Russian oil refinery damaged in Ukraine drone attack
Debris from a drone shot down by Russian defences has sparked a fire at a Black Sea oil refinery, officials say.
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Bangladesh protests pause after court scraps job quotas
There were no reports of violence or protests in Bangladesh with a curfew still in place a day after a court dismissed most quotas for government jobs.
Israel says it intercepts Houthi missile, six killed
The Israeli military says its Arrow 3 missile defence system has shot down a missile launched from Yemen on Sunday.
Bangladesh court scraps most quotas after deadly unrest
A curfew has been extended in Bangladesh after at least 114 people were killed during student-led protests.
Israel kills dozens as it steps up Gaza bombardment
At least 30 people have been killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza while tanks advanced against Hamas militants in the south as ceasefire talks continue.
Russia and Ukraine exchange 190 prisoners of war
Ukraine and Russia have swapped a total of 190 prisoners of war, with 95 being released by each side, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.
Israeli minister’s holy site visit threatens Gaza talks
Ultranationalist Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has visited a contested Jerusalem holy site, which could disrupt talks aimed at reaching a ceasefire in Gaza.
US to boost Sudan humanitarian aid by $A300m
The top of humanitarian aid for Sudan has brought total contributions from the US to over $A1 billion.
Israel bombards central Gaza, fighting rages in Rafah
Israel's shelling of central Gaza has continued with a deadly strike on a camp area, while its forces have engaged in fierce battles with Hamas in Rafah.
Ukraine pulls out of eastern village, Russia ramps up
Ukraine's army has surrendered another front-line position as Russian forces continue to ramp up attacks.
UK’s Starmer wants more cooperation on Ukraine, Europe
UK hosting the European Political Community conference shows hope for friendlier ties with the EU, post Brexit.
Bangladesh TV news off air as student protests spike
At least 32 people have died in clashes between Bangladesh police and students protesting government jobs for those who fought in the 1971 war of independence.
Australia urged to prepare for second Trump presidency
Preparing for a second Trump administration is a good idea for Australia regardless of who might win the US election, an expert says.
Three die in fresh Bangladesh student protests
Phones have been disrupted and TV channels taken off the air in Bangladesh as violent protests over government quotas left another three people dead.
UN court says Israel’s Palestinian settlements illegal
The International Court of Justice has ruled that Israel's presence in Palestinian occupied territories is "unlawful" and should stop immediately.
Bangladesh imposes curfew to curb deadly protests
At least 114 people were killed this week during student-led protests in Bangladesh.
Russia, Ukraine expected to exchange prisoners of war
Russia and Ukraine are expected to release more prisoners of war, exchanging 90 detainees in an agreement brokered by the UAE.
Kenyan police break up demos urging president to resign
Protesters have taken to the streets in several Kenyan cities to demand the resignation of the country's president.
Israel pounds central Gaza, sends tanks north of Rafah
Israeli strikes have killed at least nine people in central Gaza and tanks launched a raid in the south, while negotiations to end the war appear to be on hold.
Israeli drone strike kills Syrian businessman
An Israeli drone strike near the Lebanon-Syria border has killed a Syrian businessman with close ties to President Bashar Assad.
Israeli strikes across Gaza kill at least 50
Israel's military has struck dozens of sites across Gaza, with Palestinian officials saying at least 50 people were killed in central and southern areas.
Zelenskiy seeks another Ukraine summit in November
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is calling for a second international summit in November to advance his blueprint for peace.
Israeli air strike on UN school in Gaza kills 13
At least 13 people were killed and more than 70 were injured in an Israeli air strike on a United Nations-run school in a refugee camp in the Gaza Strip.
Israel presses Gaza assault hours after deadly strike
Israel has continued an offensive across the Gaza Strip that's included an air strike on a camp that Palestinian officials say killed dozens of people
Zelenskiy hopes allies will give Ukraine more F-16s
The transfer of fighter jets from the Netherlands and Denmark to Ukraine is ongoing, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says.
Bodies trapped in Gaza City as mediators push for truce
Israel's new assault on Gaza City has left residents trapped and bodies lying in the streets, with Hamas warning the offensive could derail peace talks.
ALP condemns Gaza school bombing amid community outrage
Federal cabinet minister Jason Clare has condemned the bombing of schools in Gaza, as Australian Muslims continue to warn they feel disenfranchised by Labor.
Australia munitions aid ‘won’t be the last’ for Ukraine
Air defence and other munitions won't be the last support Australia pledges to Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression, the government says.
Ukraine urges NATO to lift curbs on targeting Russia
Ukraine's top presidential aide has called for an end to restrictions imposed on the use of allied-supplied weapons against targets deep inside Russia.
Israeli forces pull back after Gaza City offensive
Dozens of bodies and destroyed homes remain after the Israeli military withdrew from parts of Gaza City after a fierce, week-long offensive against militants.
Dozens of bodies found as Israel scales back in Gaza
Residents of Gaza City are still being advised not to return to their homes, even though Israeli tanks have started to withdraw.