Ukraine minister faces graft probe
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has visited the United Kingdom as authorities in Kyiv probed a deputy prime minister over alleged embezzlement.
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Orderly, coherent or flat-footed: PM rejects criticism
Anthony Albanese has dismissed suggestions he was "flat-footed" after US bombing raids on Iran, as he called for a ceasefire to hold between Iran and Israel.
US says Iran gave notice before attack on base in Qatar
Iran gave the United States notice before its military strikes on a US air base in Qatar in a bid to minimise casualties, US President Donald Trump says.
Russian attacks on Kyiv kill seven, injure dozens
Ukraine says the "Russian style" of targeting civilians has not changed, after an overnight attack killed seven and injured dozens more.
Twenty killed in suicide bombing at Damascus church
The death toll from a suicide bombing inside a Damascus church has risen to 20.
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PM breaks silence to back US military strikes on Iran
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has backed the US in its attack on three Iranian nuclear sites, while again calling for "dialogue and diplomacy" not war.
Israel hits Evin jail, strikes on Tehran ‘biggest yet’
A day after the US "obliterates" Iran's nuclear sites, Israel reignited its air strikes with what it calls the most intense bombing of Tehran yet.
Australia urges de-escalation as US strikes Iran
The US president's decision to enter the conflict in the Middle East has sparked calls for de-escalation from Australian politicians.
Two killed in Russian attacks on east, north Ukraine
Russia's military says its forces have captured another Ukrainian village as its slow, deadly advance through the Donetsk region continues.
Damage seen at Iranian nuclear site after US strikes
Satellite images are showing damage to the entryways to Iran's underground nuclear site at Fordo after US airstrikes targeted the facility.
No breakthrough in European talks with Iranian diplomat
Talks between Iran's foreign minister and senior European diplomats failed to reach an agreement on Iran's nuclear program, but further discussions may be held.
Zelensky says ‘Ayatollah Putin’ wants to wage war
Ukraine says Vladimir Putin's claim the whole of the country is "ours" is evidence of Russia's disdain for US peace efforts.
Israel hits Iranian nuclear facility as war grinds on
Israel has killed another three senior commanders and struck a nuclear research facility in Iran as diplomatic efforts to end the countries' conflict stall.