Israel recovers bodies of two hostages held by Hamas
Israel says it recovered the bodies of two people kidnapped and held hostage by Hamas since October 7, 2023.
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Russian strike kills five following Trump-Putin call
A Russian drone strike has killed five people in the Chernihiv region, including three members of one family, Ukrainian authorities say.
US-backed Gaza aid group to halt distribution of food
The UN Security Council is set to vote on a demand for a ceasefire in Gaza, where the distribution of food has been suspended amid chaos and bloodshed.
Ukraine city under threat as Russian forces advance
Russian forces are advancing on the Ukrainian city of Sumy, shelling villages, hitting homes, farms and civilian infrastructure, forcing mass evacuations.
At least 27 Palestinians killed near Gaza aid site
More than 20 Palestinians have been killed in an Israeli attack on an aid site in southern Gaza's Rafah, according to health officials.
Russia and Ukraine agree on POW swap, bodies handover
A second round of negotiations between Russian and Ukrainian delegates has ended after an hour, with both sides saying a new prisoner exchange has been agreed.
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Israeli attack near aid delivery point kills 31 in Gaza
More than 30 people have been killed in Gaza by an Israeli attack near an aid distribution point run by a private US-based group, local authorities say.
Sudan’s PM dissolves caretaker government
Sudan's new prime minister has dissolved the country's caretaker government a day after being sworn in as the country's first prime minister since 2021.
More than 30 aid seekers killed in Gaza
There are conflicting reports over what happened when 31 people were killed while waiting for food at a Rafah aid distribution site in Gaza.
Russia, Ukraine begin peace talks after major attacks
Peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul have started following a string of major drone attacks over the weekend.
Hamas seeks amendments to US ceasefire proposal
Hamas has sought amendments to the latest ceasefire proposal for Gaza, which the US has dubbed unacceptable.
Two dead in Russian attacks on Ukraine, talks uncertain
Russia's drone and missile attacks on Ukraine have killed at least two people, including a nine-year-old girl.
Arms supplies to Israel to be re-evaluated: Germany
Germany has flagged a possible rethink on sending German arms to Israel, in light of the growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
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Chaos at Israeli-backed food distribution site in Gaza
A Palestinian man described "15 minutes of terror" as he waited for food at a new distribution site run by a US and Israeli-backed foundation.
Ukraine keeps Russia guessing over peace talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has not committed to upcoming peace talks with Russia, accusing Moscow of withholding its proposals.
Israel accepts new ceasefire plan, Hamas mulls details
Israel has accepted a new US proposal for a temporary ceasefire while Hamas says the plan's details are being discussed.
No signs Russia switching on Ukraine nuclear plant soon
Inspectors from the UN nuclear watchdog have not seen signs of Russia moving to immediately restart the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.
Trump again criticises Putin as Ukraine war heats up
A day after accusing Russian President Vladimir Putin of "playing with fire", US President Donald Trump has once again expressed frustration with him.
Deadly break in at UN warehouse, aid trickles into Gaza
A UN warehouse in war-torn Gaza has been broken into by "hordes of hungry people" as aid trickles into the Palestinian enclave on the brink of famine.
Food trucks in Gaza raided, underscoring aid problems
A crowd rush at an aid distribution point and looting of trucks has underscored problems delivering food and supplies to Palestinians in desperate need in Gaza.
US and Russia clash in public as Ukraine war heats up
Donald Trump says Vladimir Putin is "playing with fire" following massive aerial attacks on Ukraine as Moscow masses troops near the northern Sumy region.
Russia seizes villages in push into northeast Ukraine
Russia has captured four villages in Ukraine's Sumy region in another setback for Kyiv after its forces were driven from Russian areas across the nearby border.
Call for sanctions on Israel over Gaza food blockade
A Labor backbencher is pushing for the Albanese government to impose sanctions on Israel and its top officials over its blockade of food and medicine in Gaza.
Trump says Putin has ‘gone absolutely CRAZY’
The Kremlin has explained US President Donald Trump's comments about President Vladimir Putin as being "crazy" as "emotional overload".
Aid group begins Gaza operations amid airstrikes
With food in Gaza critically short after a three-month blockade, a US-backed foundation has begun delivering truckloads of food to distribution sites.
PM slams Israel; Australians against Gaza aid blockade
Australians are overwhelmingly against an aid blockade against Gaza as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese uses some of his strongest language to criticise Israel.
Trump says Putin ‘gone crazy’ with bombings of Ukraine
Donald Trump says he's "not happy" with Vladimir Putin and might impose more sanctions on Russia in response to the ongoing deadly bombing attacks on Ukraine.
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Dozens killed in strikes as war grinds on in Gaza
More than 30 people killed in an Israeli strike on a school turned shelter are among the latest casualties of the war in Gaza where aid groups warn of famine.
Death toll rises as Israeli strikes continue in Gaza
A local journalist and a rescue service official are among at least 23 Palestinians killed in one day of Israeli military strikes, local health authorities say.
Missiles pound Ukraine as Kyiv and Moscow swap PoWs
More than a dozen people have been killed in a Russian missile and drone barrage on Ukraine while the two sides have finished their biggest PoW swap of the war.
Nine of doctor’s 10 children among latest Gaza dead
Gaza's Health Ministry says the bodies of 79 people killed by Israel strikes have been brought to hospitals in 24 hours.