‘Greatest injustice’: pro-Palestine senator quits Labor
A tearful Senator Fatima Payman says she is quitting the Labor Party with "a heavy heart but a clear conscience" over her support for a Palestinian state.
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Security review launched into Parliament House protest
An investigation is underway as to how pro-Palestinian protesters were able to scale the roof of Parliament House and unfurl banners.
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Payman damns pigeonholing on Palestine after Labor exit
Muslim senator Fatima Payman says people should not assume her religion was the reason she quit Labor over its stance on Palestine.
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Differences must be backed in modern Australia: Payman
Celebrating diversity should come with an understanding that it brings different experiences, says Fatima Payman after the WA senator quit the Labor ranks.
Israel sends delegation to negotiate deal with Hamas
Israeli officials say a delegation is on its way to negotiate a hostage release agreement with Hamas amid continued attacks on sites in the Gaza Strip.
Palestine protesters must face ‘full force’ of law: PM
The prime minister has accused protesters of undermining democracy after they breached parliamentary security to unfurl pro-Palestinian banners.
Payman laments ‘injustice’ as she slams door on Labor
Labor failing to act against the "greatest injustice of our times" pushed pro-Palestinian senator Fatima Payman to quit the party she felt she couldn't change.
Israel weighs Hamas response to Gaza ceasefire proposal
Fighting continues to rage across Gaza as Israel's security cabinet prepares to meet to discuss Hamas' positions on a ceasefire deal.
Spread of war in southeast Sudan displaces 136,000: UN
The United Nations says attacks by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in southeastern Sudan have sparked an exodus of more than 136,000 people.
Hungary PM ‘to meet Putin,’ Russian strikes hit Ukraine
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is reportedly set to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin days after visiting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
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‘Grubby politics’: Pocock calls out Payman ‘smear’
Fatima Payman has called on Labor to properly represent diverse communities after she quit the party over her stance on Palestine and what she saw as inaction.
Israel delegation to negotiate hostage deal with Hamas
Israeli officials say a delegation is on its way to negotiate a hostage release agreement with Hamas amid continued attacks on sites in the Gaza Strip.
Labor ‘needs to learn’ from Payman quitting party: MP
A pro-Palestinian Labor MP says the party needs to reflect on how to move forward following the fallout from Fatima Payman quitting to sit as an independent.
Payman needs to explain stance to WA voters: minister
West Australian senator Fatima Payman needs to be open with voters about where she stands following her decision to quit the party, a Labor frontbencher says.
Gaza ceasefire hopes rise as Israel to resume talks
A "significant breakthrough" from Hamas and Israel saying it will return to negotiations have boosted efforts to secure a ceasefire and hostage release in Gaza.
Efforts to secure Gaza hostage release gain momentum
Hamas is reportedly no longer demanding an Israeli commitment to a permanent ceasefire as a pre-condition to a truce, raising hopes of a deal with Israel.
Hungary PM Orban talks Ukraine peace with Putin
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has met Russian President Vladimir Putin for talks on a Ukrainian peace deal, a move opposed by some countries' leaders.
Crowd cheers independent senator on arrival in WA
West Australian Senator Fatima Payman said she's ready to serve her home state as an independent as a crowd of supporters welcomed her home.
Efforts to secure Gaza deal with Israel gain momentum
Hamas is reportedly no longer demanding an Israeli commitment to a permanent ceasefire as a pre-condition to a truce, raising hopes of a deal with Israel.
Hamas accepts US proposal on Israeli hostages in talks
Hamas is reportedly no longer demanding an Israeli commitment to a permanent ceasefire as a pre-condition to a truce, raising hopes of a peace deal.
Hamas ‘waiting’ for Israeli response to Gaza truce plan
Ceasefire talks have resumed with Qatari and Egyptian mediation as Israel presses on with its offensive in Gaza and Lebanon's Hezbollah unleashes a barrage.
Gaza deal must let Israel resume fighting: Netanyahu
Days after Hamas accepted a key part of a ceasefire plan, two officials from the group say it is awaiting Israel's response to its latest proposal.
Russian missiles strike Kyiv in rare daytime attack
Explosions have been reported in Ukraine's capital Kyiv and other cities in what appears to be a rare daytime missile attack by Russia.
Attacks on Ukraine kill 20, children’s hospital hit
Russian missiles have killed more than 20 people and hit a children's hospital in a wave of deadly strikes across Ukraine.
UN to meet over Russian missile attack on Kyiv hospital
The United Nations Security Council will meet over a Russian attack that struck a Kyiv children's hospital, diplomats say.
Hamas accuses Israel PM of trying to hinder truce talks
Hamas says Israel's expanding military operations in Gaza City and the displacement of residents could have repercussions for truce talks.
Attacks on Ukraine kill 29, children’s hospital hit
Russian missiles have killed at least 29 people and hit a major children's hospital in Kyiv in a wave of strikes across Ukraine.
Israeli tanks storm Gaza City, heavy fire reported
Officials in Gaza believe dozens of people have been killed in the latest Israeli attack in the heart of the city.
Special envoy to address anti-Semitism in Australia
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has appointed businesswoman Jillian Segal to be a special envoy to combat anti-Semitism, as he calls for social cohesion.
Russia hits Kyiv children’s hospital, at least 41 dead
The United Nations Security Council will meet over a Russian attack that struck a Kyiv children's hospital, killing more than 40 people.
Use frozen Russian funds to build new hospital: envoy
Ukraine's ambassador in Australia has called for action against Russia and aid for his nation after a children's hospital was hit by a deadly missile strike.