Protest charges dropped against woman ‘punched by cop’
A woman allegedly punched in the head "with enough force to rip open my right eyeball" before being charged for resisting police will file a civil lawsuit.
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Israel vows ‘mighty hurricane’ if Hamas don’t surrender
Hamas is under pressure to surrender all its remaining Israeli hostages - alive and dead - or face "a mighty hurricane", Israel says.
Shooting attack at Jerusalem bus stop kills six
Palestinian gunmen have opened fire at a bus stop in Jerusalem, killing six people before being shot dead themselves.
After ‘last warning’, Trump eyes Gaza deal ‘soon’
Donald Trump says a deal to release all hostages held by Hamas is being worked out after earlier giving the militant group a "last warning" to accept the terms.
Ukraine suffers biggest air attack of war
Government buildings in Kyiv have been set ablaze after Russia's biggest aerial attack on Ukraine since the war began.
Four killed in massive Russian air attack on Ukraine
An infant is among the victims of Russia's latest strike on Kyiv, officials say, as Ukraine's main government administrative building is set ablaze.
Israeli military warns Gaza City residents to leave
Israel's foreign minister has called for Hamas to surrender as the Israeli military continues to pound Gaza.
China condemns Australian warship’s Taiwan Strait route
Australian and Canadian warships have engaged in "trouble-making and provocation" by sailing through the Taiwan Strait, China's military says.
Israel calls on Gaza City residents to leave
Israel's army is urging Palestinians in Gaza City to move to a humanitarian area it designated in the south as it expands its operations to seize the area.
Thousands of security guarantee troops needed: Ukraine
Thousands of soldiers will be needed in Ukraine as part of future security guarantees, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.
Hamas releases hostage video, Israel bombs high-rise
Israel's army has struck a high-rise building in Gaza City while militant group Hamas released a video of two hostages kidnapped from Israel.
Western troops in Ukraine would be fair targets: Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin warns that any foreign troops deployed to Ukraine before a peace agreement is signed would be considered "legitimate targets".
Venezuelan jets fly near US warship as cartel boat shot
Military tensions have risen in the Caribbean with Venezuelan jets flying near a US Navy destroyer after the Americans attacked a suspected cartel drug boat.
Israeli army says it controls 40 per cent of Gaza City
More Palestinians have been killed and forced from their homes as Israeli forces press an offensive in Gaza City despite international criticism.
Macron says 26 countries ready for Ukraine truce role
"As a form of reassurance, 26 countries have committed to deploying troops to Ukraine" following a peace deal, French President Emmanuel Macron says.
Ukraine’s allies meet amid doubts over guarantees
Dozens of members of the "coalition of the willing" are meeting to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine, as concerns linger over US backing for Kyiv.
Israeli advance pushes out more people in Gaza City
More Palestinians are fleeing their homes in Gaza City as Israel presses its new offensive, although others are refusing to follow Israeli orders to leave.
Netanyahu calls Belgium PM ‘weak’ after recognition vow
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever a "weak leader" and accused him of "sacrificing Israel".
End Ukraine war in talks or it will end by force: Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin has told reporters he has always been open to meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy if it is worthwhile.
Zelenskiy to push allies for more pressure on Russia
Russia has launched a massive air barrage at Ukraine, while President Volodymyr Zelenskiy calls for tougher measures on Moscow as he meets allies in Europe.
Israeli military pushes further into Gaza City
Israeli forces are now just a few kilometres from the centre of Gaza City as they continue their planned assault despite global calls to halt the offensive.
Reservists report for duty, Netanyahu accelerates push
Israeli forces, bolstered by tens of thousands of reservists, are girding for a push to take Gaza City.
Yemen’s Houthis say they attacked ship in north Red Sea
Yemen's Iran-backed militia group the Houthis say they have attacked a ship in the Red Sea because of its association with Israel.
ABC blames ‘perfect storm’ for journo’s illegal sacking
The ABC has rallied against a proposed $350,000 penalty for illegally firing a journalist, arguing the decision arose from a "single inadvertent mistake".
Israeli reservists report for duty before new Gaza push
Israel has begun mobilising tens of thousands of reservists as part of its plan to widen its offensive in Gaza City despite divisions within the government.
Ukraine to retaliate after Russia hits power sector
Russia and Ukraine have both intensified air strikes in recent weeks despite US President Donald Trump's attempt to end the conflict.
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Israel sends tanks deeper into Gaza City
Israeli tanks have pushed deeper into Gaza City as the military forges ahead with a plan to take control of the whole enclave.
Russia claims non-stop offensive on Ukraine frontline
A top Russian general says the strategic initiative in Ukraine 'lies entirely with Russian forces' and Moscow has captured 3500 square kilometres since March.
Israel security meet to discuss plan to seize Gaza City
Israeli air strikes have pounded Gaza City as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's security cabinet prepares to meet to discuss its planned offensive.
Zelenskiy seeks higher-level talks on Ukraine security
Ukraine's president is pushing for higher-level international talks on measures to protect his nation after EU defence ministers met in Copenhagen.
Israel pounds Gaza City outskirts as onslaught ramps up
Israel's military has stepped up armed operations around Gaza City, ending temporary pauses there that had allowed aid deliveries.