Ousted Ukraine defence chief digs in against Zelenskiy
Ex-defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov says he is only interested in returning to his former role as protesters backing him rally against the Ukrainian president.
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US links Saudi nuclear deal to joining Abraham Accords
US President Donald Trump says a nuclear energy deal with Saudi Arabia is contingent on the kingdom normalising ties with Israel through the Abraham Accords.
Jewish leaders want taxpayers to fund security needs
Pressure is building on state and federal governments to step up their funding for Jewish security as an inquiry investigating anti-Semitism continues.
Ukraine hits warehouses of Russia’s top online retailer
Wildberries, often described as Russia's Amazon and one of the country's biggest employers, has been attacked by Ukraine, Moscow says.
New threat to global oil as Houthis hit Saudi tankers
Houthi rebels have struck Saudi ships in the Red Sea while the US continues its strikes on Iran as the two countries vie for control of two vital waterways.
Ukraine overhauls top brass for fight against Russia
Ukraine's commanders are racing to update their defence strategy after President Volodymyr Zelenskiy replaced his top general after days of political turmoil.
US still willing to negotiate over Iran crisis: Rubio
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has cast doubt on whether Iran is as committed to negotiations as the US, as hostilities continue with no breakthrough in sight.
Anti-Semitic incident data problematic, police concede
A senior officer acknowledges a police incident database makes it difficult to provide a clear picture of the magnitude of anti-Semitism in the community.
Israeli denies bid to interfere with Australian policy
Policies should not just target "one side", Israel says, as it pushes back on a draft Labor document on the Middle East before the party's national conference.
Tehran targets Gulf states after US hits Iran’s south
The US and Iran have continued to launch attacks for a 10th day of renewed fighting, a day after Yemen's Houthis potentially opened a new front in the war.
Hamas names negotiator al-Hayya as new overall leader
Khalil al-Hayya has been elected the new leader of Hamas following an internal vote, the Palestinian militant group says.
China, Philippines blame each other for shoal incident
Beijing and Manila have summoned each other's envoys as tensions rise over an encounter between China and the Philippines in the disputed South China Sea.
‘Security levy’: Jewish parents face extra schools cost
Parents are absorbing the costs of hiring armed guards at Jewish schools, with an inquiry told government funding caveats are complicating security efforts.
Ukraine says Russian attack on corn ship kills 10
A Russian attack near the port of Odesa has killed nine crew members and a maritime pilot on the Golden Leo, Ukraine's seaports authority says.
Alleged ‘ISIS bride’ on terror charges to walk free
An alleged "ISIS bride" accused of joining the terror group has been granted bail after her lawyer successfully argued she posed a relatively low safety risk.
Kyiv’s drones target Moscow as Zelenskiy faces protests
Ukraine has launched hundreds of drones towards Moscow in a blitz that comes as Volodymyr Zelenskiy deals with the fallout from his controversial reshuffle.
‘Immense’ pressure stretches Jewish security group
Surging demand for security at Jewish community sites and events is pushing volunteer groups to their emotional and financial limit, an inquiry has been told.
US strikes Iran again, Iran says oil tankers exploded
The US has conducted a new round of airstrikes targeting Iran as Iran responds by launching an attack targeting Bahrain, the home of the US Navy's 5th Fleet.
Russian missiles strike Kyiv killing one, wounding 13
Russia has launched a major overnight ballistic missile attack on the Ukrainian capital of Kiev, with more than two dozen missiles fired around the city.
US strikes Iran’s Revolutionary Guard over US deaths
The US has ended its latest airstrikes on Iran, which targeted Tehran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard over an attack that killed American troops in Jordan.
Strikes on Gaza kill nine, including three children
Israel's military says it is targeting Hamas infrastructure and militants in the area of Gaza City.
Russian warehouses hit in deadly Ukraine drone strikes
Ukrainian drones have slammed into two Russian warehouses and hit an oil depot in overnight attacks that killed at least eight people and wounded dozens more.
Australia expands its fuel buffer against Gulf turmoil
Australia's fuel reserves have hit all-time highs as the Iran conflict roils global oil markets, helping keep unleaded around $1.76 a litre in capital cities.
Iran renews Gulf attacks after days of US strikes
The US and Iran have exchanged strikes aimed at infrastructure and military targets following days of back-and-forth attacks over the Strait of Hormuz.
Israel strikes kill people ‘during Gaza Strip funeral’
An Israeli strike on a funeral in the centre of the Gaza Strip has killed at least eight people, local officials say.
Zelenskiy shakes up posts as Ukrainian protesters rally
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has picked Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko to chair the country's national security and defence council.
Universities failed to be ‘trauma informed’ about Gaza
Universities have failed to properly care for staff and students affected by the war in Gaza, Australia's pre-eminent tertiary standards authority says.
Pianist loses court battle, but fills concert halls
A pianist who lost a court fight against the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra is filling concert halls on his own independent tour.
US extends strikes on Iran to bridges and airport
The US has expanded its air strike campaign against Iran by hitting bridges and an airport, prompting retaliation and raising the chance of all-out war.
Russian strikes go on as Zelenskiy faces defence outcry
Deadly Russian attacks have continued in Ukraine as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy faces a political crisis over a reshuffle that's triggered a public outcry.
Protesters rally in Kyiv amid outcry over defence chief
Ukrainian MPs are voting on a new wartime government amid protests over the dismissal of popular reformist Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.